NVS 2025: Exam Pattern
Tier-1: Preliminary (Qualifying) Examination
- Format: Multiple-Choice Questions (on an OMR sheet).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Negative Marking: You will lose one-third (1/3rd) of a mark for every wrong answer.
For All Posts (Except Multi-Tasking Staff):
| Test Part |
Component of the Test |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Part-I |
General Reasoning |
20 |
60 |
| Part-II |
Numeric Ability (Math Skills) |
20 |
60 |
| Part-III |
Basic Computer Literacy |
20 |
60 |
| Part-IV |
General Knowledge |
20 |
60 |
| Part-V |
Language Competency Test (English) |
10 |
30 |
| Part-VI |
Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Language) |
10 |
30 |
| Total |
|
100 |
300 |
For Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS):
| Test Part |
Component of the Test |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Part-I |
General Awareness & Current Affairs |
20 |
60 |
| Part-II |
Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation |
40 |
120 |
| Part-III |
Language Competency Test (English) |
20 |
60 |
| Part-IV |
Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Language) |
20 |
60 |
| Total |
|
100 |
300 |
Tier-2: Subject Knowledge Examination
- Format: A mix of Written Answers (Pen-Paper) and Multiple Choice (OMR).
- Duration: 2.5 hours.
- Negative Marking: You will lose one-fourth (0.25) of a mark for wrong answers in the objective part.
| Component |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Objective (Multiple Choice) |
60 |
60 |
| Descriptive (Written Answers) |
10 |
40 |
| Total |
70 |
100 |
NVS 2025: Syllabus
For Tier-1, the study areas generally include:
- General Reasoning: Topics that test your logical thinking skills. The difficulty level is set to match the job level.
- Numeric Ability: Math questions that match the job level.
- Basic Computer Literacy: Knowledge of basic computer use.
- General Knowledge: Current events and general awareness.
- Language Competency: Skill in English and one Modern Indian Language you choose.
Tier 2 Syllabus
1. TGT (Hindi) - हिन्दी
The Hindi syllabus covers the vast landscape of Hindi language, literature, and practical application.
- हिन्दी साहित्य (Hindi Literature): Detailed study of literature across all periods—आदिकाल, भक्तिकाल (Nirgun, Sagun, Sufi), रीतिकालीन, and आधुनिककालीन (Bhartendu Yug, Dwivedi Yug, Chhayawad, Pragativad, Prayogvad, New Poetry, Contemporary Poetry).
- गद्य एवं विधाएँ (Prose Forms): Novels, Stories, Dramas, Essays, Travelogues, Memoirs, Biographies, and Reportage.
- हिन्दी भाषा एवं व्याकरण (Language & Grammar): Development of Hindi, Dialects, Devanagari script, वर्ण विचार (Pronunciation, Spelling, Sandhi), शब्द विचार (Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms), Sentence structure, Alankar, Pad Parichay, Muhavare, and the constitutional status of Hindi (Official/Functional Hindi).
2. TGT (English)
The English syllabus tests comprehension, composition skills, grammar, and literary knowledge.
- Reading & Writing Skills: Reading Comprehension (analyzing unseen texts) , and Writing Ability (reports, articles, speeches, and various formal/informal letters like Letters to the Editor or Complaint Letters).
- Grammar and Usage: Structures tested include Tenses, Modals, Voice, Subject-Verb Concord, Connectors, Clauses, Parts of Speech, and Punctuation.
- Literature: Thorough knowledge of works by major writers, including Shakespeare , the Romantic Period (e.g., Shelley, Keats) , 19th & 20th Century American & English Literature , and Modern Indian Writing in English (e.g., R.K. Narayan, Anita Desai).
3. TGT (Mathematics)
The Mathematics syllabus demands a strong foundation across core analytical and geometrical disciplines.
- Algebra & Number Theory: Real Numbers (Rational, Irrational, Exponents) , Elementary Number Theory (Euclid’s algorithm, Prime Factorization, Theorems of Fermat/Wilson) , Polynomials, Linear and Quadratic Equations , Matrices (Rank, Inverses, Eigenvalues, Vector Spaces) , Arithmetic Progressions, Inequalities, and Combinatorics.
