Exam Structure & Pattern
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CBT 1 (Stage 1)
- 100 questions, 100 marks, duration: 90 minutes
- Subjects: General Awareness (40 Qs), Mathematics (30 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs)
- Negative marking: –1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
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CBT 2 (Stage 2)
- 120 questions, 120 marks, duration: 90 minutes
- Subjects: General Awareness (50 Qs), Mathematics (35 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Qs)
- Same negative marking applied
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Selection stages also include Typing Skill Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination .
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
1. Mathematics (Arithmetic Ability)
Topics cover:
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration
- Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss
- Elementary Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Averages, Data Interpretation
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
Topics include:
- Analogies, Number & Alphabet Series, Coding & Decoding
- Series Completion, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences
- Relationships, Syllogism, Analytical Reasoning, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams
- Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Statement–Conclusion, Statement– Courses of Action
- Decision Making, Maps & Graph Interpretation, Alphanumeric Series
3. General Awareness (GK)
Includes both current affairs and static topics such as:
- National & international current events, Games & Sports, Art & Culture, Indian Literature, Monuments & Places
- Basics of Science & Life Science (up to class 10), History of India (incl. Freedom Struggle)
- Geography (Physical, Social, Economic of India and World)
- Indian Polity, Constitution and Governance, Scientific & Technological developments (Space & Nuclear)
- UN and other international organizations, Environmental Issues, Computers & Applications, Common abbreviations
- Transport systems, Indian Economy, Flagship Government programs, Flora & Fauna, Famous personalities, Important government & public sector organizations
Summary Table
| Subject | Key Areas Covered |
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| Mathematics | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Data Interpretation |
| Intelligence & Reasoning | Logical sequences, coding-decoding, puzzles, syllogisms, graphs/ maps interpretation |
| General Awareness (GK) | Current affairs + broad static GK (History, Polity, Science, Economy, etc.) |
Tips for Preparation
- Begin with understanding the exam pattern thoroughly.
- Focus equally on all three sections, as each requires different strategies.
- Practice with mock tests and previous year papers to gauge difficulty and manage time well.
- For GK, revise both past/current events and static topics regularly.
Let me know if you’d like a downloadable PDF, topic-wise weightage, or practice resources to get started!
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