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EXAM SYLLABUS
ECGC PO Online Test compiled of 5 subjects Reasoning Ability, English, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. For each subject, the topic-wise ECGC PO Syllabus has been discussed below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Reasoning Ability | Inequality | 5 Q |
Syllogism | 5 Q | |
Puzzle & Seating Arrangements | 5-10 Q | |
Coding - Decoding | 3-5 Q | |
Direction & Distance | 3-5 Q | |
Data Sufficiency | 3-5 Q | |
Input - Output | 3-5 Q | |
Verbal Reasoning | 0-5 Q | |
Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation | 15 Q |
Permutation, Combination & Probability | 5 Q | |
Number Series | 5 Q | |
Simplification | 5 Q | |
Number Systems | 3 Q | |
Ratio & Proportion | 1-2 Q | |
Percentage | 1-2 Q | |
Averages | 1-2 Q | |
Profit & Loss | 2 Q | |
Work & Time | 2 Q | |
Time & Distance | 2 Q | |
Mixtures & Allegations | 1-2 Q | |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest | 1-2 Q | |
Data Sufficiency | 3-5 Q | |
English Language | Reading Comprehensions | 5-10 Q |
Spotting Errors | 0 – 5 Q | |
Fill in the Blanks | 0 – 5 Q | |
Misspelled Words | 0 – 5 Q | |
Rearrangement of Sentence | 5 Q | |
Phrasal Rearrangement | 5 Q | |
Idioms and Phrases | 0 – 5 Q | |
EXAM SYLLABUS
ECGC PO Online Test compiled of 5 subjects Reasoning Ability, English, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. For each subject, the topic-wise ECGC PO Syllabus has been discussed below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Reasoning Ability | Inequality | 5 Q |
Syllogism | 5 Q | |
Puzzle & Seating Arrangements | 5-10 Q | |
Coding - Decoding | 3-5 Q | |
Direction & Distance | 3-5 Q | |
Data Sufficiency | 3-5 Q | |
Input - Output | 3-5 Q | |
Verbal Reasoning | 0-5 Q | |
Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation | 15 Q |
Permutation, Combination & Probability | 5 Q | |
Number Series | 5 Q | |
Simplification | 5 Q | |
Number Systems | 3 Q | |
Ratio & Proportion | 1-2 Q | |
Percentage | 1-2 Q | |
Averages | 1-2 Q | |
Profit & Loss | 2 Q | |
Work & Time | 2 Q | |
Time & Distance | 2 Q | |
Mixtures & Allegations | 1-2 Q | |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest | 1-2 Q | |
Data Sufficiency | 3-5 Q | |
English Language | Reading Comprehensions | 5-10 Q |
Spotting Errors | 0 – 5 Q | |
Fill in the Blanks | 0 – 5 Q | |
Misspelled Words | 0 – 5 Q | |
Rearrangement of Sentence | 5 Q | |
Phrasal Rearrangement | 5 Q | |
Idioms and Phrases | 0 – 5 Q | |
Cloze Tests | 5 Q | |
One word Substitution | 0 – 5 Q | |
Antonyms and Synonyms | 0 – 3 Q | |
General Awareness | Current Affairs | 8-10 Q |
Static Awareness | 10-12 Q | |
Financial/ Economy/Static Awareness | 5-10 Q | |
Computer Knowledge | Computer Fundamental | 10 Q |
Internet & Networking | 5 Q | |
Input - Output Devices | 3-5 Q | |
Computer Applications (MS-Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Etc) | 3-5 Q | |
Software & Hardware | 3-5 Q | |
Virus & Antivirus | 2-3 Q | |
Digitalization & Short Keys | 2-3 Q | |
Data Base Management | 2-3 Q | |
File System & Abbreviations | 5 Q |
REASONING ABILITY DETAILED SYLLABUS
The detailed syllabus for Reasoning along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Inequality | When a group of elements are given with a certain coded relationship denoted by <, >, = etc, such type of questions fall under the category of reasoning Inequality. | Statements: Conclusions: | Easy & Less time Consuming |
Syllogism | Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas. | Statements: | Easy & Less time Consuming |
Puzzle & Seating Arrangements | Questions require to analyze the given piece of information, pick the information that is important and leave out the information that is not required in solving the given set of questions | Certain number of persons sit in a straight linear row facing towards north but information about few of them is given. G sits second from an extreme end. Only three persons sit between G and E. B is fifth to the left of R. 6 persons sit between R and E. A, who is third to the left of E, is adjacent to G. 2 persons sit between F and R, who is not at an extreme end. Number of persons to the right of F is same as number of persons between G and A. | Complex & Time Consuming |
Coding - Decoding | Identifying the pattern used for coding of a given data set and using the same for performing specific operation. | “action packed night concert” is coded as “jio nul meb fot” “star night out media” is coded as “ops hfa meb gul” “media action report drama” is coded as “nul vis hfa dum” “star strike media concert” is coded as “hfa gul fot sam” | Complex & Time Consuming |
Direction & Distance | Questions based on the finding the correct order as per given information | A + B (5) = A is 10 m to the NORTH of B | Easy & Less time Consuming |
Data Sufficiency | Analyzing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not | There are seven members in a family, four males and four females. A is wife of C. C has two sons Q and B. T is the mother of R. How is R related to C? | Complex & Time Consuming |
Input - Output | Some kind of word and number arrangement is given. With each subsequent operation, the arrangement of the words and numbers changes. These operations are performed until a final arrangement is reached or is performed in a loop. Candidates are required to identify the hidden pattern in the rearrangement and apply it to the machine input-output questions. | A number arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement. Input: 62 97 38 74 55 12 86 45 68 22 Find the different steps of output using the above mentioned logic for the following input. Input: 88 59 28 94 37 75 15 64 71 48 | Complex & Time Consuming |
Verbal Reasoning | Questions from statement & argument, Statement & conclusion, Decision making, etc. | Statement: | Complex & Time Consuming |
NOTE. The above mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE DETAILED SYLLABUS
The detailed syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Data Interpretation | Questions based on Pie chart, Bar graphs, Venn Diagram, Radar etc | The pie chart given below gives the information about percentage distribution of child labours from five different cities. The line graph given below gives the information about the percentage of child labours with respect to total population of the respective cities.
