The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Recruitment 2024 exam will assess candidates based on various subjects. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for candidates to structure their preparation accordingly. This article provides a detailed overview of the AOC syllabus 2024, subject-wise exam pattern, and preparation tips for success.
Army Ordnance Corps Syllabus 2024
The Army Ordnance Corps has released a short notice on 20th November 2024 for the AOC 2024 recruitment of Fireman and Tradesman posts. Candidates interested in applying are eager to learn about the Army Ordnance Corps Exam Pattern and Syllabus. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the AOC syllabus 2024, along with the detailed exam pattern, helping candidates structure their preparation effectively for the upcoming recruitment process.
Army Ordnance Corps Exam Pattern 2024
The Army Ordnance Corps written examination consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or descriptive questions. Below is the Army Ordnance Corps Exam Pattern is given:
| Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Examination |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (20 Minutes extra for each hours for visually handicapped candidates only) |
| Numeric Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 Minutes
- The paper will consist of objective type-multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in English and Hindi, except English Language & Comprehension.
- Examination will be conducted in objective type questions and to be answered on Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Sheets, the sample of which is given under ‘Candidates Corner’ on Web Application www.aocrecruitment.gov.in. under ‘Candidates Corner’ on Web Application www.aocrecruitment.gov.in.
- There will be provision of negative marking (0.25 marks for each wrong answer) in written test for incorrect answers.
Army Ordnance Corps Detailed Syllabus 2024
The Army Ordnance Corps conducts AOC 2024 recruitment of Fireman and Tradesman posts. The AOC exam usually covers topics from previous year papers, including general knowledge, general intelligence, arithmetic, and trade-specific topics. Candidates are advised to review the syllabus in detail to effectively prepare for the upcoming recruitment exam.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test will include questions on analogies and differences, space visualization, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship, concepts, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc.
| Subject | Topics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analysis Arithmetic number series Arithmetical reasoning Blood Relations Coding and decoding Decision making Discrimination Figural classification Judgment Non-verbal series Observation Problem-solving Relationship concepts Similarities and differences Syllogistic reasoning Space visualization Spatial orientation Statement conclusion Visual memory |
Numerical Aptitude
The paper will include questions on problems relating to Number systems, computation whole numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time, time and work etc.
| Subjects | Topics |
| Numerical Aptitude | Averages Complementary angles Decimals Degree and Radian Measures Discount Fractions Frequency polygon Graphs of Linear Equations Heights and Distances Interest Mixture and Alligation Partnership Business Percentage Quadrilaterals Ratio & Proportion Regular Polygons Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base Right Circular Cone Right Circular Cylinder Right Prism School Algebra Similarity of triangles Sphere Square roots Standard Identities Time & Work Time and distance Trigonometric ratio Triangle Triangle and its various kinds of centres Relationships between numbers Profit and Loss |
General Awareness
The General Awareness questions aim to assess the candidate’s awareness of their environment and its relevance to society. It will test knowledge of current events and matters related to everyday life, especially from a scientific perspective, as expected from educated individuals. The exam will cover topics related to India and its neighboring countries, including:
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Awareness | Books and Authors Current Affairs Important Days Important Schemes India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research People in News Portfolio Science Sports Static GK |
General English
Candidates understanding of English language and its correct usage, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage etc.
| Subjects | Topics |
| English | Active Passive
Cloze test Error Spotting Fill in the Blanks Idioms and Phrases One word Substitution Reading Comprehension Sentence Correction Sentence Improvement Sentence Rearrangement Spellings Correction Synonyms-Antonyms |
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