The Oil India Senior Officer (HR) exam is one of the most prestigious opportunities for HR professionals aiming to build a career with Oil India Limited (OIL). India’s second-largest national oil and gas company. With a lucrative pay scale in the E-2 grade (₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000), excellent allowances, and growth opportunities across OIL’s vast operations, this exam attracts thousands of HR aspirants every year. In this blog, we break down everything you need to know about the Oil India Senior Officer HR exam pattern and course details with all key features.

What is the Oil India Senior Officer (HR) Exam?

The Oil India Senior Officer (HR) exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted to select candidates for managerial-level HR roles in OIL. The selection process is divided into two phases, the first phase is a Computer-Based Test (CBT), and based on CBT results, there will be a Personal Interview (PI) as the second phase. CBT gives 85% Weightage and PI gives 15% Weightage, so qualifying in the first phase(CBT) is crucial and finding the right resources to prepare for the exam is most important. If you are struck with preparation, then HR Preparation is with you.

What is Exam Pattern of Oil India Senior Officer HR exam?

Oil India conducts a written test or a computer-based test for the Senior Officer HR exam as the first part of the selection process. Knowing the exam pattern is key to starting to prepare for this exam. There is no information found in the official notification, but based on previous years' exams, here is the exam pattern. Subject Knowledge – 60MCQs, General Paper-40MCQs. Total allotted time is 90 minutes. There will be 100MCQs, and each question carries one mark, a total CBT with 100 Marks and 85% of weightage. General Paper is a combination of General English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. In our crash course for the Oil India Sr. Officer HR exam, we have provided previous years' solved papers with detailed explanations for subject knowledge.

Why Most Aspirants Struggle with Oil India Senior Officer (HR) Exam Preparation?

Too Many Scattered Resources

Most aspirants spend months juggling Telegram PDFs, multiple HR books, coaching notes, and unverified online content. While this feels like “covering everything,” it only creates overlap, confusion, and wasted effort. By exam time, revision becomes nearly impossible. Our Oil India HR course solves this by consolidating all study materials into one structured platform, eliminating clutter and ensuring focus only on exam-relevant content.

Lack of Structured Coverage

The Oil India HR exam syllabus is vast, covering many topics from General Management, HRM, HRD, Labour Laws, OB, Industrial Relations, Labour Legislation and the market, along with the general paper part. Many aspirants either over-focus on one part or skip important sections altogether. Our course organises the syllabus into unit-wise and topic-wise modules as per the official syllabus, and we have also provided other topics in addition to the official syllabus as out-of-syllabus, which gives more strength to your preparation, so you can move step by step with clarity and never miss high-weightage areas.

Weak Practice & No Exam Simulation

Reading notes or books or watching videos alone is not enough. Without mock tests that simulate the real exam environment, aspirants fail at time management and accuracy. Our course includes Oil India HR mock tests, designed to match the exact exam pattern, helping you build speed, accuracy, and exam temperament.

Oil India Senior Officer (HR) Exam: Full Course Details

Our Oil India Senior Officer (HR) Full Course is a one-stop preparation program built to cover the entire syllabus + practice + exam simulation. Aspirants no longer need to juggle multiple resources; everything is provided in a structured, exam-ready format.

Course Structure

The course offers comprehensive preparation for both Professional Knowledge (HR subjects) and General Paper. Labour laws are often the trickiest section, but it is simplified into concise summaries and act-wise tests. Every MCQ in our test series comes with detailed explanations, ensuring conceptual clarity. The whole course was provided in line with the official syllabus.

Key Features of the Course

1.Professional Knowledge

The course covers all core HR subjects in depth, including General Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), HRD, Organisational Behaviour (OB), Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and also additional topics beyond the official syllabus to get more benefit during preparation. By combining concise, exam-focused notes with unit-wise, topic-wise, and act-wise test series, our course ensures that aspirants not only understand concepts but also practice them in a structured and exam-relevant way.

2.General Paper / Executive Aptitude

Many candidates focus only on HR subjects and underestimate the General Paper. Our course ensures balanced preparation for reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English language, all of which carry significant weightage in the exam. By covering both Professional Knowledge and General Paper systematically, the course helps aspirants avoid losing easy marks and approach the Oil India Senior Officer (HR) exam with complete confidence.

3.Unit-Wise Study Materials

The syllabus is divided into small, manageable units, each with its own crisp notes. Instead of overwhelming PDFs, you study one unit at a time, finish it fully, and move forward with clarity. This approach ensures systematic progress without skipping important areas.

4.Unit-Wise Test Series

Every unit concludes with a dedicated test that mirrors exam-style MCQs. The moment you finish a unit, you can test your understanding, identify weak spots, and get immediate feedback. This method reduces last-minute surprises and builds confidence step by step.

5.Topic-Wise Study Materials

Within each unit, subjects are further broken down into topic-level notes. For example, “Performance Appraisal” in HRM or “Motivation” in OB is explained in short, exam- ready notes. This micro-structure helps aspirants, especially working professionals with limited time, to focus on daily study targets without feeling lost.

6.Topic-Wise Test Series

After studying each topic, aspirants attempt a short, focused test with detailed solutions. This immediate reinforcement helps in retention and clears up misconceptions before moving to the next topic.

7.Act-Wise Study Materials

Labour laws are traditionally the most challenging part of PSU HR exams. We simplify each Labour Act and the new Labour Codes into structured summaries, highlighting only the exam-relevant sections. Practical HR examples are added for better recall.

