General Knowledge & General Awareness
Common Section — Stage I · 2 topics · 9 sub-topics
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NMDC Syllabus and Exam Pattern
NMDC Recruitment (Executive Trainee / Junior Officer / Management Assistant)
- Sections
- 9
- Topics
- 30
- Sub-topics
- 90
- Stages
- 3
The NMDC (NMDC Recruitment (Executive Trainee / Junior Officer / Management Assistant)) syllabus is organised into 9 sections: General Knowledge & General Awareness, Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Technical, Technical, Technical and 3 more. Together they cover 30 topics and 90 sub-topics, tested in Common Section — Stage I, Technical Section — Discipline Specific and Common Section. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.
About the exam and pattern
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) conducts recruitment for Executive Trainees (through GATE), Junior Officers, and Management Assistants. Exam pattern includes General Knowledge, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Technical (trade-specific) sections. Disciplines include Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Geology, and Metallurgy.
Exam pattern: CBT + Skill Test/Interview
Where the marks are
Share of total marks by section
Common Section — Stage I
- General Knowledge & General Awareness34%30 marks · 30 Qs
- Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude33%30 marks · 30 Qs
- Reasoning Ability33%30 marks · 30 Qs
Technical Section — Discipline Specific
- Technical20%50 marks · 50 Qs
- Technical20%50 marks · 50 Qs
- Technical20%50 marks · 50 Qs
- Technical20%50 marks · 50 Qs
- Technical20%50 marks · 50 Qs
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Current Affairs
Static General Knowledge
Exam pattern at a glance
CBT + Skill Test/Interview
- General Knowledge & General AwarenessCommon Section — Stage I · 30 questions · 30 marks · 34% of stage · 2 topics
- Numerical Ability & Quantitative AptitudeCommon Section — Stage I · 30 questions · 30 marks · 33% of stage · 2 topics
- Reasoning AbilityCommon Section — Stage I · 30 questions · 30 marks · 33% of stage · 2 topics
- TechnicalTechnical Section — Discipline Specific · 50 questions · 50 marks · 20% of stage · 6 topics
- TechnicalTechnical Section — Discipline Specific · 50 questions · 50 marks · 20% of stage · 5 topics
- TechnicalTechnical Section — Discipline Specific · 50 questions · 50 marks · 20% of stage · 4 topics
- TechnicalTechnical Section — Discipline Specific · 50 questions · 50 marks · 20% of stage · 4 topics
- TechnicalTechnical Section — Discipline Specific · 50 questions · 50 marks · 20% of stage · 3 topics
- English LanguageCommon Section · 20 questions · 20 marks · 2 topics
NMDC section-wise syllabus
Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
Common Section — Stage I · 2 topics · 8 sub-topics
- Arithmetic
- Data Interpretation & Algebra
Reasoning Ability
Common Section — Stage I · 2 topics · 9 sub-topics
- Verbal & Logical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Technical
Technical Section — Discipline Specific · 6 topics · 18 sub-topics
- Mining Methods & Planning
- Rock Mechanics & Geomechanics
- Mine Ventilation & Environmental Engineering
- Drilling & Blasting
- Mining Machinery & Equipment
- Mine Surveying & Legislation
Technical
Technical Section — Discipline Specific · 5 topics · 11 sub-topics
- Applied Mechanics & Strength of Materials
- Thermodynamics, Fluids & Heat Transfer
- Machine Design & Theory of Machines
- Heavy Earthmoving & Mining Equipment
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
Technical
Technical Section — Discipline Specific · 4 topics · 11 sub-topics
- Circuits & Electrical Machines
- Power Systems & Control
- Power Electronics & Measurements
- Basic Electronics & Utilization
Technical
Technical Section — Discipline Specific · 4 topics · 10 sub-topics
- Structural Analysis & Design
- Geotechnical & Surveying
- Hydraulics & Environmental Engineering
- Estimation & Miscellaneous
Technical
Technical Section — Discipline Specific · 3 topics · 9 sub-topics
- Mineralogy, Petrology & Stratigraphy
- Economic Geology & Mineral Exploration
- Geophysics & Remote Sensing
English Language
Common Section · 2 topics · 5 sub-topics
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Comprehension & Verbal Ability
Frequently asked questions
What is the NMDC syllabus?
The NMDC syllabus has 9 sections: General Knowledge & General Awareness, Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Technical, Technical, Technical, Technical, Technical and 1 more. Together they cover 30 topics and 90 sub-topics.
What is the NMDC exam pattern?
CBT + Skill Test/Interview. Stages: Common Section — Stage I, Technical Section — Discipline Specific, Common Section.
How many questions come from each NMDC section?
General Knowledge & General Awareness: 30 questions (30 marks); Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions (30 marks); Reasoning Ability: 30 questions (30 marks); Technical: 50 questions (50 marks); Technical: 50 questions (50 marks); Technical: 50 questions (50 marks); Technical: 50 questions (50 marks); Technical: 50 questions (50 marks); English Language: 20 questions (20 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.
How can I prepare for NMDC on Topicly?
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Is this the official NMDC syllabus?
It is compiled from the official NMDC notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.
Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.