bank clerical examination pattern

8/3/2019 Bank Clerical Examination Pattern

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Allahabad Bank Clerical Examination

(Exam Date - 14th March 2010)

Number of Posts:990

Eligibility:

1.Pass with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in Higher Secondary examination/ 10+2 of

10+2+3 pattern OR its equivalent from a recognized Board

OR

Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized University.

2.Knowledge of Computers: Essential for all category of candidates (i) Proficiency inWndows/MS

Office, (ii) Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations from NIIT, SSI, Aptech,MICE,

STQC,CMC etc. OR O/A/B/C level certificate of DOEACC OR BCA OR Computer Science as

one of the subjects covering MS word, Excel, Access etc. in Degree level.

3.Candidates should be knowing to read, write and speak the language of the State/ UT for

which

vacancies are advertised and for which he/ she desires to apply.

Selection Process:

Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and interview

taken together.

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test as well as a Descriptive Test.

OBJECTIVE TEST:

SNo. Name of the Test No. ofQuestions

MaximumMarks

TimeAllotted

1 Reasoning Ability 50 50 Compositetime of

120

2 Numerical Ability 50 50

3 English Language 40 40


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4 Clerical Aptitude 40 20 minutes

(2 hours)5 Computer Knowledge 40 40

Total 220 200

The questions in these objective tests, except for the test of General English, willbe printed in bilingual i.e., English and Hindi.

There will be negative marks for wrong answers.1/4th mark will be deducted for

each wrong asnwer.

Descriptive Paper (Duration 60 Minutes):

The questions in Descriptive Paper will be printed in English and is for the purpose to

evaluate the understanding power of candidates in English comprehension only.The

candidates will have to answer the Descriptive Paper in English only.

Total Marks:100

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests and descriptive test.The

marks obtained in the Descriptive paper do not reckon in the aggregate for meritranking.

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Bank of Baroda Clerical Examination

(Exam Date 6th June 2010)

Number of Posts: 2000

Eligibility:

1.A Pass with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) in HSC of 10 + 2 (10+2+3) pattern/ 11th Standard of (11+1+3) pattern or Intermediate / Pre-University or any equivalent examination /

Diploma in Banking recognized by Central / State Government or U.T. Admn.(OR)Degree in any discipline from a recognized University OR any equivalent qualification recognized byCentral Government.2.Should be able to write and speak English fluently.3.Knowledge of local / State language for which he desires to apply, will be an added qualification.4.Computer Literacy - Should be Computer literate with proficiency in MS-Office, Basic applications,internet usage etc.

Selection Process:

Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and/orinterview

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test

OBJECTIVE TEST:

The Objective Tests consisting of

(i)

Reasoning Ability(ii) Numerical Ability(iii) Clerical Aptitude(iv) English(V) Socio-Economic, Banking Awareness and Computer Awareness

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective Test.

Candidates will have to pass in each of the Objective Test.

Candidates shall have the option to answer the Tests Paper either in English or Hindi

INTERVIEW:Those short listed candidates in the order of ranking in the written test as per the cut-off marks

determined by the Bank shall be called for interview and the decision of the Bank in this regard shallbe final

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Bank of India Clerical Examination

(Exam Date - 26th September 2010)


Duration of Test:

Objective 90 Minutes and Descriptive 60 Minutes

Eligibility:

1.Pass with 50% marks in the aggregate, eitherin the Higher Secondary School (HSC)

Examination orStandard XII under the 10+2+3 pattern orStandard XI under the 11+4pattern orits equivalent of recognized Educational Board, acceptable to the Bank

or

A Degree from UGC recognized University (Graduation level)

2.Ex-servicemen who do not possess the above Civil Examination qualifications should havepassed, while serving in the Armed forces, with a minimum of 50% marks, in any of the

following examinations recognized by the Government as equivalent of the Civil Examinationof HSC viz., (i) IAF Educational Test for promotion to the Rank of Corporal (ii) Passing Out

(Indian Navy) Examination conducted by Boys Training Establishment, Visakhapatnam (iii) A

matriculate Ex-Servicemen candidate, who have obtained the Indian Army SpecialCertificate of Education or corresponding Certificate in the Navy or the Air Force after having

completed not less than 15 years of service in Armed Forces of the Union are also eligible to

apply.

