ECGC PO Exam Guide: All you need to know

ECGC PO exam is held at ECGC (formerly known also as Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) for the appointment of probationary officers. It was established in 1957 with the motive of promoting exports from the country. It is a 100 percent Enterprise-owned government of India, thus ECGC PO Exam is a wonderful opportunity for applicants to train for competitive exams to obtain a government job.

ECGG PO Exam Date:

The official exam dates for ECGC Exam will be soon released on the official portal of ECGC Ltd. The relevant dates of recruitment for ECGC PO 2020 are as shown below.

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for ECGC Exam depends on the Nationality and age of an individual.

A candidate should be a citizen of:

1. India
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st Jan 1962 with the intention to permanently settle in India.
5. An individual of Indian origin who migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, Eastern African countries of Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia and Vietnam who has the intention to permanently settle in India.

The age limit of candidates applying for ECGC PO Exam should be:

1. Minimum 20 years
2. Maximum 30 years

Educational Qualification:

Total Vacancy:

The total number of vacancies for the exam will be released on the official portal of ECGC. Candidates should keep a check on the ECGC PO Exam Notification for the same. The expected vacancies for ECGC are around 25-35.

ECGC PO Exam Application Process:

The application process for the exam is held in an online mode. Before applying online, applicants must keep the following documents ready:

1. Scanned photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
2. Scanned signature (with black ink)
3. Left thumb impression (black or blue inked on white paper)

Application Process:

Phase 1. Visit the official website of ECGC and go to Careers Page, then click on the link "Apply Online." 

Phase 2. Click on the button at the top right corner "Click here for New Registration." 

Phase 3. Proceed. It will guide you to a new tab. Properly read the instructions, and click on "Continue."

Phase 4. An application form will be presented. Fill out all your personal, technical, educational information here. Update Form and Save it. 

Phase 5. Upload Images and Signatures. 

Phase 6. Click Send and Make Payment.

Note that the application fees for SC/ST/PwD candidates is Rs. 100 while for others it is Rs. 600.

Admit Card:

The ECGC PO Online Examination admit card will be made accessible 10-15 days before the date of the exam. The admission card is available for download on the official site.

Salary Structure:

ECGC PO is regarded as a very valuable post, provided that it is the first step in the ladder to fulfill the tenure as an ECGC officer. The starting pay of an ECGC PO is Rs. 17240/- and can be up to Rs. 17240 – 38,500/- The final ECGC PO salary includes benefits like HRA, DA, etc. An ECGC PO also earns a 17-18 percent annual rise.

Selection Process:

Candidates for the ECGC PO 2020 recruitment will be chosen through an online evaluation (Objective + Descriptive) selection process accompanied by an interview. The ECGC PO Selection Process seeks to get candidates who are likely to excel in various positions inside the company. The effort is to select people who are vibrant, devoted, who have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), who can work effectively in teams, who are enthusiastic about their career aspirations, and who show integrity and a positive attitude.

ECGC PO Syllabus 2020:

Reasoning Section:

1. Verbal Reasoning
2. Syllogism
3. Circular Seating Arrangement
4. Linear Seating Arrangement
5. Double Line-up
6. Scheduling
7. Input-Output
8. Blood-Relations
9. Directions and Distances
10. Ordering and Ranking
11. Data Sufficiency
12. Coding and Decoding
13. Coded Inequalities

English Section:

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Cloze Test
3. Para-jumbles
4. Fill in the blanks
5. Paragraph Completion
6. Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
7. Paragraph Completion
8. Idioms and Phrases

Quantitative Aptitude Section:

1. Simplification
2. Average
3. Percentage
4. Ratio and Percentage
5. Data Interpretation
6. Mensuration and Geometry
7. Quadratic Equation
8. Interest
9. Problems of Ages
10. Profit and Loss
11. Number Series
12. Speed
13. Distance and Time
14. Time and Work
15. Number System
16. Data Sufficiency
17. Linear Equation
18. Permutation and Combination 
19. Probability, Mixture, and Allegations

General Awareness Section:

1. Banking Awareness (Banking Current Affairs, Mergers, Bank Taglines, Headquarters, etc.) 
2. Financial awareness (Annual Budget, RBI monetary policy rates, Economy survey, All-New Schemes of Government, and Policies, etc.).
3. Current Affairs (Last 6 months), 
4. Static awareness (Awards, Significant Days, Books, Writers, etc.)

Computer Knowledge:

1. History and Generation of Computers, 
2. Introduction to Computer Organisation, 
3. Computer Memory, 
4. Computer Hardware and I/O Devices, 
5. Computer Software, 
6. Computer Languages, 
7. Operating System, 
8. Computer Network, 
9. Internet, 
10. MS Office Suite and Shortcut keys, 
11. Basics of DBMS, 
12. Number System and Conversions, 
13. Computer and Network Security, etc.

Exam pattern of ECGC PO:

Knowing the pattern and syllabus of the ECGC PO exam can allow the applicants to devise successful training strategies. Speed/time management is vital to securing a higher score in any competitive examination and therefore, the analysis of the ECGC PO Exam Pattern and syllabus is very important to be able to complete the examinations within the specified time.

ECGC PO 2020 Online Test:

 ECGC PO 2020 Descriptive Exam:

Cut-offs:

After completing this national-level exam, all candidates are on the update of the ECGC PO Result 2020 which will be published on the official website of the ECGC. Those with a strong interest in testing their status must be kept aware that the formal panel for recruitment and selection under the company is reviewing the contestants' attended tests and will shortly reach a definitive stage by the first week of March.

This was the complete ECGC PO Exam Guide. Candidates are advised to keep a check on the official ECGC PO Exam Notification. As this exam is attended by tons of candidates each year, you should prepare better for the exam and score good marks to get selected by the ECGC. Good luck to all the ECGC PO aspirants!