Perspective
The appointment of Safety Officers remains a legal mandate in certain Indian industries. Recognizing the crucial role of safety, many organizations today proactively appoint Safety Officers and Safety Engineers, even beyond statutory requirements.
To meet the growing demand for competent safety professionals, the National Safety Council (NSC) initiated the National Safety Aptitude Test (NSAT) in 2022. The examination assists industries in screening and identifying capable safety officers, engineers, and safety professionals.
In modern organizations, safety is no longer confined to safety officers alone — it is also a line management responsibility. Accordingly, industries are training line managers in safety and involving them in Safety Management Systems. NSAT helps assess how well line managers and professionals are versed in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
Since 2023, NSAT has been extended to cover professionals working in the Oil & Gas and Construction sectors.
About NSAT
The National Safety Aptitude Test (NSAT) is an online examination conducted by NSC to assess candidates’ understanding of:.
- Safety Science & Engineering
- Safety Laws & Regulations
- Risk Management
- Safety Management Systems
- Leadership in Safety
- General Aptitude
The NSAT Score, valid for two years, reflects a candidate’s competence in the field of Occupational Safety, Health & Environment.
Score Card
Candidates scoring 50% and above will receive a scorecard.
NSAT Examination
NSAT exam is conducted in the month of July every year.
Exam Pattern
- Online examination
- Number of questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions
- Language: English
- Duration: 2 hours
Categories
NSAT has following categories;
- NSAT General – For Technical Executives / Engineers / Aspiring Safety Officer
- NSAT Oil & Gas Sector – For Technical Executives / Engineers / Safety Officers in Oil & Gas Sector
- NSAT Construction Sector – For Technical Executives / Engineers / Safety Officers in Construction Sector
Important Links
| Description |
PDF Download |
NSAT - Syllabus |
Click Here |
| NSAT Reference Books |
Click Here |
| NSAT General (2022-2025) - Question Papers |
Click Here |
| NSAT Oil & Gas (2023-2025) - Question Papers |
Click Here |
| NSAT Construction (2023-2025) - Question Papers |
Click Here |
| NSAT FAQ |
Click Here |
Hardware Requirement for Online Examination
(We request you to kindly check if your system/Internet bandwidth/IT peripherals meet the requirements to the take the assessments)
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| Exam walk through video |
Click Here |
| NSAT 2025 Results |
Click Here |
| NSAT 2025 Topper |
Click Here |
Important Dates
Last Date of Registration : 20th June 2026
Mock Test : Tentative between 28 June 2026 to 30 June 2026
Final Examination : 4th July 2026 (Saturday)
Fees
Exam Fees : Rs.1770.00/- (including 18% GST)
NSAT Registration
Number of questions for each category will be as follows:
| Type |
NSAT General |
NSAT Oil & Gas |
NSAT Construction |
| General Aptitude |
20 |
20 |
20 |
| Safety |
80 |
50 (General Safety) + 30 (Oil & Gas Specific) |
50 (General Safety) + 30 (Construction Specific) |
| Environment |
20 |
20 |
20 |
Eligibility of NSAT
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma holders in Engineering/Technology.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics or Chemistry subject and Diploma in Industrial Safety or B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Fire and Safety.
- The candidates pursuing the diploma / degree / masters in safety can appear for NSAT.
- The working personnel having degree / diploma / masters in Engineering / Technology / Fire / Safety.
- The candidates who possess certification from any institution must ensure that those examinations conducted are approved by MHRD/AICTE/UGC as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. and for Engineering Diploma, State Technical Board.
Participating Organizations in Previous NSAT