3.Candidates having completed Foundation Course on Computer Awareness & Office

Automation for duration of minimum 3 months from a Computer Institute, is desirable. The

requirement of having completed the said Course will be waived in case of those candidateshaving Computer subject as part of the curriculum at the Pre- Degree / Degree level.

4.Knowledge of Regional Language of a particular State / Union Territory for which

candidate apply, is essential.

Selection Process:

The final selection will be made on the basis of the candidates performance in Written

objective test of 300 marks and Personal Interview of 100 Marks

Paper Pattern:



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OBJECTIVE TEST:

Name of the Paper No. Of Questions and Marks

Test of Reasoning and Numerical Aptitude 100 questions carrying 200 marks

Test of Clerical Aptitude 50 questions carrying 50 marks

Test of English Language 50 questions carrying 50 marks

Composite 90 Minutes Duration 200 Questions carrying 300 Marks

In order to qualify for interview the candidate is required to obtain minimum 40 %marks in each objective test (35% marks for Reserved Category) and 50% marks

in all the Objective Tests taken together. (45% marks for Reserved Category).

DESCRIPTIVE TEST:

Test Content Details of the Test Qualifying Marks

Higher order cognitive

abilities to assess knowledgeon current developments andcommunication skills.

5 compulsory questions with

internal options for 100marks.

Duration: 60 Minutes

Minimum 50%(45% for

SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates)but marks so obtained arenot reckoned for merit

ranking.

Interview:

The final selection will be made on the basis of the candidates performance in Written

objective test of 300 marks and Personal Interview of 100 Marks. In order to qualify for

interview the candidate is required to obtain minimum 40 % marks in each objective test(35% marks for Reserved Category) and 50% marks in all the Objective Tests taken

together. (45% marks for Reserved Category).

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Canara Bank Clerical Examination(Exam Date - 18th July 2010)

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Eligibility:

1.Pass in 10+2 with 60% [SC/ST/PWD candidates 55%] OR a pass in Graduation.

2.Should have studied the local language of the State / Union Territory for which he / she is applying[as I / II / III language] either at SSLC / SSC or 10+2 or Graduation level.

3.COMPUTER LITERACY: Operating computer systems in MS-DOS, MS Windows, Basic concepts ofNetworking & Connectivity, MS Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail etc.] shall be an essentialqualification, which a candidate must either possess or acquire within 6 months from the date ofjoining the Bank.

4.HINDI KNOWLEDGE: The candidates shall acquire working knowledge of Hindi, if not possessedalready, before completion of probationary period.

Selection Process:

Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and interviewtaken together.

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test and descriptive test.

OBJECTIVE TEST(Duration-95 Min) :

Subject Number of Questions Marks

Test of Reasoning 50 50

Numerical Ability 50 50

Clerical Aptitude 50 50

English 50 50

Descriptive Test:

Subject Marks Duration

General 75 45 Min

There will be negative marks for wrong answers in Objective Test. The Descriptive Test is only forqualifying purpose. Bank will decide the minimum cut-off marks for each subject as well as TotalWeighted Score [TWS]. Depending on the number of vacancies, such of those candidates who ranksufficiently high in the order of merit in the written test as per the cut off marks decided by the Bankwill only be called for interview.

Interview:Those shortlisted candidates in the order of ranking in the written test as per the cut-off marksdetermined by the Bank shall be called for an interview and/or group discussion & the decision of theBank in this regard shall be final

Maximum marks for Interview is 100

Corporation Bank Clerical Examination


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(Exam Date - 12th September 2010)


Eligibility:

1.Graduate in any discipline with 40% or more marks in aggregate from a recognized

University or its equivalent qualification.

2.Computer Literacy is essential for the post.

2.Knowledge of the official language of the state/UT(read,write and speak) is essential.

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test.

Objective Test:


MaximumMarks

TimeAllotted

1 Test of ReasoningAbility and NumericalAptitude

100 160

Composite

time of1hour 35

Minutes

2 Test of ClericalAptitude

40 40

3 Test of EnglishLanguage

40 40

4 Test of GeneralKnowledge

20 20

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective test separately.

