Exam Schedule 2026
| Examination Name | Exam Date | Shift / Paper Timings |
| Basic Computer Instructor Combined Direct Recruitment Exam – 2026 | 22 August 2026 (Saturday) | Paper I: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paper II: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| Senior Computer Instructor Combined Direct Recruitment Exam – 2026 | 23 August 2026 (Sunday) | Paper I: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paper II: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
Written Exam Pattern
Both BCI and SCI follow a identical test framework distributed across two distinct papers on the same day:
Ø Structure: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) per paper.
Ø Marks Distribution: 1 mark for each correct response, bringing each paper to a total of 100 marks.
Ø Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect attempt.
Ø OMR Constraint: The answering grid features 5 distinct options for each question item.
Ø Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure a baseline score of 40% (with a 5% relaxation offered to SC/ST categories) to qualify