Most Important Topics to Prepare for ECGC PO Exam 2018

ECGC PO Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for Online Objective Test is as follows:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	50	50	40 Minutes
English Language	40	40	30 Minutes
Computer Knowledge	20	20	10 Minutes
General Awareness	40	40	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	40 Minutes
Total	200	200	140 Minutes

The exam pattern for Online Descriptive Test is as follows:

Type activity	No. of questions	Marks	Duration
Essay Writing	One out of two given options	20	40 Minutes
Precise Writing	One out of two together	20
Total	200	200	40 Minutes

• All questions carry 1 mark.
• There will be the penalty for every wrong answer marked in the Objective Tests. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted as penalty.
• Each candidate must clear both sectional and overall cut off to get shortlisted for the next round i.e., Interview.
• English Descriptive Paper marks will be reckoned for merit listing. It will be checked for those candidates who will qualify the Objective tests. Descriptive test to the extent of 10 times of the number of vacancies will be evaluated

In 2016, ECGC has conducted the exam on the same pattern. Now, we will be discussing the list of topics based on the last year exam analysis and other banking exams conducted. The below given crucial topics will help you to get the nature of the questions asked in the ECGC exam.

Now, we will be discussing the list of topics based on the last year exam analysis and other banking exams conducted. The below given crucial topics will help you to get the nature of the questions asked in the ECGC exam.

Topics to Prepare for ECGC PO (Section wise)

For ECGC PO exam, we are providing the list of topics to prepare for each section based on last year exam.

Topics to prepare in Reasoning

• Puzzles and sitting arrangement (Floor Based, Circular, Linear Arrangement)
• Syllogism (Direct & Reverse)
• Input/output
• Coding Decoding (New Patterns)
• Logical Reasoning (Statement and conclusions, Assumptions, Arguments, Cause & Effect, Inferences)
• Miscellaneous (Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Number, Ranking and time sequence, Direction Sense, etc.)

All the above topics came last year. As per the latest exams conducted, there may be chances that new pattern of all above topics can come. Be prepared for variations in all the topics. 

• Also, be prepared for other expected topics like Inequalities, alphabet sequence, data flow diagram, Data Sufficiency, Decision making, Word formation, Number, Ranking and time sequence.

Last year & Expected question distribution

Topics	No. of questions	Level
Syllogism	5	Moderate to Difficult
Sitting arrangement	17
Logical Reasoning	10
Coding Decoding	5
Input/output	4
Miscellaneous	9

Attempt different topics from the  Reasoning quiz section and analyze your preparation.

Topics to prepare for English section

• Reading Comprehension
• Paragraph Completion
• Vocabulary: Synonym / Antonym Questions
• Sentence Improvement / Sentence Correction
• Cloze Test
• Od one out Sentence (Out of 5 sentences, identify which sentence is not related to other 4 sentences)

Above mentioned topics were asked last year in ECGC PO exam. With these, also prepare other topics: Phrase Replacement, Para Jumble, Sentence Completion, Fillers, Vocab based questions, Idiom, and phrases.

Don`t forget to remember the Grammar Rules. This section mainly judges your ability to understand your command of English language and proper usage of Grammar. Develop a habit of reading newspapers daily and learn new words. It will increase your vocabulary.

Last year & Expected question distribution

Topics	No. of questions	Level
Reading Comprehension	10	Moderate to Difficult
Paragraph Completion	5
Synonym / Antonym Questions	5
Sentence Improvement / Sentence Correction	10
Cloze Test	5
Odd one out Sentence	5

Topics to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section

• Data Interpretation (Missing D.I, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Table Graph)
• Number Series (Missing Number Series, Wrong Number Series)
• Simplification/Approximation
• Data Sufficiency
• Miscellaneous (Probability, Partnership, Average, Mensuration, Mixture and Alligation, Boats and Streams, Time and Work)

These topics were asked last year in ECGC PO exam. You must prepare following topics too:

Data Interpretation (Case lets), Inequalities, Quadratic Equations, Ratio and proportion, Averages, Speed, Distance and time, Profit, Loss, and Discount, Percentages, Partnership, Permutation and combinations, Simple and compound interest, Probability, Mensuration

D.I section tests your ability to interpret and comprehend graphical data and then answer the questions that follow. You must have an idea of all the types of questions that are asked in all the recent exams so that you can attempt them in the correct manner.

Learning Table (at least up to 50), Squares, cubes, Square roots, percentage to fraction conversion & vice versa will increase your speed and calculation. These should be at your fingertips as it will save a lot of time.

Last year & Expected question distribution

Topics	No. of questions	Level
Data Interpretation	15	Moderate to Difficult
Number Series	5
Simplification/Approximation	5
Data Sufficiency	5
Quadratic Equation	5
Miscellaneous	15

Attempt different topics from the  Quantitative Aptitude quiz section and analyse your preparation.

Topics to prepare for Computer

• History of Computers
• Internet (History, Concept, Working Environment, Application)
• Operating System
• Memory System
• Database Management System
• Communication (Basic Introduction)
• Hardware
• Security Tools
• Number System
• MS Windows and MS Office
• Networking
• Shortcut Keys
• Computer Abbreviations

Develop a basic understanding of all above topics since the level of questions will be easy to moderate in the Examination. Try to attempt a lot of online mock tests. Lots of new technologies are developed in this field and you must be careful about those updates.

Attempt different topics from the Computer quiz section and analyze your preparation.

Topics to prepare for General Knowledge

• Current affairs of past 6 months.
• History of Banking
• Banking Terms & Terminologies
• Static Awareness
• Current monetary policies
• Information about of International organizations
• Knowledge of National financial
• Abbreviations
• Latest Government Schemes
• Important Days

You must prepare current affairs in thoroughly covering books & Authors, Currencies and capitals of the countries in news, important places, awards, sports, folk dances, rivers, the person in the news, wildlife centuries/National park, etc.

Expected question distribution

Topics	No. of questions	Level
Current Affairs	20-25	Moderate
Banking Awareness	15-20
Static Awareness	10

Descriptive Test

In ECGC PO online descriptive test, two topics will be asked:

• Essay Writing
• Precise Writing

Essay Writing: In such exams, essay topics are asked from current issues. Thus, you should maintain a habit of reading newspaper on regular basis. This will improve your general awareness section too.

Be aware of all recent happenings or major issues or highlights in the news. Essay topics will come from there only.

Precise Writing: It is a short summary of a given longer passage written in your own words considering the thoughts of the author of the content. It should be accurate and briefly written.

The descriptive test will be held online, so also make a habit of typing articles. This will improve your writing skills as well as increase your typing speed.