- Calculus: Functions (polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic), Limits and Continuity, Differentiation (Chain, Product, Quotient rules), and Integration.
- Geometry: Euclidean Geometry (Axioms, Theorems on Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Constructions), Coordinate Geometry (Distance, Section formula, Area).
- Applied Math: Trigonometry (Ratios, Identities, Heights and Distances) , Areas and Volumes (Hero’s formula, Cubes, Spheres, Cones) , Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Graphs) , and Probability (Laws, Binomial/Poisson/Normal distributions).
4. TGT (Social Science)
This comprehensive subject covers history, political theory, geography, and economics.
- History: Focuses on the Contemporary World (Industrial Revolution, Economic Depression), major conflicts (World Wars, UN establishment) , and Indian history (French/Russian Revolutions impact, Revolt of 1857, Freedom Struggle 1885-1947).
- Geography: Earth motions, Plate Tectonics, Climate (Heat Budget, Pressure Belts, Greenhouse effect) , Oceans, Maps/Scales, Biosphere/Ecology. Indian Geography covers Physical features, Climate, Soils, Population, Resources, Agriculture, Industries, and Disaster Management.
- Civics & Economics: Indian Constitution (Framing, Rights) , Democracy (Federalism, Power Sharing, Elections). Economic topics include Production, Poverty, Food Security, Development, and Money & Credit (Indian Monetary System, Banks, SHGs).
5. TGT (Science)
The Science paper is divided into Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, often aligned with the NCERT curriculum up to the secondary level.
- Physics: Motion, Force, Newton’s Laws, Gravitation, Work/Energy/Power, Floatation (Archimedes’ Principle). Current Electricity (Ohm's law, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction), Light (Reflection, Refraction, Dispersion, Human Eye) , and Sources of Energy (Fossil, Solar, Nuclear, Renewable).
- Chemistry: Matter (States, Intermolecular forces, Colloids) , Atomic Structure (Bohr’s model, Isotopes) , Periodic Classification , Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts , Metals/Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds (Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids).
- Biology: Life Processes (Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation, Excretion) , Control & Co-Ordination (Nervous System, Hormones) , Reproduction & Heredity (Medel’s Law, Evolution) , Cell, Tissues, Diversity , Diseases/Immunisation , Natural Resources/Environment (Pollution, Biogeochemical Cycles, Ozone Layer).
1. PGT (Biology)
- Core Biology: Diversity of life (Five Kingdom classification), Structural Organization (plant/animal tissues), Cell Biology (cycle, division, biomolecules, enzymology).
- Physiology & Reproduction: Comprehensive Plant Physiology (water relations, photosynthesis, hormones) and Human Biology (all systems and their disorders).
- Modern Sciences: Genetics (Mendelian, Molecular Basis, DNA, RNA, Gene Regulation), Biotechnology (Genetic engineering, cloning, gene therapy), and Immunology.
- Ecology & Evolution: Biomes, Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Environmental Issues, and Evolutionary Biology (origin of life, origin of man, population genetics).
2. PGT (Mathematics)
- Foundation & Algebra: Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences & Series, Elementary Number Theory. Key focus on Matrices & Determinants, Quadratic Equations, and Inequalities.
- Calculus: Differential Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Rolle's/Lagrange's Theorems), Applications of Derivatives, Integral Calculus, and Differential Equations.
- Geometry & Vectors: 2D and 3D Geometry (Lines, Circles, Conic Sections, Sphere), and Vectors (Scalar, Vector, and Triple products).
- Advanced Topics: Statistics, Probability (Bayes' theorem, Binomial/Poisson distributions), Linear Algebra (Vector spaces, Eigenvalues), and Analysis (Monotone functions, Riemann-Stieltjes integration, Analytic function theory).
3. PGT (Physics)
- Mechanics: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work/Energy/Power, Rigid Body Dynamics, and Gravitation.
