Saturday, August 8, 2015
SSC Stenographers Exam (Grade 'C' & 'D') Syllabus 2015
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.
General Awareness (50 Marks):
Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its Neighboring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability /cerebral palsy affected candidates and opting for scribe there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence and Reasoning / General Awareness Paper.
English Language and Comprehension (100 Marks):
In addition to the testing of candidates' understanding of the English, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. his/her writing ability, would also be tested.
Skill test in Stenography:Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in the Written Examination as may be prescribed by the Commission will only be called for the Skill Test. It may also prescribe qualifying marks in each part of the Written Examination. THE SKILL TEST WILL BE OF QUALIFYING NATURE and the Commission will fix the qualifying standards in the skill test for different categories of candidates.
The candidates will have to appear for the stenography test. The candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English / Hindi at the speed of 100 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘D’. The matter will have to be transcribed on computer only. The evaluation of transcription will be done electronically only. The transcription time is as follows–
● For Stenographer Grade ‘D’ : 50 minutes ( English ) 65 minutes ( Hindi )
● For Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 40 minutes ( English ) 55 Minutes ( Hindi )
Saturday, November 16, 2013
SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Exam Syllabus
Paper-I
Paper-II:
Monday, September 3, 2012
Syllabus for SSC Combined Recruitment-Assistant Grade III in FCI
Paper I [Post Assistant Grade-III (General-Code A, Accounts-Code B, Technical-Code C & Depot-Code D)]
(Higher Secondary Level)
General Intelligence : It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern –folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern – folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.
General Awareness : Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity & Scientific Research.
Quantitative Aptitude : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
English Language : Candidate‘s ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Paper – II [(Post Assistant Grade-III (General-Code A, Accounts-Code B & Depot-Code C)]
(Higher Secondary Level)
(a) Quantitative Methods : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
(b) English Language & Comprehension : Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidates understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting mis-spelt words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, close passage & comprehension passage.
Paper III (Post Technical-Code C)
(Degree Level)
The question paper will consist of questions in – Botany, Zoology, Bio-technology, Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Scheme and Syllabus of Examination for SSC Sub Inspector (Executive) Recruitment 2012
- Written Examination
a) Part I (200 marks, 200 questions, 10 am to 12 noon)
Part A: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks)
Part B: General Knowledge & General Awareness (50 marks)
Part C: Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks)
Part D: English Comprehension (50 marks)
b) Part II: English Language & Comprehension (200 marks, 200 questions, 10 am to 12 noon) - Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Interview/ Personality Test
Friday, May 18, 2012
SSC Junior Grade of Indian Information Service Examination Syllabus
Papers
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Subject
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Maximum Marks
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Total Duration/ Timing for General candidates
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Paper I Objective Type (OMR Answer Sheets will be provided for this Paper)
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General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 questions)
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50
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One hour and thirty minutes 10 am to 11.30 am. 2 Hours for VH Candidates (10.00 am to 12.00 pm)
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General English (50 questions)
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50
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General Awareness (50 questions)
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50
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Paper II (Descriptive)
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150
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One hour and thirty minutes 10 am to 11.30 am. 2 Hours for VH Candidates (1.30 pm to 3 pm)
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Friday, September 16, 2011
SSC Combined Higher Secondary Written Examination 2011 Syllabus
- Scheme of the Written Examination
Date of Exam(Tentative) | Part | Subject | Max. Marks | Number of Questions | Total Duration/ Timings for General candidates | Duration & Timings for VH candidates |
4.12.2011 | I | General Intelligence | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 2 Hours and 40 Min. 10.00 AM to 12.40 PM |
II | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 50 | 50 | |||
III | Numerical Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 50 | 50 | |||
IV | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
NOTE-II: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
- Syllabus of the Written Examination
1 | Semantic Analogy | 16 | Space Orientation |
2 | Symbolic/Number Analogy | 17 | Venn Diagrams |
3 | Figural Analogy | 18 | Drawing inferences |
4 | Semantic Classification | 19 | Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding |
5 | Symbolic/Number Classification | 20 | Figural Pattern - folding and completion |
6 | Figural Classification | 21 | Indexing |
7 | Semantic Series | 22 | Address matching |
8 | Number Series | 23 | Data and City matching |
9 | Figural Series | 24 | Classification of centre codes/roll numbers |
10 | Problem Solving* | 25 | Small & Capital Letters/number-coding, decoding and classification |
11 | Word Building | 26 | Embedded figures |
12 | Coding and de-coding | 27 | Critical Thinking |
13 | Numerical operations | 28 | Emotional Intelligence |
14 | Symbolic operations | 29 | Social Intelligence |
15 | Trends | 30 | Other sub-topics, if any |
1 | Spot the Error |
2 | Fill in the Blanks |
3 | Synonyms |
4 | Antonyms |
5 | Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words |
6 | Idioms & Phrases |
7 | One word substitution |
8 | Improvement of Sentences |
9 | Active/Passive Voice of Verbs |
10 | Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration |
11 | Shuffling of Sentence parts |
12 | Shuffling of Sentences in a passage |
13 | Cloze Passage |
14 | Comprehension Passage |
Numerical Aptitude
a) Arithmetic
Number Systems:
- Computation of Whole Number
- Decimal and Fractions
- Relationship between numbers
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Interest (Simple and Compound)
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and distance
- Time and work
c) Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres viz. Centroid, In-centre, Orthocentre, Circumcentre, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
d) Mensuration:
- Triangle, Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons (sum of the internal angles of a polygon)
- Circle
- Right Prism
- Right Circular Cone
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere, Hemispheres
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base
f) Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs
- Histogram
- Frequency polygon
- Bar-diagram
- Pie-chart
NOTE-1: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability and opting for SCRIBES there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/ Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning/ General Awareness Paper.
