I have got 60% in 10th in English and 5.2 CGPA. Am I eligible for Oberoi STEP training programme for food and beverage service?

Minimum requirements: The candidate should be above 18 years and below 20 years of age, as on 15th August of the year of the commencement of the programme. The candidate should have attained a clear pass in class XII as on 1st July of the year of the commencement of the programme, from a board recognised by the Indira Gandhi National Open University, India. For hotel operations programme (Front Office / Food and Beverage Service focus) and kitchen operations programme. The candidate should have obtained 61% marks or above, in English in class X. The equivalent in CBSE is a B2 Grade or a 7 Grade Point. For Hotel Operations Programme (Housekeeping focus) The candidate should have obtained 51% marks or above, in English in class X. The equivalent in CBSE is a C1 Grade or a 6 Grade Point. Qualities we are looking for A positive attitude with a desire for excellence Good communication skills in English Strong interpersonal skills Initiative, drive and an eye for detail Team orientation Selection process Come to the venue of the selection process on the date you have chosen. Please arrive on time. You will not be admitted once the process starts. On the day of the interview, the candidate must bring the following documents with him/her: Self-attested copies of the following: One print-out of their application form along with one passport-size photograph. One copy of their class X certificate. If the candidate's certificate does not mention their date of birth, one copy of their birth certificate will be required. One copy of their class XII certificate. The candidate should be deemed medically fit by our company doctor. All the testimonials should be verified as authentic. A typical selection day will commence with candidates registering for one of the programmes. Thereafter, the candidates would go through three rounds of selection activities: Round 1: Candidates are divided into groups of 15-20 participants and are taken through a round of activities and questionnaires. Here, the evaluator checks the candidates grooming, poise and spoken English. Round 2: Short-listed candidates from Round 1 are taken to another round of activities on the same day including a one-on-one meeting with a panel comprising of faculty. Here, the evaluator gets to know them better and checks their aptitude for hospitality. Round 3: Short-listed candidates from Round 2 will be invited for another round of activities and questionnaires including a final interview with a panel.

Oberoi STEP 2026 Application Form: Check Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

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Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 15 Apr '26

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Oberoi STEP Application Form: Registrations for Oberoi STEP started. Students who are planning to study in top hotel management exams can fill out their application form now. Oberoi STEP application form is available on the official website: https://www.oberoigroup.com/learning-programmes/step. The deadline for Oberoi STEP form submission is April.

Oberoi STEP application form will not be available in offline mode. Assesments & interviews will be conducted in April - May 2026. Read more to learn about Oberoi STEP exam 2026, application process, centres, and more.

Table of contents

Oberoi STEP Overview
Oberoi STEP Dates 2026
Steps to fill Oberoi STEP Application Form 2026
Oberoi STEP Application Fee 2026
Oberoi STEP 2026 Exam Centres
Oberoi STEP 2026 Contact Information
FAQs for Oberoi STEP 2026

Oberoi STEP Overview

Oberoi STEP’s Kitchen Operations Programme

This course trains aspirants in Western as well as Indian kitchens. Apart from this, candidates are also trained in specialist sections like bakery, pastry and cold kitchen.

Oberoi STEP’s The Hotel Operations Programme

This programme offered at OCLD comprises two streams which are:

Front Office/ Food and Beverage Service focus
Housekeeping focus

The Systematic Training and Education Programme (STEP) by The Oberoi Group of Hotels runs for three years. During this time, students receive training in four main hotel departments – Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage Service, and Kitchen operations. The Oberoi STEP programme gives hands-on experience to students at one of the hotels under The Oberoi Group, such as The Oberoi Bangalore, The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, The Oberoi Cecil in Shimla, The Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur, Trident Gurgaon, The Oberoi Gurgaon, Trident Agra, Trident Jaipur, The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, Trident Chennai, and Trident Udaipur.

Thus, practical training in Oberoi STEP’s courses is offered at The Oberoi Group of Hotels and academic education is offered to candidates in the distance mode as they are enrolled in Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Studies (BTS) offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

Also Read: Top Hotel / Hospitality Management Entrance Exams In India

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the total score in Oberoi STEP?

Total score in Oberoi STEP exam usually depends on number of questions asked in written test. Marks are calculated based on correct answers. There is generally no negative marking.

Q: What is the syllabus & exam pattern for the Oberoi STEP?

STEP (Systematic Training and Education Programme) is a three-year programme for students who are between 18 to 20 years of age and have completed or are about to complete class XII. STEP offers comprehensive on the job training in Kitchen operations or hotel operations (Front Office / Food and Beverage Service focus and Housekeeping focus) at selected hotels of The Oberoi Group. Alongside training, STEP also facilitates education through a correspondence Bachelor's degree in Tourism Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Upon completion of STEP including the undergraduate studies from IGNOU, you are eligible to join The Oberoi Centre of Learning and development OCLD or Oberoi Central Employment Register OCER. The application process for STEP begins in February each year. STEP takes admission through Group Discussion and Personal Interview only. There is no entrance exam for STEP. Therefore, for STEP, you need to just work on your communication skills and prepare the current affairs well. You can prepare for GD and PI with the help of YouTube videos there are numerous videos available on YouTube. Or If there is an institute in your area for GD-PI preparation, you can join that too. All the best. Check the below-mentioned link for more information: http://www.oberoigroup.com/careers/join_us/overview.htm

Q: What is the Oberoi STEP Exam?

