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The Oil India Grade 3 examination is an entrance test that is organized by Oil India Limited with an aim of selecting candidates for various positions like Junior Assistant, Clerical Assistant and Junior Accounts Assistant. It is among the set exams that have the highest number of candidates sitting for it from the company. The Grade 3 exam is in three phases, namely the Preliminary phase, the Main phase, and the Computer Proficiency Test phase, the CPT for short. The preliminary exam has 120 multiple-choice questions which cover the areas of general information, math, logical and critical thinking, and vocabulary and grammar. Those who qualify the prelims face the main exams consisting of objective-type questions testing the candidates’ specialized knowledge as pertaining to the post. The CPT assesses typing and computer skills among the examinees.
The final merit list is compiled with the total marks secured by a candidate in the main exam and CPT. The previous Grade 3 year was conducted in 2022. Its result was declared in two months of the exam period. More than 35 thousand candidates were in the prelims stage from which only 1800 candidates emerged successful to reach the Mains stage. In reference to the Oil India recruitment for the 2024 examination it is anticipated that the Oil India official notification regarding the examination will be released together with the Oil India application form during the period of the October- November 2023. It is proposed to pass the exam in February 2024 for prelims, and the main exam in April 2024. Thus, only the final schedule can be said with certainty after the official notification is out. The objective of the selection process is to enroll the organization’s best talent into the desired Grade 3 posts at Oil India through this highly competitive examination.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam conducting body | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Exam name | Oil India Limited (OIL) - Recruitment of Graduate Trainee Engineers (GTES) |
| Vacancies | Approximately 150-200 (varies each year) |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech. degree in relevant disciplines like Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc. |
| Selection process | Written test (CBT), Group Discussion (conditional), Technical interview, Medical test |
| Written test pattern | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Test duration | 2 hours |
| Number of sections | 2 (General Aptitude & Technical) |
| Marking scheme | +1 for correct answers, -0.33 for incorrect answers |
| vent | Tentative Date (2024) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Jan - Feb 2024 |
| Application Start Date | Jan - Feb 2024 |
| Application Closing Date | Feb - Mar 2024 |
| Exam Date | Mar - Apr 2024 (Tentative) |
| Result Declaration Date | May - Jun 2024 (Tentative) |
| State | City | Exam Centre(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Assam | Dibrugarh | Dibrugarh University |
| Assam | Guwahati | IIT Guwahati |
| Assam | Silchar | Assam University |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | Rajiv Gandhi University |
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General (UR/OBC) | 500 |
| SC/ST/PWD | 250 |
| Section | Weightage | No. of questions | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 20% | 40 | 20 minutes |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20% | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 20% | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Arithmetic/Numerical Ability & Mental Ability | 20% | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Domain or Relevant Technical Knowledge | 60% | 120 | 60 minutes |
| Section | Sub-Sections | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| General English | Grammar & Usage | Tenses, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence structure, etc. |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, idioms, etc. | |
| Comprehension | Reading comprehension passages on various topics | |
| Writing Skills | Essay writing, letter writing, précis writing, etc. | |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | Current Affairs | National and international news, events, and issues |
| Indian History & Geography | Major events, figures, landmarks, and geographical features of India | |
| Politics & Economics | Indian political system, economic policies, budget, important institutions, etc. | |
| Science & Technology | Latest advancements in science and technology, their applications | |
| Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning | Analogy, syllogism, critical reasoning, etc. |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Figure series, pattern completion, spatial reasoning, etc. | |
| Arithmetic/Numerical Ability & Mental Ability | Arithmetic & Algebra | Basic operations, fractions, percentages, ratios, equations, etc. |
| Data Interpretation | Charts, graphs, tables, and data analysis | |
| Mental Ability | Number puzzles, coding-decoding, logical problems, etc. | |
| Domain or Relevant Technical Knowledge | (varies based on the post you are applying for) | For example, if you are applying for a post in the Geology department, you might be asked questions about geology, petroleum exploration, etc. |
| Category | Vacancy Count | Possible Range for 2024 (estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade III | 421 | 300-500 |
| Age Limit (Grade III) | 30 years | 30 years |
| Educational Qualifications | Varies based on post | Refer to official notification for 2024 |
| Selection Process | Online tests, medical test | Likely similar in 2024 |
| Application Fee (General) | INR 200 | Potential change in 2024 |
| Section | Sub-Sections | Recommended Books |
|---|---|---|
| General English | Grammar & Usage | Wren & Martin's English Grammar & Composition, Objective General English by SP Bakshi |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | Norman Lewis' Word Power Made Easy, Objective English Vocabulary by R.S. Aggarwal | |
| Comprehension | Reading Comprehension Passages from R.S. Aggarwal, The Hindu Newspaper | |
| Writing Skills | Objective English Writing Skills by Hari Prasad, Objective English by Edgar Thorpe & Showick Thorpe | |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | Current Affairs | Manorama Yearbook, Pratiyogita Darpan, Current Affairs Monthly Magazines |
| Indian History & Geography | India's Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma, India's Modern History by Bipin Chandra, NCERT Geography Textbooks | |
| Politics & Economics | Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth, Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Yojana Magazine | |
| Science & Technology | Science Reporter Magazine, Newspapers' Science Sections | |
| Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandian |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe & Showick Thorpe | |
| Arithmetic/Numerical Ability & Mental Ability | Arithmetic & Algebra | Quick Arithmetic by Ashish Kumar, NCERT Mathematics Textbooks |
| Data Interpretation | Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R.S. Aggarwal | |
| Mental Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandian | |
| Domain or Relevant Technical Knowledge | (varies based on the post you are applying for) | Refer to specific books and resources related to your chosen field |
