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Stenographer (ESIC)

आशुलिपिक (ईएसआईसी)

Pay Level 4 post in ESIC for Class 12 pass candidates with shorthand — personal-staff work for ESIC officers.

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) · Ministry of Labour and Employment · central government

In-hand pay at joining, per month

₹42,000–₹50,000

Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.

Exam
ESIC Stenographer
Qualification
12th pass
Age limit
18–27 years
Transfers
Within the state
Work hours
Regular office hours, occasionally extended
Probation
2 years

Estimated in-hand / month

₹44,500

Gross ₹48,780 · CTC ≈ ₹6.5 lakh/yr

Level 4

Where are you posted?

Joining

Stenographer (ESIC) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.

New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.

What you will actually do

  • Taking dictation and typing letters, notes and orders
  • Managing the officer's diary, calls and visitors
  • Maintaining confidential files
  • Arranging meetings and tour programmes
  • General typing work for the office

A typical day

You are attached to a Regional Director, Medical Superintendent or another senior officer. The day is dictation, typing, scheduling and keeping papers ready for meetings, with phone calls and visitors in between. Work follows the officer's pace: some days are light, and inspection or audit periods run late.

Stress2/5
CalmIntense
Public dealing2/5
LittleConstant
Field work1/5
DeskOutdoors

Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Stenographer (ESIC) (joining)

    Pay Level 4

    ₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand

  2. Personal Assistant

    6–10 years · Level 6 · via dpc

    ₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

  3. Private Secretary

    Further 8–10 years · Level 7 · via dpc

    ₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

ESIC StenographerIrregular (every 3–4 years)

Employees' State Insurance Corporation

  1. 1.Phase I main examination
  2. 2.Phase II skill test in stenography (qualifying)

Eligibility: Class 12 pass or equivalent. Skill test: 10 minutes of dictation at 80 words per minute, transcribed on a computer. Age 18–27. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years; ESIC employees and government servants with 3 years' regular service up to 40 years (more for reserved categories), as per the notice.

The good

  • Level 4 pay after Class 12
  • Posting within your region
  • Fewer applicants because of the shorthand requirement

The hard parts

  • Shorthand at 80 wpm takes months of practice
  • Small cadre with few promotion posts
  • Irregular recruitment

Postings

Recruitment is region-wise: you apply to one ESIC region (roughly a state) and are posted in its regional office, sub-regional offices, branch offices or ESIC hospitals. Transfers are normally within the region.

Central government job securityNPS with a 14% government contributionLeave Travel Concession (LTC)Medical care for self and family through ESIC hospitals and dispensaries

Questions people ask

What is the in-hand salary of Stenographer (ESIC)?+

Stenographer (ESIC) is a Pay Level 4 post with a starting basic pay of ₹25,500. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹42,000–₹50,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.

What is the qualification and age limit for Stenographer (ESIC)?+

Class 12 pass or equivalent. Skill test: 10 minutes of dictation at 80 words per minute, transcribed on a computer. Age: 18–27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years; ESIC employees and government servants with 3 years' regular service up to 40 years (more for reserved categories), as per the notice.

Which exam do I need to clear for Stenographer (ESIC)?+

ESIC Stenographer (Employees' State Insurance Corporation).

Which language is the skill test in?+

You opt for English or Hindi when applying.

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Books to prepare for ESIC Stenographer

  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

    Rajesh Verma (Arihant)

    Shorter and more shortcut-oriented than R.S. Aggarwal. Useful when time per question matters.

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  • Lucent's General Knowledge

    Lucent Publications

    Compact static GK for history, polity, geography and science. It does not cover current affairs.

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  • Lucent Samanya Gyan Hindi

    Lucent Publications

    The Hindi edition of Lucent's GK, widely used for SSC and railway exams.

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.