ESIC Preparation Tips 2022 for UDC, Stenographer, MTS Exam

Let's discuss the exam pattern of ESIC UDC, MTS, and Steno exam 2022 in brief before indulging in exam preparation.

• The prelims and main exam under ESIC recruitment for UDC and MTS consist of 4 subjects: Quantitative aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English comprehension, and General awareness.
• The online exam of ESIC Steno consists of all the above subjects except Quantitative aptitude.
• In ESIC UDC and Steno exams, there is a computer skill test. Whereas in the case of the ESIC MTS exam, there is no computer skill test.
• The prelims exam of ESIC UDC and MTS consists of 100 questions with 200 total marks in 1 hour. The mains exam of the ESIC UDC and MTS consists of 200 questions with 200 total marks in 2 hours.

To know the exam pattern selection process in detail, you can go through the ESIC Exam Pattern. Before going for the preparation strategy, you can once go through the ESIC syllabus and ESIC Books.

Check here the ESIC Preparation Tips & Strategy 2022 (Subject-wise) for UDC, Stenographer, and MTS posts to crack the exam with a good score.

1. Best Strategy to Prepare General Intelligence and Reasoning

Coding-decoding, paper folding, embedded figure, dice, inequalities, syllogism, direction sense are among the easiest topics of the Reasoning Ability section of the ESIC 2022 exam, thus they should be approached first in the exam. You must cover the following chapters first while preparing.

• Syllogism
• Coding-Decoding
• Inequality
• Paper folding
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relations
• Embedded figure
• Mirror image

Candidates must know the syllabus with important chapters so that any important topic will not be missed. Practice is the only key to performing well in this section. So attempt mock tests and sectional tests to practice different types of questions.

You can practice the ESIC Test series with the Bank Test Series designed by the experts of BYJU'S Exam Prep.

2. Best Strategy to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude

The majority of the time, some applicants are unable to solve quantitative aptitude questions in a timely manner. The lack of preparation in this area is the primary reason why candidates fail to pass the tests.

• Simplification / Approximation
• Quadratic Equations
• Data Interpretation
• Number Series
• Arithmetic chapters( Average, percentage, ratio, time-work, time speed, partnership, interest etc)

Simply jot down any formulas or shortcuts you come across while practicing. This will help you later because you'll be able to quickly look through these notes for revision before the exam. As a result, these notes can help you save time while revising at the last minute. Try to grasp things in your own words and come up with your own quick tips for each chapter.

3. Best Strategy to Prepare English 

The English section is divided into the following sections:

1. Grammar
2. Vocabulary
3. Reading Comprehension.

Reading comprehensions are often snatches from newspaper editorials, so candidates should be aware of this. It is vital to cultivate the habit of reading newspapers on a regular basis in order to become fluent in the English language. The Editorial section must be thoroughly read every day. Reading newspapers might also help you answer questions from the general knowledge section of the exam. Go through the basic grammar rules from any standard book available in the market and practice questions. 

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Match the column
• Fillers
• Error Spotting/Sentence Correction/Sentence Improvements
• Phrase Replacement
• Sentence Rearrangement/Para jumble
• Sentence Completion

4. Best Strategy to Prepare General Awareness

• Static GK- Go through any standard GK book like Lucent book or Tarun Goyal Book. Cover all the important chapters after analyzing the previous year's question papers. Practice as many questions as possible.
• Current Affairs: You have to cover the last 4-5 months of current affairs from BYJU'S Exam Prep app. Also, you can refer to any standard newspaper. Revise them twice before the exam.

Here are some important links for preparation:

• Static Banking Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Daily GK Update

1. Previous Year Cut-off Analysis

By going through the previous year's cut-off, to understand the exam level and competition. Understanding the previous year's cut-off will help you know the exam and accordingly, you can manage your preparation.

2. Devise a Proper Mock-test Attempt Strategy

• Mock tests will play a major role in your selection.
• Start test series as soon as you cover major topics of the syllabus.
• Analyze the mock tests on the same day to understand your strong and weak areas.

3. Practice the Previous Year Memory-based Paper

• Go through the previous year's question papers to understand the pattern and types of questions asked.
• You can notice the important chapters.
• You will understand your level of preparation.

4. Make a Habit of Creating Notes

This will provide you with effective last-minute revision. Also, try to make notes in a method that is unique to you and fits your preparation style.

5. Consistency is the Key to Success

Last but not least, avoid creating a large gap throughout the preparation process since this will have a bad impact on your preparation. Always remember that tiny steps lead to big accomplishments.

So this is all about the section-wise preparation strategy of the upcoming ESIC 2022 exam.

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