| 10+2 Level |
Permutation, Combination & Probability | Finding the chances of occurrence or non-occurrence of a certain event. | In how many ways can a cricket team of eleven players to be chosen out of a batch of 15 players? | 10+2 Level |
Number Series | Completing the given series by finding the pattern among the numbers. | Find the wrong term in the given series. | 10+2 Level |
Simplification | Questions based on mathematical operations to be performed using BODMAS |
| 10+2 Level |
Number Systems | Comprises question from BODMAS, Square roots, Cube roots LCM HCF etc | Find the number lying between 900 and 1000 which when divided by 38 and 57 leaves in each case a remainder 23. | 10+2 Level |
Ratio & Proportion | Questions related to finding ratio or proportion among the numbers. | A certain amount was to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively, but was erroneously distributed in the ratio 7 : 2 : 5 respectively. As a result of this, B got Rs.40 Less. What is the amount? | 10+2 Level |
Percentage | Calculating percentage and performing operation based on it | When 30% of a number is added to another number, the second number increases by 60%. What is the respective ratio between the first and the second number? | 10+2 Level |
Averages | Calculating average of the given data set | The average salary of 65 workers is Rs. 5680 out of which average salary of 31 workers is Rs. 2356 and that of 23 workers is Rs. 4589. What is the average salary of remaining workers?(value in approximate) | 10+2 Level |
Profit & Loss | Calculating Profit or Loss by selling or purchasing articles at a given amount | An article was purchased for Rs.78,350. Its price was marked up by 30%. It was sold at a discount of 20% on the marked up price. What was the profit percent on the cost price? | 10+2 Level |
Work & Time | Questions related to work done by persons and time taken by them. | Vijay can do a piece of work in 24 days. Rakesh can do the same work in 30 days and Vinod in 40 days. Vijay and Vinod worked for 4 days and handed it to Rakesh. Rakesh worked for some days and handed it again to Vijay and Vinod 6 days before completing the work. For how many days did Rakesh work? | 10+2 Level |
Time & Distance | Calculation of time, speed or distance covered by a moving object | The speeds of the Shaan and Rohan are 50 km/h and 30 km/h respectively. Initially Shaan is at a place N and Rohan is at a place M. The distance between M and N is 710 km. Shaan started his journey 3 hours earlier than Rohan to meet each other. If they meet each other at a place R somewhere between M and N. then what the distance between R and N? | 10+2 Level |
Mixtures & Allegations | Questions based on mixing up of two or more materials in a specific proportion | A solution of ‘THANDA SHARBAT’ has 15% sugar. Another solution has 5% sugar. How many liters’ of the second solution must be added to the 20L of first solution to make a solution of 10 % sugar? | 10+2 Level |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Calculating Simple & Compound Interest on a given amount for a specific time at a given rate | The certain sum will amount to Rs 12,100 in 2 years at 10% per annum of compound interest, interest being compounded annually. What is the sum ? | 10+2 Level |
Data Sufficiency | Analysing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not | When length of a rectangle was increased by 20% and breadth remains constant then area was increased by 100 sq. cm. What is the perimeter of the rectangle. Statement I : After increasing the length, the rectangle becomes a square. Statement II : After increasing the length, all the angles of the rectangle becomes 90 degree. | 10+2 Level |
NOTE. The above mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DETAILED SYLLABUS
The detailed syllabus for English Language with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Reading Comprehensions | Analysing the passage and answering Questions based on it | Theme of the passage "Geopolitics" | 10+2 Level |
Spotting Errors | Spotting the Errors in a given sentence | Select the part of the sentence that contains an error. | 10+2 Level |
Fill in the Blanks | Filling the blanks with the neccessary word according to the sentence | At a _________ store recently launched by a Kochi-based startup at the city’s Gold Souk Grande Mall, customers get a _________ experience of what cashier-less shopping feels like. | 10+2 Level |
Misspelled Words | Finding the Word misspelled from the given options | Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. | 10+2 Level |
Rearrangement of Sentence | Rearranging the sentences in a logical order such that they make sense. | Given below are five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). These are not in their proper sequence. Rearrange them so as to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them. | 10+2 Level |
Phrasal Rearrangement | Finding the correct sequence of words to form a meaningful sentence | Technology is (A) investors,workers,companies and policymakers(B)/ are clueless about how to safeguard jobs(C) ) difficult to comprehend that(D)/ changing work at a pace so(E) | 10+2 Level |
Idioms and Phrases | Questions based on Idioms & Phrases used in English Langauge | Let the cat out of the bag. | 10+2 Level |
Cloze Tests | Filling Appropriate word in each of the blank in the given paragraph | According to a report in yesterday’s newspaper 1._____ police dog was taken to Raj Bhavan 2.______ Monday. This was to trace the 3._______ of the "very important horse" which 4._______ reported missing on Sunday. The dog picked 5._______ the scent on some traces of 6._______ and ran a few yards before losing the 7._______. The police have launched a vigorous 8.________ into the whole affair. | 10+2 Level |
One word Substitution | Using of one word in place of a wordy phrase in order to make the sentence structure cleare | I don’t mind talking to him about the project but he is a person who thinks only of himself. | 10+2 Level |
Antonyms and Synonyms | Choosing the correct Synonym/ Antonym of the given word. | Select the Antonym of “Uncouth” from the following options | 10+2 Level |
NOTE. The above mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.
