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ECGC PO 2021 Exam Detailed Analysis- Mar 14, 2021- All Shifts

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 TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration (in mins)
1Reasoning Ability505040
2English Language404030
3Computer Knowledge202010
4General Awareness404020
5Quantitative Aptitude505040
Total200200140

(ii) Descriptive Paper (Test of English Language)

S No.Type ActivityNo. of QuestionsMarks
1Essay WritingOne out of the two given options20
2Précis WritingOne out of the two given options20

Total time for the above descriptive paper is 40 minutes for both questions together.

ECGC PO 2021 Exam Analysis- Shift I

Reasoning Ability Analysis

TopicNumber of Questions
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
-Box based
-Day based
-Age based
-1 More Puzzle
20
Blood Relations3
Direction Sense5
Order & Ranking3
Syllogism5
Data Sufficiency5
Alphabet Pairing1
Meaningful Words1
Input-Output5
Course of Action2
Misc.1
Inference based2

English Language Analysis

Topic No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension
-Topic: Science & Technology
-2 More RCs
15
Cloze Test5
Para Jumbles5
Error Detection5
Match the Column5
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

TopicNo. of Questions
Data Interpretation
-Line Graph
-Pie Chart + Table
-Caselet
15
Missing Number Series6
Approximation5
Quadratic Equation5
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

TopicNumber 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
Inequality5
Meaningful Word1
Logical Reasoning6
Syllogism5
Blood Relation3
Data Sufficiency5
Input-Output5

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

TopicNo. of Questions
Data Interpretation
-Tabular DI on Students & No. of Questions
-Pie Chart
-Caselet on Monthly Salary & Bonus
18
Missing Number Series5
Approximation5
Quadratic Equation5
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.

Nikunj Barnwal

Marketer by profession, Writer by heart!

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