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AOC Syllabus 2024, Subject Wise Army Ordnance Corps Exam Pattern

Army Ordnance Corps Syllabus is also released along with the notification on the official web portal at aocrecruitment.gov.in. Candidates who are going to appear in the AOC 2024 exam can check complete exam pattern and detailed syllabus subjects wise in this article.

AOC Syllabus 2024

The Army Ordnance Corps conducts AOC recruitment 2024 to recruit Fireman and Tradesman posts. The AOC exam covers 4 sections mainly which are general knowledge, general intelligence, arithmetic, and trade-specific topics. Candidates are advised to review the syllabus in detail for better understanding, to effectively prepare for the upcoming recruitment exam.

AOC Syllabus for 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 Syllabus for AOC

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

AOC General Awareness Syllabus

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 Syllabus for AOC

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

Army Ordnance Corps Exam Pattern 2024

The Army Ordnance Corps written examination consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or descriptive questions. We have given subjects wise marks and duration in this table below.

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.

Syllabus

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FAQs

What is the exam pattern for the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Recruitment 2024?

The AOC written exam consists of 150 objective-type questions divided into four sections:
General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 questions (50 marks)
Numeric Aptitude: 25 questions (25 marks)
General English: 25 questions (25 marks)
General Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks)
The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes per hour for visually impaired candidates.

Is there negative marking in the AOC Recruitment Exam 2024?

Yes, there is a provision for negative marking. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted in the written test.

What is the total number of vacancies in the Indian Army AOC Recruitment 2024?

The total number of vacancies in the Indian Army AOC Recruitment 2024 is 723.

Which posts are available under the AOC Recruitment 2024?

The available posts under AOC Recruitment 2024 include Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Fireman, and Tradesman.

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