Saturday, July 19, 2014

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2014

The Staff Selection Commission will hold the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2014 for recruitment to the Group-“C” posts of Data Entry Operator and Lower Division Clerk.
Vacancies/Reservation: Tentative vacancies for the post of Data Entry Operators and Lower Divisional Clerk are 1006 and 991 respectively.

Qualification (As on 01/08/2014): Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognised board or university.

Age Limit (As on 01/08/2014): 18-27 years 

Fee: Rs. 100/- payable through CRF stamps for offline application or SBI Challan or Online payment through SBI payment portal in the case of online application. Fee is exempted for all Women, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation, as per Government orders.

Scheme of Written Examination: The written examination will consist of one objective type paper as shown below:

Date of ExamPartSubjectMax MarksTotal Duration/ TimingTotal Duration/ Timing for Visually Handicapped/ Cerebral Palsy candidates including compensatory time.
02.11.14 & 09.11.14IGeneral Intelligence (50 questions)502 Hours 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM2 Hours 40 Minute 10.00 A.M. to 12.40 Noon or 2:00 PM to 4:40 PM
IIEnglish Language (Basic Knowledge) (50 questions)50
IIIQuantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) (50 questions)50
IVGeneral Awareness (50 questions)50

How to Apply:
 The applications should be addressed to the Regional/ Sub-Regional Offices of the Commission as indicated in the notification. 

Last Date: 19-Aug-2014

For more details, please visit: 

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Staff Selection Commission (West Region) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts.
  1. Assistant Epigraphist (Arabic and Persian Inscriptions): 03 Posts
    Qualification:
    Masters degree in Persian or Arabic with Medieval Indian History as subjects at the Bachelors degree level or equivalent. Or Masters degree in History with Medieval Indian History as a subjects and Arabic or Persian as one of the subjects at the Bachelor degree level or equivalent. 
  2. Dietician Grade-III: 15 Posts
    Qualification: i). Postgraduate degree in Food Nutrition or Dietetics and Food Service management from a recognised university or institute ii). Two years experience as a Dietician in Hospital or Medical Institute. Or i). Degree in Home Science along with Diploma in Dietetics from a recognised university or institute. ii). Two years experience as a Dietician in Hospital or Medical institute.
  3. Bosun: 05 Posts
    Qualification: i) 12th Standard pass or equivalent. ii). Possession of a Certificate of Competency as Mate Fishing Vessel issued by Mercantile Marine Department.
  4. Sr. Scientific Assistant: 08 Posts
    Qualification:
    Master degree in Marine Biology or Zoology or Oceanography or Fishery Science or Fisheries Management or Industrial Fisheries or Aquatic Biology in Fisheries from a recognised university. Or Postgraduate Diploma in Fishery Science of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai.
  5. Clerk: 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Matriculate or equivalent. ii). One years experience in Government Department/ Undertaking. 
  6. Assistant Manager cum Storekeeper: 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Matriculate or equivalent with one year Diploma in Book-Keeping or Store Keeping. ii). Three years experience.
  7. Photographer Grade-III: 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Must have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination. ii). Knowledge of practical experience of photography and photomicrography, developing, printing, enlarging, copying and preparation of lantern slides. iii). Two years experience of taking indoor and outdoor photographs of zoological objects. 
  8. Junior Cartographic Assistant: 01 Post
    Qualification: Masters degree in Geography.
  9. Jr. Technical Assistant: 21 Posts
    Qualification: Degree in Commerce or Economics or degree in Law from a recognised university. Qualifications are relax able at the discretion of Staff Selection Commission in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. 
  10. Accountant: 01 Post
    Qualification: Degree from a recognised university or institution with Commerce or Accounts as one the subject. Qualification is relax able at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. 
  11. Scientific Assistant: 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Bachelors degree in Science with Chemistry as a main Subject. Or Diploma in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology. ii). Two years experience in Quality Assurance of Explosives or Chemicals. 
  12. Store Superintendent: 01 Post
    Qualification: Diploma in Material Management or any Diploma having Material Management as a subject or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised university or institution or equivalent. 
  13. Sr. Library and Information Assistant: 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Degree of recognised university or equivalent. ii). Bachelors degree or equivalent Diploma in Library Science of a recognised university or equivalent diploma in Library Science of a recognised university/ institute or equivalent. iii). Professional experience in a Library of standing or Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institute. 
  14. Draughtsman Grade-I: 06 Posts
    Qualification: i). Higher Secondary (10+2). ii).Three years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university/ or equivalent. 
  15. Draughtsman Grade-I: 28 Posts
    Qualification:
     i). Higher Secondary (10+2). ii). Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or equivalent.
For More Posts: Refer Notification.

