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.
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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:
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 19, 2014
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2014
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Staff Selection Commission (West Region) Recruitment of Various Posts
Applications are invited for the following posts.
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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.
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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.
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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
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:
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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.
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
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:
- 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). - Sr. Translator (Group "B" Non- Gazetted)
- 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. - 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.
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
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
For more details, please visit:http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/NoticeJHTExamination_2014.pdf
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 :
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
- 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
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male) : 131 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200 /-, Age : 20-25 years
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI-Executive) (CISF) : 564 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5200–20200/- Grade Pay Rs.2800 /-, Age : 20 - 25 years
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
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
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
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:
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)
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
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:
Section | Marks |
English Comprehension | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 |
General Awareness | 50 |
Total Marks | 200 |
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)
- He said /that he will meet me / at the resturant / No error(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) - Choose the correct alternative.a) They have lost ------ of their contacts.i) Little
ii) Much
iii) Many
iv) Small - 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 - Find the correctly spelt word.i) Literate
ii) Litterate
iii) Litarate
iv) Litarete
- Tribulation i) Palpitation
ii) Suffering
iii) Weakness
iv) Stimulation - A group of three powerful people.i) Trio
ii) Tritium
iii) Trivet
iv) Triumvirate
Choose the word opposite in meaning. - Lunacy i) Palpitation
ii) Suffering
iii)Weakness
iv) Stimulation
- Number system
- Fractions
- H.C.F & L.C.M
- Simplifications
- Percentage, square roots, cube roots
- Ratio & proportion
- Time and work
- Time and distance
- Pipes and cisterns
- S.I & C.I
- Problems on ages
- Problems on Numbers
- Mensuration
- Clocks
- Calendars
- Data interpretation
- 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.
Previous Questions from 2012 Tier-I Exam.
- then the value of x is ?A) 1
B) 0
C)
D) 2 - The value of is ?A) 0.005
B) 0.05
C) 0.5
D) 0.0005 - 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 - 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/- - The x- intercept of the graph of 5x + 6y = 30 isA) 4 Units
B) 5 Uints
C) 6 Units
D) 15 Units - 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 - 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 - 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 - "I" is the incentre of D ABC, If A) 90°
B) 100°
C) 110°
D) 102°
- The Number 323 has A) Three prime factors
B) Five prime factors
C) Two prime factors
D) No prime factor - 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 - 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 - 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
- Series
- Analogy
- Classification
- Direction test
- Missing characters
- Coding and decoding
- Alphabet test
- Dice
- Statement - conclusion
- Mathematical test
- Statement -Assumptions
- Statement arguements
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Mirror & water images
- Embedded figures
- Cubes & Dice
- Find the odd member/pair /word
- a) Spicejet
b) Kingfisher
c) Air India
d) Indigo - a) 500
b) 413
c) 112
d) 433 - a) Elephant
b) Tiger
c) Lion
d) Bear - a) 73-61
b) 57-69
c) 42-29
d) 47-59 - a) College
b) Kindergarden
c) School
d) Education
- a) Spicejet
- Find the missing number:
- Chose the correct alternative.
- SFJ, RGK, QHL ––––a) EMD
b) VIJ
c) PIM
d) PKL - 6, 24, 12 --- 18, 8, 24, 0a) 14
b)18
c) 16
d) 20 - Which word will appear third in dictionarya) Paralysis
b) Paralytic
c) Paralyse
d) Parallelism - 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
- SFJ, RGK, QHL ––––a) EMD
- 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 - 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
- If BLUE is written as EUBL, then BULB is written as a) BLUB
b) BBUL
c) BBLU
d) BLBU - 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. - PENULTIMATEa) PEANUT
b) MINUTE
c) ELIMINATE
d) LIME-TEA
Find the Missing Number - 0, 6, 24, 60, ?, 210a) 117
b) 119
c) 120
d) 153
Analogy - Glucometer: Blood Sugar :: Sphygmomanometera) Earthquake
b) Blood Pressure
c) Atmospheric Pressure
d) Specific Gravity - 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
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
- Who gave the slogan "InQuilab Zindabad"?a) Chandra Sekhar Azad
b) Subhash Chandra Bose
c) Bhagat Singh
d) Iqbal - 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held ina) Russia
b) Qatar
c) France
d) Netherland - Fahien visited India during the reign of a) Chandragupta
b) Samudragupta
c) Ramagupta
d) Kumaragupta - 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. - Which of the following are warm blooded animals?a) Whales
b) Whale sharks
c) Alytes
d) Draco - Which of the following folk dances is associated with "Rajasthan"?a) Raof
b) Jhora
c) Veedhi
d) Suisini
- Sarus crane is the state bird ofa) Rajasthan
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) West Bengal - "Martyr's" day is marked ona) January 1
b) January 15
c) January 30
d) January 9 - The animal who can consume more salt among the following is a) Sheep
b) Camel
c) Donkey
d) Dog - Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhisma) Mahayana
b) Hinayana
c) Digambar
d) Theravad - Lungs are located in thea) Abdominal cavity
b) Pericardial cavity
c) Peritonealcavity
d) Pleural cavity - Bhopal gas tragedy 1984 is related toa) Aluminium Phosphide
b) Methyl Bromide
c) Methyl Isocyanate
d) Carbon dioxide - 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.
