MOIL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, Check the detailed Syllabus Here

Manganese Ore India Limited  (MOIL) has been released on the official website at moil.nic.in. The examination date has been announced, and applicants should prepare for the online CBT for Graduate Trainees, Management Trainees, and Manager posts. Candidates should read the article in full to understand the MOIL syllabus and test pattern for 2026 and develop an effective roadmap for exam preparation.

MOIL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Manganese Ore India Limited has announced a total of 67 vacancies and the online written test is scheduled on 3rd April 2026. Knowing the syllabus and written test pattern helps students plan their study schedule more effectively. By looking at which subjects and sub-topics carry more weight and estimating the number of questions from each area, they can focus on what matters most, manage their time better and prepare in a way that makes sense for the actual test

MOIL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights

MOIL Syllabus 2026 in Detail

Reasoning Syllabus

The reasoning section evaluates analytical and logical thinking skills. Key topics include:

• Analytical Reasoning
• Letter Series and Number Series
• Odd One Out and Figural Classification
• Space Visualisation and Visual Memory
• Relationship Concepts
• Symbolic and Number Classification
• Shapes, Mirror Images, and Arithmetical Reasoning
• Problem Solving and Coding-Decoding
• Venn Diagrams
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Semantic Analogies

Candidates are advised to practice different types of reasoning questions to strengthen problem-solving speed and accuracy.

General Knowledge Syllabus

The General Knowledge section focuses on current events and foundational knowledge. Topics covered include:

• National and International Current Affairs
• Science and Technology Developments
• Indian Capitals and World Capitals
• Important National and International Organizations
• Significant Days and Abbreviations
• Indian History and National Movement
• Sports Updates
• Indian Economy, Budget, and Five-Year Plans
• Key Science Inventions and Discoveries
• Books, Authors, Awards and Honors

A broad understanding of these areas helps in answering diverse questions in the GK section.

English Language Syllabus

The English section assesses grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. Topics include:

• Prepositions and Sentence Arrangement
• Paragraph Completion and Passage Completion
• Error Detection and Sentence Improvement
• Substitution and Fill in the Blanks
• Spotting Errors and Sentence Transformation
• Synonyms, Spelling, and Idioms & Phrases
• Joining Sentences and Sentence Completion

Electrical Syllabus

• Electrical Machines (AC/DC)
• Power Systems & Protection
• Control Systems
• Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation
• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Circuit Theory & Network Analysis
• Electronics and Digital Systems

Chemical Syllabus

• Process Calculations
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
• Mass Transfer Operations
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Instrumentation & Process Control
• Environmental Engineering & Safety
• Material Science & Polymer Technology

Geology Syllabus

• Mineralogy & Petrology
• Structural Geology
• Geochemistry
• Economic Geology
• Paleontology & Stratigraphy
• Geophysics & Remote Sensing
• Hydrogeology & Environmental Geology
• Engineering Geology & Field Mapping

MOIL Exam Pattern 2026

1. Each question in the examination carries 1 mark making a total of 85 marks for 85 questions.
2. Every question will have 5 answer options, out of which only one option will be correct.
3. Candidates are required to select the most appropriate answer. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
4. However, there is a penalty for incorrect answers: one-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for each wrong response.
5. No marks will be deducted for questions that are left unattempted.

MOIL Minimum Qualification Marks 2026

• Minimum qualifying marks are 50% of marks in General (UR/EWS)
• 40% of marks for SC/ST/PwD/OB/NC in each segment.
• These criteria apply section-wise and overall.

MOIL Exam Instructions for Graduate, Management Trainees and Managers 2026

• The examination will be conducted in an online computer-based mode and will have a total duration of 90 minutes to be completed in a single sitting.
• Although the actual test duration is 90 minutes candidates are required to remain at the examination venue for approximately 150 minutes, which includes activities such as logging in, verification of call letters and reading instructions.
• There is no sectional time limit allowing candidates to attempt any question from any section at any point during the exam. All questions are objective-type multiple-choice questions and candidates can navigate freely between questions and modify their answers within the allotted time.
• The answer selected through a mouse click will be considered final and if multiple selections are made, the last selected option will be treated as the final answer.
• The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English languages except for the General English section and in case of any discrepancy in the Hindi version, the English version will be considered final and valid

MOIL Exam Centres 2026

The Computer-Based Online Test will be conducted in multiple cities. Candidates are allowed to select any two test cities from the given list based on their preference while filling out the application form. However, once the form is submitted, the selected test cities cannot be changed under any circumstances.

• Bengaluru,
• New Delhi/NCR,
• Kolkata,
• Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR Region,
• Chennai,
• Hyderabad,
• Raipur,
• Bhopal
• Nagpur.

The organising authority, MOIL reserves the right to allocate a test city different from the candidate’s preference depending on administrative requirements. Additionally, MOIL also holds the authority to add or remove any test city from the list based on the number of applicants or other logistical considerations.