(I) Scheme:

• The test will be of two hours duration

• All questions will carry equal marks.

• The test will be objective type questions with multiple choices of answer.

• The medium of the test will be both English and Hindi.

• There will be penalty for wrong answers. Every wrong answer will carry a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. If no answer is marked for a question, there will be no penalty for that question.

(II) Syllabus:

The syllabus of the Test broadly comprises the following topics:-

• General English- To evaluate a candidate’s understanding of English language & workman- like use of words.

• Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements.

• Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy.

• Governance and Constitution of India.

• General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications.

• Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability.

• Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India.

• Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance.

• Current Events of National and International Importance.

(III) Weightage:

As per the prevailing practice, the following weightage may be adopted as was adopted in previous case.

• 300 marks and 100 marks will be accorded for the RT and Interview respectively.

• Weightage of RT and Interview will be in the ratio of 75:25.

• Standard of suitability for the Interview for candidates belonging to various categories is fixed as under:

  • General/EWS Category : 50 and above.

  • OBC : 45 and above (on relaxed standards).

  • SC/ST/PwBD : 40 and above (on relaxed standards).