Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination

SCHEME OF THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND SYLLABUS :
The examination will consist of a Written Examination and Skill Test for the post of Data Entry Operator and Written Test and Typing Test for the post of Lower Division Clerk on Computer.
The written examination will consist of one objective type paper as shown below :

Part	Subject	Maximum/Marks	Total Duration/Timing for General Candidates	Total Duration/Timing for Visually Handicapped Candidates
I.	General Intelligence (50 Questions)	50	2 Hours 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.	2 Hours 40 mins 10.00 A.M. to 12.40 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.40 P.M.
II.	English Language (50 Questions)	50	2 Hours 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.	2 Hours 40 mins 10.00 A.M. to 12.40 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.40 P.M.
III.	Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions)	50	2 Hours 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.	2 Hours 40 mins 10.00 A.M. to 12.40 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.40 P.M.
IV.	General Awareness (50 Questions)	50	2 Hours 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.	2 Hours 40 mins 10.00 A.M. to 12.40 Noon OR 2.00 P.M. to 4.40 P.M.

NOTE-I : The Paper will consist of Objective Type- Multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part-I, III & IV.

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

General Intelligence:
1. Semantic Analogy
2. Symbolic/Number Analogy
3. Figural Analogy
4. Semantic Classification
5. Symbolic/Number Classification
6. Figural Classification
7. Semantic Series
8. Number Series
9. Figural Series
10. Problem Solving
11. Word Building
12. Coding and de-coding
13 Numerical operations
14. Symbolic operations
15 Trends
16. Space Orientation
17. Venn Diagrams
18. Drawing inferences
19. Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding
20. Figural Pattern – folding and completion
21. Embedded figures
22. Critical Thinking
23 Emotional Intelligence
24. Social Intelligence
25. Other sub-topics, if any
English Language :
1. Spot the Error
2. Fill in the Blanks
3. Synonyms/Homonyms
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
Quantitative Aptitude :

ARITHMETIC :

C.1.1 Number Systems :
     Computation of Whole Number
     Decimal and Fractions
     Relationship between numbers
C.1.2 Fundamental arithmetical operations :
     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
ALGEBRA :
C.2.1 Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra (and their simple applications) e.g. Formulas for (a+b)2,(a-b)2, (a+b)3 (a-b)3 , a3-b3, a3+b3, a2-b2; if a+b+c=0, then a3+b3+c3=3 abc etc. and Elementary surds (simple problems)
C.2.2 Graphs of Linear Equations.

GEOMETRY : Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts :
C.3.1 Triangle and its various kinds of centers viz. Centroid, In-centre, Orthocenter, Circumcentre
C.3.2 Congruence and similarity of triangles
C.3.3 Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.

MENSURATION :

C.4.1 Triangle, Quadrilaterals
C.4.2 Regular Polygons (sum of the internal angles of a polygon)
C.4.3 Circle
C.4.4 Right Prism
C.4.5 Right Circular Cone
C.4.6 Right Circular Cylinder
C.4.7 Sphere, Hemispheres
C.4.8 Rectangular Parallelepiped
C.4.9 Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base
TRIGONOMETRY :

C.5.1 Trigonometry (for acute angles 0 with 0≤0≤90)
Trigonometric ratios
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities like sin20 + Cos20=1 etc.
C.5.2 Complementary Angles, Heights and Distances (simple problems only)

STATISTICAL CHARTS :

Use of Tables and Graphs :
C.6.1 Histogram
C.6.2 Frequency polygon
C.6.3 Bar-diagram
C.6.4 Pie-chart
General Awareness :

Questions are designed to test the candidate‟s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
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 commensurate with Educational Qualification prescribed for the posts.
SKILL TEST for DATA ENTRY OPERATOR :

Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer.

The "Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour on Computer" will be adjudged on the basis of the correct entry of words key depressions as per the given passage and the duration of the said Test will be 15 (Fifteen) minutes and printed matter in English containing about 2000-2200 strokes/key-depressions would be given to each candidate who would enter the same in the Computer.