GENEREAL AWARENESS DETAILED SYLLABUS
The detailed syllabus for General/ Banking/ Economy Awareness with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Current Affairs | National/International Events, Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc | Who is the Brand Ambassador of Arogya Setu app? | Past 5-6 Months |
Static Awareness | Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks, Important Days/Dates, Political Leaders Movements etc. | What is the currency of Malaysia? | Based on General Knowledge |
Financial/ Economy/ Economy Awareness | Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives, Insurance sector, financial model of the country | Where is the Headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB)? |
NOTE. The above mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE DETAILED SYLLABUS
The detailed syllabus for Computer Knowledge with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Computer Fundamental | Meaning, Devices, RAM, ROM etc | How many bits equal one byte? | 10+2 Level |
Internet & Networking | Computer Motherboards, Operating Systems, Bootable Pendrives etc | OSI model has how many layers? | 10+2 Level |
Input - Output Devices | Keyboard, mouse, monitor etc | What is the high speed device used in CPU for temporary storage during processing called? | 10+2 Level |
Computer Applications | MS-Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Etc | Where is that particular feature of MS Word located, which saves the documents automatically after a certain interval of time? | 10+2 Level |
Software & Hardware | Operating System, Applications, types of Software etc | Which of the following file system used by the operating system to identify the physical locations of a file on the hard drive? | 10+2 Level |
Virus & Antivirus | Direct action virus, File infector virus etc. types of anti-virus | In which type of malicious act, hacker contacts you by phone or email and attempts to acquire your password? | 10+2 Level |
Digitilization & Short Keys | Shortcut keys for various functions. | What is the short cut key when we press to create a copyright symbol? | 10+2 Level |
Data Base Management | Computer Architecture, Data Representation, Algorithms | SMTP, FTP and DNS are applications/protocols of the _____ layer. | 10+2 Level |
File System & Abbreviations | Abbreviations used in Computer world. | What is the full form of ADSL? | 10+2 Level |
NOTE: The above mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only
DESCRIPTIVE PAPER
The syllabus for ECGC PO Descriptive paper Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic Examples | Weightage |
Essay Writing | Some examples of the topics of essay writing are given below :
| 20 Marks |
Format
EXAM PATTERN
According to ECGC PO exam pattern, there are two parts in the online written test i.e. Objective test followed by a descriptive test. The candidate has to complete and qualify both the tests by scoring the minimum marks. The Descriptive paper will start once the complete time allotted to the objective paper is over. No separate login is required to take the test.
ECGC PO Objective Test
1. The online examination consists of 200 multiple choice questions for 1 mark each.
2. There will be 5 subjects Reasoning Ability, English, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude.
3. A negative marking of 0.25 marks (¼th mark) for each incorrect answer.
4.There will be a sectional timing for each test as discussed in the below table.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Reasoning Ability | 50 Q | 50 x 1 = 50 Marks | 40 Minutes |
English Language | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Computer Knowledge | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | 10 Minutes | |
General Awareness | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 20 Minutes | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Q | 50 x 1 = 50 Marks | 40 Minutes | |
Total | 200 Q | 200 Marks | 140 Minutes |
ECGC PO Descriptive Paper
The descriptive paper will be held for a total of 40 marks over a duration of 40 minutes. There will be two topics i.e. Essay and Precis writing. The candidates were given 2 options to choose the questions. The candidates have to answer only 2 questions in the descriptive section.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Separate Time/ Total Time |
Online Computer Based Descriptive Test | Essay Writing | One out of two given options | 20 Marks | 40 minutes for both questions together |
Précis Writing | One out of two given options | 20 Marks |
DETAILS ABOUT DESCRIPTIVE TYPE TEST
1. No separate login is required to take the test.
2. This test will start automatically upon auto-submission of objective test.
3. Questions will be displayed on computer monitor.
4. Only one question with internal choices will be displayed at a time.
5. The questions will be in English and answers are to be typed in space provided for the same using keyboard.
NOTE. Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Examination and also a minimum total score to be considered to be shortlisted for an interview.
Mode of Examination
ECGC PO Examination shall be held as a Computer Based Test and shall consist of Objective Type Multiple choice questions only.
Medium of Examination
All tests except test of English Language Paper will be provided in English and Hindi.
Marking Scheme
There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests.
1. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
2. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score.
3. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
EXAM PATTERN
According to ECGC PO exam pattern, there are two parts in the online written test i.e. Objective test followed by a descriptive test. The candidate has to complete and qualify both the tests by scoring the minimum marks. The Descriptive paper will start once the complete time allotted to the objective paper is over. No separate login is required to take the test.
ECGC PO Objective Test
1. The online examination consists of 200 multiple choice questions for 1 mark each.
2. There will be 5 subjects Reasoning Ability, English, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude.
3. A negative marking of 0.25 marks (¼th mark) for each incorrect answer.
4.There will be a sectional timing for each test as discussed in the below table.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Reasoning Ability | 50 Q | 50 x 1 = 50 Marks | 40 Minutes |
English Language | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Computer Knowledge | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | 10 Minutes | |
General Awareness | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 20 Minutes | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Q | 50 x 1 = 50 Marks | 40 Minutes | |
Total | 200 Q | 200 Marks | 140 Minutes |
ECGC PO Descriptive Paper
The descriptive paper will be held for a total of 40 marks over a duration of 40 minutes. There will be two topics i.e. Essay and Precis writing. The candidates were given 2 options to choose the questions. The candidates have to answer only 2 questions in the descriptive section.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Separate Time/ Total Time |
Online Computer Based Descriptive Test | Essay Writing | One out of two given options | 20 Marks | 40 minutes for both questions together |
Précis Writing | One out of two given options | 20 Marks |
DETAILS ABOUT DESCRIPTIVE TYPE TEST
1. No separate login is required to take the test.
2. This test will start automatically upon auto-submission of objective test.
3. Questions will be displayed on computer monitor.
4. Only one question with internal choices will be displayed at a time.
5. The questions will be in English and answers are to be typed in space provided for the same using keyboard.
NOTE. Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Examination and also a minimum total score to be considered to be shortlisted for an interview.
Mode of Examination
ECGC PO Examination shall be held as a Computer Based Test and shall consist of Objective Type Multiple choice questions only.
Medium of Examination
All tests except test of English Language Paper will be provided in English and Hindi.
Marking Scheme
There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests.
1. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
2. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score.
3. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for ECGC PO Exam are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility ECGC PO are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for ECGC PO Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Nationality
2. ECGC PO : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. ECGC PO : Educational Qualifications
Nationality
A candidate must be either:
1. a citizen of India or
2. a citizen of India or
3. a subject of Bhutan or
4. a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India provided that a candidate belong to categories (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age limit & Relaxations
Age (as on 01.09.2024) : Minimum: 21 years, Maximum: 30 years
Note. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1994 and not later than 01.09.2003 (both the dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service. | 5 Years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots. | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Note. On the day of registration, the candidate must have a valid Mark Sheet/ Degree Certificate indicating that he or she is graduate and state the percentage of marks earned in the graduation while registering online.
