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NIACL 2026 Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Serial No. | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Note: The biggest change in NIACL Pre 2026 Test pattern is that this year, the sectional timing has been introduced at the Pre level which means candidates who used to navigate through different sections earlier, will not be able to do so now.
NIACL Mains Exam Pattern:
| NIACL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Test of General Awareness | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 250 | 120 minutes |
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