City and Industrial Development

Corporation of Maharashtra Limited

ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT LAW OFFICER,

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (CIVIL), EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (TELECOM),
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL), PROGRAMMER
INFORMATION HANDOUT
This handout contains details pertaining to various aspects of the online exam you are going to undertake
and important instructions about related matters. You are advised to study the handout carefully as it will
help you in preparing for the examination.
The on-line examination will comprise the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated below :

Sr. No. Test No. of Questions Marks Time

1 English 50 50
2 Marathi 50 50 Composite
3 Professional Knowledge 50 50 Time of
120 minutes
4 Reasoning 50 50
TOTAL 200 200

The time for the test is 120 minutes; however you may have to be at the venue for approximately
180 minutes including the time required for logging in, collection of the call letters, going through the
instructions etc. The tests will be provided in English and Marathi except Test of English Language and
Marathi Language. You can attempt any question from 1 to 200 at any point of time within these 120
minutes. All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will
be the correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that
alternative which you feel is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked on
will be treated as your answer to that question. There will be no penalty for wrong answers
marked by you.
Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective test.
The Scores of Online Examination will be obtained by adopting the following procedure :
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for
arriving at the Corrected Score.
(ii) The Corrected Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor
difference in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at
the Equated Scores*
*Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by considering the distribution
of scores of all the forms.
(iii) Testwise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal points upto two digits.
Note : Cutoffs may be applied in two stages :
(i) On scores in individual tests
(ii) On Total Score
Please note that the types of questions in this handout are only illustrative and not exhaustive. In
the actual examination you will find questions of a higher difficulty level on some or all of these
types and also questions on the types not mentioned here.

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Some sample questions are given below.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

ENGLISH

This is a test to see how well you know English. Your English language ability would be tested through
questions on grammar & vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, comprehension of a
passage etc.

Q.1-2. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is
no error, the answer is ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Q.1. Most of the third world / country are experiencing / the ethnic or communal problem/

(1) (2) (3)

in varying degrees. / No error.
(4) (5)

Q.2. The regaining of freedom / as we well know has given rise for / many dormant issues /

(1) (2) (3)

and conflicts in our society. No error.
(4) (5)

Q.3-4. Pick out from the words given below each sentence the word which would complete the
sentence correctly and meaningfully.

Q.3. Continuous unemployment has induced in the people a kind of _____ which is most depressing.
(1) laziness (2) encouragement (3) satisfaction (4) anger (5) awakening

Q.4. He wants me to look ____ his garden during his absence.

(1) at (2) over (3) after (4) into (5) from

Q.5-10. In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers
are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the
blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The true (5) of rights is duty. If we all (6) our duties, rights will not be (7) to seek. If leaving duties
unperformed we run (8) rights, they will (9) us like an elusive person. The more we pursue them,
the farther (10) they fly.

Q.5. (1) end (2) source (3) joy (4) purpose (5) power

Q.6. (1) deny (2) devote (3) discharge (4) imagine (5) fulfill

Q.7. (1) far (2) close (3) easy (4) against (5) common

Q.8. (1) as (2) after (3) at (4) from (5) for

Q.9. (1) hold (2) grab (3) fight (4) escape (5) chase

Q.10. (1) off (2) can (3) did (4) could (5) towards

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 MARATHI

प्र.1-2. पुढील प्रत्येक प्रश्नात वाक्याचे चार भाग पाडले आहे त. व्याकरणाच्या, वाक्य रचने च्या ककवा भाषेच्या दृष्टीने वाक्य
सदोष असल्यास, कोणत्या भागात दोष आहे ते ठरवून त्या भागाचा क्रमाांक उत्तर म्हणून द्या. वाक्य कनदे ष /
किनचूक असल्यास उत्तर “(5)” द्या.

प्र.1. इां ग्लांडमधू न जन्मले ल्या / कुसुमाग्रजाांना शेक्सकपयर म्हणतात / व कहां दुस्थानात जन्मले ल्या शेक्सकपयराांना /
(1) (2) (3)

कुसुमाग्रज म्हणतात कनदे ष

(4) (5)

प्र.2. माझ्या स्मरणशक्तीनु सार / माझ्या िाळपणी माझ्या वकडलाांची िदली / एका गकलच्छ गावी / झाली आहे . कनदे ष
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5)

प्र.3-4. पुढे काही शब्द दिले आहे त. त्ाांचा अर्थ साांगणारा एक शब्द दिलेल्या पर्ाथर्ातून दनवडा.

प्र. 3. स्वतःच स्वतःची सवव कामे करणारा.

(1) स्वयांभू (2) स्वावलां िी (3) स्वयांचकलत (4) स्वकष्टाकजवत (5) स्वाध्यायी

प्र. 4. कोणतेही काम करू शकणारा.