Important Facts
1. A candidate shall be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan.
2. A candidate should be atleast 21 years of age and should not be more than 30 years.
3. Candidates must hold a Graduate degree at the time of Online application.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for ECGC PO Exam are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility ECGC PO are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for ECGC PO Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Nationality
2. ECGC PO : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. ECGC PO : Educational Qualifications
Nationality
A candidate must be either:
1. a citizen of India or
2. a citizen of India or
3. a subject of Bhutan or
4. a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India provided that a candidate belong to categories (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age limit & Relaxations
Age (as on 01.09.2024) : Minimum: 21 years, Maximum: 30 years
Note. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1994 and not later than 01.09.2003 (both the dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service. | 5 Years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots. | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Note. On the day of registration, the candidate must have a valid Mark Sheet/ Degree Certificate indicating that he or she is graduate and state the percentage of marks earned in the graduation while registering online.
Important Facts
1. A candidate shall be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan.
2. A candidate should be atleast 21 years of age and should not be more than 30 years.
3. Candidates must hold a Graduate degree at the time of Online application.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
Schedule
IMPORTANT DATES
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India released the ECGC PO 2024 notification on 13 September 2024 on its official website, announcing 40 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer in the Executive Officer cadre. The online application process was open from 14 September to 13 October 2024. The admit card was scheduled to be released on 05 November 2024, and the examination was conducted on 16 November 2024. As per the notification, the results of the online written exam were expected between 16 December and 31 December 2024, followed by the interview stage tentatively scheduled from January to February 2025. As of now, no official notification has been released for the 2026 cycle.
Event | Dates |
Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Payment of application fee / intimation charges (online) | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Download of call letters/E-mail/Sms for Pre- Examination Training | Fourth week of October, 2024 onwards |
Pre- Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 28.10.2024 onwards |
Download of call letters for Online written examination | 05.11.2024 onwards |
Online written Examination | 16th November, 2024 |
Declaration of result of Online Written Examination | Between 16th December, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 |
Interview | January/February, 2025 |
IMPORTANT DATES
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India released the ECGC PO 2024 notification on 13 September 2024 on its official website, announcing 40 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer in the Executive Officer cadre. The online application process was open from 14 September to 13 October 2024. The admit card was scheduled to be released on 05 November 2024, and the examination was conducted on 16 November 2024. As per the notification, the results of the online written exam were expected between 16 December and 31 December 2024, followed by the interview stage tentatively scheduled from January to February 2025. As of now, no official notification has been released for the 2026 cycle.
Event | Dates |
Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Payment of application fee / intimation charges (online) | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Download of call letters/E-mail/Sms for Pre- Examination Training | Fourth week of October, 2024 onwards |
Pre- Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 28.10.2024 onwards |
Download of call letters for Online written examination | 05.11.2024 onwards |
Online written Examination | 16th November, 2024 |
Declaration of result of Online Written Examination | Between 16th December, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 |
Interview | January/February, 2025 |
Analysis
EXAM ANALYSIS
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation has successfully conducted the ECGC PO online examination (Objective Test - Multiple Choice Questions MCQs & Descriptive Paper - Test of English Language) in two shifts on 29th May 2022. The Examination for ECGC PO is held as an Online Computer Based Test of total 200 Questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted is 140 minutes which is divided among 5 sections.
ECGC PO 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS (1st SHIFT): SECTION WISE
Reasoning Ability
The total number of questions in the Reasoning section was 50. The level of the Reasoning section in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 1 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Blood Relation Based Puzzle | 5 |
Uncertain number of People + Fruits | 5 |
Comparison Based Puzzle (Height) | 5 |
Month Based Puzzle | 5 |
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle | 5 |
Categorized Puzzle | 5 |
Inequality | 5 |
Input-Output | 3 |
Syllogism | 5 |
Direction & Distance | 1 |
Logical Reasoning | 6 |
Total | 50 |
English Language
The total number of questions in the English Language section was 40. The level of the English Language in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 1 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Reading Comprehension | 7 |
Reading Comprehension | 10 |
Cloze Test | 7 |
Match the Following | 6 |
Word Swap | 5 |
Error | 5 |
Total | 40 |
Quantitative Aptitude
The total number of questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section was 40. The level of the Quantitative Aptitude in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 1 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Line Graph Data Interpretation | 6 |
Tabular Data Interpretation | 6 |
Caselet DI | 5 |
Quadratic Equation | 5 |
EXAM ANALYSIS
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation has successfully conducted the ECGC PO online examination (Objective Test - Multiple Choice Questions MCQs & Descriptive Paper - Test of English Language) in two shifts on 29th May 2022. The Examination for ECGC PO is held as an Online Computer Based Test of total 200 Questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted is 140 minutes which is divided among 5 sections.
ECGC PO 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS (1st SHIFT): SECTION WISE
Reasoning Ability
The total number of questions in the Reasoning section was 50. The level of the Reasoning section in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 1 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Blood Relation Based Puzzle | 5 |
Uncertain number of People + Fruits | 5 |
Comparison Based Puzzle (Height) | 5 |
Month Based Puzzle | 5 |
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle | 5 |
Categorized Puzzle | 5 |
Inequality | 5 |
Input-Output | 3 |
Syllogism | 5 |
Direction & Distance | 1 |
Logical Reasoning | 6 |
Total | 50 |
English Language
The total number of questions in the English Language section was 40. The level of the English Language in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 1 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Reading Comprehension | 7 |
Reading Comprehension | 10 |
Cloze Test | 7 |
Match the Following | 6 |
Word Swap | 5 |
Error | 5 |
Total | 40 |
Quantitative Aptitude
The total number of questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section was 40. The level of the Quantitative Aptitude in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 1 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Line Graph Data Interpretation | 6 |
Tabular Data Interpretation | 6 |
Caselet DI | 5 |
Quadratic Equation | 5 |
Missing Number Series | 5 |
Arithmetic Problems | 15 |
Simplification | 8 |
Total | 50 |
Computer Knowledge
The computer knowledge section in ECGC PO exam shift 1 2022 was of easy level. Fundamental questions related to computers were asked. Candidates can have a look at the name of the topics from which questions were asked in the exam.
