<p>The Employees&#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Social Security Officer (SSO) exam, also known as the ESIC SSO recruitment exam, is a competitive exam conducted by ESIC to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Social Security Officer. These officers play a crucial role in administering and enforcing various social security schemes for registered employees under the Employees&#39; State Insurance Act, 1948.</p>

<p><strong>Q. What is the exam pattern for the Prelims?<br /> A:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;It&#39;s online,&nbsp;2 hours long,&nbsp;with 200 objective questions across four sections:&nbsp;General Awareness,&nbsp;General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning,&nbsp;Quantitative Aptitude,&nbsp;and Language (English and/or Hindi).</p> <p><strong>Q. What is the exam pattern for the Mains?<br /> A:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;It&#39;s offline,&nbsp;2 hours long,&nbsp;with 200 objective questions across four sections:&nbsp;General Awareness,&nbsp;General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning,&nbsp;Quantitative Aptitude,&nbsp;and English Comprehension.</p> <p><strong>Q. Is there a negative marking in the ESIC SSO exam?<br /> A:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Yes,&nbsp;there&#39;s a negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective sections of Prelims and Mains.</p> <p><strong>Q. What are some important tips for preparing for the exam?<br /> A:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Understand the syllabus and exam pattern,&nbsp;practice with previous year papers and mock tests,&nbsp;focus on strengthening weaker areas,&nbsp;stay updated on current affairs and general knowledge,&nbsp;develop reading comprehension and writing skills, and practice for the interview.</p> <p><strong>Q. What is the salary and benefits package of an ESIC SSO?<br /> A:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Competitive salary and benefits as per government scales,&nbsp;job security and stability,&nbsp;career growth opportunities, and diverse and challenging work environment.</p> <p><strong>Q. What are the chances of getting selected for the ESIC SSO exam?<br /> A;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;The competition is high,&nbsp;so thorough preparation and consistent effort are crucial to increase your chances of success</p>