The OICL AO Mains exam date (Tier 2) is February 28, 2026. To become an OICL AO, candidates have to clear all three selection phases, namely, prelims, mains, and interview.
Key Points
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For each wrong answer marked in the OICL AO mains exam, one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted as a penalty.
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For Generalist Officers, applicants must hold a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) from a recognised university.
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The age limit (as of 30-11-2025) is 21 to 30 years.
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Candidates must be Indian citizens or fall under approved nationality categories with a valid eligibility certificate.
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One of the major benefits of early awareness of the exam date is better time management.
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Without knowing about the exam timeline, candidates may either rush through topics or take preparation lightly, which often leads to unfinished or inconsistent study.