1. RAM
2. Excel
3. MS Word 2013
4. Sound File
5. .xls extension
6. Operating System
General Awareness
The General Awareness section in ECGC PO exam shift 1 2022 was of easy level. Candidates can have a look at the name of the topics from which questions were asked in the exam.
1. ICDC
2. Budget
3. NBFCs
4. NFRA
5. Sustainable Goal
6. Project Tiger
7. Wisdom
Descriptive Exam
The descriptive paper is of 40 marks over a duration of 40 minutes. Out of two essays and two precis, only one was to be attempted by the aspirant. The word limit for the essay was 150 words while it was only 100 words for precis. This section was of moderate level. The topics on which essay and precis writing have to be drafted are given below:
Essay:
1. Development of Economy- Role of Rural Infrastructure
2. Communication Barrier
Precis:
1. Climate Change
2. Litter Pollution
ECGC PO 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS (2nd SHIFT): SECTION WISE
In the ECGC PO exam 2022, there were a total of 5 sections. A composite time of 140 minutes was allotted for an objective test with a different sectional time limit. ECGC PO exam analysis of the 2nd shift given below:
Reasoning Ability
The total number of questions in the Reasoning section was 50. The level of the Reasoning section in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 2 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Categorized Puzzle | 5 |
Scheduling Puzzle | 2 |
Linear Seating Arrangement (With Age) | 5 |
Tabular Puzzle (City) | 5 |
Circular + Blood Relation Seating Arrangement | 5 |
Inequality | 3 |
Direction & Distance | 3 |
Syllogism | 5 |
Order & Ranking | 3 |
Data Sufficiency | 4 |
Miscellaneous | 1 |
Logical Reasoning | 9 |
Overall | 50 |
English Language
The total number of questions in the English Language section was 40. The level of the English Language in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 2 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Reading Comprehension | 9 |
Reading Comprehension | 6 |
Sentence Correction | 5 |
Sentence Rearrangement | 5 |
Phrase | 5 |
Fillers | 5 |
Match the Column | 5 |
Total | 40 |
Quantitative Aptitude
The total number of questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section was 50. The level of the Quantitative Aptitude in the ECGC PO Exam Shift 2 was moderate.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions |
Pie Chart Data Interpretation | 6 |
Line Graph DI | 6 |
Tabular DI | 5 |
Quadratic Equation | 5 |
Missing Number Series | 5 |
Approximation | 6 |
Arithmetic | 17 |
Total | 50 |
Computer Knowledge
The computer knowledge section in ECGC PO exam shift 2 2022 was of easy level. Some of questions which were asked are given below:
1. Header & Footer
2. Software
3. Operating System
4. Security
5. Spam-Mails
General Awareness
The General Awareness section in ECGC PO exam shift 2 was of moderate level. Candidates can have a look at the name of the topics from which questions were asked in the exam:
1. Functions of RBI
2. MCLR
3. Navratna Companies.
EXAM ANALYSIS 2021
The ECGC PO 2021 Examination was conducted on 14th March 2021.
ECGC PO 2021 EXAM ANALYSIS: SECTION WISE
Reasoning Ability
1. The overall difficulty level of the Reasoning Ability Section was Moderate.
2. Maximum questions were asked from Puzzles and Seating Arrangements.
3. One set of Linear Arrangement was asked.
4. One set of Scheduling based puzzle was asked
5. One set Colour Based Circular Arrangement was there
6. One Set of Circular Arrangement was seen.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Puzzle and Seating Arrangement | 20 | Moderate |
Blood Relation | 4 | Moderate |
Syllogism | 5 | Easy |
Data Sufficiency | 2 | Easy |
Logical Reasoning | 7 | Moderate |
Coding-Decoding | 5 | Moderate |
Input-Output | 5 | Moderate |
Alpha-Numeric Series | 2 | Moderate |
Total | 50 | Moderate |
English Language
1. The English section was moderate
2. Single Sentence Parajumbles were asked
3. Maximum questions were asked from Reading Comprehension
4. Reading Comprehension was based on Geopolitics
5. Cloze Test was based on Education
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Reading Comprehensions | 15 | Moderate |
Cloze Test | 5 | Easy |
Jumbled Sentence | 5 | Easy |
Errors Spotting | 5 | Moderate |
Phrase Replacement | 5 | Moderate |
Match the Column | 5 | Moderate |
Total | 40 | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude
1. The overall level of this section was of Moderate Level.
2. Questions were calculative and time-consuming.
3. Maximum questions were asked from Data Interpretation.
4. One Set of Bar Graph DI was asked.
5. One Set of Tabular DI was asked.
6. One Set of Pie Chart DI was there.
7. One Set of Caselet DI was seen.
Name of The Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Data Interpretation | 20 | Moderate |
Quadratic Equation | 5 | Moderate |
Simplification | 5 | Easy |
Missing series | 5 | Easy- Moderate |
Arithmetic Word Problems | 15 | Moderate |
Total | 50 | Moderate |
Computer Knowledge
1. The Computer section of ECGC PO was easy.
2. The basic questions related to computers, which every learned candidate must know were asked.
3. Questions were from Input-Output Device, Hardware-Software, Networking, RAM, ROM, Virtual Memory related questions were asked.
General Awareness
1. The General Awareness of ECGC PO was Moderate.
2. This section mainly consisted of current affairs. Mostly last 6-7 month of current affairs was asked
3. Two - three Questions related to ECGC were also asked
Question Asked
1. Space X: 143 Satellites launched in Single Flight.
2. Method of NAV Calculation.
3. Question related to Central University in Leh (Budget Based)
4. Author of Incredible India 2.0?
5. Fund Allocated in the Steel Plant that is built in Odisha?
6. Question related to FATF?
7. Question related to Artic Council?
8. Question releated to Sindugarh fort?
9. 1st Electronic Stock exhange?
