FCI Manager Preparation Plan-How to Ace Phase I | Oliveboard

FCI Manager Preparation Plan- FCI has released the official notification for FCI Manager 2022. 113 vacancies are available for various managerial posts. The online registration process has begun on the 27th of August and will close on the 26th of September, 2022.

The recruitment for FCI Manager happens in two phases- Phase I and Phase II. Phase I is a common exam, while Phase II has different papers for different posts. The preparation strategies for both phases are very different. It is essential to be aware of the change in the exam pattern for FCI Manager 2022. This will help make planning your preparation smoother.

FCI Manager Preparation Plan

It is essential to have a clear idea of how you want your progress in preparing for the exam to look. Here we’ll detail the process of preparation step-by-step which you can modify to suit your pace and focus points.

1. Be aware of the exam pattern

The exam pattern helps distinguish the weightage of sections. In the case of Phase I, the following is the exam pattern-

Sr. No	Name of the Test	No. of Qs.	Max. Marks	Duration (minutes)	Medium of examination
1	English Language	25	25	15 minutes	English
2	Reasoning Ability	25	25	15 minutes	Bilingual (English and Hindi)
3	Numerical Aptitude	25	25	15 minutes	Bilingual (English and Hindi)
4	General Studies	25	25	15 minutes	Bilingual (English and Hindi)
	Total	100	100	60 Minutes

All sections have an equal weightage. Candidates should keep in mind that one can qualify only by clearing both the sectional and the overall cutoff. Hence, it is necessary to give equal importance to each section, even general studies.

2. Carefully go through the Syllabus

Going through the syllabus for each section and understanding the topics of importance for each will help make it clear which topics to focus on. You can check out Previous Years’ Analyses to get a reference of the weightage distribution.

In the following sections, we will cover the important topics that you will have to focus on in each subject and how to tackle these topics.

3. Section-wise FCI Manager Preparation Plan

So, the FCI Manager 2022 Phase I exam has 4 sections- English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, and General Studies. Let us see how to plan out the preparation for each section.

English Language

These are the important topics to be covered in the English Section-

Reading Comprehension	Sentence Improvement
Cloze Test	Phrase Replacement
Error Spotting	Antonyms Synonyms
Para Jumbles	Idioms and Phrases
Fillers – Single, Double	One-Word Substitution
Verbal Ability

• Make sure to practice Reading Comprehension questions regularly. These questions always make up a chunk of the section and can be easily scored if practiced properly.
• Reading English editorials from newspapers like The Hindu and The Times of India will help introduce you to a variety of idioms, phrases, and new words.
• Make sure to keep a dictionary with you to refer to the meanings of any unfamiliar words you encounter while reading. This will boost your vocabulary tremendously.
• Use few books but those that are well known for competitive exams. You can find a list here.
• Practice mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy in all topics.

Reasoning Ability

The following are the topics that are the main focus of the Reasoning Ability section-

Arrangement and Pattern	Direction and Distance
Analogy	Inequalities
Classification	Puzzles
Series	Verbal Reasoning
Coding and Decoding	Input-Output
Blood Relations	Order Ranking
Seating Arrangement	Syllogisms
Alphanumeric Series	Logical Reasoning

• In this case, puzzles make up a good part of the section’s marks. Make sure to practice these as much as possible.
• Proficiency in this section will come only with practice. Practicing enough questions will help make spotting patterns and breaking down questions into simple parts a lot easier.
• Make sure to learn as many tips and quick tricks as possible to help save time. You can find a list of important reasoning books to use here.
• Time is of the essence. Make sure to do enough questions so you CAN recognize the lengthier or time-taking ones. This way you can keep those questions for later or move past them and do the easier ones.
• Similarly, accuracy is important. Candidates should aim at striking a balance between accuracy and the number of questions solved.
• Keep in mind that there is a negative marking. Blind guessing is not recommended as this could backfire and cause you to lose marks.

Numerical Aptitude

The following topics are the main focus of the Numerical Aptitude section-

Data Interpretation	Ratio & Proportion
Number Series	Percentages
Quadratic Equations	Profit & Loss
Data Sufficiency	Averages, Mixtures & Alligation
Problems on Ages	Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Partnerships	Work & Time
Mensuration	Time, Speed & Distance
Permutation & Combination	Probability
Simplification	Number System
Mensuration	Algebra

• For Numerical Aptitude, Data interpretation is a major topic to focus on. The questions come in caselets and with enough practice, can be easy to solve and score.
• Try and do as many questions as possible from each type for all-around performance. Refer to these books as you prepare.
• Make sure to regularly revise important concepts and formulae. Having these on your fingertips makes things a lot easier and helps reduce the time spent on calculations.
• Try and brush up on mental maths. This will help save time from calculations.
• Focus on reducing careless errors. These errors can reduce marks even from questions where all the concepts and formulae were correct.
• Practice mock tests regularly. First, note which sections need improvement and work on those. Then focus on the speed taken to solve questions and the accuracy. This will help boost performance quickly.

General Studies

General Studies is a newly introduced section. The following are the topics to focus on according to the official FCI Manager 2022 notification-

Indian History	Indian Economy
Geography	General Science
Current Affairs

• We have compiled a list of books to use for General Studies. These will be enough to cover the topics of History, Economy, GK, and General Science.
• Manorama Yearbook is a go-to source of information on current affairs. Make sure to have the latest one on hand and read it regularly,
• Newspapers and magazines will also help keep up with the news as it happens. Make sure to read these every day. You can do so as a break between studying for the other three sections.
• The General Studies section has an equal weightage as English, Reasoning, and Numerical Aptitude. Make sure not to overlook this section as it can easily boost your score.

4. Mock Tests

Mock tests are essential for any exam. They help in familiarizing the candidate with the exam atmosphere and provide a gauge for performance under such conditions. Oliveboard is providing Mock Test Series for FCI Manager 2022. You get the following with Oliveboard’s FCI Manager 2022 Mock Test Series-

• 10 Phase-I Mock Tests
• 5 Mock Tests for General, Depot, Movement
• 5 Mock Tests for Accounts
• 5 Mock Tests for Technical
• 1000+ Practice Questions
• Sectional Tests
• Topic Tests
• Concept Videos
• Free E-books
• Free All India Mock Tests

With regular mock tests, it’s very easy to monitor improvement and progress for speed, accuracy, and most importantly confidence in each section. This way you work hard and you can easily see the results of your efforts. This not only helps in just improving performance but also makes the candidates confident for the actual exam.

FCI Manager Preparation Plan: Conclusion

These are points that will be very useful to keep in mind as you get started with your FCI Manager 2022 preparation. You can also refer to our FCI Manager Study Plan which will give you an idea of how to distribute your learning and complete it in just 4 weeks.

By covering the topics early you get time to revise these topics and strengthen those that you feel you need to devote more time to. You can modify and use these points according to your pace, strengths, and weaknesses. Efficient planning and dedicated learning will help you sail through the exam.

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