ICAR Assistant Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
Every subject, section, and mark in one place — with free mock tests to practice each part of the ICAR Assistant paper.
What is the ICAR Assistant syllabus for 2026?
The ICAR Assistant syllabus covers 12 subjects: Full Test (Mains), Subject Test (Mains), Quantitative Abilities, English Comprehension, Full Test (Prelims), Must Attempt Test, Chapter Test (Prelims), General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Subject Test (Prelims), Similar Exam Previous Year Paper. The exam has 100 questions across 1 section in 60 minutes, with no negative marking.
ICAR Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed full-length practice paper | 100 | 60 min | None |
| Total | 100 | 60 min |
Marking scheme: +2 correct · 0 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the ICAR Assistant Syllabus
- Full Test (Mains)
- Subject Test (Mains)
- Quantitative Abilities
- English Comprehension
- Full Test (Prelims)
- Must Attempt Test
- Chapter Test (Prelims)
- General Awareness
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Subject Test (Prelims)
- Similar Exam Previous Year Paper
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Is there negative marking in ICAR Assistant?
No. ICAR Assistant has no negative marking, so attempt every question — an unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one (0). Accuracy still matters for cutoffs, but never leave blanks.
How should I cover the ICAR Assistant syllabus?
Work section by section: master one subject at a time with topic-wise practice, then combine sections in full-length mock tests under the real 60-minute timer. Analytics from each mock show which syllabus areas leak marks, so your revision targets weak topics instead of re-reading everything.
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