ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF VARIOUS POSTS

INFORMATION HANDOUT
This handout contains details pertaining to various aspects of the online exam you are going to undertake and important
instructions about related matters. You are advised to study the handout carefully as it will help you in preparing for the
examination.
The on-line examination will comprise the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated below :
Structure of the test
Sr. Name of the Test Number of Maximum Version Duration
No. Questions Marks
1 Verbal Ability 30 30
2 Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 Only English 120 Minutes
3 Logical Reasoning 30 30
TOTAL 100 100

The total time for the test is 120 minutes; however you may have to be at the venue for approximately 180 minutes
including the time required for logging in, collection of the call letters, going through the instructions etc. All tests will be
provided in English. The tests are compositely timed. You can attempt any question from any test within the time of 120
minutes. All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will be the correct
answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is
appropriate/correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked on will be treated as your answer to that
question. There will be no penalty for wrong answers marked by you. However, you are advised, not to mark
answers by random guessing.
Please note that the types of questions in this handout are only illustrative and not exhaustive. In the actual
examination you will find questions of a higher difficulty level on some or all of these types and also questions
on the types not mentioned here.
Some sample questions are given below.

VERBAL ABILITY
Q.1. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be
in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘5’. (Ignore
the errors of punctuation, if any).
Most of the third world / country are experiencing / the ethnic or communal problem /
(1) (2) (3)
in varying degrees. No error
(4) (5)
Q.2. Pick out from the words given below each sentence the word which would complete the sentence correctly and
meaningfully.
Continuous unemployment has induced in the people a kind of ________ which is most depressing.
(1) laziness (2) encouragement (3) satisfaction (4) anger (5) awakening

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Q.3-5. Directions : In each of the following questions, select from amongst the five alternatives, the word most
opposite in meaning of the word given in capitals.
Q.3. LIVELY
(1) simple (2) weak (3) dull (4) angry (5) moron
Q.4. INADVERTENT
(1) adequate (2) available (3) sluggish (4) negligent (5) intentional
Q.5. INEPT
(1) accurate (2) skilful (3) sensible (4) artistic (5) apt

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
Q.1-3. Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below ________
Distribution of 1000 candidates as regards their marks in written examination
out of 300 and interview out of 100 in a selection examination

Written INTERVIEW MARKS

Examination
Marks Below 30 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & above
260 & above 8 18 26 18 26 4
210 to 259 5 4 30 22 10 9
160 to 209 16 10 45 56 18 9
110 to 159 28 42 100 190 15 5
60 to 109 35 115 20 8 7 5
Below 60 32 32 20 4 6 2

Q.1. How many candidates did obtain more than 69 percent marks and above in both written examination and
interview ?
(1) 22 (2) 49 (3) 13 (4) 9 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.2. If approximately 325 candidates were to be qualified in the written examination, what should be the percentage
of the qualifying marks ?
(1) above 20 (2) above 70 (3) above 36
(4) above 63 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.3. About 42 percent of the candidates fall in which of the following ranges of the interview marks ?
(1) 110-159 (2) 110 & below (3) 50 to 70
(4) 50 & above (5) Other than those given as options

Q.4 If the profit made by selling a pen for Rs. 10 is as much as its cost, what is the cost price of the pen ?
(1) Rs. 3/- (2) Rs. 5/- (3) Rs. 10/- (4) Rs. 20/- (5) Other than those given as options

Q.5. 2168 + 3154 + 2369 = ?

(1) 7791 (2) 7691 (3) 7681 (4) 7781 (5) None of these

LOGICAL REASONING
Q.1. If the letters in the word TOPS can be rearranged to form a meaningful word beginning with O, the last letter of
that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed, M is the answer and if no such word can
be formed, X is the answer.
(1) T (2) P (3) M (4) S (5) X

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Q.2. ‘Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader.’ Which of the following inferences definitely follows from
these statements ?
(1) Satyapriya is honest (2) Satyapriya is dishonest
(3) Some leaders are honest (4) Leaders are generally dishonest
(5) Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest
Q.3. If ‘A ” B’ means ‘add B to A’, ‘A ’ B’ means ‘subtract B from A’, ‘A # B’ means ‘divide A by B’ and ‘A  B’ means
‘multiply A by B; which of the following gives the average sales of two days where S1 and S2 are the sales of the
first and the second day respectively ?
(1) (S1 ’ S2) # 2 (2) 2 # (S1 ” S2) (3) (S1 ” S2 # 2)
(4) (S1  S2) # (S1 ” S2) (5) Other than those given as options
Q.4. Every person above eighteen years of age who is registered as a voter, can vote. To find out whether Madhu,
who was born twenty years ago, can vote, which of the following further information is needed ?
(I) Madhu’s date of birth (II) Whether Madhu is registered as a voter
(1) Only I (2) Only II (3) Either I or II (4) Neither I nor II (5) Both I and II
Q.5. In each question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have
to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts,
consider the two conclusions; together and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from
the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements : All machines are windows. All windows are clouds.
Conclusions : I. All machines are clouds.
Conclusions : II. All clouds are machines.
(1) None follows (2) Only I follows (3) Both I & II follow
(4) Only II follows (5) Either I or II follows

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern:

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.
(2) All tests will be in English.
(3) All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will be the correct
answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which
he/ she feels is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that is clicked on will be treated as the answer
to that question. Answer to any question will be considered for final evaluation, only when candidates
have submitted the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.
(4) The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your screen will display
the time remaining for you to complete the exam. When the clock runs out the exam ends by default - you are not
required to end or submit your exam.
(5) The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the questions numbered:

The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the question again. If an
answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.