10. Question related to 2011 Census?
11. Brand Ambassador of Arogya Setu app?
12. PNB Housing & Finance tied up with which Bank?
13. Question related to STARS initiative?
14. Question on WFP (Nobel Prize)?
15. Budget allocation in FPO?
16. Name the Missing Children Application that is launched?
17. Question related to Small Companies Tax Audit?
18. Question related to IRDAI Committee?
19. Question on WTO?
20. International Volunteer Day?
21. Question on GDP estimates?
Descriptive Exam
This section was of moderate level. Out of two essays and two precis, only one was to be attempted by the aspirant. The word limit for the essay was 150 words while it was only 100 words for precis. The topics on which essay and precis writing have to be drafted are given below:
Essay Topics
1. OTT censorship.
2. Origin of Grammar Rules.
Précis Topics
1. Teen’s Diet
2. Indian Startups during Pandemic
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. Overall level of the exam was Moderate.
2. Reasoning Section contained puzzles of almost all types.
3. Data Interpretation in Numerical Ability constituted major portion and diverse sets were asked.
4. General Awareness section contained a majority of current affairs.
5. Computer was the easiest section among all.
Section | Level | Good Attempts |
English Language | Moderate | 23-26 |
Reasoning | Moderate | 22-25 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 25-29 |
General Awareness | Difficult | 25-28 |
Computer Knowledge | Easy | 12-15 |
Overall | Moderate | 120+ |
Study Tips
STUDY TIPS
English Language:
1. Improve your Vocabulary by online Thesaurus.
2. Improve your Grammar Skills by being perfect with the basics of English Grammar.
3. Read newspapers and magazines to improve your reading habits. Learn at least 10 new English words and meanings daily.
4. Students are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at an incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.
5. Practice Antonym & Synonym daily.
6. First try to understand the Theme of the passage before jumping to the questions.
7. While answering the direct questions based on vocabulary, where you are confused about the right answer, you can opt for the elimination method.
8. Previous Year paper is a great source of practice.
Reasoning Ability:
1. Firstly, focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. This section can be strengthened by solving various types of Puzzles & Games.
3. Always depend on multiple sources for practising questions.
4. Read the instructions carefully and analyse the information provided in the questions.
5. Practising more puzzles and seating arrangement will be an advantage.
General Awareness:
1. Reading newspapers, journals and magazines will help you a lot.
2. Be up-to-date with all the current affairs.
3. Make a note every time you hear something very important.
4. Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.
5. Build a strong knowledge of Banking & Financial Awareness that will help you in the Interview Round also.
Quantitative Aptitude:
1. Firstly, focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Practice the harder sections again and again.
3. Always try to attempt those questions in which you are 100% sure of your answers.
Computer Knowledge:
1. Finish the chapters and keep taking regular tests.
2. Revision is an important part of preparation. So, keep revising whatever you learn.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the ECGC PO Examination. A good and result oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through ECGC PO Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
3 MONTH STUDY PLAN
Week | Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude | General Awareness | English Language | Computer Knowledge |
1st Week | Seating Arrangement | Data Interpretation | Current events in Financial World | Reading Comprehensions | Fundamentals of Computer |
2nd Week | Verbal Reasoning | Permutation, Combination & Probability | Monetary Policy | Reading Comprehensions | History of Computers |
3rd Week | Puzzle | Number Series | Budget | Spotting Errors | Future of Computers |
4th Week | Coded Inequalities | Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Economic Survey | Fill in the Blanks | Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
5th Week | Coding-Decoding | Number Systems | Banking Reforms in India | Misspelled Words | Networking Software & Hardware |
6th Week | Blood Relations | Ratio & Proportion, Mixtures & Allegations |
STUDY TIPS
English Language:
1. Improve your Vocabulary by online Thesaurus.
2. Improve your Grammar Skills by being perfect with the basics of English Grammar.
3. Read newspapers and magazines to improve your reading habits. Learn at least 10 new English words and meanings daily.
4. Students are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at an incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.
5. Practice Antonym & Synonym daily.
6. First try to understand the Theme of the passage before jumping to the questions.
7. While answering the direct questions based on vocabulary, where you are confused about the right answer, you can opt for the elimination method.
8. Previous Year paper is a great source of practice.
Reasoning Ability:
1. Firstly, focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. This section can be strengthened by solving various types of Puzzles & Games.
3. Always depend on multiple sources for practising questions.
4. Read the instructions carefully and analyse the information provided in the questions.
5. Practising more puzzles and seating arrangement will be an advantage.
General Awareness:
1. Reading newspapers, journals and magazines will help you a lot.
2. Be up-to-date with all the current affairs.
3. Make a note every time you hear something very important.
4. Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.
5. Build a strong knowledge of Banking & Financial Awareness that will help you in the Interview Round also.
Quantitative Aptitude:
1. Firstly, focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Practice the harder sections again and again.
3. Always try to attempt those questions in which you are 100% sure of your answers.
Computer Knowledge:
1. Finish the chapters and keep taking regular tests.
2. Revision is an important part of preparation. So, keep revising whatever you learn.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the ECGC PO Examination. A good and result oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through ECGC PO Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
3 MONTH STUDY PLAN
Week | Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude | General Awareness | English Language | Computer Knowledge |
1st Week | Seating Arrangement | Data Interpretation | Current events in Financial World | Reading Comprehensions | Fundamentals of Computer |
2nd Week | Verbal Reasoning | Permutation, Combination & Probability | Monetary Policy | Reading Comprehensions | History of Computers |
3rd Week | Puzzle | Number Series | Budget | Spotting Errors | Future of Computers |
4th Week | Coded Inequalities | Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Economic Survey | Fill in the Blanks | Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
5th Week | Coding-Decoding | Number Systems | Banking Reforms in India | Misspelled Words | Networking Software & Hardware |
6th Week | Blood Relations | Ratio & Proportion, Mixtures & Allegations | Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans | Rearrangement of Sentence | Abbreviations Shortcut Keys |
7th Week | Syllogism | Percentage | Asset Reconstruction Companies | Phrasal Rearrangement | MS Office, Input and Output Devices |
8th Week | Input-Output | Averages | Non-Performing Assets | Idioms and Phrases | Database |
9th Week | Alphanumeric Series | Profit & Loss | Bad Loans, Organisations - RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others | Cloze Tests | Security Tools |
10th Week | Ranking & Direction | Work & Time | Risk Management | One word Substitution | Virus, Hacking |
11th Week | Data Sufficiency | Time & Distance | BASEL I, II & III, | Antonyms and Synonyms | Computer Languages |
12th Week | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt clearing Session |
General info
OVERVIEW
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) is essentially an export promotion organization, seeking to improve the competitiveness of the Indian exports by providing them with credit insurance covers. The Corporation has introduced various export credit insurance schemes to meet the requirements of commercial banks extending export credit.
