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4.4. Technical Posts:
4.4.1 Scheme of Examination for Direct Recruitment for the post of SENIOR
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
The following shall be the scheme of examination, components of written test and its syllabus for
the post of SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
A. Scheme of Examination:
*15 minutes extra per hour would be given to Visually Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy candidates
or similarly placed candidates from PwBD category.
Paper – I TEST COMPONENTS
DURATION: 2 hours
NO. OF
QUESTIONS
MARKS
(i) General science 60
120
(ii) General awareness 20
40
(iii) Reasoning ability
20
40
Paper -I (MCQ)
Test of General Science and awareness
(Level-Post graduate)
Time:
2 hrs.*
Max. Marks:
300 marks
(150 questions)
Paper – II
Subject specific laboratory based practical questions
Time:
3 hrs.*
Max. Marks:
150 marks
Skill Test
Skills pertaining to subject matter of the concerned
post would be assessed through a skill test to be
conducted by the concerned department under the
direct supervision of HOD/Dean of concerned
Faculty/Principal of College.
The skill test shall be conducted in a manner which
will elicit the ability of the candidate in handling
various scientific/ humanities experiments/tests, as
the case may be in a typical laboratory setup of the
concerned department. This skill test is aimed to
check the practical know
ledge of the candidate in
terms of various Do’s and Don’ts in a laboratory
related to various hazards, precautions etc.
Time:
1 hr.
The test will be of 50
marks. To qualify, the
candidate should obtain
30 marks.
This will, however, be
only qua
lifying in
nature.
Total Marks (300+150)
450 marks
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(iv)
Mathematical ability
30
60
(v)
Test of Language English or Hindi
20
40
TOTAL
150
300
B. Detailed Syllabus for Paper I:
(i) General science: Questions will be designed to test the knowledge of science, laboratory
equipment and lab practice. The questions may be from all the spheres of science, however,
emphasis would be on the field of science pertaining to the department for which the candidate
is being assessed. In case of appointment in departments under the Faculty of Arts/Social
Sciences/Mathematical Sciences questions pertaining to the subject matter of the concerned
department may also be included.
For Senior Technical Assistant (Computer) the questions may be based on computer science
and computer applications.
(ii) General awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s
General Awareness of the environment and its relevance to the society. The questions will also
be designed to test knowledge of the current events and of such matters of everyday
observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will include questions relating
to India and her neighboring countries, especially pertaining to History, Indian Polity &
Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policy, Science & Scientific
Research, National/International Organizations /Institutions, events etc.
(iii) Reasoning ability: The syllabus of General Intelligence includes questions of both verbal
and non-verbal types. Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space
visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory,
discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure
classification, arithmetical number series etc.
(iv) Mathematical ability: The test of Arithmetical and Numerical Ability will cover Number
System including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio &
Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest,
Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
(v) Test of Language English or Test of Language Hindi:
In addition to the testing of candidate’s understanding of the English or Hindi Languages, its
Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc.
would also be tested.
C. Paper - II: Subject specific laboratory based practical questions.
The paper will cover the following areas:
Topic
Marks allocated
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• Subject specific laboratory based
practical questions
• Knowledge of Computers with
special reference to knowledge of
word processing, data analysis packages
Section 1 - MCQ
100 marks (50 questions)
Section 2 – Descriptive
50 marks (5 questions)
D. Skill Test:
The skill test shall be qualifying in nature and no additional credits for the same shall be
allocated. This skill test is aimed to check the practical knowledge of the candidate in terms of
various Do’s and Don’ts in a laboratory related to various hazards, precautions etc.
Note:
1. The question paper should be bilingual (English and Hindi) and the applicant will have
the option to respond in either of the languages. However, the same medium of language
must be used throughout.
2. The questions in the written test will be of the level of examination/degree/diploma which
is defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post.
3. The minimum overall qualifying marks for Paper I and Paper II shall be 45% for the
unreserved posts and 40% for the posts reserved for OBC category and 35% for the posts
reserved for SC/ST/ PwBD category. If the number of candidates qualifying is more than
30 times the advertised posts, the merit list would be restricted to 30 times the advertised
posts for the purpose of shortlisting the candidates for skill test.
4. Answer script of Paper-II of a candidate would be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies
in Paper-I.
5. There shall be negative marking for wrong answers in MCQ based questions to the tune of
1/4
th
of marks allocated per question.
6. Merit list shall be drawn only for candidates who qualify Paper I, Paper II and skill test,
separately. The Merit list shall be drawn on the basis of combined scores of Paper I and
Paper II only.
7. In case of bunching/bracketing of candidates in the results of the written test, the
priority/merit list would be decided as follows:
a) The candidate having more marks in aggregate in the
examination/degree/diploma which is defined as the minimum eligibility for the
respective post will be given preference.
b) In case of further bunching/bracketing of candidates, candidate senior in age will
be given preference.
c) In case option at (a) and (b) is exhausted, it will be decided through draw of lots.