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(6) To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following :
(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to that numbered
question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the current question.
(b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question in sequence.
(c) Click on ‘Mark for Review and Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for review, and to go to
the next question in sequence.
(7) To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.
(8) To change your answer, click another desired option button.
(9) To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.
(10) To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response button.
(11) To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next. If an answer is selected for a question that is
Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.
(12) To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer option followed by
a click on the Save & Next button.
(13) ONLY Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will be considered for evaluation.
(14) Sections will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can be viewed by clicking on the
section name. The section you view will be highlighted.
(15) After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a section, you will automatically be taken to the first
question of the next section.
(16) You can move the mouse cursor over the section names to view the status of the questions for that section.
(17) You can shuffle between the questions anytime during the examination as per your convenience.
(18) The candidates are requested to follow the instructions of the “Test Administrator” carefully. If any candidate does
not follow the instructions / rules, it would be treated as a case of misconduct/ adoption of unfair means and such
a candidate would be liable for debarment from appearing for examinations for a period as decided by BPCL.
(19) The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the commencement
of the test. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the examination.
(20) After the expiry of 120 minutes, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check their answers.
(21) Please note :
(a) Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the actual test time.
(b) Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ once the exam
starts as this will lock the exam.

B] General Instructions:
(1) Please note date, Reporting time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.
(2) You may visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so that you are able to
report on time (as printed on the call letter) on the day of the examination. Late comers will not be allowed.
(3) The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent passport size
photograph duly pasted on it.
(4) You must scrupulously follow the instructions of the Test Administrator and BPCL Representative at the
examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be disqualified and will be asked to leave the
examination venue.
(5) No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones (with or without
camera facility) or any other electronic device will be allowed during the examination.

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(6) Please bring the call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, currently valid Photo identity proof in original and
a photocopy of the same ID proof which you bring in original - THIS IS ESSENTIAL. The call-letter along with
photocopy of photo identity proof duly stapled together are to be submitted to the invigilator at the end
of exam. Currently valid photo identity proof may be PAN Card/Passport/ Permanent Driving License/Voter’s
Card with photograph/Bank Passbook with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on
official letterhead along with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letter
head along with photograph/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/ University/Aadhaar
card/E-Aadhaar card with a photograph/ Employee ID in original/Bar Council Identity card with photograph.
Please Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof for this
exam. Please note that your name as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of
registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who
have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch
between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof you will not be allowed to appear for the
exam. In case of candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette
notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit.
(7) Biometric data (thumb impression) and photograph will be captured at the examination venue before the start of
examination. Decision of the Biometric data verification authority with regard to its status (matched or
mismatched) shall be final and binding upon the candidates. Refusal to participate in the process of biometric
data capturing / verification on any occasion may lead to cancellation of candidature. With regards to the
same, please note the following :
(a) If fingers are coated (stamped ink/mehndi/coloured...etc.), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating
is completely removed before the examination day.
(b) If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the thumb impression (biometric) is
captured.
(c) Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them.
(d) If the primary finger (thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority
in the test centre.
(Any failure to observe these points will result in non-admittance for the examination).
(8) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong
answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard, it is inferred/concluded that the responses have
been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/valid, your candidature may be cancelled. Any candidate who
is found copying or receiving or giving assistance or engaging in any behaviour unbecoming of a candidate will
not be considered for assessment. BPCL may take further action against such candidates as deemed fit by it.
(9) You should bring with you a ball-point pen. A sheet of paper will be provided which can be used for rough work
or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your answers.
After the test is over you MUST handover this sheet of paper along with the Call Letter and photocopy of photo
identity proof to the invigilator.
(10) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out
completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be
made to rectify such problems, which may include movement of candidates, delay in test. The conduct of a re-
exam is at the absolute discretion of the test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test.
Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be
summarily rejected from the process.
(11) Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating transmission and
storage of test contents in any form or any information therein in whole or part thereof or by any means verbal or
written, electronic or mechanical or taking away the papers supplied in the examination hall or found to be in
unauthorised possession of test content is likely to be prosecuted.
(12) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the
selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be
allowed to appear in any recruitment process of the BPCL in the future. If such instances go undetected during
the current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with
retrospective effect.
(13) Please read instructions related to the Social Distancing given on the next page.

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 INSTRUCTIONS WITH REGARD TO SOCIAL DISTANCING

1 Candidate is required to report at the exam venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in the Call Letter.
Latecomers will not be allowed to take the test.
2 Mapping of ‘Candidate Roll Number and the Lab Number’ will NOT be displayed outside the exam venue, but the
same will be intimated to the candidates individually at the time of entry of the candidate to the exam venue.
3 Items permitted into the venue for Candidates
Candidates will be permitted to carry only certain items with them into the venue.
a. Mask
b. Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
c. A simple pen and ink stamp pad (blue/black)
d. Exam related documents (Call Letter and Photocopy of the ID card stapled with it, ID Card in Original)
e. In the case of Scribe Candidates - Scribe form duly filled and signed with Photograph affixed.
No other Items are permitted inside the venue.
4 Candidate should not share any of their personal belonging/material with anyone.
5 Candidate should maintain safe social distance with one another.
6 Candidate should stand in the row as per the instructions provided at venue.
7 If a candidate is availing services of a scribe, then scribe also should bring their own Mask.
8 On completion of examination, the candidates should move out in an orderly manner without crowding as
instructed by the venue staff.

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!