{"id":3618,"date":"2026-10-06T08:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T08:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/?p=3618"},"modified":"2026-10-06T08:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T08:49:20","slug":"nicl-ao-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"NICL AO Syllabus 2026: Prelims, Mains Exam Pattern, Subjects &amp; Negative Marking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NICL AO Syllabus : The <strong>NICL AO Syllabus 2026<\/strong> covers English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude in the Preliminary Examination. The Mains examination additionally includes General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, while Specialist candidates have a separate Technical or Professional Knowledge section related to their discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NICL-AO-Syllabus-2026-1024x572.png\" alt=\"NICL AO Syllabus 2026\" class=\"wp-image-3620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NICL-AO-Syllabus-2026-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NICL-AO-Syllabus-2026-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NICL-AO-Syllabus-2026-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NICL-AO-Syllabus-2026.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NICL AO Syllabus 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NICL AO Syllabus : The Prelims examination carries 100 marks and lasts 60 minutes. The Mains objective examination carries 250 marks and lasts 180 minutes. A negative marking of <strong>0.25 mark for each incorrect objective answer<\/strong> is stated in the available syllabus information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>NICL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 &#8211; Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.juniortest.com\/images\/nicl-ao-syllabus-key.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prelims pattern is common to Generalist and Specialist candidates. The Mains objective pattern differs because Specialist candidates have a Technical or Professional Knowledge section related to their discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NICL AO Preliminary Examination is described as an online objective examination with <strong>100 questions for 100 marks<\/strong>. Candidates get 60 minutes in total, with 20 minutes allotted separately to each of the three sections.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.juniortest.com\/images\/nicl-ao-syllabus-time.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Prelims_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>NICL AO Prelims Syllabus 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Language\"><\/span>English Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error Detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para Jumbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Rearrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synonyms and Antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spelling Checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts of Speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepositions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence and Paragraph Completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These English topics are listed across the two 2026 syllabus references, with some differences in terminology such as Sentence Improvement and Sentence Correction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasoning_Ability\"><\/span>Reasoning Ability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating Arrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction and Distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphanumeric Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number, Letter and Symbol Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order and Ranking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word and Number Pair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word Formation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odd One Out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puzzles may include floor, flat, box, designation, category and date-based arrangements, while seating arrangements may include linear, circular, square, rectangular and related formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>Quantitative Aptitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadratic Equations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HCF and LCM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixture and Alligation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple Interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compound Interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit and Loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipes and Cisterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed, Time and Distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boats and Streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mensuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permutation and Combination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data Interpretation topics include tables, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, mixed DI and caselet-based questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_for_Generalist\"><\/span>NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 for Generalist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Generalist Mains objective examination has five sections carrying <strong>250 questions for 250 marks<\/strong>. The total objective-test duration is 180 minutes, with a separate time limit for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.juniortest.com\/images\/nicl-ao-syllabus-generalist.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_for_Specialist\"><\/span>NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 for Specialist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Specialist Mains objective examination also carries <strong>250 marks<\/strong>. In addition to English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, candidates have a 50-mark paper testing Technical or Professional Knowledge in the relevant discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.juniortest.com\/images\/nicl-ao-syllabus-specialist.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Mains_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>NICL AO Mains Syllabus 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasoning_Ability-2\"><\/span>Reasoning Ability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating Arrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input-Output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement and Assumptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction and Distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order and Ranking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphanumeric Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Language-2\"><\/span>English Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error Detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para Jumbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quantitative_Aptitude-2\"><\/span>Quantitative Aptitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data Interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arithmetic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadratic Equations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit and Loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and Distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Awareness\"><\/span>General Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business and Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books and Authors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summits and Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reports and Indexes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards and Honours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Static General Knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance-related developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NICL-related news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The available syllabus references emphasise current affairs, banking and insurance awareness, financial developments and NICL-related updates under General Awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computer_Knowledge\"><\/span>Computer Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Computer Knowledge is part of the Mains objective examination for both Generalist and Specialist candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_or_Professional_Knowledge_for_Specialist_Posts\"><\/span>Technical or Professional Knowledge for Specialist Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialist candidates have an additional <strong>50-question, 50-mark<\/strong> test designed to assess Technical or Professional Knowledge in the relevant discipline. The detailed discipline-wise technical syllabus is not provided in the two syllabus pages used for this article<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Mains_Descriptive_Test_NICL_AO_Syllabus\"><\/span>NICL AO Mains Descriptive Test (NICL AO Syllabus)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The available syllabus information describes an online English Descriptive Test carrying <strong>30 marks<\/strong> with a duration of <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>. Candidates type their answers on a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Essay<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Precis<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comprehension<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_Negative_Marking_in_NICL_AO_Exam_2026\"><\/span>Is There Negative Marking in NICL AO Exam 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The available NICL AO 2026 syllabus references state that <strong>0.25 mark, or one-fourth mark, is deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective examination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span>NICL AO Selection Process 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About NICL AO Syllabus : For Generalist and Specialist Administrative Officer posts, the selection process described in the available syllabus information consists of the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase I &#8211; Preliminary Examination <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase II &#8211; Main Examination <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase III &#8211; Interview<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final score is described as being calculated using the Main Examination objective-test score and Interview score in an <strong>80:20 ratio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_%E2%80%93_NICL_AO_Syllabus\"><\/span>Interview &#8211; NICL AO Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates shortlisted through the Main Examination are called for the Interview stage. The available syllabus information states that the Mains objective examination and Interview carry an 80:20 weightage for preparation of the final score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_About_NICL_AO_Syllabus\"><\/span>Important Points About NICL AO Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Preliminary Examination pattern is common for Generalist and Specialist posts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prelims has 100 questions carrying 100 marks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each Prelims section has a separate 20-minute time limit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generalist Mains has five objective sections. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist Mains includes an additional Technical or Professional Knowledge section. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mains objective test carries 250 marks and lasts 180 minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Descriptive English Test carries 30 marks and lasts 30 minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objective questions carry a negative marking of 0.25 mark for an incorrect response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Link\"><\/span>NICL AO Syllabus 2026 &#8211; 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Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Prelims_Syllabus_2026\" >NICL AO Prelims Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#English_Language\" >English Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Reasoning_Ability\" >Reasoning Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Quantitative_Aptitude\" >Quantitative Aptitude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_for_Generalist\" >NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 for Generalist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026_for_Specialist\" >NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 for Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Mains_Syllabus_2026\" >NICL AO Mains Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Reasoning_Ability-2\" >Reasoning Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#English_Language-2\" >English Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Quantitative_Aptitude-2\" >Quantitative Aptitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#General_Awareness\" >General Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Computer_Knowledge\" >Computer Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Technical_or_Professional_Knowledge_for_Specialist_Posts\" >Technical or Professional Knowledge for Specialist Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Mains_Descriptive_Test_NICL_AO_Syllabus\" >NICL AO Mains Descriptive Test (NICL AO Syllabus)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Is_There_Negative_Marking_in_NICL_AO_Exam_2026\" >Is There Negative Marking in NICL AO Exam 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Selection_Process_2026\" >NICL AO Selection Process 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/nicl-ao-syllabus\/#Interview_%E2%80%93_NICL_AO_Syllabus\" >Interview &#8211; 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