- Thermal Physics: Properties of Bulk Matter (Fluids, Viscosity, Surface Tension), and Thermodynamics (Laws, Carnot Cycle, Kinetic Theory).
- Electromagnetism: Electrostatics (Gauss's theorem), Current Electricity (Ohm's/Kirchhoff's laws), Magnetic Effects of Current (Biot-Savart/Ampere's law, Cyclotron), and Electromagnetic Induction (AC circuits, Transformer).
- Waves & Optics: Oscillations and Waves (S.H.M., Doppler effect), Geometrical and Wave Optics (Interference, Diffraction, Polarisation).
- Modern Physics & Electronics: Dual nature of radiation, Photoelectric effect, Bohr Model, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission/Fusion, and Electronic Devices (Diode, Zener, Transistor, Logic gates).
4. PGT (Chemistry)
- Physical Chemistry: States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, and Surface Chemistry.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of elements, Extraction principles, detailed study of s, p, d, f Block Elements, and Coordination Compounds.
- Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles (Nomenclature, Isomerism, Reaction Mechanisms), Hydrocarbons, Functional Compounds (Alcohols, Aldehydes, Amines, etc.), Polymers, Biomolecules, and Chemistry in Everyday life.
5. PGT (English)
- Skills: Reading Comprehension, Writing Ability (Reports, Formal Letters, Articles, Debates, Speeches), and Grammar & Usage (Tenses, Modals, Voice, Clauses, Determiners).
- Literature: Core focus on Shakespeare's works, Romantic period, 19th & 20th Century American & English Literature, Modern Indian Writing in English, and modern writings from global regions.
6. PGT (History)
- Indian History: Comprehensive coverage from Harappan Civilization, Mauryas, Guptas, Sultanate/Mughal Periods, to the Revolt of 1857, Freedom Movement (1885-1947), and the Constitution.
- World History: Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Roman/Greek), Rise of Islam, Feudalism, Renaissance/Reformation, Capitalism (Industrial Revolution, Imperialism), and modern histories of China/Japan.
7. PGT (Geography)
- Physical Geography: Earth Science (Plate Tectonics, Landforms), Climatology (Atmosphere, Pressure, Winds), and Oceanography.
- Regional & Human Geography: India's Physical features, Climate, Soils, and Vegetation. Global and Indian Population dynamics, Human Activities (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), Transport, Trade, and Human Settlements.
- Applied Geography: Environmental Issues, Natural Hazards, Cartography, Remote Sensing, and Spatial Information Technology (GIS, GPS).
8. PGT (Hindi)
- हिन्दी साहित्य (Hindi Literature): Detailed study of poetry and prose from आदिकाल to आधुनिक काल, including all major movements (भक्तिकाल, रीतिकाल, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, etc.) and literary forms (उपन्यास, कहानी, नाटक, निबंध, आदि).
- भाषा एवं व्याकरण (Language & Grammar): हिन्दी भाषा का विकास, Devnagari script, शब्द/पद/वाक्य विचार, सन्धि, and काव्यशास्त्रीय अध्ययन (रस-मीमांसा, शब्द शक्ति, अलंकार).
- लेखन कौशल (Writing Skills): Journalism, practical Hindi usage (प्रतिवेदन, कार्यसूची), and creative writing.
Principal Syllabus
Academics and Residential Aspects
This section tests a candidate's competency in school leadership, educational policy, and managing the unique challenges of a residential school environment like a JNV.
Child Development and Pedagogy
- Child Development: Covers the Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children.
- Problems of Adolescence: Focuses on the unique issues faced by adolescents and the critical Role of Home, School, Hostel, and society in dealing with them.
Learning
- Core Concepts: Concepts of Learning, Factors affecting learning, and Pedagogical leadership.
- Creating Experience: Understanding Motivation and measures for creating effective learning experiences.
- Outcomes: Knowledge of Learning outcomes and competencies.
Perspective in Education
- New Education Policy-2020 (NEP 2020): Focuses on administrative implications, such as the replacement of the 10+2 structure with the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure (covering ages 3-18). It emphasizes Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and moving toward multidisciplinary study with no rigid separation between streams.
