November 12, 2025
NPCIL Deputy Manager Exam Pattern 2025 –The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) will recruit Deputy Managers for HR, F&A, C&MM and Legal departments through a two-stage process – a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Personal Interview. The exam pattern and marking scheme below are taken directly from the official NPCIL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2025 notification. Candidates must clearly understand the pattern before appearing in the test to plan effective preparation.
The written exam serves as the first screening stage. Candidates who qualify will be called for the interview round based on merit.
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Aptitude (General Knowledge, English, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning Ability) | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| B | Professional / Discipline-Specific Knowledge | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 Marks | 120 Minutes |
✅ Each question carries 1 mark.
❌ Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
🖥️ Mode: Online (CBT).
🗣️ Language: English & Hindi (bilingual).
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Marks (out of 120) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | 40 % | 48 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 30 % | 36 |
Candidates meeting these minimum marks are shortlisted for interviews in a 1 : 5 ratio for each discipline.
Key Points to Note
✅ Exam tests both general aptitude and core subject knowledge.
✅ 1 mark per question – no partial scoring.
✅ No sectional cut-off; overall marks decide shortlisting.
✅ Final merit prepared with 50 % weightage to written exam + 50 % to interview.
Preparation Tip
Balance your time:
✅ Spend ~40 minutes on Aptitude (50 Qs) and ~80 minutes on Professional (70 Qs).
✅ Focus on accuracy since negative marking applies.
Tips for Candidates
✅ Revise your core subject topics thoroughly.
✅ Practice mock tests under timed conditions.
✅ Focus equally on Aptitude and Subject knowledge.
✅ Use reliable sources like previous year NPCIL exams for pattern familiarity
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