ESIC MTS Syllabus 2025: Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern and Subject-Wise Topics

If you are preparing for the ESIC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) exam, success begins with mastering the official exam pattern and syllabus provided by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation. The selection process consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains. Both phases are computer-based tests, requiring a strategic approach to each subject. In this article, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of the ESIC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern to help you streamline your preparation and secure your position.

ESIC MTS Syllabus 2025- Overview

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation conducts a two-tier examination process for MTS vacancies as part of the ESIC Recruitment 2025. Candidates must qualify in both the preliminary and main exams to advance through the selection process. Refer to the overview below for a snapshot of the 2025 syllabus and structure.

ESIC MTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
Recruitment Body	Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Post Name	Multi-Tasking Staff
Vacancies	1257 (expected)
Category	Syllabus
Exam Level	National
Mode of Exam	Online
Marking Scheme	Prelims- 2 marks for each Mains - 1 mark for each
Negative Marking	0.25 marks/¼th marks
Selection Process	Prelims & Mains
Official Website	https://www.esic.nic.in/

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ESIC MTS Exam Pattern 2025

The ESIC MTS selection process includes an objective-type Preliminary Exam and a Mains Exam, both featuring negative marking for incorrect answers. While the Prelims serve as a qualifying stage, scores from the Mains exam determine the final merit list. Please review the detailed exam pattern for each stage below. Note: The language medium for the Preliminary and Main examinations in various regions has been updated; please see the revision details at the bottom of this article.

ESIC MTS Phase-1 Prelims Exam

1. The prelims examination will be conducted for 200 marks.
2. A total number of 100 questions will be asked (2 marks for each question).
3. The duration of the examination will be 1 hour (60 minutes).
4. A penalty of ¼th mark for each incorrect answer.

S. No.	Name of the Test (ObjectiveTests)	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Duration
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	1 hour (60 minutes)
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Comprehension	25	50
Total		100	200

ESIC MTS Phase-2 Mains Exam

1. A total number of 200 questions will be asked in Phase-II Exam.
2. The exam will be conducted for 200 marks (1 mark for each question).
3. The duration of the examination is 2 hours (120 minutes).
4. There will be a penalty of ¼th mark for each incorrect answer.

S. No.	Name of the Test (Objective Tests)	No. of questions.	Max.Marks	Duration
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50	2 hours
2	General Awareness	50	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
4	English Comprehension	50	50
Total		200	200

ESIC MTS Syllabus 2025

The ESIC MTS syllabus covers four core subjects: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. To maximize your efficiency, we recommend starting your study plan with the subjects where you feel most confident before tackling more challenging topics.

ESIC MTS Syllabus for Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning Ability section is designed to evaluate your logical thinking and rapid problem-solving skills. Below, you will find the detailed syllabus breakdown to help you prepare effectively for this critical section.

Verbal Reasoning

The key topics covered under the verbal reasoning segment are as follows:

1. Analogy
2. Series Completion
3. Verification of truth of the Statement
4. Situation Reaction Test
5. Direction Sense Test
6. Classification
7. Data Sufficiency
8. Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
9. Puzzle Test
10. Blood Relations
11. Coding-Decoding
12. Assertion and Reasoning
13. Arithmetical Reasoning
14. Operations of Mathematics
15. Venn Diagrams
16. Word Sequence
17. Missing Characters
18. Sequential Output training
19. Directions
20. Test on Alphabets
21. Eligibility Test

Non-Verbal Reasoning

The key topics covered under the non-verbal reasoning segment are as follows:

1. Dot Situation
2. Identical figure groupings
3. Forming figures and analysis
4. Construction of Squares and Triangles
5. Series
6. Analytical Reasoning
7. Paper Folding
8. Paper Cutting
9. Cubes and Dice
10. Water Images
11. Mirror Images
12. Figure Matrix
13. Completion Incomplete Pattern
14. Spotting embedded figures
15. Classification
16. Rules Detection

ESIC MTS Syllabus for General Awareness

The General Awareness section tests your knowledge of contemporary events and historical context. Staying updated on current affairs is essential for high scores. Use the following topics as a roadmap for your General Awareness preparation.