Examination Fee: Rs.50/-.

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Office of the Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (WR), 1st floor, Pratishtha Bhavan, 101, Mk Road, Mumbai-400020.

Last Date: 14-Aug-2014

For more details, please visit:
http://sscnr.net.in/newlook/downloads/2014/WR_1_2014_ENGLISH_27_
JUN_final_3714.pdf

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Staff Selection Commission (Madhya Pradesh) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts.
  1. Junior Chemist: 02 Posts
    Qualification:
     i). Masters degree in Chemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Oil Technology or Food Technology from a recognised university. Or ii). B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subject or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry with two years experience in analytical work. 
  2. Junior Technical Assistant: 01 Post
    Qualification: Degree in Commerce or Economics or degree in Law. (Qualifications are relax able at the discretion of Staff Selection Commission/ Competent Authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified).
  3. Storekeeper Grade-II: 01 Post
    Qualification:
     Degree in Agriculture or in Science with Chemistry as one of the subject.
  4. Horticulture Assistant Grade-I: 01 Post
    Qualification: Master degree in Agriculture with specialization in Horticulture. Or Master degree in Horticulture or Floriculture or Pomology. Or B.Sc. degree in Agriculture or Horticulture with 03 years service.
  5. Scientific Assistant: 01 Post
    Qualification:
     B.Sc. with Botany or Zoology or B.Sc. in Agriculture.
  6. Sr. Technical Assistant (Hydrogeology): 03 Posts 
    Qualification: i). Masters degree in Geology or Hydrogeology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Geo-exploration or Earth Science and Resources Management; Or ii). Master of Technology (Engineering Geology).
Fee: Rs. 50/-

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the "Deputy Director, Staff Selection Commission (MPR), J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur (C.G)–492007".

Last Date: 18/07/2014

For more details, please visit: http://www.sscmpr.org/noticeboard/Advt.1-2013.pdf 

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Staff Selection Commission (Karnataka-Kerala Region) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts.
1. Assistant Epigraphist (Dravidian Inscriptions): 01 Post
Qualifications:
 i). Masters degree in Tamil/ Malayalam/ Telugu/ Kannada with Ancient Indian History as a subject at Bachelors degree level from a recognised university or equivalent; or ii). Masters degree in History with Ancient Indian History as a subject and Tamil/ Malayalam/ Telugu/ Kannada as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s degree level from a recognised university or equivalent.

2. Scientific Assistant: 05 Posts
Qualification: B.Sc., with Botany or Zoology or B.Sc., in Agriculture.

Fee: Rs.50/-. No fee for Woman candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST and Ex-Ser.

How to Apply: The application, complete in all respects, should reach the Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, 'E' Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bangalore–560034.

Last Date: 30/05/2014

For more details, please visit:
http://ssckkr.kar.nic.in/ENGLISH VERSION OF ADVERTISEMENT.pdf

Friday, May 2, 2014

GENERAL AWARENESS PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. United Nation has released “One Women” Album on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Name the Indian artist of that Album?
A) Mallika Sarabhai
B) Amjed Ali Khan
C) A. R. Rahman
D) Anoushka Shankar

2. Bula Chaudhary is related to which sport event
A) Cricket
B) Badminton
C) Swimming
D) Golf

3. How many districts of the country were initially covered under the Direct Benifit Transfer Scheme started from January 1st , 2013?
A) 43
B) 34
C) 20
D) 29

4. Which sport personality has won the Indian Grand Prix 2012 at the Buddha International Circuit for the second time?
A) Mark Weber
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Sebastian Vettel
D) Fernando Alonso

5. Which among the following have been conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2012?
A) Mary Kom and Anup Kumar
B) Saina Nehwal and Sushil Kumar
C) Deepika Kumari and Yuvraj Singh
D) Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijay Kumar

6. Rath Yatra - This famour festival is held in?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka

7. With the 92nd constitutional amendment, how many languages were added to the 8th schedule of the constitution?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2
D) 5

8. Which of the following act as decomposers in an ecosystem?
A) Putrefying bacteria
B) Rhizobium bacteria
C) Lactobacillus bacteria
D) Cyanobacteria

