The main examination will consist of objective tests for 300 marks and descriptive test for 25 marks. Both the objective and descriptive tests will be online.
The objective test will have separate timing for every section. Candidates will have to answer the descriptively by typing on the computer. The descriptive test will be administered immediately after the completion of the objective test.
Main Examination for recruitment of AAO (Generalist):
S. No | Questions | No of Qns | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
SC/ST | Others |
1 | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 40 Mins |
2 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 20 Mins |
3 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 40 Mins |
4 | Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 20 Mins |
5** | English Language (Letter writing & Essay) | 2 | 25** | 9 | 10 | 30 Mins |
| Total (except English) | 120 | 300 | | | 120 Mins |
Main Examination for recruitment of AAO (IT/ Chartered Accountant / Actuarial):
S. No | Questions | No of Qns | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
SC/ST | Others |
1 | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 40 Mins |
2 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 20 Mins |
3 | Professional knowledge | 30 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 40 Mins |
4 | Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 20 Mins |
5** | English Language (Letter writing & Essay) | 2 | 25** | 9 | 10 | 30 Mins |
| Total (except English) | 120 | 300 | | | 120 Mins |
Main Examination for recruitment of AAO (Rajbhasha):
S. No | Questions | No of Qns | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration |
SC/ST | Others |
1 | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 40 Mins |
2 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 20 Mins |
3 | Professional knowledge | 30 | 90 | 40 | 45 | 40 Mins |
4 | Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 27 | 30 | 20 Mins |
5** | Knowledge of Language (Descriptive) – HINDI | 2 | 25** | 9 | 10 | 30 Mins |
| Total (except HINDI) | 120 | 300 | | | 120 Mins |
Note: Sections marked as ** will be of qualifying nature and the marks obtained in the particular section will not be counted for ranking.