ICAR Technician Preparation Guide

ICAR Technician Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

ICAR Technician practice tests built from chapter-wise and subject-wise sets in GK, Maths, Science, and Current Affairs, with official-question style practice. It is aimed at PSU aspirants, with a medium difficulty level.

Exam Pattern

Total: 100 questions in 90 minutes.

Detailed Syllabus

• Full Test (Re-Exam)
• Chapter Test (Re-Exam)
• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• Social Science
• Science
• Subject Test (Re-Exam)
• Current Affairs (Re-Exam)
• Official Questions (Similar Pattern)
• Subject Test

Marking Scheme

• Correct answer: +1 marks
• Wrong answer: 0 marks
• Unanswered: 0 marks

Preparation Strategy

1. Map Every Section to Time: ICAR Technician splits 100 questions across 1 section in 90 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
2. Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on Full Test (Re-Exam) and Chapter Test (Re-Exam), then move to General Knowledge, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Subject Test (Re-Exam), Current Affairs (Re-Exam), Official Questions (Similar Pattern), Subject Test — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
3. Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
4. Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 90-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real ICAR Technician — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
5. Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.