The “Data Entry Speed” Skill Test would be of qualifying nature. Candidates allowed to take this test, will have to qualify the test at the prescribed speed on Computer, to be provided by the Commission or the agency authorized by the Commission to conduct such skill test at the Centre/venue so notified.

Only those candidates who qualify in the written part of examination and secure at least minimum qualifying marks as may be fixed by the Commission in their discretion, will be eligible to take the Skill Test.

Only such candidates who qualify in the Skill Test at a speed of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour will be eligible for being recommended for appointment as per their position in the merit list.

None of the candidates including PH candidates who qualify in the written part of the examination will be exempted from the Skill Test as passing of the skill test is a precondition and one of the essential qualifications for appointment to the post of Data Entry Operator.

NOTE-I : Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination, as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion, will be called for skill test. The Commission may also at its discretion, fix qualifying marks in each component of the written examination.
Provided that candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC, ExS and PH may be called for the Skill Test by the Commission by applying relaxed standards if the Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates of these categories are not likely to be available for the skill test on the basis of qualifying criteria for general category candidates in order to fill up the vacancies reserved for these categories (i.e. SC, ST, PH, ExS and OBC).

NOTE-II : Central Government civilian employees availing age relaxation must furnish “No Objection Certificate” from their Employer/Office at the time of the skill test, failing which the benefit of age relaxation will not be allowed to such candidates and they will not be allowed to appear in the Skill Test.

The skill test will be held at the Commission's Regional Offices or other centers as may be decided by the Commission.
Typing Test for LDCs :

Typing Test will be conducted for those candidates who qualify in the Written Examination. Such Typing Test will be conducted in English or Hindi and candidates while applying for the Examination, will have to indicate his/her choice/option for Skill Test Medium in the Application Form. The choice of language in the application will be final and no change will be allowed.

Typing Test will be of qualifying in nature. It will be administered on the Computer, to be provided by the Commission or any agency authorized by the Commission.

Candidates opting for English medium should have typing speed of 35 words per minute and those opting for Hindi medium should have typing speed of 30 words per minute.

The speed will be adjudged on the accuracy of typing on the Computer of a given text passage in 10 minutes. Visually Handicapped candidates (with 40% disability and above) will be allowed 30 minutes. Passage Dictators will be provided to VH candidates for the Typewriting test. The Passage Dictator will read out the passage to the VH candidate within the allotted time period.

NOTE-I : 35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. corresponds to 10500 key depressions per hour/9000 key depressions per hour respectively.

NOTE-II : OH candidates who claim to be permanently unfit to take the typewriting test because of a physical disability may, with the prior approval of the Commission, be exempted from the requirement of appearing and qualifying at such test, provided such a candidate submits a Certificate in the prescribed format to the Commission from the competent Medical Authority, i.e., the Civil Surgeon declaring him/her to be permanently unfit for the Typewriting Test because of a physical disability.

NOTE-III: If an OH candidate who submits a Medical Certificate from the Medical Board attached to VRC for PH persons or from the Medical Board attached to Special Employment Exchange for PH persons, his/her claim for exemption from Typewriting Test would be accepted. However, if, she/he submits Medical Certificate from Civil/Orthopaedic Surgeon, his/her case would be referred to a Medical Board in a Government Hospital or Medical Board attached to VRC/Special Employment Exchange for PH persons for clearance.

OH Candidates seeking exemption from Typing test on medical ground must substantiate their claim by furnishing the relevant Medical Certificate in the prescribed Format as published in this Notice at the time of Typing Test. Otherwise their claim for seeking exemption from Typing Test will not be entertained by the Commission.

NOTE-IV : If any candidate does not opt for any medium for typing, his option will be deemed to be for English medium.
NOTE-V : Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination, as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion, will be called for Typing Test. The Commission may also, at its discretion, fix the minimum qualifying marks in each component of the written examination.