- Governance & Policy: Knowledge of Govt. Act and Policy on children (like RTE), School system & organization, and principles of Good Governance in School System.
Teaching Methodology and Classroom Management
- Digital Learning: Understanding Digital learning initiatives by the government, their prospects, reach, and effectiveness.
- Curriculum: Knowledge of the Curriculum concept and planning.
- Planning: Principles of Academic Planning and implementation.
Administrative & Finance
This section assesses the ability to manage school administration, finance, and adherence to Central Government rules.
Service & Conduct Rules
- CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965: Covers the rules for Classification, Control, and Appeal. Key concepts include suspension procedures (including review), procedures for imposing minor and major penalties, Appeals and Reviews, and constitutional protection under Article 311.
- CCS (Conduct) Rules: Focuses on the expected standards of behavior for government servants, including rules on integrity, honesty, prompt service, and prohibiting misconduct like sexual harassment.
- Leave & Travel Rules: Medical Attendance Rules, TA Rules, and LTC Rules (Leave Travel Concession).
- Retirement Benefits: Knowledge of CPF & NPS as admissible to NVS employees.
Financial Management & Procurement
- GFR (General Financial Rules): Principles of financial propriety and expenditure. Key rules include ensuring expenditure does not exceed the budget allocation and is used for its intended purpose and in public interest. Also includes procedures for budget preparation, reconciliation of accounts, and reporting defalcation and losses.
- PFMS: Knowledge of the Public Finance Management System.
- GeM: Understanding procurement procedures through the Government e-Marketing (GeM) platform.
- Income Tax: Knowledge related to employee and institutional finance.
Governance and Safety
- Legal Framework: General principles of the Legal Framework applicable to school administration.
- Safety: Awareness of rules regarding Sexual harassment at work place.
- ICT & Information: Knowledge of the RTI (Right to Information) Act, ICT Knowledge (Information and Communication Technology), and its use in administration.
- Leadership: Principles of Problem solving and decision making / Leadership.
Syllabus for Other Posts
1. Syllabus for Misc (Librarian)
The examination tests core Library and Information Science principles, IT applications, and management skills.
Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science
- Library as a Social Institution: Social and Historical foundations, different types of libraries (Academic, Public, Special), and the role of UGC.
- Normative Principles: Five Laws of Library Science and their implications.
- Laws & Profession: Library legislation (need, features, in India, Maharashtra Act), Press and registration act, Copyright Act, Intellectual Property Rights. Librarianship as a profession, Professional ethics, and National/International Associations (FID, IFLA, ALA, ILA, IASLIC).
- Promotion & Outreach: Role of promoters (RRRLF, UNESCO), Public relations, Extension activities, and factors affecting Library development (Literacy, publishing, Book Trade).
Part II: Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval
- Universe of Knowledge: Structure, attributes, and Modes of formation of subjects.
- Bibliographic Description: Catalogue purpose, structure, and types (including OPAC). Normative Principles and Standard codes of cataloguing.
- Classification: General theory of Library Classification. Standard Schemes (CC, DDC, UDC), and Notation (Need, Functions, Characteristics).
- Subject Classification: Principles and Subject heading lists.
Part III: Information Technology: Basic
- Computer Basics & Architecture: Generations, classification, and essential components of Computer system. Input/Output devices (Keyboard, Scanner, Printers, Monitor).
- Software & Applications: Operating systems (MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX), Programming Languages, Algorithm & Flowcharting. MS-Office package, and DBMS (DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, MS Access).
- Networking: Communication Technology concepts, Networking basics, and Internet.
Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
- Management & HR: Concepts, functions, and principles of Scientific Management. Human Resource Management (Organizational structure, Recruitment, Motivation, Performance Appraisal).
- Financial Management: Budgeting Techniques (PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting), Budgetary Control, Cost effectiveness, and Outsourcing.
