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OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025-10th January (Shift 1)

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The OICL AO Prelims Exam 2025 was held on 10th January 2026 in a single shift. This online test aims to assess candidates’ fundamental abilities in English, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. Aspirants who appeared for the exam will find the detailed analysis below, including the structure, timing, and key topics from each section. 

 

Section-Wise Analysis (Shift 1)

Good Attempts & Difficulty Level

The table below shows the number of questions in each section along with the expected good attempts and difficulty level (to be updated as feedback is received):

SectionQuestionsGood Attempts
English Language3024-27
Reasoning Ability3530-33
Quantitative Aptitude3521-25
Total10075-85

English Language

The English section had a mix of questions from the following areas:

TopicNo. of Questions
Reading Comprehension passage9
Error Spotting5
Sentence Rearrangement4
Cloze Test6
Word Usage2
Total30

Reasoning Ability Section

The reasoning part included a variety of logical reasoning and puzzle-based questions:

TopicNo. of Questions
Linear Seating Arrangement5
Floor with Flat based Puzzle5
Random Puzzle5
Designation Puzzle5
Order and Ranking3
Inequality3
Blood Relation3
Syllogism4
Word Pair1
Meaningful Word1
Total35

Quantitative Aptitude Section

Quantitative aptitude covered data interpretation and arithmetic:

TopicNo. of Questions
Table DI5
Line Graph DI5
Caselet DI4
Arithmetic Questions11
Approximation5
Missing Number Series5
Total35

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FAQs

On which date was the OICL AO Prelims Exam conducted?

The OICL AO Prelims Exam was conducted on 10th January 2026 in an online mode.

How many sections are included in the OICL AO Prelims Exam?

The prelims exam consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.

What is the total duration of the OICL AO Prelims Exam?

The total exam duration is 60 minutes, with a sectional time limit of 20 minutes for each section.

How many questions are asked in the OICL AO Prelims Exam?

A total of 100 objective-type questions are asked across all three sections.

Is there sectional timing in the OICL AO Prelims Exam?

Yes, the OICL AO Prelims Exam has separate sectional timing, and candidates must complete each section within the allotted time.

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