About the role
National Human Resource Olympiad (NHRO) 2026
About the Olympiad
"Financial resources sustain a company, but human resources shape its destiny."
The National Human Resource Olympiad is a major initiative by the Human Resource Development Cell of SRCC, designed particularly for aspiring HR professionals and students beginning their preparation for corporate exposure. It aims to test their knowledge and skills at the national level.
Human Resource Management is the strategic and coherent approach to effectively and efficiently managing people in an organisation to help businesses gain a competitive advantage.
This Olympiad aims to educate and motivate students across the country to achieve excellence in Human Resource and General Management.
Olympiad Structure
- Date: 15 January 2026
- Mode: Online
- Questions: 50 questions per section
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Question Format: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), including concept-based, case-based, picture-based, assertion-reasoning, and match-the-following questions.
Subjects Covered
- Human Resources (HR)
- Business Studies
- Logical Reasoning
- General Knowledge
- Economics
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- Unattempted Question: 0 marks
Preparation
- A sample booklet will be available after registration to familiarise participants with the types of questions and the basic framework.
- The Olympiad covers a wide range of subjects, so participants are advised to review the topics thoroughly.
Perks of Participation
- Knowledge Expansion: Gain in-depth insights into HR, business management, and more.
- Developing Critical Skills: Sharpen logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Recognition: All participants will receive a Participant Certificate acknowledging their hard work.
- Win Big: Compete for a share of the ₹80,000 prize pool, which includes both cash and in-kind prizes.
Eligibility
- Open to students from Classes 9 to 12 (all streams).
- Only individual participation is allowed.