ECGC PO: pattern, syllabus and eligibility
Officer recruitment at ECGC, the government's export credit insurer.
ECGC Ltd. (formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) recruits Probationary Officers, both generalists and specialists, to underwrite export credit insurance and guarantees. Selection is an online objective test, a descriptive English test and an interview.
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Eligibility Criteria
schoolEducation
Graduation in any discipline for generalists; specialist posts need the qualification set in the notification.
cakeAge Limit
21-30 years, with relaxation for SC/
flagNationality
Indian citizen.
Exam Pattern
The generalist objective test has 200 questions for 200 marks in 140 minutes with separate section timers, and a quarter mark deducted per wrong answer. The descriptive English test (essay and precis, 20 marks each) is marked only for candidates who rank high enough in the objective test. The online test and interview are weighted 80:20.
Objective Test (Generalist)
Computer-based MCQ, sectional timing140 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
Descriptive Test
Typed on computer40 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | 20 |
| Precis | 1 | 20 |
Key Topics & Syllabus
General Awareness
- check_circleExport credit insurance and trade
- check_circleBanking and insurance current affairs
- check_circleEconomy and government schemes
Aptitude
- check_circleReasoning puzzles and arrangements
- check_circleQuantitative aptitude and data interpretation
- check_circleComputer knowledge
English
- check_circleReading comprehension
- check_circleGrammar and vocabulary
- check_circleEssay and precis writing
Career Roles & Salary
Probationary Officer
Officer scale, about ₹85,000-90,000/month gross (recent cycles)
Underwriting, claims and business development for export credit insurance.
How to Prepare
Apply through the ECGC notification
The exam is run through IBPS. Watch ecgc.in careers.
Prepare with sectional timing in mind
Each section has its own timer, so you cannot carry time between sections.
Practise essay and precis
The descriptive paper is typed and marked only for candidates who rank high in the objective test.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Last cycle | 2025 (check ecgc.in for the next notification) |
* Dates are indicative based on historical patterns. Check the official website for confirmed dates.
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ECGC PO FAQ
Is there negative marking in ECGC PO?
Yes, a quarter of a mark for each wrong answer in the objective test.
How is the final merit decided?
The online test and the interview are weighted 80:20.
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