CONCOR Syllabus 2026 for MT and Assistant Officer, Check Exam Pattern

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The CONCOR Syllabus has been prepared based on the two posts available under its recruitment: Management Trainee and Assistant Officer. Candidates who have applied for this opportunity must have a clear understanding of its syllabus and exam pattern for effective preparation.

CONCOR Syllabus 2026

The CBT tests the aspirants on five different subjects including Professional Knowledge, English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge. The examination carries 100 questions for a total of 100 marks.

The duration of exam is 90 minutes, and there also exists a penalty of 0.25 deducted for each incorrect answer. The professional knowledge section is specific to the post applied for, where as the other sections are common subjects.

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CONCOR Exam Pattern 2026: The Paper at a Glance

One important thing to notice about this exam pattern is, that the total marks are 100, out of which the professional knowledge section carries half of it. Thus, it is the most important section of the exam, and priority should be given to it.

S. No.	Test	Questions	Marks
1	Professional Knowledge	50	50
2	English Language	10	10
3	Reasoning	10	10
4	Quantitative Aptitude	15	15
5	General Knowledge	15	15
Total		100	100

Common Syllabus for All Posts

Let’s look at the common subjects which are identical for all posts. These include:

English Language (for 10 marks): Reading comprehension, error spotting, sentence correction/rearrangement, fill in the blanks, cloze test, para jumbles, synonyms-antonyms, and one-word substitution.
Reasoning (for 10 marks): Coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism, seating arrangement, direction sense, series (number/alphabet), analogy, statement-conclusion, and puzzle-based questions.
Quantitative Aptitude (for 15 marks): Simplification, percentage, profit & loss, ratio & proportion, average, time-speed-distance, time & work, simple & compound interest, data interpretation (tables/bar graphs/pie charts), and number series.
General Knowledge (for 15 marks): Current affairs (last 6-8 months), static GK, Indian economy, banking & logistics-sector awareness, government schemes, awards & honours, sports, and important days, with a natural lean toward railways, port, and container-logistics-related developments given CONCOR’s parent ministry.

Check: CONCOR Previous Year Question Papers

Professional Knowledge Syllabus for MT and AO

This section varies by the post applied for, whether it is Management Trainee or Assistant Officer. Candidates can refer to the table below to better understand the professional knowledge syllabus to cover under the various post codes:

For Management Trainee Posts

Post Code	Stream	Professional Knowledge Focus Areas
MT/CO	Commercial & Operations	Export-import documentation, container handling, rail & air cargo operations, warehousing, logistics software, multimodal transport, supply chain/marketing fundamentals
MT/FA	Accounts (CA)	Financial accounting, cost & management accounting, auditing standards, payroll & taxation basics, corporate financial planning, budgeting
MT/FA/CS	Accounts/Compliance (CS)	Company law & corporate governance, SEBI listing regulations, statutory records maintenance, board & AGM procedures, annual report compliance, DPE/DIPAM guidelines
MT/TH	Technical (Mech/Elec/Electronics)	Mobile material handling equipment, heavy-duty & rail cranes, engine maintenance, electrical/electronic control panels, thyristors & controlled rectifiers
MT/MIS	MIS	Programming fundamentals, database management, software development lifecycle, networking basics, evaluation of emerging software tools
MT/CE	Civil	Building repair & maintenance, water supply & electrical systems, fire-fighting systems, project planning, tendering & contract execution
MT/P&A	Personnel & Administration	Recruitment & selection, compensation & benefits, industrial relations, HRIS, D&AR matters, employee welfare, establishment policy

For Assistant Officer Posts

Post Code	Stream	Professional Knowledge Focus Areas
AO/CO	Commercial & Operations	Export-import documentation, container movement & handling, rail/air cargo supervision, bonded warehouse maintenance, commercial contract administration
AO/FA	Accounts	Computerised books of accounts, budgeting & costing, financial audit, cash management, income tax & TDS, Oracle Finance operations
AO/TH	Technical	Overhead & mobile crane maintenance, diesel genset upkeep, electrical motors, thyristor controlled rectifiers, electrical panel repair
AO/MIS	MIS	Computer network & hardware management, IT support troubleshooting, PC/laptop/printer/server maintenance, coordination with maintenance agencies
AO/CE	Civil	Building & utility repair, fire-fighting systems, construction activity oversight, engineering project planning, tender documentation

CONCOR Selection Process 2026

There is a slight variation in the selection process as well for the two kinds of posts available under this recruitment. The selection process looks like this:

Management Trainee: CBT → GD and/or Interview, as decided by CONCOR
Assistant Officer: CBT only

FAQs

Is the CONCOR MT and AO syllabus the same?

The CBT structure is the same for MT and AO posts. Both examinations contain Professional Knowledge, English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge. However, the Professional Knowledge area changes according to the post and discipline.

How many questions are asked in the CONCOR CBT?

The CBT consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. Professional Knowledge has 50 questions, English 10, Reasoning 10, Quantitative Aptitude 15 and General Knowledge 15.

What is the duration of the CONCOR exam?

The CBT is of 90 minutes. Eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe are given 120 minutes.

Is there negative marking in the CONCOR exam?

Yes. A penalty of 0.25 mark is applicable for every incorrect answer.

How many marks are allotted to Professional Knowledge?

Professional Knowledge carries 50 questions for 50 marks, making it the highest-weightage section in the CONCOR CBT.

Is the CONCOR question paper bilingual?

Yes. The question paper will be set in English and Hindi. In case of any discrepancy between the two versions, the English version will prevail.

Is there an interview for CONCOR Assistant Officer posts?

No. According to the notification, selection for Assistant Officer posts is purely based on performance in the Online Test (CBT). Management Trainee selection may include GD and/or Interview as decided by CONCOR.

Where can candidates check the detailed CONCOR syllabus?

CONCOR has stated that candidates should regularly visit its HR & Career → Recruitment and Result section for updates regarding the syllabus, examination date, venue and other recruitment notices.