- System Analysis & TQM: Library as a system, Project Management (PERT/COM), MIS, SWOT Analysis, and Total Quality Management (TQM).
- House Keeping & Planning: Library House Keeping Operations (Acquisition, Technical Processing, Circulation, Stock Verification, Archiving-Conservation-Preservation). Planning (MBO, Library Building and Space management, Risk Management).
Part V & VI: Information Services & Users
- Information Sources: Documentary (Print/Non-Print/Electronic) and Non-Documentary sources. Reference Sources (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary - Encyclopedia, Atlas, Bibliographies).
- Information Services: Reference Service (Interview and Search Techniques). Information Services and Products (CAS & SDI, Bibliographic, Referral, Translation Services).
- Library Users: Techniques of Library Survey (Proforma, Interview, Records analysis). Information users and their Information Needs. User Education and User Orientation Programmes.
2. Syllabus for Misc (Art Teacher)
The syllabus focuses on the History of Indian Art from ancient times to modern trends and practical skills in drawing and painting.
History of Indian Art (Theory)
- Unit 1: Art of Indus Valley (2500 B.C. to 1500 B.C.): Introduction, location, and study of specific sculptures/terracottas (e.g., Dancing Girl, Male Torso, Mother Goddess). Study of Seals (e.g., Bull) and decoration on earthenwares.
- Unit 2: Buddhist, Jain and Hindu Art: Introduction to Art during Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana & Gupta Period. Study of sculptures (e.g., Lion Capital from Sarnath, Chauri Bearer, Seated Buddha from Sarnath). Introduction to Ajanta Caves (Location, number of caves, techniques, Mural Painting - Padmapani Bodhisattva).
- Unit 3: Temples, Bronzes and Indo-Islamic Architecture: Study of Temple Sculptures (e.g., Descent of Ganga, Trimurti, Lakshmi Narayana from Khajuraho). Introduction to Indian Bronzes and casting methods. Study of South Indian Bronzes (e.g., Nataraj, Devi (Uma)). Study of Indo-Islamic Architecture (Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal, Gol Gumbaj of Bijapur).
- Unit 4 & 5: Miniature Painting Schools: Introduction to various Miniature Schools (Rajasthani, Mughal, Pahari, Deccan). Detailed study of Rajasthani Schools (Mewar, Bundi, Kishangarh) and specific paintings (e.g., Maru-Ragini, Radha (Bani-Thani)). Mughal School paintings (e.g., Jahangir holding the picture of Madona, Falcon on a bird rest). Deccan School (e.g., Chand Bibi Playing Polo).
- Unit 6: Bengal School and Modern Trends: Introduction to the New Era in Indian Art. Study of Bengal School (Origin, Features, Paintings like Journey's End). Study of Modern Trends (Paintings like Mother Teresa by M.F. Hussain, Three Girls by Amrita Shergill) and Contemporary Indian Art (Sculptures like Triumph of Labour by D.P. Roychowdhury, Santhal Family by Ramkinker Vaij).
Practical
- Nature and Object Study: Drawing natural forms (plants, fruits) and geometric forms (cubes, cones, cylinders) in pencil with light and shade.
- Painting Composition: Basic design exercises in linear, geometric shapes, and Imaginative painting based on life/nature in water and poster colours.
3. Syllabus for Misc (Music)
The syllabus is structured around three sections, applicable to both Vocal and Instrumental Music, with a section for percussionists.
Science of Music and Studies of Shruties
- Core Concepts: Vibration, frequency, pitch, Amplitude, Timber, Consonance and Dissonance.
- Theoretical Studies: Concept of Shruti and placement of Suddha and Vikrit Swars according to ancient scholars. Comparative study of Vyankat-Mukhi's 72 Melas, Bhatkhade's Ten That's and Modern thirty-two That's.
- Vocal Music Specific: Notation systems (Bhatkhande, Vishnudigambar, Western Music), Musical scales (Dia-tonic, Pythagorean, Tempered), Harmony and Melody, placement of notes on Veena.
