The OICL AO Mains shift timings 2026 are 9:05 AM to 12:05 PM. The OICL Administrative Officer Tier II exam is scheduled to be conducted on 28th February, 2026. Candidates who are likely to appear on the OICL AO mains examination can check the shift timings, exam duration, reporting time, and details given here. Candidates should arrive at the exam venue at least 15 minutes before the reporting time specified on their admit card. The total time duration allotted for the exam is 180 minutes (150 minutes + 30 minutes for the descriptive test). The OICL AO mains exam includes six sections, namely, English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a descriptive test (English Language: Essay – 20 marks and Précis – 10). In the mains exam, for each wrong answer marked, one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted as a penalty. The total marks for the OICL AO mains exam are 230 (200 + 30 for the descriptive test). Check this article to know the complete details of the OICL AO exam timings.

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OICL AO Mains Shift Timings 2026

The OICL  AO mains exam will be conducted in a single shift. Candidates can check the detailed exam timings here.

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OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern

Check the complete OICL AO mains exam pattern for generalists from the table below.

OICL AO Mains Exam Timings 2026 Section Wise

Here are some important points regarding the OICL AO mains exam timings section wise.

• The OICL AO mains examination will be conducted for 180 minutes (3 hours).

• A total of 6 sections are in this exam, namely, English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a descriptive test (English Language: Essay – 20 marks and Précis – 10).

• The time duration of the English Language section is 30 minutes. The total number of questions is 40, and the total marks are 40.

• The time duration of the Reasoning section is 45 minutes. The total number of questions is 45, and the total marks are 45.

• The time duration of the Quantitative Aptitude section is 40 minutes. The total number of questions is 40, and the total marks are 40.

• The time duration of the General Awareness section is 20 minutes. The total number of questions is 40, and the total marks are 40.

• The time duration of the Computer Knowledge section is 15 minutes. The total number of questions is 35, and the total marks are 35.

• The time duration for the descriptive test is 30 minutes. The total number of questions is 2, and the total marks are 30.

Important Points to Know About the OICL AO Mains Exam 2026

Here are the Important Points to Know About the OICL AO Mains Exam 2026.

• The OICL AO Mains exam will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and a Descriptive Test for 30 marks.

• Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online.

• Candidates will have to answer the Descriptive Test by typing on the computer.

• Immediately after the completion of the Objective Test, the Descriptive Test will be administered.

Objective Test: The total time duration for the Objective Test is 2.5 hours. There will be separate timings for every section.

• 5 minutes before the start of the exam will be provided for the text to be written in the space provided on the call letter.

Descriptive Test: The descriptive Test of 30 Minutes duration with 30 marks will be a Test of English Language (Essay – 20 marks and Précis – 10).

• The descriptive test will be in English and will be conducted online mode.

• Candidates will be required to obtain a minimum score for each section separately of the objective test for short listing for the Descriptive Test evaluation, i.e., the descriptive answer script would be evaluated only with respect to those candidates who qualify the objective test.

• Depending on the number of vacancies, cut-offs will be decided for Descriptive Papers evaluation, i.e. there will also be a separate cut-off mark for the Descriptive Test.

• The Descriptive test will be qualifying in nature, and the marks scored in the Descriptive test will not be counted towards shortlisting for the interview or final selection.

• Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum total score (to be decided by the Company according to the number of vacancies) in the objective test (Main Examination) and qualify in the descriptive test for shortlisting for the Interview.

• Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview on the basis of the overall marks scored in the Main Examination after evaluation.

FAQs

The shift timings for the OICL AO mains exam 2026 are 9:05 AM to 12:05 PM.

Q: How many shifts will the OICL AO Mains exam be conducted in?

The OICL AO mains exam will be conducted in a single shift.

Q: What time should candidates arrive at the exam venue as per the instructions on the admit card?

As there is only a single shift, candidates should arrive at the exam venue on or before 7:30 AM.

Q: What is the total duration for the OICL AO mains exam?

The total duration for the OICL AO mains exam is 180 minutes (150 minutes + 30 minutes for the descriptive test).