9. What is Basel III norms?
A) The Global Capital norms for banks
B) The Global Pollution Norms for Auto Manufacturer
C) The Global Norms for Cyber World
D) The Global Pollution Norms for Heavy Industries

10. President appoints Chief Election Commissioner & Election Commissioners. They have tenure of?
A) Upto the age of 65 years
B) 6 years, or upto the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
C) Of 5 years
D) Of 6 years

11. This State contributes 70% of India’s Coffee and Silk. Name this state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) Karnataka
D) Assam

12. Ebb & Flow is
A) Adiscovery of a new star
B) A system of measurement of a liquid
C) A missile recently launched from Odisha
D) A Gravity Mapping satellites of NASA

13. Who has been appointed as chairman of 14th Finance Commission?
A) Sam Pitroda
B) P. Chidambaram
C) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
D) Dr. Y.V.Reddy

14. As per Protocol Second highest post after President in India
A) Prime Minister of India
B) Vice President of India
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Leader of opposition of Lok Sabha

15. Who is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha at present?
A) Najma Heptulla
B) Pratibha Patil
C) K. Rahman khan
D) P. J. Kurien

16. Finance Ministry has kept some services under the negative list which means
A) Service tax would be levied @ 2% on those services
B) Service tax would be levied by State Government on the services in negative list
C) Service tax would not be levied against those services
D) Service tax would be levied at highest rate on those services

17. What is the status of India in the world in terms of Steel production?
A) 7th
B) 10th
C) 5th
D) 6th

18. Which among these is a credit rating agency.
A) NSE
B) BSE
C) ICRA
D) SEBI

19. Which of the following gases are given out during Photosynthesis?
A) Nitrogen
B) Hydrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Carbon dioxide

20. Name the king of Kannauj whose daughter Sanyogita was abducted by Prithviraj Chauhan from her ‘Swayamvar’?
A) Jayadev
B) Lakshman sen
C) Bhoj
D) Jaychand

21. The thumb nail gets fixed easily into the wood because.
A) More force works on less area
B) Less force works on more area
C) More area works on less force
D) More area works on more force

22. The minimum number of members whose presence is essential for transacting the business of either house-Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha shall be:
A) 100 members
B) 1/2 of the total number of members of the house
C) 1/4 of the total number of members of the house
D) 1/10 of the total number of members of the house

23. When the branch of a tree is shaken violently, the leaves fall. This happening can be explained by:
A) Joules 2nd law motion
B) Newton’s 3rd law of motion
C) Joules 1st law motion
D) Newton’s 1st law of motion

24. When ‘Sepoy Mutiny or the Great Revolt’ took place, who was the Viceroy of India?
A) Lord Canning
B) Lord Minto
C) Lord Ripon
D) Lord Curzon

25. Layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth:
A) Stratosphere
B) Ionosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Troposphere

ANSWERS:

1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D
6. A 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. D
16. C 17. C 18. C 19. C 20. D
21. A 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. D

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Staff Selection Commission (Southern Region) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:
  1. Medical Compounder: 01 Post
    Qualification:
     i). Matric/ Higher Secondary or equivalent examination. ii). Training as Compounder at a recognised institute of the State or Central Government.
  2. Scientific Assistant: 03 Posts
    Qualification: B.Sc. with Botany or Zoology or B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognised university.
  3. Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-I (Documents): 02 Posts
    Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry or Physic.
  4. Instructor (Marine Engineering): 02 Posts
    Qualification: i). Degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a recognised university or institute. ii). One years experience in operation and maintenance of Diesel Engines in a recognised Mechanical or Marine Workshop or institution.
  5. Instructor (Drawing): 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering from a recognised university or institute. ii). One year experience in the field of Engineering drawing and machine drawing in a recognised Mechanical or Marine Workshop or institution.
  6. Senior Research Assistant: 06 Posts
    Qualification: Masters degree in Chemistry from a recognised university or institution.
  7. Quarantine Inspector: 01 Post
    Qualification: i). Bachelor of Science with Zoology or Microbiology as one of the essential subjections from a recognised university or institution. ii). Two years experience of conducting research or experiments or measurement in a veterinary laboratory of Central or State Government or any University of Indian Council of Agricultural Research or of any autonomous body.
Fee: Rs.50/- in the form of Central Recruitment Fee Stamps which are available in all Post Offices. All Female, SC/ ST/ PH and Ex-Servicemen who have not already secured employment under the Central Govt. in civil side after availing the benefit given to them as ExS for their re-employment are exempted from payment of fee.