- Biographies: Knowledge of biographies of prominent musicians (Tansen, Ameer Khusroo, Pt. Ravi Shankar, Faiyyaz Khan, etc.).
Study of Ragas and Tals (Common & Specific)
- Common Ragas: Critical, detailed, and comparative study of Ragas like SUDHAKALYAN, CHHAYANAT, JAIJAIWANTI, POORIYA, MARWA, SOHANI, SHANKARA. Illustrations of Nyas, Alpatva, Bahutva, Avirbhava, and Tirobhava.
- Vocal Ragas (Advanced): Detailed study of Lalit, Darbari, Adana, Mia-Malhar, Todi, Multani.
- Advanced Vocal Ragas (History): Critical study of Shree, Pooria-Dhanashree, Basant, Hindol, Chandrakauns, etc..
- Tals & Layakaries: Knowledge of Trital, Ektal, Rupak, Dhamar, Jat tal with different types of Layakaries (Dugun, Tigun, Chougun, Ada).
- Musical Styles: Comparative study of Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Chaturang.
- Notation & Identification: Writing songs/gats in notation and Identification of Ragas from given notes.
Instrumental/Percussion Specific
- Instrumental: Writing Gats with Alaps, Todas, Jhalas. Ability to compose any Gat/Song in a Raga.
- Percussion (Tal): Critical study of TEENTAL, JHAPTAL, CHOUTAL, RUPAK, etc.. Knowledge of Tukras, Paranas, Tihais, Kayadas, Paltas, Relas, etc..
Practical (Stage Demonstration)
- Candidates for Vocal Music must perform one Drut Khayal in each Raga and at least five Vilambit Khayals, plus a Thumri composition, for a half-hour stage performance.
4. Syllabus for Misc (Physical Education Teacher)
The syllabus covers theory of physical education, physiological and psychological aspects, training, and health education.
Part - A: Physical Education Theory
- Concepts: Meaning, definition, aim, objectives, modern concept, and place of Physical Education in total education.
- Physiological Aspects: Effect of exercise on Muscular System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, and Digestive System.
- Psychological Aspects: Definition of Psychology/Sports Psychology, Achievement and Motivation in Sports, Sportsmanship and Ethics.
- Physical Fitness & Training: Components, factors, and principles of Physical Fitness and Wellness. Training Methods (Warming up, Limbering down), Strength Development (Isometric/Isokinetic), and Endurance Development (Continuous/Interval/Fartlek).
- Sociological Aspects: Importance of Sociology in Sports, Games as Cultural Heritage, Leadership qualities and group dynamics.
Part - B: Games and Sports (Practical Knowledge)
- History, latest rules, measurement of play fields, specifications of equipment, Fundamental skills, terminologies, major tournaments, Sports personalities, and Sports Awards (for any game/sport of choice).
Part - C: Health Education
- Health Education: Concept, objectives, importance, and community participation.
- Diseases: Communicable Diseases (conditions, process, mode of transmission, prevention of AIDS, Hepatitis B/C).
- Contemporary Problems: Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs (effects on individual/family/community/sportsperson), and eating habits causing obesity.
- Healthful Living: Concept of environment (living, work place, leisure) and essential elements (safe water, clean air, low noise). Disaster preparedness and healthcare during disasters.
- Family Health Education: Functions of family, problems of adolescents, Human reproduction (prenatal care), and role of parents in child care.
- Sports Injuries: Prevention and first aid for common injuries (Soft Tissue - sprain and strain, Bone Injuries, Joint Injuries).
Non Teaching Posts
1. Syllabus for Audit Assistant
This post requires proficiency in general subjects, quantitative aptitude, and core accounting principles.
General Sections
- Hindi & English: Includes Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One word substitution), Grammar (Parts of speech, Correction of errors), Idioms and Phrases, and Hindi grammar (तत्सम, तद्भव, पर्यायवाची, संधि-विच्छेद, अलंकार, समास).
- Mental Ability/Reasoning: Covers Analogies, Similarities/Differences, Word building, Relationship concepts, Arithmetical reasoning, and Coding/Decoding.