Those who are eligible for interview shall be subjected to Computer Literacy Test

This is an All India Test and the recruitment would be on State/UT basis.Candidates can apply for


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vacancies in one State/UT only and have to appear for the examination, from a

centre of that particular State/UT

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Indian Bank Clerical Examination

(Exam Date 22nd August 2010)


Eligibility:

1.A pass with 50% or more marks in Higher Secondary examination of 10+2 of the 10+2+3

pattern / Intermediate / Pre University or

any equivalent examination / Diploma in Banking recognized by Central / State Governmentor UT Administration.

(a pass in the examination for SC/ST / Ex-serviceman / Person With Disability)

Or

A Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification

recognized as such by the Central

Government

2.Knowledge to read, write and speak the official language of the state for which thecandidate has applied is

essential.

3.Computer Literacy Apart from relevant qualification for the post applied for, computer

literacy shall be an

essential qualification, which the candidate must either posses or acquire within six months

of joining the Bank.

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:


OBJECTIVE TEST :
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SNo. Name of theTest

Medium ofExamination

No.ofQuestions

MaximumMarks

TimeAllotted

1 Test ofReasoning

English or Hindi 50 80

Composite

time of 95

minutes

2

Test of EnglishLanguage

English

50

80

3 Test ofNumerical

Ability

English or Hindi 50 This Test isonly of

qualifyingnature and

carries noweightage in

the total

marks


English or Hindi 50 40

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective test.

Descriptive Paper:

The descriptive test will be of 45 minutes duration .It will consist of 5

compulsory questions with internal options, to assess knowledge on Socio- Economic

Developments and

Communication skills. The descriptive test is only of qualifying nature.

Candidates have the option to answer Descriptive Test either in English or Hindi or

in the Official

Language of the State/Union Territory for which they have applied.

The candidates must pass in each of the objective tests and the Descriptive paper.

The candidate has to pass in Descriptive paper also but the marks obtained in it do

not reckon in the aggregate for merit ranking.

Interview:

Those short listed candidates in the order of ranking in the written test as per the cut-offmarks determined by the Bank shall

be called for interview and the decision of the Bank in this regard shall be final.

Final selection will be on the basis of the ranking accorded after adding the marks obtained

in the Written Test and

Interview.


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Oriental Bank of commerce Clerical Examination(Exam conducted on 27

thDecember 2009)


Duration of Test:Objective 95 Minutes and Descriptive 45 Minutes.

Eligibility:1.10+2 or its equivalent either 50% or more from a recognized university.OR Degree in any

discipline or its equivalent with any class/division from a recognized university.

2.Candidate should know to read,write and speak the language of the state for which theyare applying.

Selection Process:

Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and interviewtaken together.

Paper Pattern:The written test will consist of an objective test as well as a Descriptive Test.

OBJECTIVE TEST (Duration : 120 Minutes)

Name of Test Number of Questions

Test of Reasoning 50

Test of Numerical Ability 50

Test of Clerical Aptitude 50Test of English 50

Total 200

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective tests.

DESCRIPTIVE TEST - (Duration : 45 Minutes)

The test consists of 4 questions out of which the candidates are required to attempt 3questions only.The test will be of 60 marks(i.e. 20 marks for each question).The test will be only qualifying and the marks obtained therein shall not be reckoned for

preparing the merit list.The candidates shall have the option to answer the descriptive test either in English or Hindior the official language of the state.

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective and descriptive testseparately.

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Punjab National Bank Clerical Examination

(Exam Date 4thApril 2010)


Eligibility:

1.Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized university or its

equivalent qualification

2.Working knowledge of MS Office

Selection Process:

Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and/orinterview

Paper Pattern:


OBJECTIVE TEST :


Maximum

MarksTime

Allotted

1 Reasoning Ability 50 80

Compositetime of

120

minutes

(2 hours)


3 Quantitative Aptitude 50 80

4 Marketing andComputer knowledge

50 40

Total 200 225

The questions in Objective tests except for the Test of English will be printed in

bilingual i.e. English & Hindi.

There will be negative marks for wrong answers.1/4th mark will be deducted for

each wrong asnwer.

Descriptive Paper :

Descriptive paper is for the purpose of evaluating the candidates English comprehension

only.Questions will be set in English and the candidate will have to answer in English only


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No. OfQuestions

MaximumMarks

Duration

3 25 45Minutes

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests and descriptive test.The

marks obtained in the Descriptive paper will also be reckoned for merit ranking.