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach "The Regional Director (SR) Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, College Road, Chennai- 600006."

Last Date: 21/04/2014

For more details, please visit: http://www.sscsr.gov.in/Advt%20No.%20SSC-SR-1
%20of%202014%20English.pdf
  

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined All India Open Examination-2014

Staff Selection Commission will hold a Combined All India Open Examination for recruitment to the posts of Junior Hindi Translators (in Subordinate Offices), Hindi Pradhyapak in Central Hindi Training Institute and Senior/ Junior Translators under Ministry of Defence.
  1. Junior Hindi Translators (in Subordinate Offices) (Group B Non-Technical)
    Qualifications:
     i). Masters degree of a recognised university or equivalent in English/ Hindi with Hindi/ English as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level. Or ii). Bachelors degree of a recognised university or equivalent with Hindi and English as main subjects (which includes the term compulsory and elective).
  2. Sr. Translator (Group "B" Non- Gazetted)
  3. Junior Translator (Group "B" Non-Gazetted)
    Qualifications: i). Masters degree of a recognised university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as medium of examination at the degree level; or Masters degree or a recognised university in English with Hindi as compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at degree level; or Masters degree of a recognised university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level; or Masters degree of a recognised university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English as a compulsory or elective subject or either of the two medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level. And ii). Recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa or two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Govt. Offices, including Govt. of India undertakings.
  4. Hindi Pradhyapak (Group "B" Non-Gazetted):
    Qualifications: i). Masters degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at degree level either as compulsory or optional or as a language paper from a recognized university or equivalent. ii). Bachelors degree in Education from a recognised university/ institute & equivalent. iii). Two years experience of Teaching Hindi at Senior Secondary Level.
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2014): 30 years 

Fee: Rs. 110/-. Women, SC, ST Tribe, Physically Handicapped and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of fee.

Scheme of Examination: The examination will consist of two parts: 
Part-I: Written Examination carrying 400 marks
  • Paper- I (Objective Type): Subject: i). General Hindi. ii). General English, Number of Questions/ Marks: 100 & Duration: 2 Hours
Paper- II (Conventional Type): Subject: Translation & essay, Number of Questions/ Marks: 200 & Duration: 2 Hours Part-II: Personality Test (Interview) carrying 100 Marks.

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the address as mention in the notification.

Important Dates:
  • Last date for submission of application 18/04/2014
  • Date of written examination 08/06/2014

Monday, March 17, 2014

SSC Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces & Central Industrial Security Force

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will organise an All India Examination on 22/06/2014 (Part-I and 21/09/2014  on Paper-II for Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police (DP) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assistant Sub-Inspectors in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). SSC invites application Offline/ Online  for the above posts :

  1. Sub-Inspector in Central Armed Forces (CAPFs)  : 2197 posts (CRPF-194, CISF-1023, ITBP-138, SSB-70, BSF-772), Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200 /-, Age : 20-25 years
  2. Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male) : 131 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200 /-, Age : 20-25 years
  3. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI-Executive) (CISF) : 564 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5200–20200/- Grade Pay Rs.2800 /-, Age : 20 - 25  years
Qualification : Graduation. 

Fee Payable : Rs.100/- (No fee for Women/ SC/ST/PH and Ex-Servicemen) by means of Central Recruitment Fee Stamps (CRFS) only, available at head post office all over the country OR SBI challan OR Online payment through SBI online payment.

How to Apply : Online - Candidates can apply Online athttp://ssconline.nic.in and http://ssconline2.gov.in upto 09/04/2014 for Part-I Registration and up to 11/04/2014 for Part-II registration..  

Offline - Application in prescribed format should be sent on or before 11/04/2014 (18/04/2014 for candidates from far-flung areas) and should be send to any of the 9 regional/sub-offices of SSC where candidates want to apply. 

For further details and application form, please viewhttp://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/NoticeSIinCAPFsASIandDelhiPolice2014.pdf

Offline Application form is available at http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/ApplicationFormSI2014.pdf

and Online submission is available at http://ssconline.nic.in

Sunday, March 2, 2014

SSC Junior Engineers Examination 2014

Staff Selection Commission invites applications for conducting Combined All India Open Examination for recruitment of Junior Engineer Posts.