(1) िहुश्रुत (2) हुशार (3) चलाख (4) हरहुन्नरी (5) डोकेिाज

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Questions in this test will be in the area of specialisation for the respective post

REASONING
Q.1. In a row of boys, Mahesh is seventh from the left side and 18th from the right side of the row.
How many boys are there in the row ?
(1) 26 (2) 25 (3) 27 (4) Cannot be determined (5) Other than those given as options

Q.2. Which of the following English letter groups will replace the question-mark (?) in the following
series of letter groups ?
AB BC CD DE ? FG
(1) DF (2) DG (3) FE (4) EF (5) GF

Q.3. In a certain code ‘A + B’ means “A is the mother of B” and ‘A – B’ means “A is the father of B”.
Which of the following means “P is the grand-mother of R” ?
(1) P – Q + R (2) Q – R + P (3) P + Q – R
(4) Q + R – P (5) Other than those given as options

Q.4. Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences definitely
follows from these two statements ?
(1) Satyapriya is honest (2) Satyapriya is dishonest
(3) Some leaders are honest (4) Leaders are generally dishonest
(5) Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.

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(2) The tests will be provided in English and Marathi except Test of English Language and Marathi
Language.

(3) All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will be
the correct answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse
click’ that alternative which he/ she feels is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that
is clicked on will be treated as the answer to that question. Answer to any question will be
considered for final evaluation, only when candidates have submitted the answers by
clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.

(4) The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your screen
will display the time remaining for you to complete the exam. When the clock runs out the exam
ends by default - you are not required to end or submit your exam.

(5) The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the
questions numbered:

You have not visited the question yet.

You have not answered the question

You have answered the question

You have NOT answered the question, but have marked the question for review

The question(s) “Answered and Marked for Review” will be considered for
evaluation.
The question(s) “Marked for Review” will not be considered for evaluation.
Hence, no marks will be allocated for the same.

The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the question
again. If an answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be
considered in the final evaluation.

(6) To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following :

(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to that
numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the
current question.

(b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question in
sequence.

(c) Click on ‘Mark for Review and Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for review,
and to go to the next question in sequence.

(7) To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.

(8) To change your answer, click another desired option button.

(9) To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.

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(10) To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response
button.

(11) To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next. If an answer is selected for a
question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.

(12) To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer
option followed by a click on the Save & Next button.

(13) Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY be considered for
evaluation.

(14) Sections will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can be viewed by
clicking on the section name. The section you will view will be highlighted.

(15) After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a section, you will automatically be
taken to the first question of the next section.

(16) You can move the mouse cursor over the section names to view the status of the questions for that
section.

(17) You can shuffle between sections and questions anytime during the examination as per your
convenience.

(18) The candidates are requested to follow the instructions of the “Test Administrator” carefully. If any
candidate does not follow the instructions / rules, it would be treated as a case of misconduct/
adoption of unfair means and such a candidate would be liable for debarment from appearing for
examinations for a period as decided by CIDCO.

(19) The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the
commencement of the test. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the
examination.

(20) After the expiry of 120 minutes, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check
their answers. The answers of the candidate would be saved automatically by the computer system
even if he/ she has not clicked the “Submit” button.

(21) Please note :

(a) Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the
actual test time.

(b) Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ once
the exam starts as this will lock the exam.

B] General Instructions:

(1) Please note date, time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.

(2) You may visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so that
you are able to report on time (as printed on the call letter) on the day of the examination.
Late comers will not be allowed.

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(3) The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent
passport size photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was as
uploaded).

(4) You must scrupulously follow the instructions of the Test Administrator and CIDCO
Representative at the examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be disqualified
and will be asked to leave the examination venue.

(5) No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones
(with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed during the
examination.

(6) Please bring the call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, currently valid Photo identity
proof in original and a photocopy of the same ID proof which you bring in original - THIS IS
ESSENTIAL. Please handover the call-letter alongwith photocopy of photo identity proof duly
stapled together to the invigilator. Currently valid photo identity proof may be PAN
Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with
photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead /Photo
Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/Valid recent Identity
Card issued by a recognised College/University/Aadhar Card/E-adhar Card with a
photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph. Please Note - Ration
Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof. Please note
that your name as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of
registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female
candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of
this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity
Proof you will not be allowed to appear for the exam. In case of candidates who have changed
their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate /
affidavit.

(7) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with other candidates to detect patterns of
similarity of right and wrong answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard, it is
inferred/concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not
genuine/valid, your candidature may be cancelled. Any candidate who is found copying or
receiving or giving assistance or engaging in any behaviour unbecoming of a candidate will
not be considered for assessment. CIDCO may take further action against such candidates as
deemed fit by it.

(8) You should bring with you a ball-point pen. A sheet of paper will be provided which can be
used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of
the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over this sheet
of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving the venue.

(9) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot
be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In
that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of
candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of test conducting
body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not willing to move or not
willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from
the process.

(10) If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be
equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across
sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or some technical
disruption takes place at any centre or for any candidate.

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 (11) Please note that a candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination.
Multiple appearance (for the same post) in online examination will result in cancellation of
candidature. In case more than one call letter has been generated (for the same post),
candidates are advised to appear only once on the date and at the time mentioned on the
respective call letter. All other call letters (for that post) are to be surrendered.

(12) Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating

transmission and storage of test contents in any form or any information therein in whole or
part thereof or by any means verbal or written, electronic or mechanical or taking away the
papers supplied in the examination hall or found to be in unauthorised possession of test
content is likely to be prosecuted.

(13) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected
at any stage of the selection, process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the
selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any recruitment process of
CIDCO in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but
are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective affect.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

You are advised to bring with you the following:

(i) Call letter with photo affixed thereon and photo ID card in Original and photocopy as mentioned in
point 6 above.

(ii) One Ball point pen

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK