Combined Graduate Level Examination : It consists of three components (1) Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination (2) Combined

d Graduate Level (Main) Examination (3) Personality Test/Interview Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination :

Paper Part A General Intelligence & General Awareness Part-B Arithmetic Note :

No of Questions

Marks

Duration

100

100

2 Hrs

100

100

2 Hrs

1. Both parts A & B will be of objective type ( multiple choice type) 2. Question paper (Test Booklets) for both the parts in Preliminary Exam will be set in both in English and Hindi

SYLLABUS: Part A : a) General Intelligence:

It would include questions of both verbal and non verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding,

statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

b) General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline

Part B : Arithmetic:
This part will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc. NOTE: The Commission have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in the papers of the Preliminary Examination taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies. The combined preliminary examination is meant to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the Preliminary examination by the candidate who are declared qualified for admission to the Main/written examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit. Only such candidates who are declared by the Commission to have qualified in the preliminary examination in a year will be eligible for admission to the Main examination(s) of that year provided they are otherwise eligible for admission to the Main examination(s).

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Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination :

The combined main examination will be of conventional type as per schemes A & B given below for recruitment to the posts as Assistant Grade/ Inspectors of Central Excise/Income Tax./CBI etc.

Scheme A:
The main examination will consist of two parts-

Part I : Written Examination, and Part II : Personality Test wherever applicable. Part I: Written examination (This Examination is held in two sessions
every day) : Paper Name Of Test Marks Duration Time I General Studies 9.30 AM (Option to answer either in Hindi 200 3 Hrs to or in English) 12.30 PM II 2.00 PM English 100 2 Hrs to 4.00 PM III 9.30 AM Arithmetic (Option to answer 200 3 Hrs to either in Hindi or in English) 12.30 PM IV 2.00 PM Language Comprehension 100 2 Hrs to (English) 4.00 PM V Communication Skill & writing 9.30 AM ability (option to answer either in 200 2 Hrs to Hindi or in English) 11.30 AM VI 2.00 PM Hindi (only for Delhi Police) 100 2 Hrs to 4.00 PM

NOTE: 1. All the question papers for the main examination will be of conventional type. 2. All the question papers, except Paper II, Paper IV and Paper VI, will be printed both in English and Hindi languages. The Commission will have the full discretion to fix separate minimum qualifying marks in each of the papers and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each category of candidates (viz. SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXS/UR). Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible to be considered for being called for the Personality Test/Interview wherever applicable. 3. Paper II will be compulsory for all the candidates. However, this will be of qualifying nature only for the candidates who are opting for the post of Assistants (i.e. for candidates who are opting for the post of Assistant, the marks secured in this paper will not be counted for preparation of the final select list). The Commission shall have the discretion to fix the qualifying standard in this paper. Answer Scripts of the remaining papers will be evaluated only of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying standard in paper II of the main examination). 4. Paper I and III are compulsory for all the candidates appearing for all the categories of posts. 5. Paper IV will be compulsory for all the candidates except those opting for the post of Assistants. 6. Paper V will be compulsory for candidates opting for the post of Assistant only. 7. Paper VI (Hindi) will be compulsory for the candidates opting for the post of Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police only. 8. Candidates will have the option to answer Paper I, Paper III & Paper V either in Hindi or in English language.

SYLLABUS Paper I: General Studies

Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability:

It would include questions of both - verbal and non-verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Paper II: English Language (Conventional type)

In addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/ report writing etc. may be included.

Paper III: Arithmetic

This paper will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

Paper IV: Language Comprehension (English)

The candidates ability to understand correct English, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, prcis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper V: Communication Skill/Writing Ability

The candidates ability to understand correct English/Hindi, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, precis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper VI: Hindi

In addition to Candidates understanding and knowledge of Hindi Language, its correct usage and his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on short essay, prcis, paragraph/report writing, grammar (sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, phrases and idiomatic use of words, etc.) would also be included.

Part II - Personality Test/Interview (wherever applicable) 100 Marks:

The interview/personality test is structured in such a manner that the candidates interests, knowledge, various traits, aptitude, suitability etc. are probed among other things, through academic qualifications, experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness/knowledge, depth of knowledge of the subjects studied (10+2 onwards), communicative skill and over-all personality etc. Candidates called for interview/personality test have the option to converse either in Hindi or English language during the interview process.

Scheme B - The main Examination will consist of the following papers :

Name Of Test Marks Duration Paper (Part General English 50 A) I 2 Hrs (Part General Studies (with option B) to answer either in Hindi or 50 English) Arithmetic (with option to II answer either in Hindi or 100 2 Hrs English) Time 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM

NOTE:
1. The Question papers for the main examination will be of conventional type. 2. Candidates will have the option to answer Paper I part (B) and Paper II either in Hindi or in English. 3. The Commission will have full discretion to fix separate qualifying marks in each of the papers and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each category of candidates (viz. UR/SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXS). Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible to be considered for selection.

Syllabus Paper I; Part (A) General English:

In addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability and comprehension would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/report writing etc. may be included.

Part (B) General Studies:

Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability:

It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc..

General Awareness:

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that do not require a special study of any discipline.

Paper II - Arithmetic:
This paper will include questions on problems relating to number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.