The NIACL AO Prelims examination for Administrative Officers was held on 14 September 2025, and Shift 2 has been analysed. Candidates can review section-wise difficulty, topic distribution, and expected good attempts to assess performance.
NIACL AO Prelims Shift 2 Difficulty & Good Attempts
The NIACL AO Shift 2 paper has been reported to be moderate overall. English was slightly easier, while Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude posed more challenges, especially on time-consuming questions. Good attempts (estimates) are useful for gauging performance.
Section-wise Question Types & Highlights
Here are what candidates saw in the Shift 2 exam in different sections:
- English: Reading Comprehension (RC) ~9 questions, Para jumbles, Error Spotting, Word Usage, Fillers.
- Reasoning: Major emphasis on Puzzles (box puzzles, circular or seating), Inequalities, Syllogisms, Blood Relations. Some logic or tricky inference questions also appeared.
- Quantitative Aptitude: DI (Table, Bar Graph, Caselet) formed a significant chunk; Arithmetic questions (like percentage, ratio, speed/time) were of mixed difficulty; Missing Number Series were also present.
What Worked and What Was Challenging?
Advantages for candidates:
- The English section allowed relatively easier attempts; vocabulary, grammar, and RC were manageable.
- Good practice in puzzles and reasoning could yield higher accuracy.
Challenges faced:
- Time management in the Quantitative section, especially with Data Interpretation sets.
- Reasoning puzzles that required multi-step logic slowed down many aspirants.