Notification Details:Vacancies:Assistant (Central Secretariat Service)
Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission)
Assistant (Intelligence Bureau)
Assistant (Ministry of Railway)
Assistant (Ministry of External Affairs)
Assistant (Cypher) (Ministry of External Affairs)
Assistant (AFHQ)
Assistant (Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations including AFHQ)
Assistant (Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations)
Inspector of Income (Tax CBDT)
Inspector, (Central Excise) (CBEC)
Inspector (Preventive Officer) (CBEC)
Inspector (Examiner) (CBEC)
Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue)
Sub Inspectors (Central Bureau of Investigation):
Inspector of Posts (Department of Post)
Divisional Accountant (Offices under CAG)
Statistical Investigator Gr. II (M/Statistics & Prog. Implementation)
Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Auditor (Offices under C&AG)
Auditor (Offices under CGDA)
Auditor (Offices under CGA & others)
Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Offices under C&AG)
Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Offices under CGA & others)
Upper Division Clerk (Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres)
Tax Assistant (CBDT)
Tax Assistant (CBEC)
Compiler (Registrar General of India)
Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Application Fee: Rs.100/- only. All Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying application fee.
How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only.
Important Dates:Last date for Part- I Online Registration: 12/02/2014 up to 05:00 PM
Last date for Part -II Online Registration: 14/02/2014 up to 05:00 PM
Last date for Receipt of Application: 14/02/2014.
Last date for Receipt of Application for Far flung areas: 21/02/2014
Written examination (Tier I): 27/04/2014 & 04/05/2014
Written examination (Tier II): 30/08/2014 (Paper III) & 31/08/2014 (Paper I & II)
For more details, please visit:ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/CGLE-2014%20Notice.pdf
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.
Notification Details:Vacancies:Assistant (Central Secretariat Service)
Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission)
Assistant (Intelligence Bureau)
Assistant (Ministry of Railway)
Assistant (Ministry of External Affairs)
Assistant (Cypher) (Ministry of External Affairs)
Assistant (AFHQ)
Assistant (Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations including AFHQ)
Assistant (Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations)
Inspector of Income (Tax CBDT)
Inspector, (Central Excise) (CBEC)
Inspector (Preventive Officer) (CBEC)
Inspector (Examiner) (CBEC)
Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue)
Sub Inspectors (Central Bureau of Investigation):
Inspector of Posts (Department of Post)
Divisional Accountant (Offices under CAG)
Statistical Investigator Gr. II (M/Statistics & Prog. Implementation)
Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Auditor (Offices under C&AG)
Auditor (Offices under CGDA)
Auditor (Offices under CGA & others)
Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Offices under C&AG)
Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Offices under CGA & others)
Upper Division Clerk (Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres)
Tax Assistant (CBDT)
Tax Assistant (CBEC)
Compiler (Registrar General of India)
Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Application Fee: Rs.100/- only. All Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying application fee.
How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only.
Important Dates:Last date for Part- I Online Registration: 12/02/2014 up to 05:00 PM
Last date for Part -II Online Registration: 14/02/2014 up to 05:00 PM
Last date for Receipt of Application: 14/02/2014.
Last date for Receipt of Application for Far flung areas: 21/02/2014
Written examination (Tier I): 27/04/2014 & 04/05/2014
Written examination (Tier II): 30/08/2014 (Paper III) & 31/08/2014 (Paper I & II)
For more details, please visit:ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/CGLE-2014%20Notice.pdf
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