The Recruitment Process consists of Online Examination followed by interview of the candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the online examination. The online examination will be conducted at 23 Centres i.e., Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Pune, Indore, Nagpur, Kolkata, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bhubaneshwar, Raipur, Guwahati, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Vizag, Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon, Chandigarh/Mohali, Kanpur, Patna, Ranchi and Jaipur. Candidates who will be shortlisted in the online examination will be called to Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore for an interview and the details of the same shall be communicated to the shortlisted candidates at a later stage. The recruitment will be strictly in line with the spirit of Government’s guidelines on Reservation Policy.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Written Examination will subsequently be called for an interview to be conducted by the Company at Mumbai and/or other centres. The Centre, address of the venue, time & date of interview will be informed to shortlisted candidates in the call letter. Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from website of the Company, i.e.https://main.ecgc.in/, Please note that any request regarding change in date, centre etc. of interview will not be entertained. However, the Company reserves the right to change the date/venue/time/centre etc. of interview in unforeseen circumstances.
The total marks allotted for interview are 60. The minimum qualifying marks in interview will not be less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/ PWBD candidates). The weightage (ratio) of Online Examination and interview will be 80:20 respectively. The combined final score of the candidates shall be arrived at on the basis of scores obtained by the candidates in the Online Examination and Interview. Interview score of the candidates failing to secure minimum qualifying marks or otherwise barred from the interview or further process shall not be disclosed.
A candidate should qualify both in the Online Examination and interview and be sufficiently high in the merit to be shortlisted for further selection process, details of which will be made available subsequently on the Company’s website.
OVERVIEW
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) is essentially an export promotion organization, seeking to improve the competitiveness of the Indian exports by providing them with credit insurance covers. The Corporation has introduced various export credit insurance schemes to meet the requirements of commercial banks extending export credit.
The Recruitment Process consists of Online Examination followed by interview of the candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the online examination. The online examination will be conducted at 23 Centres i.e., Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Pune, Indore, Nagpur, Kolkata, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bhubaneshwar, Raipur, Guwahati, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Vizag, Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon, Chandigarh/Mohali, Kanpur, Patna, Ranchi and Jaipur. Candidates who will be shortlisted in the online examination will be called to Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore for an interview and the details of the same shall be communicated to the shortlisted candidates at a later stage. The recruitment will be strictly in line with the spirit of Government’s guidelines on Reservation Policy.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Written Examination will subsequently be called for an interview to be conducted by the Company at Mumbai and/or other centres. The Centre, address of the venue, time & date of interview will be informed to shortlisted candidates in the call letter. Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from website of the Company, i.e.https://main.ecgc.in/, Please note that any request regarding change in date, centre etc. of interview will not be entertained. However, the Company reserves the right to change the date/venue/time/centre etc. of interview in unforeseen circumstances.
The total marks allotted for interview are 60. The minimum qualifying marks in interview will not be less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/ PWBD candidates). The weightage (ratio) of Online Examination and interview will be 80:20 respectively. The combined final score of the candidates shall be arrived at on the basis of scores obtained by the candidates in the Online Examination and Interview. Interview score of the candidates failing to secure minimum qualifying marks or otherwise barred from the interview or further process shall not be disclosed.
A candidate should qualify both in the Online Examination and interview and be sufficiently high in the merit to be shortlisted for further selection process, details of which will be made available subsequently on the Company’s website.
2025 exam
LATEST UPDATE
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India released the ECGC PO 2024 notification on 13 September 2024 on its official website, announcing 40 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer in the Executive Officer cadre. The online application process was open from 14 September to 13 October 2024. The admit card was scheduled to be released on 05 November 2024, and the examination was conducted on 16 November 2024. As per the notification, the results of the online written exam were expected between 16 December and 31 December 2024, followed by the interview stage tentatively scheduled from January to February 2025. As of now, no official notification has been released for the 2026 cycle.
IMPORTANT DATES
Event | Dates |
Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Payment of application fee / intimation charges (online) | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Download of call letters/E-mail/Sms for Pre- Examination Training | Fourth week of October, 2024 onwards |
Pre- Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 28.10.2024 onwards |
Download of call letters for Online written examination | 05.11.2024 onwards |
Online written Examination | 16th November, 2024 |
Declaration of result of Online Written Examination | Between 16th December, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 |
Interview | January/February, 2025 |
VACANCY DETAILS
Type of vacancies | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | Unreserved | Total |
Backlog Vacancies | 01 | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
Vacancies*arising upto 31.03.2025 which may vary as per requirements of the Company | 05 | 03 | 10 | 03 | 16 | 37 |
Total | 06 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 16 | 40 |
*The number of vacancies is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the Company.
Vacancy for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): The PwBD candidates may belong to any category (i.e. UR/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWSs) and they will be eligible for applicable age relaxations. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal and within the overall vacancies for the post.
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
LATEST UPDATE
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India released the ECGC PO 2024 notification on 13 September 2024 on its official website, announcing 40 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer in the Executive Officer cadre. The online application process was open from 14 September to 13 October 2024. The admit card was scheduled to be released on 05 November 2024, and the examination was conducted on 16 November 2024. As per the notification, the results of the online written exam were expected between 16 December and 31 December 2024, followed by the interview stage tentatively scheduled from January to February 2025. As of now, no official notification has been released for the 2026 cycle.
IMPORTANT DATES
Event | Dates |
Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Payment of application fee / intimation charges (online) | 14.09.2024 to 13.10.2024 |
Download of call letters/E-mail/Sms for Pre- Examination Training | Fourth week of October, 2024 onwards |
Pre- Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 28.10.2024 onwards |
Download of call letters for Online written examination | 05.11.2024 onwards |
Online written Examination | 16th November, 2024 |
Declaration of result of Online Written Examination | Between 16th December, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 |
Interview | January/February, 2025 |
VACANCY DETAILS
Type of vacancies | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | Unreserved | Total |
Backlog Vacancies | 01 | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
Vacancies*arising upto 31.03.2025 which may vary as per requirements of the Company | 05 | 03 | 10 | 03 | 16 | 37 |
Total | 06 | 04 | 11 | 03 | 16 | 40 |
*The number of vacancies is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the Company.
