UPSC Manager Grade –I / Section Officer in Canteen Stores Department
Administrative Officer Grade-I, Naval Headquarters
Accounts Officer in Finance Department Examination Preparation
Advt. No. 08/2025, Advt. No. 13/2025
Combined Recruitment
Test 2026
Naval • CSD • Ladakh
One common offline screening test for three recruitments: Administrative Officer Grade-I (Naval HQ), Manager Grade-I / Section Officer (CSD), and Accounts Officer (UT Ladakh). 59 vacancies. Material Management and HRM decide the rank.
Important Dates (Updated)
Sunday • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Offline at designated centres
Usually 7–10 days before the exam. Keep registration details ready.
Posts & Vacancy Distribution
One common screening test for three separate recruitments — total 59 vacancies.
| Post & Department | Vacancy No. | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer Grade-I Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence |
25060803428 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Manager Grade-I / Section Officer Canteen Stores Department (CSD), MoD |
25060805428 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Accounts Officer Finance Department, UT of Ladakh |
25091309413 | 32 | 2 | 3 | – | – | 27 | 2* |
| TOTAL | 59 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 2 |
Critical: The 32 Accounts Officer posts in UT Ladakh are exclusively for domiciles of Ladakh (valid domicile certificate mandatory). Naval HQ and CSD posts have no domicile restriction. These remain three separate recruitments even though the screening test is common.
Exam Pattern (Official)
1/3rd of the marks assigned to the question for every wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions.
75% Recruitment Test + 25% Interview / Personality Test. Only RT-shortlisted eligible candidates are called.
Detailed Syllabus (8 Areas)
Official topics as per UPSC scheme for this Combined RT.
- 01English Language Test HIGH SCORING
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Cloze, Para jumbles.
- 02General Mental Ability
Reasoning, Series, Puzzles, Syllogism, DI, Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work.
- 03Current Events of National & International Importance
Last 12–18 months: schemes, appointments, awards, defence, economy, international.
- 04Developmental Issues & Current Trends in Indian Economy
Budget, Economic Survey, schemes, inflation, fiscal/monetary policy, infrastructure.
- 05Fundamentals of Computer Applications
Hardware/Software, MS Office, Internet, cyber security basics.
- 06Basics of Financial Aptitude
Accounting concepts, financial statements, ratios, budgeting, working capital.
- 07Human Resource Management HIGH WEIGHT
HRP, Recruitment & Selection, Training, Appraisal, Labour Laws, IR, Motivation.
- 08Basics of Material Management HIGHEST WEIGHT
EOQ, Safety Stock, Reorder Level, ABC/VED/FSN, JIT, Procurement, Tendering, Vendor Rating, Warehousing, SCM.
Topic-wise Weightage & Priority
Based on similar UPSC RTs and the nature of this combined syllabus. Allocate time accordingly.
| Topic | Est. Weightage | Priority | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics of Material Management | 22–28% | HIGHEST | EOQ numericals + theory, ABC/VED/FSN, JIT, Procurement & Tendering |
| Human Resource Management | 15–18% | HIGH | Recruitment, Appraisal, Key Labour Laws, Industrial Relations |
| Current Events + Economy | 18–22% | HIGH | Last 12–18 months schemes, Budget / Survey highlights |
| General Mental Ability | 12–15% | HIGH | Puzzles, DI, Percentage, Ratio — speed + accuracy |
| English Language | 10–12% | MEDIUM-HIGH | RC, grammar rules, vocabulary from previous papers |
| Basics of Financial Aptitude | 8–10% | MEDIUM | Statements, basic ratios, accounting concepts |
| Fundamentals of Computer Applications | 7–9% | MEDIUM | MS Office, Internet, digital awareness |
Realistic 7-Week Plan
From late August to 27 September. Focus on highest-weightage areas first. 5–6 focused hours daily.
| Week | Focus | Daily targets | Mocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Foundation | MM complete (EOQ, ABC/VED, inventory) + Computer + English basics | 1 sectional |
| 3–4 | Core | HRM complete + Financial Aptitude + Economy deep dive | 2 full mocks |
| 5–6 | Peak | Full revision of weak areas + GMA speed + high-frequency topics | 3 full mocks |
| 7 | Final | Only revision + error log. Admit card and logistics ready. | 1 light mock |
Daily routine
- 2 hrs highest-weightage subject (MM / HRM)
- 1 hr Current Affairs + Economy notes
- 1–1.5 hrs practice (MCQs / sectional)
- 45–60 min previous-day revision
- Weekend full mock + analysis
Pro tips
- Material Management is the differentiator this year.
- Keep an error log from every mock. It is worth more than the mock.
- In the last 8–10 days stop new topics. Revise and stay calm.
Free Study Resources
EOQ, ABC/VED, Inventory, Procurement, SCM.
Recruitment, Appraisal, Labour Laws, IR.
Concepts, statements, ratios.
MS Office, Internet, digital one-liners.
100 Golden Rules + high-frequency vocab.
Budget highlights + Survey key points.
CSD-specific overview.
Full practice collection.
Books from CrackTarget shop
Live titles mapped to this Combined RT syllabus, with shop prices and covers. Subjects still without a book stay as Coming Soon. Marketing, RTI and DRDO-only mocks are not listed here.
EOQ, ABC/VED, Procurement, GFR, GeM, Inventory + MCQs
2026 Ultimate Guide · 12 chapters + 500+ MCQs
UPSC Recruitment Tests 2026 Guide
2026 Ultimate Guide · PDF
Development issues mapped to this RT paper
RC, Grammar, Vocabulary, Cloze, Para jumbles
Reasoning, Puzzles, DI, Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work
National & international: schemes, defence, economy, awards
Hardware, MS Office, Internet, cyber security basics
Practice Corner: High-Yield Sample MCQs
EOQ is primarily used to:
A. Balance ordering cost and carrying cost B. Maximise warehouse utilisation only C. Fix the selling price of inventory D. Decide the reorder point for perishable items onlyShow answer + explanation
Correct: A. EOQ balances ordering cost and carrying cost. It is one of the most frequently tested concepts in Material Management for this exam.
Which of the following is NOT a core function of HRM?
A. Recruitment and Selection B. Performance Appraisal C. Product Pricing and Marketing Strategy D. Training & DevelopmentShow answer + explanation
Correct: C. Pricing and marketing strategy belong to Marketing / Operations, not HRM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact date and time of the Combined RT?
27 September 2026 (Sunday), 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Forenoon session), offline pen-and-paper mode.
Is the medium only English?
No. As per the UPSC corrigendum dated 30 July 2026, the medium is both Hindi and English.
Are Ladakh Accounts Officer posts open to all candidates?
No. The 32 posts are exclusively for domiciles of UT Ladakh. A valid domicile certificate is mandatory.
How should I prioritise Material Management?
Treat it as the highest-weightage area. Master EOQ (theory + numericals), ABC/VED/FSN, safety stock, reorder level, JIT, and basic procurement/tendering.
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