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The ECGC Probationary Officer (PO) exam is an annual examination that is held and conducted by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC), with a view to recruiting Probationary Officers. Since its inception, ECGC has offered export credit insurance services, which include assisting exporters and banks in India to support exports originating from India. In general, the ECGC PO exam is divided in 3 phases, namely the preliminary examination, mains examination and Interview. The preliminary examination is a written test of ninety questions which are meant to test the quantitative ability, logical reasoning and English proficiency. Those who qualify the preliminary exam for civil service then sit for the descriptive mains examination where they are tested on general awareness, English language, numerical ability and reasoning skills.
Finally come opted candidates who go for the Interview round. The candidates who appear in both Mains Exam and Interview are ranked on the basis of their obtained marks in Mains Exam and Interview. ECGC PO exam result is announced from time to time at ECGC’s official website according to different stages of selection process. The next ECGC PO exam is yet to be announced, the notification for which should be released by end of 2023. The prelims exam may be conducting in April-May 2024 while mains exam may be conducting in June-July 2024. The final result may be declared by August 2024 since the Academic session will commence from July 2024.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment Exam 2024 |
| Conducting Body | ECGC |
| Tentative Exam Dates | August-September 2024 |
| Tentative Application Dates | June-July 2024 |
| Website | https://www.ecgc.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | June 2024 |
| Application Correction Window | June 2024 (tentative) |
| Admit Card Download | August 2024 (tentative) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August-September 2024 |
| Mains Exam Date | September-October 2024 |
| Group Discussion & Personal Interview | October-November 2024 |
| Result Declaration | November-December 2024 |
1. Eligibility: Clear the standard requirements such as age, quota, etc. Graduate degree with at least 55% marks is mandatory.
2. Application Form: When ECGC announces the PO exam, the application form will be released on the ECGC official portal via www.ecgc.in.
3. Registration: Sign up by entering all the necessary details on the form including your name, contact information and academic details etc.
4. Upload Documents: The specifications of the photograph, signature, age proof, educational qualification etc have to be scanned and uploaded.
5. Application Fee: A candidate also needs to pay the application as well as examination fee online through net banking, debit/credit card or through bank challan at any SBI branch only.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹ 800/- (including GST) |
| OBC/ EWS | ₹ 400/- (including GST) |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | ₹ 150/- (including GST) |
| Stage | Exam | Mode | Duration | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination | Online (Computer Based Test) | 60 minutes | 100 | 100 | 1 mark for each correct answer, 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Stage 2 | Mains Examination | Online (Computer Based Test) | 180 minutes | 200 | 200 | 1 mark for each correct answer, 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Stage | Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Reasoning Ability | Verbal Reasoning: Similarities & Differences, Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series Completion, Analogy, Classification, Figure Matrix, Embedded Figures, Critical Reasoning: Assumptions, Inference, Deduction, Argument Strength & Weakness |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation | |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International Events), Banking & Financial Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, Business Awareness, India (History, Geography, Polity, Culture) | |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Error Detection & Correction, Sentence Completion | |
| Stage 2 | Reasoning Ability | Advanced level questions based on Stage 1 topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Advanced level questions based on Stage 1 topics, Data Sufficiency | |
| General Awareness | In-depth knowledge of current affairs and static GK | |
| English Language | Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Précis Writing, Advanced Grammar | |
| Professional Knowledge | International Trade & Finance, Export-Import Procedures, Foreign Exchange Management, Insurance Principles, ECGC Products & Services | |
| Stage 3 | Group Discussion & Personal Interview | General Awareness, Current Affairs, Banking & Finance Knowledge, Personality Assessment, Communication Skills, Ability to Handle Pressure and Work in a Team |
| Subject | Book Title | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | S.Chand Publishing |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey | BSC Publishing | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | S.Chand Publishing |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma | Pearson Education India | |
| General Awareness | Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publication | Lucent Publication |
| Manorama Yearbook | Manorama Publishers | Manorama Publishers | |
| Banking & Financial Awareness | Banking Awareness for Competitive Exams | Arihant Experts | Arihant Publications |
| Indian Economy for Civil Services Examination | Ramesh Singh | McGraw Hill | |
| English Language | Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | Arihant Publications |
| Wren & Martin English Grammar | Wren & Martin | S. Chand Publishing | |
| Professional Knowledge | International Trade & Finance | Rupa Publications | Rupa Publications |
| Export-Import Procedures & Documentation | P.K. Jain & P.C. Jain | New Age International Publishers | |
| Foreign Exchange Management | M.R. Bhatt | Tata McGraw Hill | |
| Insurance Principles & Practices | T.R. Bapat | Tata McGraw Hill | |
| ECGC Products & Services | Official ECGC Website | ECGC |
