This article provides a detailed analysis of the OICL AO prelims exam. This exam is scheduled for January 10, 2026. The exam is held in a single shift. The total duration of the prelims exam is 60 minutes. The exam comprises three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude, with sectional timings of 20 minutes each. It aims to assess candidates’ knowledge and problem-solving abilities across all sections. Aspiring candidates who have applied for the OICL AO prelims will want to review the exam analysis, including good attempts, difficulty level, topics, and the number of questions in each section. Please read the complete exam analysis provided in this article.
Check the OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 for the exam held on 10th January 2026, specifically for Shift 1. The detailed exam analysis provides overall and section-wise difficulty levels, the number of good attempts, types of questions, and topics covered.
Check the table below to learn the OICL AO Tier I (Prelims) exam Good Attempts and Difficulty Level held on 10th January, Shift 1. Candidates can analyse their exam level and details by referring to the details given below.
| OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 – Good Attempts And Difficulty Level | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
| English Language | 30 | 23-26 | Easy-Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 29-32 | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 21-25 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 100 | 73-83 | Easy-Moderate |
Candidates can refer to the OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 for the 1st shift, specifically for the English Language section, in the table provided below.
| OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 – Shift 1 – 10th January – English Language | |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension Passage Related to: Chemicals used in cosmetic items (Nail Polish) Synonym: Kept, Even, Flow | 9 |
| Error Spotting | 5 |
| Cloze Test (A to F) | 6 |
| Sentence rearrangement | 4 |
| Phrasal replacement | 4 |
| Word Usage | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Candidates can refer to the OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 for the 1st shift, specifically for the Reasoning Ability section, in the table provided below.
| OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 – Shift 1 – 10th January – Reasoning Ability | |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Linear Seating (8 persons – some facing south, some facing north) | 5 |
| Random puzzle (8 persons) | 5 |
| floor with flat-based Puzzle (4 floors, 2 flats) | 5 |
| Designation Puzzle (6 persons – double variable) | 5 |
| Order and Ranking (6 persons – Weight-based) | 3 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Inequality | 3 |
| Blood relation | 3 |
| Misc. 1. Word pair 2. Meaningful word | 2 |
| Total | 35 |
Candidates can refer to the OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 for the 1st shift, specifically for the Quantitative Aptitude section, in the table provided below.
| OICL AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 – Shift 1 – 10th January – Quantitative Aptitude | |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Table DI (based on the number of boys and girls) | 5 |
| Caselet DI (A, B, C – based on Cars and Trucks) | 4 |
| Line graph DI (based on manufacturing, sold, unsold) | 5 |
| Missing Number Series | 5 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Arithmetic Questions | 11 |
| Total | 35 |
Q: How many sections are there in the OICL AO Prelims Exam 2026?
There are a total of 3 sections, namely, English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Q: What is the overall difficulty level of the OICL AO Tier I exam 2026?
The overall difficulty level is updated on this page.
Q: What are the overall good attempts of the OICL AO Tier I exam 2026?
The overall good attempts are updated on this page.
Q: What is the total number of questions asked in the OICL AO Prelims exam 2026?
A total of 100 questions were asked in the prelims exam.
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