Scheme of the Exam for Combined Graduate Level Exam
The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
Tier-II: Computer Based Examination
Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/Document Verification
The Commission reserves the right to make changes in the scheme of examination such as conduct of Tier-I and Tier-II examination in computer based mode, treating
Tier-I examination as only qualifying etc
Interview component has been dispensed with. There will, therefore, be no interview
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Scheme of Exam
Tier-I – Computer based Exam Mode
a. General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Questions & 50 Marks
b. General Awareness – 25 Questions & 50 Marks
c. Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions & 50 Marks
d. English Comprehension – 25 Questions & 50 Marks
Time: 60 Minutes (Total) – For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 Minutes
Tier-II – Computer based Exam Mode
I. Quantitative Abilities (100 Questions) – 200 Marks
II. English Language & Comprehension (200 questions) – 200 Marks
III Statistics (100 Questions) Paper-I & II as above – 200 Marks
IV General Studies (Finance and Economics) (100 Questions) Paper-I & II as Above – 200 Marks
Time: 120 Minutes (Total) – For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 160 Minutes
* There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In respect of Tier-II, the negative marking system of 0.25 for each wrong answer in paper II (English Language &
Comprehension) of Tier-II and 0.50 for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper III and Paper IV of Tier II
Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
In addition to above, the Commission has also decided to induct a Descriptive Paper of English/Hindi as Tier-III. The details may be read as under:
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (writing of Essays/Precie/Letter/Applications etc) – Total Marks 100
Time: 60 minutes – For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 Minutes
The merit will be prepared on overall performance in Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III
However, the candidate will need to qualify all the tiers i.e Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III separately. There will be no sectional cut-off
Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification will also be conducted as per the provisions of the notice of examination