What is the exam pattern for the Oberoi STEP?

Oberoi STEP is an interview-based selection process that is conducted in three steps. 1. Following the application process, the candidates are chosen via three rounds of interviews. 2. The candidates are divided into groups of 15 to 20 applicants each for the first round. They are judged according to standards like appearance, poise, and English spoken. 3. Shortlisted candidates move on to the second round, where they must meet one-on-one with a panel made up of faculty members. 4. Their behavior, personality, and capacity for hospitality are assessed in the second round. 5. Candidates must take part in course-based activities and fill out some questionnaires during the final round of interviews. A panel interview serves as the final step in this process. The selection panel makes the final decision based on their personality, knowledge, behavior, and skill set.

Oberoi STEP Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

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Admit Card - 13 Feb '26 - 15 Apr '26

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 21:33 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

Oberoi STEP exam is conducted by “The Oberoi Group”. The exam authorities has released exam schedule for upcoming 2026 admission session. Oberoi STEP registration 2026 will be held between February to April 2026. The complete selection process will be done online.
The Oberoi Group will conduct assesments & interviews in April & May to select eligible candidates. Results of the assessment and interviews will be released around June to August. Read further to learn more details on Oberoi STEP 2026 exam.

Table of contents

Oberoi STEP Dates 2026
Oberoi STEP Selection Process
Oberoi STEP 2026 Exam Centres
Oberoi STEP 2026 Contact Information
FAQs for Oberoi STEP 2026

Oberoi STEP Dates 2026

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Feb ' 26 - Apr ' 26	Oberoi STEP 2026 Application Form TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	Oberoi STEP 2026 Admit Card released date
To Be Notified	Last Day to fill Oberoi STEP 2026 Application Form
To Be Notified	Oberoi STEP 2026 Counselling
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	Oberoi STEP 2026 Exam TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26 - Aug ' 26	Oberoi STEP 2026 Result TENTATIVE

Oberoi STEP Selection Process

Registration

In this time you just go online and finish Register Online step, which is mostly you putting your details and choosing what you want. You don’t need anything fancy, just make sure you fill form right even if it take you a minute longer. Every person does this part first before anything else happens.

Assessments & Interviews

Then comes Assessments & Interviews, and this is where they check how you think or talk or whatever course needs. You might get small tests or someone may ask you questions, and it’s all just to see if you fit okay. Each place does it a little different, so you just go with flow here.

Result

After that, Result and Start of Programme comes out around this time. You wait for result first, then if you get selected you can start preparing for the programme starting soon. Some people get updates earlier, some later, but it all settles by this period.

Event	Timeline
Registration	Feb-26 to Apr-26
Assessments & Interviews	Apr-26 to May-26
Result	Jun-26 to Aug-26

Commonly asked questions

Q: When is the Oberoi STEP 2026 registration?

Oberoi STEP Registration will start from February to April 2026.

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.

Oberoi STEP 2026 Exam Centres

The Oberoi STEP 2026 test centres will be announced with the official notice. Till then, students can check last year’s Oberoi STEP exam centres to get a basic idea. Oberoi STEP 2026 interviews are expected to be held in around 13 cities. To help students, Mumbai had two exam centres last year.

The complete list of Oberoi STEP 2026 test cities and centres is shared below.

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

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: Who conducts the Oberoi STEP 2026 exam?

Oberoi STEP 2026 exam is conducted by The Oberoi Group.

Oberoi STEP 2026 Contact Information

Students having any issues with Oberoi STEP exam can contact the below contacts.

Oberoi STEP 2026 Contact Information

Phone No.: 011-23906422/23

Email Address: step@oberoigroup.com

Commonly asked questions

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.

FAQs for Oberoi STEP 2026

Check some important FAQs for Oberoi STEP 2026 exam:

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the Oberoi STEP exam?

The Oberoi STEP exam is a test done by The Oberoi Group so they can choose students for their hotel training programme, and it's all handled online for the 2026 session.

Q: Who conducts the Oberoi STEP 2026 exam?

Oberoi STEP 2026 exam is conducted by The Oberoi Group.

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.

Q: What is the age limit for Oberoi step?

The age limit for Oberoi step is betwen 18 to 20 years. You should be above 18 years and below 20 years to apply for Oberoi Step entrance exam.

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 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.

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