The Oberoi STEP is conducted for admission to the Oberoi Group of Hotels. 1. The hotel group conducts a systematic training and education programme (STEP). 2. It conducts interviews to narrow down applicants for the institutes hospitality management programs. 3. The hotel operations and kitchen operations courses are available. 4. It is conducted twice a year, in October and February. 5. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their 12th grade score for the Oberoi STEP interview process. The application process for the 2023 cycle was completed in February.

Oberoi STEP Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Oberoi STEP 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
01 Feb ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26	Oberoi STEP 2026 Application Form ONGOING
20 Apr ' 26 - 31 May ' 26	Oberoi STEP 2026 Exam
To Be Notified	Oberoi STEP 2026 Admit Card released date

Steps to fill Oberoi STEP Application Form 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: 01 Feb ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26

Candidates need to complete below-mentioned steps in order to register for Oberoi STEP entrance exam successfully. Oberoi STEP exam dates 2026 will be available soon.

1. Go to Oberoi STEP’s Official Website

To successfully register for programmes offered based on a candidate’s performance in Oberoi STEP entrance exam, aspirants need to first of all visit the official website of Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD)/Systematic Training and Education Programme (STEP).

2. Fill Oberoi STEP Application Form

On the official website of Oberoi STEP 2026, candidates need to select STEP programme and sub-programme. Thereafter, candidates need to fill all their personal details as well as educational qualifications. Information that candidates need to fill in Oberoi STEP application form is as mentioned below:

Date of birth	Nationality
Full name	Mobile number
Email	City of residence
Father’s/guardian’s name	Father’s/guardian’s occupation
Father’s/guardian’s email address	Mother’s/guardian’s name
Mother’s/guardian’s occupation	Alternate mobile number

After filling these personal details in Oberoi STEP application form, aspirants need to fill all their educational details in the registration form. The educational details to be filled in Oberoi STEP 2026 application form are as mentioned below:

Year in which Class XII was completed	Name of the board of Class XII examinations
Subjects studied in Class XII	Percentage of marks scored in English in Class XII
Aggregate percentage secured in Class XII exams	Year in which Class X was completed
Name of the board of Class X examinations	Subjects studied in Class X
Percentage of marks scored in English in Class X	Aggregate percentage secured in Class X exams

Also, candidates must tell if any of their family members or relatives work with The Oberoi Group now or worked there before. They also need to say how they came to know about the Oberoi STEP programme, like through a newspaper or magazine, Facebook, school presentation, friends or relatives, career fair, internet search, a STEP trainee, or a coaching centre.

3. Select Oberoi STEP Interview Date & Venue

Next, aspirants need to select the city where they want to appear for Oberoi STEP 2026 interview round and also select the time and date when they want to appear for interview rounds conducted for Oberoi STEP admissions 2026.

4. Submit Oberoi STEP Application Form

The last step when you fill the Oberoi STEP application form is to look again at all details you wrote. You should check if everything is right or not before you finish. After checking, take one clear print of your Oberoi STEP form. Then you need to submit it on the online portal for hospitality programmes by The Oberoi Group of Hotels. Make sure nothing is left out before you send it.

Also Read: Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the Oberoi STEP 2026 be conducted?

The Oberoi STEP 2026 is expected to be held in the middle of the month of April next year. The registration process is expected to begin soon and will continue until April. The official website states that the selection process might start in April and continue until May. In June, results will be announced, and from the first week of July, the Sytematic Training and Education programme will start for the 2026 batch.

Q: When is the Oberoi STEP 2026 registration?

Oberoi STEP Registration will start from February to April 2026.

Q: How can I prepare for Oberoi STEP?

You can prepare by studying English grammar, reasoning questions, and current affairs. Practice mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy. Read newspapers and improve communication skills.

Oberoi STEP Application Fee 2026

Oberoi STEP application fee is zero. Candidates applying for Oberoi STEP 2026 do not need to pay any application fee. There is no charge for filling out registration form. Aspirants can apply for programme without any payment. This makes Oberoi STEP application easy and student friendly. Students only need to complete registration form with correct details. No online or offline fee is required. Also follow all instructions given during registration.

Also Read: How to prepare for Hotel Management Entrance Exams

Commonly asked questions

Q: Do I require any certain score in 12th to take part in Oberoi STEP exam?

Hi, STEP is more hands-on with heaps of practical training, in addition to practical training in a hotel of The Oberoi Group, you are enrolled for a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Studies (BTS) from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). But with STEP, you're restricted to working only with The Oberoi Group. Qualities they are looking for: 1. A positive attitude with a desire for excellence 2. Good communication skills in English 3. Strong interpersonal skills 4. Initiative, drive and an eye for detail 5. Team orientation Just be confident while answering them.

Q: How do I apply for the Oberoi STEP 2026 application form?

You simply go to official site, and you finish form there, which isn't too hard if you go step by step.

