ECGC PO 2021 Exam has conducted the ECGC PO exam. We are publishing the detailed section-wise topic-wise analysis of the exam, which will be helpful to banking aspirants. Let’s first have a look at the exam pattern:
ECGC PO 2021 Exam Pattern
(i) MCQs
| S No. | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (in mins) |
| 1 | Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 |
| 2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| 4 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 140 |
(ii) Descriptive Paper (Test of English Language)
| S No. | Type Activity | No. of Questions | Marks |
| 1 | Essay Writing | One out of the two given options | 20 |
| 2 | Précis Writing | One out of the two given options | 20 |
Total time for the above descriptive paper is 40 minutes for both questions together.
ECGC PO 2021 Exam Analysis- Shift I
Reasoning Ability Analysis
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangement -Box based -Day based -Age based -1 More Puzzle | 20 |
| Blood Relations | 3 |
| Direction Sense | 5 |
| Order & Ranking | 3 |
| Syllogism | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 |
| Alphabet Pairing | 1 |
| Meaningful Words | 1 |
| Input-Output | 5 |
| Course of Action | 2 |
| Misc. | 1 |
| Inference based | 2 |
English Language Analysis
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension -Topic: Science & Technology -2 More RCs | 15 |
| Cloze Test | 5 |
| Para Jumbles | 5 |
| Error Detection | 5 |
| Match the Column | 5 |
| Misc. | 5 |
Computer Knowledge Analysis
This was the easiest of all the sections. Questions were on these topics: Functionalities, MS Suite, Syntax, Hardware devices etc.
General Awareness Analysis
90% questions were from current affairs. Questions were asked on these topics: ECGC regulated by whom?, 2 questions on books & authors, bitcoin, Brahmos missile, old name of SBI, CAG appointment, 2 questions on Golden Globe Award, GI tag, PMJJBY etc.
Quantitative Aptitude Analysis
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Data Interpretation -Line Graph -Pie Chart + Table -Caselet | 15 |
| Missing Number Series | 6 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Word Problems (Partnership, Mensuration, Simple Interest etc.) | 15 |
| Misc. | 4 |
Essay Writing Analysis
- Mental Health Awareness
- Impact of COVID-19 on the Aviation Industry
Précis Writing Analysis
- Binge Watching
- Job-related
ECGC PO 2021 Exam Analysis- Shift II
Reasoning Ability Analysis
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangement -Floor & Flat based -Seating Arrangement with Uncertain number of people facing north -Puzzle on Movies & their categories -Puzzle on Persons & Objects | 20 |
| Inequality | 5 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Logical Reasoning | 6 |
| Syllogism | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 |
| Input-Output | 5 |
English Language Analysis
Topics which were asked are Odd man out, Word exchange, Word replacement, Error spotting, Para jumbles, RC, Spell check (passage-based).
General Awareness Analysis
Questions were asked on these topics: SpaceX 143 Satellites, NAV, Leh (Budget for Central University), Incredible India’s author, Fund Allocation of Steel Plant, Odisha, FATF, Arctic Council, Sindugarh Fort, 1st Electronic Stock Exchange, 2011 Census- Women & Children %, Band Ambaasador of Aarogya Setu, PNB Housing Finance Tie up with Yes Bank, WFP Noble Peace Prize, Budget Allocation in FPU, Missing Children Application, Small Company (Tax Audit): Budget, IRDAI Committee-Recommendations, Organization before WTO, International Volunteer Day, GDP Estimate Released by?, Integetrated State Intelligence Portal, Author of The New Wealth of Nations etc.
Quantitative Aptitude Analysis
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Data Interpretation -Tabular DI on Students & No. of Questions -Pie Chart -Caselet on Monthly Salary & Bonus | 18 |
| Missing Number Series | 5 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Word Problems (Partnership, Mensuration, Simple Interest etc.) | 17 |
Essay Writing Analysis
- Green Revolution
- Censorship on OTT Platforms
Précis Writing Analysis
- Teenagers’ Diet
- Importance & Necessity of Technological Startups
We hope the above analysis will be useful in your preparation.
Disclaimer: This ECGC PO 2021 Exam Analysis is based on feedback from test‑takers and expert inputs. Difficulty levels, “good attempts,” and topic weightage are indicative estimates. Candidates should confirm details with official ECGC notices and answer keys before making exam‑related decisions.
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