Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus will help the candidates in devising effective preparation strategies. Speed/Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam and hence, analysis of exam pattern and syllabus is very crucial to be able to complete the exams in the stipulated time.
The OICL AO selection process has three phases. The first two phases (Preliminary exam and Main exam) are written exams (conducted online). The third phase is an Interview conducted by a selection panel. The Structure of the online exam which will be conducted online are as follows:
Phases
| SL | Name of Test | Type of test | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English language | Objective | 30 | English | Composite time of 1 hour |
| 2 | Reasoning ability | Objective | 35 | English/Hindi | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 35 | English/Hindi | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary and Main examination)
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. Each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question. The Company reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination which will be intimated through its website.
| Sr.No. | Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted for Each Test (Separately Timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability | Objective | 50 | English/Hindi | 120 Minutes |
| 2 | English Language | Objective | 50 | English | |
| 3 | General Awareness | Objective | 50 | English/Hindi | |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 50 | English/Hindi | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | English/Hindi |
| Sr.No. | Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted for Each Test (Separately Timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability | Objective | 40 | English/Hindi | 120 Minutes |
| 2 | English Language | Objective | 40 | English | |
| 3 | General Awareness | Objective | 40 | English/Hindi | |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 40 | English/Hind | |
| 5 | Professional Knowledge | Objective | 40 | English/Hindi | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary and Main examination)
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. Each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question. The Company reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination which will be intimated through its website.
(ii) Descriptive Test:
- The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with 30 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing-10marks & Essay-20 marks).
- The descriptive test will be in English and will be conducted through on-line mode.
- Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score for each section of objective test separately for short listing for the Descriptive test evaluation/Interview.
- Descriptive answer script would be evaluated only in respect of those candidates who qualify the objective test and also score high. Depending on the number of vacancies available, cut offs will be decided for Descriptive paper evaluation.
The aggregate marks of candidates qualifying in both the Objective Tests will be arranged in descending order in each category. The adequate number of candidates in each category, as decided by the Bank will be called for an Interview.
Note:
A candidate shall be required to qualify in the descriptive test, but the marks in the descriptive test will not be counted towards short listing for interviews or final selection.
- Final selection would be based on consolidated marks of main examination (objective test) & Interview.
- The weightage (ratio) of online Examination and Interview will be 80:20 respectively.
- The final merit list shall be prepared in descending order of the consolidated marks secured by the candidates.
- Candidates who fall within the number of vacancies in the merit list shall be considered for appointment.
- The selected candidates may be appointed in more than one batch as per the discretion of the Management.
- The seniority of the selected candidates will be as per the merit / select list. A Waiting List of candidates not exceeding 50% of the number of vacancies may also be prepared and may be utilized in the event of non acceptance of employment offer by the candidates selected in the final merit list.