{"id":160521,"date":"2025-10-10T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=160521"},"modified":"2025-10-11T01:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:19:38","slug":"niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"NIACL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 for Mains"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern\/#NIACL_AO_Syllabus_2025\" >NIACL AO Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern\/#NIACL_AO_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern\" >NIACL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern\/#NIACL_AO_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern\/#NIACL_AO_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >NIACL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-syllabus-exam-pattern\/#NIACL_AO_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >NIACL AO Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>NIACL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025:<\/strong> The NIACL AO syllabus includes both Preliminary and Main exams. The Prelims consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Ability, with a total of 100 marks in objective format. The Mains expands to include Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and a Descriptive Test, carrying a total of 200 marks. The Mains exam includes both objective and descriptive sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/niacl-ao-mock-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free NIACL AO Mock Tests<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-syllabus-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span>NIACL AO Syllabus 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare effectively for the exam, candidates should review the NIACL AO Syllabus 2025 for both Prelims and Mains. The syllabus focuses on English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness, along with a Descriptive Test in the Mains stage. Details like the marking scheme, exam duration, medium of the exam, and negative marking are provided in the official <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIACL AO Notification 2025<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>NIACL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NIACL AO Exam 2025 will be conducted in online mode and will be available in both English and Hindi (except for the English Language section). The Mains Exam will include both Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and a Descriptive section. Candidates should note that there is a negative marking of 1\/4th mark for every incorrect answer. Check the detailed NIACL Administrative Officers Syllabus below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Parameters<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Details<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Conducting Body<\/td><td>New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Name<\/td><td>Administrative Officer (Generalist) \u2013 Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Stages<\/td><td>Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Medium<\/td><td>English &amp; Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Type<\/td><td>MCQ (Prelims &amp; Mains) + Descriptive (Mains only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prelims Subjects<\/td><td>English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Subjects<\/td><td>Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Quant, Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>1\/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.newindia.co.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-admit-card-2025-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download NIACL AO Prelims admit card 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-exam-pattern-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NIACL AO Selection Process includes two main exams: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims Exam is for 100 marks, and the Mains Exam is for 200 marks. The Prelims Exam has only objective-type questions, while the Mains Exam includes both objective and descriptive-type questions. More information about the marking scheme, duration, medium of the exams, and details about negative marking is provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-prelims-exam-pattern-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>NIACL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Preliminary Exam is the first stage of the NIACL AO selection process. It is designed to assess a candidate\u2019s basic aptitude in reasoning, numerical ability, and language skills. The Prelims exam is conducted online and includes objective-type questions from three key sections. Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mode of Examination<\/strong>: Online (Computer-Based Test)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of Questions<\/strong>: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Sections<\/strong>: 3 \u2013 English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Questions<\/strong>: 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks<\/strong>: 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 60 minutes (20 minutes per section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium of Exam<\/strong>: Bilingual \u2013 English and Hindi (except for the English Language section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scoring<\/strong>: Marks scored in Prelims are not counted for final selection but are required to qualify for the Mains exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Language<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><td>English \/ Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Numerical Ability<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><td>English \/ Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-mains-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>NIACL AO Mains Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify the NIACL AO Prelims Stage will move to the NIACL AO Mains Examination. Check the mains exam pattern for NIACL AO below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Mains Exam has four sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each section contains 50 objective-type questions, totaling 200 questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total marks for the Mains exam are 200.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam is conducted online (computer-based).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time allotted: 40 minutes per section, totaling 2 hours and 50 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of the Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-specialist-post-mains-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Specialist_Post_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>NIACL AO Specialist Post Mains Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam structure for the NIACL AO Mains Exam is similar for both Generalist and Specialist posts, covering subjects like Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. However, for Specialist posts, there is an extra subject specific to their specialized field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of the Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of the Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>English Language<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Technical &amp; Professional Knowledge (relevant to the specialist discipline)<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>35 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-salary-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check NIACL AO Salary 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-exam-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span>NIACL AO Exam Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NIACL is set to conduct the NIACL AO Prelims and Mains Exam soon. Candidates preparing for the NIACL AO 2025 Exam should commence their preparations now due to