Ari Main Exam Syllabus Question Paper pdf
Ari (Assistant Revenue Inspector) Main Exam under OSSSC (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission) in Odisha is typically part of the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) for posts like RI, ARI, Amin, ICDS Supervisor, SFS, etc.
The recruitment process usually includes:
Prelims (Common for most posts, objective MCQs)
Mains (Post-specific or common written exam, objective/subjective in some cases) Skill Test/Practical (if applicable)
As of 2026 (based on recent CRE 2025-26 patterns), ARI follows a similar syllabus to RI/Amin, with the Mains exam focusing on core subjects like Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia, and sometimes Computer/Reasoning.
OSSSC ARI / RI / Amin Main Exam Pattern (2025-26)
Mode → Objective MCQs (Computer Based / OMR)
Total Questions/Marks → 100–180 questions (varies by notification; often 100 marks in recent CRE, or 180 in some older patterns)
Duration → 1.5 to 3 hours
Negative Marking → Usually 0.25 or 0.33 marks per wrong answer
Subjects & Marks Distribution (common pattern for Mains in CRE):
Mathematics → 40 questions / 40 marks
General Studies (GS) → 40 questions / 40 marks
English → 40 questions / 40 marks
Odia → 40 questions / 40 marks (sometimes 20–40)
Computer / Logical Reasoning → 20–40 marks (integrated or separate)
Total often 120–160 marks, but recent CRE mains leaned toward 100–120 marks with balanced distribution.
Detailed Main Exam Syllabus for ARI (Based on OSSSC CRE 2025-26 & Recent Patterns)
The syllabus is almost identical to RI/Amin mains in most cycles.
1. Mathematics (Arithmetic / Basic Maths – High School Level) Number System, Simplification
Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion Average, Time & Work, Time & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest Mensuration (2D & 3D) Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs)
Algebra basics, Partnership, Pipes & Cisterns Permutation & Combination, Probability (basic)
2. General Studies (GS / GK)
Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) Geography of India & Odisha (Physical, Economic, Resources)
Indian Polity & Constitution (Articles, Amendments, Panchayati Raj) Indian Economy (Basic concepts, Budget, Schemes) General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics) Odisha GK (History, Culture, Geography, Famous Places, Economy, Current Affairs) Current Affairs (National & International, last 6–12 months) Static GK (Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, Important Days)
3. English
Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement)
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases)
Comprehension Passage
Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors
Fill in the Blanks, One Word Substitution
Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech
4. Odia
ପଦନିର୍ଣ୍ଣୟ, ବାକ୍ୟ ପରିଚୟ
ଶବ୍ଦ ଗଠନ, ଉପସର୍ଗ, ପ୍ରତ୍ୟୟ, ସନ୍ଧି, ସମାସ
ରୂଢ଼ି ଓ ଲୋକବାଣୀ
ଅନୁବାଦ, ଅନୁଛେଦ ଲେଖା
ସାଧାରଣ ଅଶୁଦ୍ଧି ସଂଶୋଧନ
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ବ୍ୟାକରଣ ଓ ସାହିତ୍ୟ (ମୌଳିକ ଜ୍ଞାନ)
5. Computer Knowledge (Often Integrated)
Basics of Computer, Hardware & Software
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet, Networking, Email
Computer Abbreviations, Operating System
Previous Year Question Papers
OSSSC official site has old papers (2015 RI/ARI/Amin papers available):
→ Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III from 2015 cycle (download from osssc.gov.in → Old Question Papers section).
Recent CRE 2021 / 2025 papers (memory-based) available on sites like Adda247, Testbook, Career Power, YouTube channels (Ashok Sir, ExamPro, etc.).
Search “OSSSC RI ARI 2021 Question Paper PDF” or “CRE 2025 Memory Based Paper” for free downloads.
Preparation Tips
Focus on Odisha-specific GK (very important for mains).
Practice previous papers (2015 & recent CRE memory-based).
Use books like: Lucent GK, Odisha GK by B.K. Publications, R.S. Aggarwal for Maths/Reasoning, Odisha Board Odia books.
Mock tests are crucial (Adda247, Testbook, or local coaching apps).
If this is for the latest OSSSC CRE 2025-26 notification, check the official osssc.gov.in for the exact PDF syllabus (usually released with notification).