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Punjab and Sind Bank Clerical Examination

(Exam Date 23rdMay 2010)


Eligibility:

1.Pass with minimum with 60% marks in aggregate in Higher Secondary examination/10+2

of 10+2+3 pattern or its equivalent from a recognized Board

or

Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university

2.Knowledge of Computers: Essential for all category of candidates (i) Proficiency in

Windows/MS Office, (ii) Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations from NIIT, SSI, Aptech,

MICE, STQC, CMC etc. OR O/A/B/C level certificate of DOEACC OR BCA OR ComputerScience as one of the subjects covering MS word, Excel, Access etc. in Degree level.

3.Candidates should be able to read, write and speak the language of the State/UT for

which vacancies are advertised and for which he/ she desires to apply.

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:


OBJECTIVE TEST :


Maximum

MarksTime

Allotted

1 Reasoning Ability 50 80 Composite
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2 Numerical Ability 50 80 time of

120

minutes

(2 hours)


4 Clerical Aptitude 50 40

5 Computer Knowledge 50 50

Total 250 300

The questions in Objective tests except for the Test of English will be printed in

bilingual i.e. English & Hindi.

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective test.1/4th

mark will be deducted for each wrong asnwer.

Descriptive Paper:

The questions in Descriptive Paper will be printed in English & is for the purpose to evaluate

the understanding power of candidates in English comprehension only The candidates willhave to answer the Descriptive Paper in English only.

No. Of

QuestionsMaximum

MarksDuration

3 50 60Minutes

The candidates must pass in each of the objective tests and the Descriptive paper.

The candidate has to pass in Descriptive paper also but the marks obtained in it do

not reckon in the aggregate for merit ranking.

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SBI Clerical Examination

(Exam conducted on 8th,15thand 22ndNov 2009)


Duration of Test:
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Objective 135 Minutes

Eligibility:

1.Minimum 12th standard (10+2) pass or equivalent qualification with a minimum ofaggregate 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD/XS).

OR

A degree from a recognised university (graduation level) with a minimum of aggregate 40%

marks (35% for SC/ST/PWD/XS).

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test.

OBJECTIVE TEST (Duration : 135 Minutes)

Name of Test Number of Questions Maximum Marks

General Awareness 40 40

General English 40 40

Quantitative Aptitude 40 40

Reasoning Ability 40 40

Marketing/Computer 40 40

Total 200 200

The questions in these objective tests, except for the test of General English , will be printed

in bilingual i.e., English & Hindi.

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th

marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests.

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Syndicate Bank Clerical Examination

(Exam Date - 27th June 2010)


Duration of Test:

Objective 105 Minutes

Eligibility:

1.Minimum 12th standard (10+2) pass or equivalent qualification with a minimum of

aggregate 60% marks

OR

A degree from a recognized university (graduation level)

(2) Should be able to write and speak English fluently

(3) Knowledge of Official/Regional Language of the State/UT to which the candidate applies

is essential.

(4) Computer Proficiency is essential

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test as well as a test on computer knowledge.

OBJECTIVE TEST - (Duration : 105 Minutes)

SlNo. Name of the Test Medium ofExam No. ofquestions

Max.

Marks

1 Test of Reasoning English & Hindi 50 80

2 Test of Numerical Ability English & Hindi 50 80

3 Test of Computer English & Hindi 50 40


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Awareness


English 50 00*

TOTAL 200 200

* This test is only qualifying and carries no weightage.

The Test of English Language is for qualifying purpose only.

Candidates have to pass in each of the Objective Tests separately and there will be

negative

marks for wrong answers in the Objective Test.

INTERVIEW:Candidates who qualify in the Written Test shall be called for interview inthe order of their

ranking as per the marks obtained by them in the objective test.

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UCO Bank Clerical Examination

(Exam Date - 14th November 2010)


Duration: Objective - 95 Minutes,Descriptive 60 Minutes

Eligibility:

1.Pass with 60% marks in 10+2 examination or its equivalent or a

degree in any discipline.

2.For SC/ST/ Ex-Servicemen/PC Category candidates: Pass with 50% marks in 10+2

examination or its equivalent OR a degree in any discipline.

3.Educational Qualifications should be from a recognized University / Board.
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4.Apart from the prescribed Educational Qualifications, Working Knowledge in MS office will

be

essential.