Junior Engineer Post Details:
1. Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical), CPWD
Qualification: Diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
2. Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical), Department of Posts 
Qualification: Three years Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
3. Junior Engineer(Civil),Border Roads Organisation(BRO) Ministry of Defence 
Qualification: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering.
4. Junior Engineer(Electrical and Mechanical), Border Roads Organisation(BRO) Ministry of Defence. 
Qualification: Three years Diploma in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
5. Junior Engineer (Civil), MES 
Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering.
6. Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), MES 
Qualification: Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 
7. Junior Engineer (QS&C) MES 
Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Civil engineering.
8. Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), CWC and Farakka Barrage. 
Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.


How to Apply: Candidates can apply online from website.


Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 26.03.2014 


Date of Written Examination: 25.05.2014


Click here for complete information

Monday, January 27, 2014

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination - 2014 Preparation Plan

Staff Selection Commission has announced notification to conduct Group B, C posts in various departments of Central Governament. The exmination will be conducted in three phases i.e., Tier-I (Written Examination), Tier-II (Written Examination), Tier-III (Personality Test cum Interview / Computer Proficiency Test / Skill Test / Document Verification). There is less time to prepare as the Tier-I examiantion dates fall on 27th April and 4th May, 2014. Hence, the preparation should pickup speed in a planned manner. Here is the preparation plan for the candidates who are going to attend the examination in 2014. 

Scheme of Examination: In Tier-I exam, there is only one paper, common to all the candidates, which is divided in to four parts. Each part consists of 50 questions where each question carries 1 mark. The total marks are 200. The candidate should complete the exam within 2 hours 40 minutes. The four parts are:
SectionMarks
English Comprehension50
Quantitative Aptitude50
General Intelligence and Reasoning50
General Awareness50
Total Marks200

Syllabus: English Comprehension: This part section tests the candidates’ ability to understand correct English, basic comprehension and writing ability. This section consists of 50 questions which mostly come from Synonyms, Antonyms, Correction of sentences, Parts of speach, Idioms and phrases, Improvement of sentences, One word substitution, Correction of spelling, Passages etc.
Genereally, questions shall be set at the level of SSC standard.

Previous Questions from 2012 Tier-I Exam (Held on 08-07-2012)
  1. He said /that he will meet me / at the resturant / No error(A) 
    (B) 
    (C) 
    (D)
  2. Choose the correct alternative.a) They have lost ------ of their contacts.i) Little 
    ii) Much 
    iii) Many 
    iv) Small
  3. Choose the alternative which express the best meaning of idiom /phrasea) I am looking forward to her arrivali) Afraid of 
    ii) Expecting with pleasure 
    iii) Expecting 
    iv) Confident of 
  4. Find the correctly spelt word.i) Literate 
    ii) Litterate 
    iii) Litarate 
    iv) Litarete
Previous Questions from 2013 Tier-I Exam: (Held on 21-04-2013)Choose the best alternative.
  1. Tribulation i) Palpitation 
    ii) Suffering 
    iii) Weakness 
    iv) Stimulation
  2. A group of three powerful people.i) Trio 
    ii) Tritium 
    iii) Trivet 
    iv) Triumvirate
    Choose the word opposite in meaning.
  3. Lunacy i) Palpitation 
    ii) Suffering 
    iii)Weakness 
    iv) Stimulation
Quantitative Aptitude: The questions in this section will include problems from 
  1. Number system
  2. Fractions
  3. H.C.F & L.C.M
  4. Simplifications
  5. Percentage, square roots, cube roots
  6. Ratio & proportion
  7. Time and work
  8. Time and distance
  9. Pipes and cisterns
  10. S.I & C.I
  11. Problems on ages
  12. Problems on Numbers
  13. Mensuration
  14. Clocks
  15. Calendars
  16. Data interpretation
  17. Fundamentals of Trigonometry, surds, indices, geometry, statistics etc.
Candidates from non-maths background require more practice with shortcut methods.

