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NSG Exam Preparation Guide

Ministry of Home Affairs / NSG Directorate

Your Complete Preparation Guide for NSG Exam 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard
Total Marks100
Duration120 min

Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

As per vacancy notification

Next Exam Date

March 2028

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate in Engineering / Science discipline

ANumber of Attempts

As per notification

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge

1

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

2

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

3

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Reasoning

1

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

2

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

3

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Technical

1

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

2

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

3

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

1

Technical section covers your engineering/science discipline — revise core subjects thoroughly from GATE-level study material

2

General Knowledge should include defence and national security topics, current affairs, and government schemes

3

Physical fitness preparation must begin months in advance — running, strength, and endurance are tested separately

4

Study reasoning with focus on analytical and abstract reasoning patterns frequently used in security-force exams

Exam Pattern at a Glance

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration (est.)
General Knowledge333340 min
Reasoning333340 min
Technical333340 min
Total100100120 min

Important Dates

1

Registration Opens

December 2027

2

Next Exam Date

March 2028

3

Conducted By

Ministry of Home Affairs / NSG Directorate

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