Vacancy for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): The PwBD candidates may belong to any category (i.e. UR/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWSs) and they will be eligible for applicable age relaxations. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal and within the overall vacancies for the post.
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) |
Orthopedically challenged (OC) | Visually Impaired (VI) | Hearing Impairment (HI) | 4 th Category** | Total |
00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
**Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness and Multiple disabilities (MD) from amongst (a) to (d) above.
The officers recruited may be posted and transferred to any location in India where ECGC Limited has its Offices.
SALARY STRUCTURE
The online examination for the selection of personnel for the post of Probationary Officer in the cadre of Executive Officers in ECGC Ltd. on the pay scale of 53600-2645(14)-90630- 2865(4)-102090 is scheduled for May 2024. The officers are also eligible for the allowances and benefits like Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance / House Lease Reimbursement, Transport Allowance, Medical Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, Meal coupons, Reimbursement of Mobile Bills, Mobile Handset & Briefcase Allowance, Furniture Allowance, Household help Allowance, etc. The current CTC (Cost to Company) of Executive Officer (Probationary officer) posted in Mumbai is approximately Rs.16 lakh per annum.
ECGC PO in hand salary distribution including various allowances benefitted to the employee are as follows:
Salary Structure | |
Basic Pay | 53600 |
DA | 24,596 |
HRA | 32,500 |
City Compensation ( Depends upon the place of posting) | 983 |
Grade Allowance | 6000 |
Special Functional Allowance | 775 |
Family Allowance | 950 |
Transport Allowance | 1330 |
Special Pay | 1800 |
Deduction: NPS-ES | 5739 |
In hand Salary | 1,22,534 - 9139= 1,13,395 Approximately |
ECGC PO SALARY PERKS & ALLOWANCES
Apart from ECGC PO Salary also get certain other benefits in the form of perks and allowances which candidates can check below:
1. Cash Medical Benefit - Rs.13,300 per year
2. Mobile Bill Reimbursement - Rs.400 per month
3. Mobile Handset Reimbursement - Rs.10,000 once in three years.
4. Entertainment Reimbursement - Rs.800 per month
5. Expenses for Household Help Reimbursement - Rs.1000 per month.
6. Furniture Allowance - Rs.87500 + GST once in five years.
7. Meal vouchers - Rs.205 per working day
8. Med claim coverage of up to 40 lakhs for the family. (The candidate has to one-fourth of the premium)
9. Office Carry Bag Reimbursement - Rs.3000 once every three years.
10. PLI BONUS - total yearly Basic + DA (Dearness Allowance) up to 6% (maximum)
11. Paid Leaves of 30 days every two years redeemed on Basic, DA, CCA
12. Defined Pension Scheme - The corporation makes an equal contribution of 10% Basic Pay + DA
13. Travel Allowance - 2nd AC fare of 4500 km each to and fro with family every two years / Leave Travel Concession to Hometown for self every year.
HOW TO APPLY
ECGC PO 2024 application process closed on 13th October 2024. The application form was released on 14th November 2024. The application process is online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can only fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as completing the application form, uploading the required documents, and paying the fee.
Documents Required:
1. Active mobile number and email ID.
2. Scanned passport-sized photograph.
3. Scanned copy of candidate's signature.
4. Scanned copy of Hand-written declaration.
5. Scanned copy of Left thumb impression.
6. Details of credit/debit card for fee payment.
Application Form:
Step 1. Visit the official website of ECGC
Step 2. Click on the link “CAREER WITH ECGC”.
Step 3. Choose the option “CURRENT OPENINGS”.
Step 4. Choose the option for new registration and register using a valid email id & mobile number.
Step 5. Complete the application form with the required details and upload the scanned copy of the photograph and signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration. Size of documents are mentioned below:
Individuals | File Size | Dimension |
Photo | 20KB - 50 KB | 200 x 230 pixels |
Signature | 10 KB - 20 KB | 140 x 60 pixels |
Left thumb impression | 10 KB - 20 KB | 140 x 60 pixels |
Hand-written declaration | 10 KB - 20 KB | 140 x 60 pixels |
Step 6. Now proceed for final payment. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
Step 7. Take out the printout for future purpose.
Application Fee:
Category | Application Fee |
General | Rs. 900 |
SC/ST/PWBD | Rs. 175 |
EXAM CENTRE
The ECGC PO online examination will be conducted at 23 centres across the countries.
Exam Centres | |
Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai | Ahmedabad/Gandhinaga |
Pune | Indore |
Nagpur | Kolkata |
Varanasi | Bhubaneshwar |
Raipur | Guwahati |
Chennai | Coimbatore |
Bangalore | Ernakulam |
Hyderabad | Vizag |
Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon | Chandigarh/Mohali |
Kanpur | Patna |
Ranchi | Jaipur |
Prayagraj | |
ADMIT CARD
The ECGC PO Admit Card is issued online on the official website of ECGC. Candidates need to follow the steps to download admit card of ECGC PO 2024 exam:
Step 1. Visit the official website ECGC
Step 2. Click on ECGC PO Admit Card link.
Step 3. Enter your registration number or roll number.
Step 4. Provide your date of birth and password.
Step 5. Enter the captcha code and click on 'Login'.
Step 6. Download your ECGC PO Admit Card 2024.
Step 7. Cross check all the important details present in the ECGC PO Admit Card i.e. Name, Photograph, the Test venue, and exam date, etc.
Step 8. Take a printout of the exam.
EXAM RESULT
Candidates need to follow the steps below to check the result of the ECGC PO 2024 exam:
Step 1. Visit the official website of the ECGC.
Step 2. Click on the Career with ECGC tab,
Step 3. Click on the link of Current Openings in ECGC.
Step 4. Click on the Result link of ECGC PO 2024
Step 5. On the next page, enter your Registration Number and Password
Step 6. The result appears on the screen.
Step 7. Download the Result and take its printout.
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