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4.8.4 Scheme of Examination for Direct Recruitment for Miscellaneous Posts not included
above in Group ‘B’ (Non Gazette) level (Level 06, Level 07), for example Assistant
Manager (Guest House), Security Officer, Assistant Security Officer, Hindi
Translator, Legal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Console Operator, Assistant
Electronic Engineer, Workshop Technician, Network & System Operator,
Physiotherapist, Technician, Social Worker, Draftsman Grade –I, Nurse, X-Ray
Technician, Horticulturist, etc.
A. Scheme of the Examination:
*15 minutes extra per hour would be given to Visually Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy candidates
or similarly placed candidates from PwBD category.
B. Test components:
Type of Examination
Time:
Max. marks:
Paper-I
MCQ Type
2 hours*
300 marks
(150 questions)
Paper-II
Descriptive Type
3 hours*
200 marks
Skill Test
Skills pertaining to subject matter of
the concerned post would be assessed.
(The manner in which the skills are to
be assessed may be determined by the
examiner/ group of examiners
appointed for the purpose)
Time:
1/2 hrs.
The test will be of 50
marks. To qualify the
candidate should obtain
25 marks.
This will however be
only be qualifying in
nature.
Total Marks
500
Paper-I TEST COMPONENTS
DURATION: 2 hours
NO. OF
QUESTIONS
MARKS
(i)
Questions pertaining to specific area of
the post concerned
50 100
(ii) General Awareness
25
50
(iii) Reasoning Ability
25
50
(iv) Mathematical Ability
25
50
(v)
Test of Language English or Hindi
25
50
TOTAL
150
300
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C. Syllabus:
Paper - I:
(i) Questions pertaining to specific area of the post concerned: The questions will pertain to
the specific area/skill of the post concerned. For instance for the post of Assistant Manager,
questions will be asked from Hotel Management, for Legal Assistant – questions on Law, for
Engineer – questions on Engineering etc.
(ii) General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s General
Awareness of the environment and its relevance to the society. The questions will also be
designed to test knowledge of the current events and of such matters of everyday observation as
may be expected of an educated person. The test will include questions relating to India and her
neighboring countries, especially pertaining to History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art &
Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policy, Science & Scientific Research,
National/International Organizations /Institutions, events etc.
(iii) Reasoning Ability: The syllabus of General Intelligence includes questions of both verbal
and non-verbal types. Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space
visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory,
discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure
classification, arithmetical number series etc.
(iv) Mathematical Ability: The test of Arithmetical and Numerical Ability will cover Number
System including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio &
Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest,
Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
(v) Test of English/Hindi:
In addition to the testing of candidate’s understanding of the English or Hindi Languages, its
Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc. would
also be tested.
Paper-II
TEST COMPONENTS
DURATION: 3 hours
MARKS
Descriptive Type
200
TOTAL
200
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Paper - II:
Descriptive Type: The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge
and awareness on higher education system in India, its regulatory bodies and recent developments
in the field and on the following subjects:
Topic
Marks allocated
Basic knowledge pertaining to functional,
procedural aspect of the work profile of the post
concerned.
100 marks (10questions x 10 marks)
Each question to be answered in 100
words
Situation Test analysis, where the candidates
reaction would be sought on a given situation test
case
25 marks (200 words)
Knowledge of Computers with special reference to
knowledge of word processing, data analysis
packages
25 marks
Essay
50 marks (500 words)
D. Skill Test:
The skill test shall be qualifying in nature and no additional credits for the same shall be allocated.
Note:
1. The question paper should be bilingual (English and Hindi) and the applicant will have
the option to respond in either of the languages. However, the same medium of language
must be used throughout.
2. The questions in the written test will be of the level of degree/diploma/examination which
is defined as the minimum eligibility for the respective post.
3. The minimum qualifying marks for Paper I and Paper II separately shall be 45% for the
unreserved posts and 40% for the posts reserved for OBC category and 35% for the posts
reserved for SC/ST/ PwBD category. If the number of candidates qualifying is more than
30 times the advertised posts, the merit list would be restricted to 30 times the advertised
posts for the purpose of shortlisting the candidates for skill test.
4. Answer script of Paper-II of a candidate would be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies
in Paper-I.
5. There shall be negative marking for wrong answers in Paper I to the tune of 1/4
th
of marks
allocated per question.
6. Merit list shall be drawn only for candidates who qualify Paper I, Paper II and skill test,
separately. The Merit list shall be drawn on the basis of combined scores of Paper I and
Paper II only.
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7. In case of bunching/bracketing of candidates in the results of the written test, the
priority/merit list would be decided as follows:
a) The candidate having more marks in aggregate in the
examination/degree/diploma which is defined as the minimum eligibility for the
respective post will be given preference.
b) In case of further bunching/bracketing of candidates, candidate senior in age.
c) In case option at (a) and (b) is exhausted, it will be decided through draw of lots.
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