1. Finance Commissions
2. Taxes on Income and Expenditure
3. Financial and Railway Budget
4. Revenue of Central Government
5. Economic Planning
6. Inflation
7. National Income
8. Public Finance
9. Bills
10. Concept of Budget
11. Schemes and Policies implemented by Government
12. Indian Banking Industry History
13. Functions of Banks
14. Types of Banks
15. RBI and its Monetary Policy
16. Capital market in India
17. Money Market in India
18. Role of Banking.

ESIC MTS Syllabus for English

Proficiency in English is a mandatory requirement for ESIC MTS roles. The exam includes a dedicated section to assess your language skills. Review the complete 2025 English syllabus provided below to align your study efforts.

1. Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words
2. Common Error
3. Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
4. Comprehension Passage
5. Cloze Passage
6. Fill in the Blanks
7. Shuffling of Sentence parts
8. Conversions
9. Sentence Rearrangement
10. Grammar
11. Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
12. Improvement of Sentences
13. Synonyms/Homonyms
14. Antonyms
15. Vocabulary
16. Idioms & Phrases

ESIC MTS Syllabus for General Intelligence

Review the sub-topics listed under the General Intelligence syllabus and prioritize those that you find most manageable to build initial momentum in your study schedule.

1. Number Ranking
2. Figurative Classification
3. Classification
4. Blood Relations
5. Arrangements
6. Arithmetical Reasoning
7. Mathematical Operations
8. Venn diagrams
9. Number Series
10. Figural Pattern
11. Cubes and Dice
12. Analogies
13. Non-Verbal Series
14. Coding-Decoding
15. Logical Venn Diagrams
16. Directions
17. Number, Ranking & Time Sequence

ESIC MTS Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

A strong command of basic mathematics is crucial for excelling in the Quantitative Aptitude section. Focus on mastering the key concepts and formulas listed in the following syllabus guide.

1. Simple Equations
2. Quadratic Equations
3. Indices and Surds
4. Mensuration
5. Percentages
6. Areas
7. Time and Distance
8. Problems on Trains
9. Odd Man Out
10. Numbers and Ages
11. Pipes and Cisterns
12. Time and Work Partnership
13. Ratio and Proportion
14. Simple Interest
15. Probability
16. Averages
17. Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F
18. Problems on Numbers
19. Compound Interest
20. Volumes Profit and Loss
21. Races and Games
22. Mixtures and Allegations
23. Boats and Streams
24. Permutations and Combinations
25. Simplification and Approximation

ESIC MTS Medium of Exam

ESIC has updated the medium of instruction for the Preliminary and Main examinations across various regions; the details are provided in the table below.

State	Medium
Andhra Pradesh	English, Hindi & Telugu
Bihar	English, Hindi
Chhatisgarh	English, Hindi
Delhi	English, Hindi
Goa	English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani
Gujarat	English, Hindi, Gujarat
Haryana	English, Hindi
Himachal Pradesh	English, Hindi
Jharkhand	English, Hindi
Karnataka	English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani
Kerala	English, Hindi, Malayalam
Madhya Pradesh	English, Hindi
Maharashtra	English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani
North East Regions	English, Hindi, Assaemese, Manipuri, Bengali
Orissa	English, Hindi, Odia
Pudducherry	English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
Punjab	English, Hindi, Punjabi
Rajasthan	English, Hindi
Tamil Nadu	English, Hindi, Tamil
Telangana	English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
Uttarakhand	English, Hindi
Uttar Pradesh	English, Hindi, Urdu
West Bengal & Sikkim	English, Hindi, Bengali

ESIC MTS Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks specified for their respective categories to advance. Below are the mandatory qualifying thresholds for the ESIC MTS Phase-I and Phase-II exams.

Category	Qualifying Marks
UR	45%
OBC	40%
SC, ST, ESM	35%
PWD	30%