- Arithmetic: Topics include Number System, Time and Work, Averages, Percentages, Profit and loss, Ratio and Proportions, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Mixtures & Allegation, and Height and Distance.
- General Awareness/Current Affairs: Focuses on Indian subjects (Art, Culture, History, Geography, Economy, Polity & Constitution), Science in Everyday life, Scientific Research, Sports, and Current affairs (India & World).
Subject Knowledge (Accounting & Auditing)
- Accounting Basics: Introduction, Income Statement, Balance Sheet (Assets; Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity).
- Systems & Records: Statement of Cash Flows, Double Entry System, Single Entry System, and Bank Reconciliation.
- Advanced Accounting: Hire Purchase A/c, Branch A/c, Royalty A/c, Partnership A/c, Consignment A/c, and Ratio Analysis.
- Auditing: The fundamental subject of Auditing.
2. Syllabus for Hindi Translator
The emphasis is on translation and Hindi language proficiency, supported by General Awareness and Aptitude.
- Translation English to Hindi: Includes MCQ from English to Hindi sentence translation and translation of English words, including administrative words.
- Subject Knowledge (Hindi Grammar): Covers तत्सम, तद्भव, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, शुद्ध/अशुद्ध वाक्य, संधि-विच्छेद, अलंकार और समास, वचन/लिंग, अनेकार्थी, and गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न.
- Mental Ability/Reasoning, Arithmetic, and General Awareness: The topics for these sections are identical to the Audit Assistant syllabus.
3. Syllabus for Stenographer & LDC/Storekeeper
These posts share common general sections and a core component testing fundamental computer knowledge.
- General Sections (Hindi/English, Reasoning, Arithmetic, GA): The content is identical to the sections listed for the Audit Assistant.
- Knowledge of Computer (Subject Specific): Questions will cover basic computer knowledge:
- Computer Fundamentals: Characteristics of Computers and Computer Organisation (RAM, ROM, File System, Input Devices).
- Software: Computer Software (Relationship between Hardware and Software), Operating System, and exposure to MS-Office (Word, Excel/spread sheet, Power point).
- IT in Society: Indian IT Act, Digital Signatures, Application of IT in Government for E-Governance, mobile/Smartphone's, and Information Kiosks.
4. Syllabus for Female Staff Nurse
The focus is on professional subject knowledge in nursing and health care.
- General Sections (Hindi/English, GA, Reasoning): The syllabus for these three sections is identical to the General Sections described for the other posts.
- Subject Knowledge (Nursing & Health):
- Clinical Skills & Safety: Nursing art & Bio-Medical waste.
- Core Sciences: Anatomy & Physiology.
- Infection Control: Microbiology & Hospital Infection control.
- Specialties: Medical Surgical Nursing & Intensive-care Nursing, Mental Health-Psychiatric, Midwifery & Gynaecology, Pediatric nursing, and Community health Nursing -Hygiene.
5. Syllabus for Catering Assistant
The subject knowledge focuses entirely on culinary principles, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
- General Sections (Hindi/English, GA, Reasoning): The syllabus for these three sections is identical to the General Sections described for the other posts.
- Subject Knowledge (Catering):
- Hygiene & Safety: Safety precaution and Identifying and preventing hygiene risks for self and others.
- Kitchen Operations: Different Types of Fuels used in the Kitchen, and explanation of all the common culinary terms.
- Food & Menu: Introduction of Different type of cuisine, Aims and objectives and Methods of quality Cooking of the Food.
- Management: Principles of Menu planning and Menu Compilation.
- Specialized Knowledge: Techniques to avoid adulteration, and knowledge of Indian & other countries Bakery, Confectionary and Dessert.
6. Syllabus for Laboratory Attendant
This post tests general knowledge and science up to the secondary school level.
- General Sections (Hindi/English, GA, Reasoning, Arithmetic): The syllabus for these sections is identical to the General Sections described for the other posts.
- Subject Knowledge (General Science):
- The questions will cover General Science including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- The reference standard for this section is the Class 8 NCERT syllabus