Q: What is the Oberoi STEP date?

The Oberoi STEP exam date is announced on the official website of The Oberoi Group. The exam Oberoi STEP exam will be conducted in April and May.

Oberoi STEP 2026 Exam Centres

Oberoi STEP 2026 test centres will be announced with admission notice. For the time being, check last year's Oberoi STEP exam centres just to get an idea of test venues. There are approximately 13 interview centres for Obroi STEP. Mumbai has two separate Oberoi STEP 2026 exam centres. Oberoi STEP 2026 test cities and centres is given below in the table.

Agra	Bhubaneswar	Chandigarh
Chennai	Cochin	Delhi/NCR
Hyderabad	Jaipur	Kolkata
Mumbai – North	Mumbai – South	Shimla
Udaipur

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many Oberoi STEP test centres are there?

There is total 13 Oberoi STEP test centres in India. These are:

Agra
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cochin
Delhi/NCR
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Kolkata
Mumbai – North
Mumbai – South
Shimla
Udaipur

Q: Does Mumbai have more than one Oberoi STEP exam centre?

Yes, Mumbai has two separate Oberoi STEP 2026 exam centres – one in North Mumbai and another in South Mumbai.

Q: Can I do hotel management without Oberoi STEP?

Yes, you can study hotel management without giving Oberoi STEP exam. Many other colleges and universities offer hotel management courses through different entrance exams or direct admission processes.

Oberoi STEP 2026 Contact Information

Students can contact Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development for admission and exam related queries. Official website and email help students get correct and updated information. Oberoi STEP contact information are as follows:

The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development,
7 - Sham Nath Marg,
Delhi - 110054
Email: ocld@oberoigroup.com

Commonly asked questions

Q: Who conducts the Oberoi STEP 2026 exam?

Oberoi STEP 2026 exam is conducted by The Oberoi Group.

Q: What is the official address of the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development?

The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development,
7 - Sham Nath Marg,
Delhi - 110054

Q: How many papers are there in the Oberoi STEP?

Oberoi STEP generally has one written test paper. After clearing written exam, candidates may have to attend interview rounds or group discussions as part of the selection process.

FAQs for Oberoi STEP 2026

Check Oberoi STEP exam application important faqs below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus for the Oberoi STEP Exam?

The Oberoi STEP Exam is not a pen-and-paper exam. You need to work on your overall personality to get selected for this programme. The basic syllabus includes the following topics: 1. English communication 2. Basic general knowledge 3. Current affairs 4. General awareness on Hospitality sector 5. Logical Reasoning 6. Knowledge of Hotel Operations 7. Knowledge of Kitchen Operations You can work on your personality skills to prepare for this exam.

Q: How do I prepare for the Oberoi STEP exam?

The Oberoi STEP is an interview-based exam process. You can follow the given expert advice to get selected for the STEP programme of the Oberoi Group: 1. There are a total of three interviews to evaluate your overall suitability for the hospitality industry. 2. To clear round one, you need to be well prepared with spoken English and appear calm and confident throughout the interview process. 3. To clear round two, you need to have a good understanding of the required skills for the programme for which you will apply. 4. You can prepare communication and behavioral skills by practicing through YouTube channels. 5. You can prepare for the interview with the help of a mentor or senior students. 6. Stay updated with the latest happenings in the hospitality sector and read in detail about this industry. 7. You can join a short training course to practice the required skills and qualify for the STEP course.

Q: What are the books for the Oberoi STEP exam?

The Oberoi STEP exam is an interview-based process. To pass this exam, you need to focus more on communication skills and personality than theoretical knowledge. You can study any basic hotel management guide to get an idea of the hospitality industry. For instance, you can refer to any of the following books: 1. Guide for Hotel Management 2. The 10-Day Hotel Management 3. Hotel Management and Operations 4. The ultimate guide for Hotel Management You can also read some books to work on your communication skills. To prepare for this exam, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a mentor.

Q: What is Oberoi STEP cut off?

Oberoi STEP cut off is minimum marks required to qualify for next round. Cut off changes every year based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available seats.

Q: Is Oberoi STEP exam pattern important for exam preparation?

Yes, understanding exam pattern is very important. It helps you know number of questions, marking scheme, and sections. This allows you to plan your preparation better.

Q: Where can I check the Oberoi STEP syllabus?

You can check Oberoi STEP syllabus on official website of The Oberoi Group. The detailed notification usually includes exam pattern, subjects, and important instructions for candidates.

Q: Which are the best books to refer for Oberoi STEP exam preparation?

There is no fixed book for Oberoi STEP. You can use general aptitude and reasoning books, English grammar books, and mock tests. Reading newspapers improves vocabulary and GK.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria to participate in the Oberoi STEP?

Candidates must have completed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board. Age limit and minimum marks requirements may apply. It is important to check official guidelines before applying.

Q: When will the Oberoi STEP result be released?

The result is generally released a few weeks after the written exam. Candidates can check their result online through the official website using their login details.

Q: What after Oberoi STEP result?

After the result, shortlisted candidates are called for interview or further selection rounds. Final selection is based on overall performance in written test and interview.