the limited time. The initial step is to familiarize oneself with the syllabus for both Prelims and Mains Exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-prelims-exam-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Prelims_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span>NIACL AO Prelims Exam Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NIACL AO Prelims syllabus includes three subjects: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. Here, we&#8217;ve explained the topics covered in each of these sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NIACL AO Prelims Syllabus: English<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NIACL AO Prelims Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NIACL AO Prelims Syllabus: Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Comprehension<\/td><td>&#8211; Simplification<\/td><td>&#8211; Coded Inequalities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Vocabulary<\/td><td>&#8211; Ratio &amp; Proportion, Percentage<\/td><td>&#8211; Seating Arrangement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; English Grammar<\/td><td>&#8211; Number Systems<\/td><td>&#8211; Puzzle Tabulation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Miscellaneous<\/td><td>&#8211; Profit &amp; Loss<\/td><td>&#8211; Logical Reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>&#8211; Mixtures &amp; Allegations<\/td><td>&#8211; Ranking\/Direction\/Alphabet Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Cloze Test<\/td><td>&#8211; Simple Interest &amp; Compound Interest &amp; Surds &amp; Indices<\/td><td>&#8211; Data Sufficiency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Fill in the blanks<\/td><td>&#8211; Time &amp; Distance<\/td><td>&#8211; Syllogism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Multiple Meaning \/ Error Spotting<\/td><td>&#8211; Work &amp; Time added in NIACL AO Syllabus<\/td><td>&#8211; Blood Relations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Paragraph Complete \/ Sentence Correction<\/td><td>&#8211; Sequence &amp; Series<\/td><td>&#8211; Input-Output<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Para jumbles<\/td><td>&#8211; Permutation, Combination &amp; Probability<\/td><td>&#8211; Coding-Decoding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Miscellaneous<\/td><td>&#8211; Data Interpretation<\/td><td>&#8211; Alphanumeric Series.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Questions for English will be asked in English only<\/td><td>&#8211; Mensuration \u2013 Cylinder, Cone, Sphere<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-mains-exam-syllabus-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Mains_Exam_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span>NIACL AO Mains Exam Syllabus 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify in the Prelims stage will move on to the Mains Examination. The NIACL AO Mains Exam consists of four sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Below is the detailed section-wise syllabus to help you prepare effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasoning-ability\">Reasoning Ability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section checks a candidate\u2019s logical thinking and analytical skills. It includes a variety of puzzles, logic-based problems, and verbal reasoning questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coded Inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating Arrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranking, Direction, and Alphabet Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input-Output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphanumeric Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-english-language\">English Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The English section tests grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall language proficiency. It focuses on reading skills, sentence structure, and contextual usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the Blanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple Meaning \/ Error Spotting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paragraph Completion \/ Sentence Correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para Jumbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miscellaneous Language Topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quantitative-aptitude\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section evaluates your numerical ability and problem-solving skills. 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The entire Descriptive Test spans 30 minutes in duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Essay<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Letter Writing<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-exam-date-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIACL AO Exam date 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-interview-stage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Interview_Stage\"><\/span>NIACL AO Interview Stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify in Phase-II will proceed to an Interview conducted by the company at selected centers. The evaluation ratio between the Online Examination and the Interview is 75:25, respectively. Shortlisted candidates will receive details about the interview venue, time, and date in the call letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shortlisted candidates after Phase II will undergo an Interview conducted by the Company at select centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The evaluation ratio for the Online Examination and Interview is 75:25, respectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details regarding the Interview, including the center, venue address, time, and date, will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the call letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/niacl-ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enrol in NIACL AO Online coaching<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niacl-ao-syllabus-amp-exam-pattern-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_AO_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span>NIACL AO Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern &#8211; FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706085765758\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>What subjects are covered in the NIACL AO Prelims Exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The NIACL AO Prelims Exam covers English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706085766507\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>How many marks are allocated for the NIACL AO Prelims Exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Prelims Exam is for a total of 100 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706085767038\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What is the duration of the NIACL AO Prelims Exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Candidates have 1 hour to complete the entire Prelims Exam, with approximately 20 minutes allotted for each section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706085767462\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>What are the subjects included in the NIACL AO Mains Exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The NIACL AO Mains Exam includes Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General Awareness.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706085768059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>How many marks are allotted for the NIACL AO Mains Exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Mains Exam carries a total of 200 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-salary\/\">NIACL AO Salary 2026: Revised Pay Scale, In-Hand &amp; Allowances<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/niacl-ao-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for NIACL AO 2026? 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