Previous Questions from 2012 Tier-I Exam.
  1. then the value of x is ?A) 1 
    B) 0 
    C) 
    D) 2
  2. The value of is ?A) 0.005 
    B) 0.05 
    C) 0.5 
    D) 0.0005
  3. I read of a book on one day and of the remainder on another day if there were 30 pages unread now, how many pages did the book contains?A) 200 
    B) 60
    C) 240 
    D) 65
  4. When an item sold for Rs.1690 earned 30% on the cost price, then the cost price is A) 500/- 
    B) 630/- 
    C) 1300/- 
    D) 130/-
  5. The x- intercept of the graph of 5x + 6y = 30 isA) 4 Units 
    B) 5 Uints 
    C) 6 Units 
    D) 15 Units
  6. If the perimeter of a square and a rectangle are the same, then the areas P and Q enclosed by them would satisty the condition. A) P < Q 
    B) P £ Q 
    C) P > Q 
    D) P = Q
  7. A solid sphere of 6 cm diameter is melted and recast into 8 solid spheres of equal volume. Then the radius of each small sphere is ((in cm).A) 1.5 
    B) 3 
    C) 2 
    D) 2.5
  8. The heights of two cones are in the ratio of 1:3 and the diameters of their bases are in the ratio of 3:5 then the ratio of their volumes is A) 3 : 25 
    B) 4 : 25 
    C) 6 : 25 
    D) 7 : 25 
  9. "I" is the incentre of D ABC, If A) 90° 
    B) 100° 
    C) 110° 
    D) 102°
Previous Questions from 2013 Tier-I Exam.
  1. The Number 323 has A) Three prime factors 
    B) Five prime factors 
    C) Two prime factors 
    D) No prime factor
  2. The Difference of a number consisting of two digits from the number formed by interchanging the digits is always divisible byA) 10 
    B) 9 
    C) 11 
    D) 6
  3. A man invested 1/3 of his capital at 7%, 1/4 at 8% and the remainder at the 10%. If his annual income is Rs.561. The capital is A) Rs.5,400 
    B) Rs.6,000 
    C) Rs.6,600 
    D) Rs.7,200 
  4. The length of the common chord of two circles of radii 30 cm and 40cm whose centers are 50 cm apart is (in cm)A) 12 
    B) 24 
    C) 36 
    D) 48
General Intelligence & Reasoning: This section consists questions from both verbal and non verbal cocepts. In verbal reasoning, candidates should prepare the following topics. They are..
  1. Series
  2. Analogy
  3. Classification
  4. Direction test
  5. Missing characters
  6. Coding and decoding
  7. Alphabet test
  8. Dice
  9. Statement - conclusion
  10. Mathematical test
  11. Statement -Assumptions
  12. Statement arguements
Non-verbal Reasoning questions are mainly in pictorial form, which come from the topics -
  1. Analogy
  2. Classification
  3. Series
  4. Mirror & water images
  5. Embedded figures
  6. Cubes & Dice
Previous Questions from 2012 Tier-I Exam.
  1. Find the odd member/pair /word
    1. a) Spicejet 
      b) Kingfisher 
      c) Air India 
      d) Indigo
    2. a) 500 
      b) 413 
      c) 112 
      d) 433
    3. a) Elephant 
      b) Tiger 
      c) Lion 
      d) Bear
    4. a) 73-61 
      b) 57-69 
      c) 42-29 
      d) 47-59
    5. a) College 
      b) Kindergarden 
      c) School 
      d) Education
  2. Find the missing number: 
    Education News
  3. Chose the correct alternative.
    1. SFJ, RGK, QHL ––––a) EMD 
      b) VIJ 
      c) PIM 
      d) PKL
    2. 6, 24, 12 --- 18, 8, 24, 0a) 14 
      b)18 
      c) 16 
      d) 20 
    3. Which word will appear third in dictionarya) Paralysis 
      b) Paralytic 
      c) Paralyse 
      d) Parallelism
    4. From the given atternatives select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. HALLUCINATION
      a) Lion 
      b) Loan 
      c) Nation 
      d) Lotion
  4. In a certain code 'p' is #, A is %, C is f and E is @ How is 'PACE' written in that code.a) # f # % 
    b) f % @ % f 
    c) # % f @ 
    d) none
  5. Tarun is father of Rohit, Rohit is the brother of Kala, Kala is the wife of Dilip How is Dilip related to Rohit.a) Brother -in -law 
    b) Father-in-law 
    c) Sun 
    d) Uncle 
Previous Questions from 2013 Tier-I Exam
  1. If BLUE is written as EUBL, then BULB is written as a) BLUB 
    b) BBUL 
    c) BBLU 
    d) BLBU
  2. A watch reads 7.30. If the minute hand points West, then in which direction will the hour hand point?a) North 
    b) North East 
    c) North West 
    d) South West
    From the given atternatives select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
  3. PENULTIMATEa) PEANUT 
    b) MINUTE 
    c) ELIMINATE 
    d) LIME-TEA
    Find the Missing Number
  4. 0, 6, 24, 60, ?, 210a) 117 
    b) 119 
    c) 120 
    d) 153
    Analogy
  5. Glucometer: Blood Sugar :: Sphygmomanometera) Earthquake 
    b) Blood Pressure 
    c) Atmospheric Pressure 
    d) Specific Gravity
  6. Statements: I.Some birds are clouds
    II. No Horse is a bird
    Conclusions:I. Some clouds are birds
    II. Horse is not a cloud
    a) Conclusion I follows 
    b) Conclusion II Follows 
    c) Either conclusion I or II follows 
    d) Neither conclusion I or II follows
General awareness: This section consists questions from Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economy, General science, Current Affairs etc. 