NOTE-2: The questions will be of the level to commensurate with Educational Qualification prescribed for the posts.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff 2011 Exam Syllabus
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold a Common Examination for Recruitment to the post of Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff 2011 in different States and Union Territories.
Date of Exam:
February 27, 2011
Syllabus of Written Exam:
Time Allowed (General Candidates): 2 Hours
Time Allowed (Visually Handicapped): 2 Hours 20 mins
Question Paper: Objective Type
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Topics:
Questions on General Intelligence and Reasoning will be non-verbal considering the functions attached to the post. Questions on Numerical Aptitude and General English will be simple, of a level that an average matriculate will be in a position to answer comfortably. Questions on General Awareness will be also of similar standard.
I. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs, 25 Marks)
It would include questions of non-verbal type. The test will include questions on similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.
II. Numerical Aptitude (25 Qs, 25 Marks)
This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, use of Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.
III. General English (50 Qs, 50 Marks)
Candidates' understanding the Basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. his/her writing ability would be tested.
IV. General Awareness (50 Qs, 50 Marks)
Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
NOTE: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability and opting for SCRIBE there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning / General Awareness Paper.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Junior Translators (CSOLs)/ Junior Hindi Translators Examination Pattern
The examination will consist of two parts, viz.
PART-I - Written Examination, carrying 400 marks; and
PART-II - Personality Test (Interview), carrying 100 Marks.
PART-I:
Written Examination: The Written Examination will be held on 28.11.2010 and will consist of two papers. The
maximum marks allotted to each paper and the duration of each paper will be as under:-
NOTE-I : Paper-I will consist of Objective Type- Multiple choice questions only. Paper-II
shall be evaluated in respect of only those candidates, who attain a minimum
qualifying standard in Paper-I as may be fixed at the discretion of the Commission.
NOTE-II: Candidates are not permitted to use Mobile Phones, Calculators or any other
electronic / electrical device for answering any paper (Test Booklets).
Candidates must not, therefore, bring Mobile Phone, Calculators or any other
electronic / electrical device inside the Examination premises. Possession of these
items , whether in use or not, will be considered as “use of unfair means” in the
Examination and appropriate action will be taken by the Commission against such
candidates, as per extant policy of the Commission.
NOTE-III: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
NOTE-IV: Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidates.
PART-II:
PERSONALITY TEST/INTERVIEW: 100 Marks
NOTE-I: Only those candidates who secure in the written examination the minimum qualifying marks as may
be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, will be eligible to appear at the Interview. The
interview will be held at the Commission's Regional /Sub-Regional Offices or at any other place as
decided by the Commission.
NOTE-II: SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid TA as per Govt. Orders. However, no TA is
payable to any candidate for appearing in the written examination.
SYLLABUS
Paper-I:
a) General Hindi : 100 marks (Objective type)
b) General English : 100 marks (Objective type)
The questions will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of the language, correct use of
words,phrases and idioms and ability to write language correctly, precisely and effectively.
Paper-II:
Translation and Essay: 200 Marks (Conventional Type)
The paper will contain two passages for translation-one passage for translation from Hindi to English
and one passage for translation from English to Hindi, and an Essay each in Hindi and English to test
the candidates’ translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages
correctly, precisely and effectively