8.Act-Wise Test Series

Every Act comes with its own MCQ test set. Practising these ensures you don’t just memorise sections but also understand application, an essential skill for tricky labour law questions.

9.New Labour Codes Coverage

Labour codes are not part of the syllabus, but there are chances to ask questions about the New Labour Codes. The four new labour codes, Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety, are included in detail. Our course provides simplified notes and dedicated code-wise tests, ensuring aspirants are fully updated and exam-ready.

10.Out of Syllabus Topics

Any HR competitive exam is not limited to the given syllabus; the official syllabus is for reference as a syllabus to consider, but many PSUs ask questions in real exam beyond the given syllabus, losing marks on those can mean missing out on big opportunities, so we have provided many topics beyond the syllabus as out of syllabus to give more strength to your preparation.

11.Model Mocks as per Official Exam Pattern

We provide separate model mock tests as per Oil India exam pattern like 60MCQs from professional knowledge and 40MCQs from General Paper Professional Knowledge (HR subjects) General Paper These mocks are strictly aligned with the official Oil India exam pattern in terms of question quality, difficulty, and timing. Practising them gives aspirants a real exam experience, helps improve speed and accuracy, and builds the right temperament for exam day. All the given questions in each model mock are Realtime PSU HR PYQs.

12.All PSU HR Previous Year Question Bank

We provide a rich PSU HR Question Bank from various PSU HR previously held exams for the past 10 years. These are integrated into our mock tests so that you can practice real PSU-level questions. Since the syllabus overlaps heavily, this gives a real-time exam pattern experience and helps predict likely question trends.

13.Previous Year Solved Paper

In this course, we have provided the previous Year Solved Paper of Oil India with detail detailed explanation, this previous year solved paper covers professional knowledge only to help aspirants understand the question pattern of Oil India, which was previously asked and also can understandthe  question difficulty level. Each question is presented with detailed solutions and subject knowledge explanations, going beyond just giving the correct option. This method ensures not only familiarity with past trends but also deeper subject mastery, helping candidates build the confidence to tackle similar questions in the real exam.

What Makes Our Oil India Senior Officer (HR) Course Stand Out?

100% Syllabus Coverage

Our course is designed to cover every part of the official Oil India Senior Officer (HR) exam syllabus, including both Professional Knowledge and General Paper (Quant, Reasoning and English). No shortcuts, no skipped topics, you get complete, end-to-end coverage, ensuring you walk into the exam fully prepared.

100% Exam Pattern Alignment

Every mock test is created strictly as per the official Oil India HR exam format. From the number of questions to the marking scheme and time limits, everything is aligned with the actual pattern. This gives you a real exam-like experience in practice itself, building both accuracy and time management.

Simplified Labour Laws & Codes

Labour Laws and the new Labour Codes are often the toughest part of preparation. Instead of bulky Bare Acts, we provide simplified, exam-focused summaries. Each Act and Code comes with dedicated act-wise tests, making it easier to revise, recall, and apply in the exam.

Unlimited Access & Retakes

No restrictions. You can access the entire study material and test series anytime during the course validity. Each test can be retaken multiple times, with your latest scores recorded,  allowing you to continuously benchmark progress and improve with every attempt.

Performance Tracker

After every test, you receive a detailed performance report highlighting your accuracy, strong areas, and weak spots. This helps you refine your strategy, focus on gaps, and avoid repeating mistakes. It’s like having a personal mentor guiding your preparation.

PSU HR Question Bank

We include a comprehensive PSU HR Question Bank (from various PSU HR Exams). These real past questions overlap heavily with Oil India’s syllabus, giving you authentic practice and a strong edge in understanding question trends. If you want to crack Oil India Senior Officer HR exam , HR Preparation is right choice to start preparing without any bout as we ensure 100% syllabus coverage, Model Mocks with100% Exam Pattern as per official exam pattern, One Previous Year Solved Paper with detailed explanation, structured study materials and test series, and many more key features which are really help you in your preparation and crack the exam to settle in your dream PSU HR job.

 

FAQ

1. What does this course include?

This course for the Oil India Senior Officer HR exam combines Study Materials and Test Series, covering both Professional Knowledge and the General Paper. Content is neatly organised into units, topics, Acts, and model mocks (based on the official exam pattern) and also includes one solved previous year paper.

2. Does the course follow the official syllabus of Oil India?

Yes. The entire course is 100% aligned with the official syllabus provided by Oil India. Every part is designed and structured strictly as per the syllabus.

3. How are the model mocks structured?

In addition to unit-wise, topic-wise, and Act-wise tests for both Professional Knowledge and General Paper, the course offers 10 full-length model mocks. Each mock follows Oil India’s official exam pattern with 60 MCQs from Professional Knowledge and 40 MCQs from the General Paper.

4. Are video lectures or live sessions included?

No, this course does not include video lectures or live sessions.

5. Why are video lectures or live sessions not provided?

Practice is the key to cracking competitive exams. Watching long hours of lectures often gives less practice and makes recall difficult during the exam. Instead, our approach focuses on: Study Materials to build a clear understanding, Topic-wise test series to strengthen retention, and Model mocks to give you real exam-like practice. This way, you spend more time practising and building confidence, rather than passively watching.

6. How can I subscribe to this course?

It’s simple, just register, go to the PSU HR Exam section, select the Oil India Senior Officer HR course, choose your preferred duration, and subscribe. For any help during the subscription process, you can reach us via our official WhatsApp at 6303892482.