5.Candidate should be knowing how to read, write and speak the language of the State / UT

for

which he/she applies.

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:


OBJECTIVE TEST:


MaximumMarks

Maximum TimeLimit

1 Test of ReasoningAbility

50 80 95 Minutes

2 Test of NumericalAbility

50 80


50 Only qualifying


50 40

Total 200 200

5 Descriptive Paper Only qualifying 60 Minutes

The questions inobjective tests except for the Test of English will be printed inbilingual, i.e. English

and Hindi.

The Questions in Descriptive Paper will be printed in bilingual i.e. English


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and Hindi version.The candidates will have the option to answer the Descriptive

paper

either in English or Hindi or Official Language of the State/UT for which they have

applied.

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective Tests.

The candidates will be required to qualify in each objective test and also in the

Descriptive

Paper separately.

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Union Bank of India Clerical Examination

(Exam conducted on 10thJanuary 2009)


Duration of Test:

Objective 95 Minutes and Test of Computer Knowedge 30 Minutes

Eligibility:

1.(a) A First Class Pass (60% marks in the aggregate) in the Higher Secondary School

(HSC) Examination or Standard XII under the 10+2+3 pattern or Standard XI under the11+3 pattern or Intermediate Examination or Pre-University (PUC) Examination from a

recognised Educational Board.

OR

(b) A Pass Class Graduate Degree from a UGC recognised reputed University.

(2) Computer Awareness and Office Automation Course (Computer Basics, DOS,MS Office,

Internet & E-Mail) from a Computer Training Institute of a duration of minimum 60 hours.

The requirement of having completed the Computer Awareness & Automation Course will bewaived in case of those Graduates having Computer Awareness & Knowledge as part of thecurriculum at the

Degree level
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(3)Should know to Read, Write & Speak the Language of the State / Union Territory for

which the candidate applies.

Selection Process:


taken together.

Paper Pattern:

The written test will consist of an objective test as well as a test on computer knowledge.

OBJECTIVE TEST:

Name of the Test Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time

Reasoning 50 75 Composite time of 95minutes

Numerical Ability 50 75

General Awareness 50 50

English Language 50 50*

Computer

Knowledge50 50 30 Minutes

* Only qualifying.The marks will not be reckoned for merit ranking.

There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th

marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Objective Test on Computer Knowledge

The Objective Test on Computer Knowledge is to assess the computer knowledge of the

candidate. The minimum passing marks will be 50% (45% for Reserved Category). TheMarks scored by the candidate will rank for Merit

Ranking.

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective and computer test separately.

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Vijaya Bank Clerical Examination(Exam conducted on 20

thDecember 2009)

Number of Posts:500

Duration of Test:

Objective 95 Minutes and Descriptive 60 Minutes
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Eligibility:

1.Pass with minimum 50%marks in aggregate in Higher Secondary Examination / 10+2 of10+2+3 pattern or its equivalent from a recognized university / Board / Central / State / UTAdministration.

OR

Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized University / Board / Central /State / UT Administration.

2.Computer knowledge is essential.

Selection Process:Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the writtentest and interview taken together.

Paper Pattern:The written test will consist of an objective test as well as a Descriptive

Test.

OBJECTIVE TEST:

Name of the Paper Marks

Test of Reasoning Ability 50 questions carrying 80 marks

Numerical Aptitude 50 questions carrying 80 marks

Test of Clerical Aptitude 50 questions carrying 50 marks

Test of English Language 50 questions carrying 50 marks

Four Papers 200 Questions Carrying 260 marks

260 marks for a duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

The questions in these objective tests, except for the test of General English, will be printed

in bilingual i.e., English & Hindi

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests.

DESCRIPTIVE TEST:

Assessment of Details of the Test Qualifying Marks

Higher order cognitive

abilities,wealth of ideas in a

logical coherent manner and

communication skills.

5 compulsory questions with

internal options for 100marks.

Duration: 1 hour Option to

answer either in Hindi orEnglish or the officiallanguage of the state.

Minimum 40%(35% for SC/ST

candidates) but marks so

obtained are not reckoned for

merit ranking.

Interview:

Interview shall be conducted to assess the personality traits having bearing on generaldemeanor,interpersonal competence,adaptability,courtesy,self confidence,temperament and

communication skills.


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