 Junior Secretariat Assistant Post Code: 09

Indicative Syllabus (Stage-I):

General Intelligence:
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test will include questions on
Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space
Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing
inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural
Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking,
Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding,
Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.

Quantitative Aptitude:
Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between
numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages,
Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and
Allegation, Time and distance, Time and work.
Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and
Graphs of Linear Equations.
Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of
centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by
chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone,
Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with
triangular or square Base.
Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances
(simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc.,
Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart.

General Awareness: Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the
environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of
current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as

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 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
policy and scientific research.
For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/
Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the General Intelligence and Quantitative Aptitude parts.

(Stage-II):

a) Module-I of Session-I (Mathematical Abilities):

Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between
numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages,
Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and
Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and
Graphs of Linear Equations.
Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of
centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by
chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone,
Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with
triangular or square Base.
Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances
(simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc.
Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram,
Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple
probabilities

b) Module-II of Section-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence): 14.11.2.1 Questions of both verbal
and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations,
Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification,
Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched
hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number
Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence,
Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if
any.

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c) Module-I of Section-II (English Language And Comprehension): 14.11.3.1 Vocabulary,
grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the
Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases,
One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into
Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze
Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, two or more paragraphs will be given and
questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book
or a story and the other paragraph should be based on current affairs editorial or a report.

d) Module-II of Section-II (General Awareness): Questions are designed to test the candidates’
general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also
designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and
experience in their scientific aspect 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 policy and scientific research.

e) Section III of Session I of Stage - II (Computer Knowledge Test):

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices,
computer memory, memory organization, backup devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard
shortcuts.
Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel
and Power Point etc.
Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading,
Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and
information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.

For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/
Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning and General Intelligence
modules.

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