📑 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 90 Minutes

• Total Marks: 100

• Sections Covered: Professional Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language

• Qualifying Marks:

  • UR/OBC/EWS: 50%

  • SC/ST/PwBD: 40%

📘 Detailed Syllabus

🔹 Part A: Professional Knowledge (Finance & Accounts)

This is the core section of the exam.

1. Accounting & Reporting

   • Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) & IFRS basics

   • Final Accounts, Consolidation, Schedule III compliance

   • Corporate Financial Reporting

2. Cost & Management Accounting

   • Marginal Costing & Break-Even Analysis

   • Budgeting & Variance Analysis

   • Standard Costing

   • Process, Job & Batch Costing

   • Cost Control & Reduction

3. Auditing & Assurance

   • Internal Audit & Statutory Audit

   • Standards on Auditing (SA)

   • Risk-Based Audit, Internal Control

4. Direct & Indirect Taxation

   • Income Tax (TDS, MAT, Assessment Procedures)

   • GST (Supply, Input Credit, Returns, Audit)

   • Customs & Basic Duty

5. Corporate Laws & Governance

   • Companies Act, 2013 (Key Sections)

   • CSR & SEBI Guidelines

   • Corporate Governance Principles

6. Financial Management

   • Capital Budgeting & Cost of Capital

   • Dividend Policy

   • Working Capital Management

   • Risk & Portfolio Management

7. Government Accounting & PSU Audit

   • Financial Rules in Public Sector

   • CAG Audit Provisions

   • PSU-specific Accounting

🔹 Part B: General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National & International)

• Indian Economy, Union Budget, Economic Survey

• PSU & Oil/Energy Sector Updates

• Banking & Financial Institutions

🔹 Part C: Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Series, Simplification, Ratio & Proportion

• Time & Work, Speed & Distance

• Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)

• Coding-Decoding, Syllogism

• Blood Relations, Seating Arrangements

🔹 Part D: English Language

• Reading Comprehension

• Grammar & Vocabulary

• Sentence Correction

• Error Detection

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• Report & Precis Writing (Basics)

📌 Preparation Tips

• Focus more on Accounting, Taxation, Audit & Financial Management as these carry maximum weightage.

• Revise CA/CMA syllabus fundamentals – they overlap with exam topics.

• Practice MCQs in Tax & Audit regularly.

• Stay updated with Current Affairs & PSU Finance News.

❓ FAQs on Oil India Syllabus 2025

Q1. What is the exam pattern for Oil India Accounts Officer post?
👉 The exam will be a CBT of 100 marks (90 minutes) covering Professional Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Aptitude & English.

Q2. Which subject carries the maximum weightage?
👉 Professional Knowledge (Finance & Accounts) is the most important section.

Q3. What are the qualifying marks?
👉 UR/OBC/EWS need 50% marks, while SC/ST/PwBD need 40%.

Q4. Is this exam tough for freshers?
👉 The exam requires strong knowledge of CA/CMA syllabus. With proper preparation, even fresh members can qualify.

Q5. When is the CBT scheduled?
👉 Tentative date is 1st November 2025.