NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2026
How the exam is structured.
Prelims has 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour, with sectional cut-offs. Generalist mains has 200 objective marks in 150 minutes and a 30-mark descriptive English paper (letter and essay) in 30 minutes. A quarter mark is deducted per wrong objective answer. Mains and interview decide the final merit.
NIACL AO at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Prelims | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 1 hour |
| Mains | 200 marks objective + 30 marks descriptive |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark per wrong answer |
| Post | Administrative Officer, Scale I |
Preliminary Exam
English Language
Questions
30
Marks
30
Reasoning Ability
Questions
35
Marks
35
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions
35
Marks
35
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
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Main Exam: Objective (Generalist)
Reasoning
Questions
50
Marks
50
English Language
Questions
50
Marks
50
General Awareness
Questions
50
Marks
50
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions
50
Marks
50
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| English Language | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
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