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NHPC Sr. Accountant Exam 2025 – Subject-wise Paper Pattern & Analysis
NHPC Sr. Accountant Exam 2025 – Subject-wise Paper Pattern & Analysis

NHPC Sr. Accountant Exam 2025 – Subject-wise Paper Pattern & Analysis


NHPC Limited has announced the recruitment of Sr. Accountant (S1) posts under Advertisement No. NH/Rectt./04/2025. Candidates preparing for this exam must clearly understand the exam pattern and subject-wise analysis to plan their preparation effectively

📌 Exam Pattern – NHPC Sr. Accountant (S1)

  • Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)

  • Total Marks: 200

  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

  • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, –0.25 for wrong answer, no marks for unattempted

📖 Subject-wise Distribution of Questions

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Difficulty Level (Expected)

Part I – Professional Knowledge (Accounts/Finance)

140

140

High

Part II – General Awareness

30

30

Moderate

Part III – Reasoning Ability

30

30

Moderate

Total: 200 Questions = 200 Marks


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📊 Subject-wise Analysis

1. Professional Knowledge (Accounts/Finance) – 140 Questions

This is the most important section, covering 70% of the exam weightage.

  • Topics: Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Accounts, Financial Management, and PSU-related Accounting.

  • Expected Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

  • Tip: Prioritize ICAI/CMA intermediate-level concepts and solve previous PSU papers.

2. General Awareness – 30 Questions

Focuses on current affairs, static GK, Indian Economy, Power Sector Awareness, and PSU-related updates.

  • Expected Difficulty: Moderate

  • Tip: Revise last 6–8 months of current affairs and NHPC-related updates.

3. Reasoning Ability – 30 Questions

Tests logical ability and problem-solving skills.

  • Topics: Syllogism, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Series, and Data Sufficiency.

  • Expected Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

  • Tip: Practice mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

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✅ Key Takeaways from Exam Analysis

  • Professional Knowledge is the deciding factor.

  • General Awareness and Reasoning provide scoring opportunities.

  • Candidates should focus on mock tests & previous PSU papers for best preparation

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 ❓ FAQs

Q1. How many questions will be asked in NHPC Sr. Accountant Exam 2025?
A. A total of 200 questions will be asked.

Q2. Which subject carries maximum weightage?
A. Professional Knowledge (Accounts/Finance) with 140 questions.

Q3. Is there negative marking in the exam?
A. Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Q4. What is the duration of NHPC Sr. Accountant exam?
A. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes).

Q5. What type of questions will be asked?
A. Only objective type MCQs will be asked.

Author: Divyanshu Kr Ranjan

Published: August 28, 2025


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