Indian history: It is a vast subject but we can score more if we prepare properly. The subject is diveded in to 4 sub-parts.
i) Ancient Indian History 
ii) Medieval Indian History
iii) Modern Indian History 
iv) National Movement.

Polity: It include topics like Constitutional Developments, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Union Executive, State executive, Judiciary.

Geography: It is divided into world Geography and Indian geography. In world geography, mainly concentrate on solar system, Continents, Rivers, Population, Rainfall, Vegetation, Industry, Minerals. In Indian geography, concentrate on physiography , River system, Rainfall Natural vegetation, Industry, Rerourcy, Minerals and Population etc.

Indian Economy: Candidate should concentrate on Nature of Indian Economy, National Income, Poverty, Unemployment, Budget Terminology, Fundamentals of Economic Survey etc.

General Science: It includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy, Sciene and Technology. Candidates need to prepare basics in every subject with more examples.

Current Affairs: Concentrate on one year current affairs and major issues like National, International issues, Persons, Places in news, Sports, Awards, Economy etc.

Previous Questions from 2012 Tier-I Exam
  1. Who gave the slogan "InQuilab Zindabad"?a) Chandra Sekhar Azad 
    b) Subhash Chandra Bose 
    c) Bhagat Singh 
    d) Iqbal
  2. 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held ina) Russia 
    b) Qatar 
    c) France 
    d) Netherland
  3. Fahien visited India during the reign of a) Chandragupta 
    b) Samudragupta 
    c) Ramagupta 
    d) Kumaragupta
  4. What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?a) Mega Hertz 
    b) Characters per second 
    c) Bits per second 
    d) Nano second.
  5. Which of the following are warm blooded animals?a) Whales 
    b) Whale sharks 
    c) Alytes 
    d) Draco
  6. Which of the following folk dances is associated with "Rajasthan"?a) Raof 
    b) Jhora 
    c) Veedhi 
    d) Suisini
Previous Questions from 2013 Tier-I Exam.
  1. Sarus crane is the state bird ofa) Rajasthan 
    b) Uttar Pradesh 
    c) Madhya Pradesh 
    d) West Bengal
  2. "Martyr's" day is marked ona) January 1 
    b) January 15 
    c) January 30 
    d) January 9
  3. The animal who can consume more salt among the following is a) Sheep 
    b) Camel 
    c) Donkey 
    d) Dog
  4. Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhisma) Mahayana 
    b) Hinayana 
    c) Digambar 
    d) Theravad
  5. Lungs are located in thea) Abdominal cavity 
    b) Pericardial cavity 
    c) Peritonealcavity 
    d) Pleural cavity
  6. Bhopal gas tragedy 1984 is related toa) Aluminium Phosphide 
    b) Methyl Bromide 
    c) Methyl Isocyanate 
    d) Carbon dioxide
  7. The first Indian Satellite Aryabhatta was launched ina) 1972 
    b) 1975 
    c) 1977 
    d) 1979
Reference Books:English Language & Comprehension: 
English for Competitive Exams - Hari Mohan Prasad, Pratiyogitha Darpan, regular newspaper reading, previous papers analysis.
Arithmetic Ability: Quantitative Aptitude by RS Agarwal, Quantitative Aptitude by Tyra.
Reasoning Ability: RS Agarwal, Pandy Books.
General Awareness: NECERT Books up to 12th class and Spectrum Books for General Studies
Current Affairs: Manorama Year Book, One newspaper in English and one regional launguage and Sakshi Education.

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