1. 1. It will be a screening examination to be held to shortlist candidates. The format of the screening examination shall be common for all the non-technical cadres. In keeping with the minimum educational qualification of graduation as per the Recruitment Norms, the questions will be of Graduation level.
   2. Examination will comprise 50 multiple choice questions (Choice of four answers) of 01 (one) hour duration in the following proportion:

      a	General Knowledge & Current Affairs	-	25 Questions
      b	Computer Knowledge	-	15 Questions
      c.	English	-	10 Questions

   3. The Test will be of 01 (one) hour duration for a maximum 150 marks.
   4. 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
   5. Tests may be conducted in single/multiple sessions depending upon logistics requirements
2. Qualifying Standards:The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
   General Category (UR)/EWS – 40% marks;
   SC/ST/OBC/PwBD – 30% marks (applicable if vacancy exist in relevant reserved category).
   
   Accordingly, the General Candidates < 40% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD with < 30% marks will be screened out for Stage-2.

1. 1. All candidates screened in Stage-1 to undertake an advanced test
   2. The Test will be of 02 (two) hours duration for a maximum of 150 marks.
   3. The test will comprise 50 Multiple choice questions (Choice of four answers) from the following syllabus:
      Quantitative Aptitude - 25 Questions
      Critical Reasoning – 25 Questions
   4. (b) 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
2. Qualifying Standards: The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
   General Category (UR)/EWS – 30% marks
   SC/ST/OBC/PwBD – 20% marks (applicable if vacancy exist in relevant reserved category).
   
   Accordingly, the General Candidates/EWSs < 30% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD with < 20% marks will be screened out for Stage-3.
3. A merit list of candidates will be prepared after Stage-2 based upon scores obtained in Stage-2 only.
4. In the event of a tie, following criteria shall be adopted in sequence for deciding position in merit list:
   1. Candidates with lower negative marks in Stage-2 to be placed higher on the merit list.
   2. Candidates with higher marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
   3. Candidates with lower negative marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
   4. Date of birth of the candidates.
5. Candidates to undertake the Preliminary and Advance Test on the same day. Preliminary Test may be carried out in the morning session and the advance test for candidates screened in for Stage-2 to be carried out in the afternoon/evening session.

1. Based upon the merit list prepared after Stage-2, Candidates will be shortlisted for Skill Test.
2. The number of candidates shortlisted for Skill Test would depend upon the number of candidates qualifying for Stage-2 but shall not exceed 5 times the number of vacancies for each post.
3. Skill test for Assistant Grade-1
   1. Typewriting Test in English on Personal Computer (PC); and
   2. Computer Proficiency Test
4. Skill test for Steno Grade-1
   1. English Stenography Test
   2. Typewriting Test in English on Personal Computer (PC);and
   3. Computer Proficiency Test

English Stenography is compulsory and preference will be given to those candidates who also possess knowledge of Hindi Typing/Hindi Stenography.

5. The Skill tests will be of qualifying nature only on GO/No Go basis.
6. Candidates clearing the Skill Test to be shortlisted and empanelled in order of merit based on marks secured in Stage-2.

A. Physical Standard for Physical Assessment Test

No deformity
Height : 165 cms.( minimum)
Weight : 50 Kgs. (minimum)
Chest : 81 cms. (normal)
Chest : minimum 86 cms. (expansion)
Vision : 6/6 without wearing glasses or any other aid. Night blindness/Colour blindness shall be a disqualification

B. Physical Assessment / Endurance Test:

Note:

1. Qualifying in test at Sl.No. 1 is compulsory, failing which the candidates is unfit for recruitment and further tests need not be carry out.
2. The qualifying percentage marks required for the tests from Sr.No.2 to Sr.No.7 (taking equal weightage) put together shall be 90% and above on an average.
3. Physical Assessment Test/Physical Endurance Test applicable for the candidates between 45-50 years shall also be applicable for the candidates beyond 50 years.
4. Driving Test (If applicable) is mandatory for the candidate to qualifify.
5. The skill test will be of qualifying nature only on Go / No Go basis.

Stage-1- Preliminary Test (1 Hour Duration)
Stage-2- Advanced Test (2 Hours Duration)

Stage-1- Preliminary Test: It will be a screening examination to be held to shortlist candidates. The format of screening examination shall be common and will be in following format:

1. 1. Examination will comprise 50 Multiple Choice Questions (Choice of four answers) of 01 (one) hour duration in the following proportion:

      1	Mathematics	-	20 Questions
      2	Science	-	20 Questions
      3	General Awareness	-	10 Questions

   2. 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
   3. Tests may be conducted in single/multiple sessions depending upon logistics requirements.
      
2. Qualifying Standards : The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
   General Category (UR)/EWS – 40% marks;
   SC/ST/OBC – 30% marks (applicable if vacancy exist in relevant reserved category).
   
   Accordingly, the General Candidates/EWS < 40% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC with < 30% marks will be screened out for Stage-2.

1. 1. All candidates screened in Stage-1 to undertake an advanced test in their respective trade applicable for the post.
   2. The Test will be of 02 (two) hours duration.
   3. The level of questions will be related to their qualifying academic / professional / technical qualification.
   4. The Test will comprise 50 Multiple choice questions (Choice of four answers) with 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
2. Qualifying Standards: The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
   1. General Category (UR)/EWS – 30% marks
   2. SC/ST/OBC – 20% marks (applicable if vacancy exist in relevant reserved category).

   Accordingly, the General Candidates/EWS < 30% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC with < 20 % marks will be screened out.

3. A merit list of candidates will be prepared after Stage-2 based upon scores obtained in Stage-2 only
4. In the event of a tie, following criteria shall be adopted in sequence for deciding position in merit list:
   1. Candidates with lower negative marks in Stage-2 to be placed higher on the merit list.
   2. Candidates with higher marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
   3. Candidate with lower negative marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
   4. Candidates with higher positive marks in mathematics in Stage-1 is placed higher.
   5. Candidates with higher positive marks in Science in Stage-1 is placed higher.
5. Candidates to undertake the Preliminary and Advance Test on the same day. Preliminary Test may be carried out in the morning session and the advance test for candidates screened in for Stage-2 to be carried out in the afternoon/evening session.