Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.

INFORMATION HANDOUT FOR ONLINE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER

(TRANSMISSION), ASSISTANT ENGINEER (TELECOMMUNICATION) & ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL)

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 online examination will comprise the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated below:

No. of Maximum
Sr. No. Name of the Test Version Duration
Questions Marks
1 Professional Knowledge 50 110
2 Test of General Aptitude i.e.
(a) Reasoning 40 20
(b) Quantitative Aptitude 20 10
3 Marathi Language 20 10
TOTAL 130 150 120 Minutes
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. All the tests except for
the test of Marathi language will be Bilingual i.e. English and Marathi. You can attempt any question within the allotted
time to that test. 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 the ‘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 penalty for wrong answers marked by you. For every wrong answer marked by you,
1/4 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
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.
Some sample questions are given below.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Questions in the Professional Knowledge Test will be based on the subject specialization as given in qualification.

TEST OF GENERAL APTITUDE

REASONING

Q.1. Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences definitely follow from
these two statements ?
(1) Satyapriya is honest (2) Satyapriya is dishonest
(3) Leaders are generallydishonest (4) Some leaders are honest
(5) Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest
Q.2. If the letters in the word TOPS can be rearranged to form a meaningful word beginning with O, the last letter of
that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed, M is the answer and if no such word can
be formed, X is the answer.
(1) T (2) P (3) M (4) S (5) X

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Q.3. In one queue of children, Mahesh is seventh from left and eighteenth from right. How many childrens are there
in that queue ?
(1) 26 (2) 25 (3) 27 (4) Cannot be determined (5) None of these
Q.4. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not
belong to the group ?
(1) Kilogram (2) Kilometer (3) Inch (4) Feet (5) Yard

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

Q.1-3. Directions : In each of the following questions, you have to find out what will come in place of the question
mark (?).
Q.1. 42 + 73 + 137 = ?
(1) 352 (2) 252 (3) 242 (4) 142 (5) Other than those given as options
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Q.2. 20 × = ?
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(1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 12 (4) 20 (5) Other than those given as options
Q.3. At 10 paise each, how many paise will 6 lemons cost ?
(1) 6 (2) 10 (3) 60 (4) 610 (5) Other than those given as options
Q.4. Which of the following can be exact multiple of 4 ?
(1) 27114 (2) 58204 (3) 48402 (4) 32286 (5) Other than those given as options
Q.5. If the profit made by selling a pen for Rs.10 is as much as its cost, what is the cost price of the pen ?
(1) Rs.3/- (2) Rs.5/- (3) Rs.10/- (4) Rs.20/- (5) Other than those given as options

मराठी भाषा

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

प्र.1. इांग्लांडमधन
ू जन्मलेल्या / कुसम
ु ाग्रजाांना शेक्सपपयर म्हणतात / व हहांदस्
ु थानात जन्मलेल्या शेक्सपपयराांना /
(1) (2) (3)
कुसुमाग्रज म्हणतात निर्दोष
(4) (5)

प्र.2. माझ्या स्मरणशक्तीनुसार / माझ्या िाळपणी माझ्या वडडलाांची िदली / एका गललच्छ गावी / झाली आहे . निर्दोष
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

प्र.3-4. पुढे काही शब्दसमूह हदले आहे त. त्याांचा अथथ साांगणारा एक शब्द हदलेल्या पयाथयातून ननवडा.

प्र.3. स्वतःच स्वतःची सवथ कामे करणारा.

(1) स्वयांभू (2) स्वावलांिी (3) स्वयांचललत (4) स्वकष्टार्जथत (5) स्वाध्यायी

प्र.4. कोणतेही काम करू शकणारा.

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

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.
(2) The tests will be provided in English and Marathi except Test of 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”.

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(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 status of each of the questions numbered:

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.
(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 the
MSETCL.
(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.

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[B] General Instructions:
(1) Please note date, Reporting 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.
(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 the MSETCL 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. After AarogyaSetu status
display at the entry gate, candidates will be required to switch off their mobile phones, and deposit it at
the designated location, to be collected while exiting.
(6) Please bring the call letter with your recent photograph affixed thereon, photocopy of the ID proof stapled with call
letter and same currently valid photo identity proof in original. - THIS IS ESSENTIAL. Please submit the call-
letter along with photocopy of photo identity proof duly stapled together by putting it in the designated
drop-box. Currently valid photo identity proof may be PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving License/Voter’s
Card with photograph/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/E-aadhar card with a photograph/Employee ID in
original/Bar Council Identity card with photograph. Please Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License
will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof for this examination. 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. MSETCL may take further action against such candidates as deemed fit by it.
(8) You must bring a ball point pen and ink stamp pad with you. 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 drop this sheet of paper along with the Call Letter in the designated
drop-box 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.
(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 MSETCL in the future. If such instances go undetected during
the current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective
effect.

SOCIAL DISTANCING MODE CONDUCT OF EXAM RELATED INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Candidate is required to report at the exam venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in the Call Letter. It is expected
that candidate strictly adhere to this time slot – as entry into the exam venue will be provided based upon the individual’s
time slot ONLY. Candidates should report atleast 15 minutes before the Reporting time indicated on the call Letter.
2 Mapping of ‘Candidate Roll Number and the Lab Number’ will NOT be displayed outside the exam venue, but the same
will be intimated to the candidates individually at the time of entry of the candidate to the exam venue.
3 Items permitted into the venue for Candidates
Candidates will be permitted to carry only certain items with them into the venue.
a. Mask (WEARING A MASK is COMPULSORY)
b. Gloves
c. Personal transparent water bottle (Candidate should bring his / her own water bottle)
d. Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
e. A simple pen & one ink stamp pad
f. Exam related documents (Call Letter and Photocopy of the ID card stapled with it, ID Card in Original.)
g. Call Letter should be brought with the Photocopy of the Photo ID stapled with it. Original ID (same as
Photocopy) is also to be brought for verification. The name on the ID and on the Call Letter should be exactly
the same.
h. In case of Scribe Candidates - Scribe form duly filled and signed with Photograph affixed.
No other Items are permitted inside the venue.
4 Candidate should not share any of their personal belonging/material with anyone
5 Candidate should maintain safe social distance with one another.
6 Candidate should stand in the row as per the instructions provided at venue.
7 If candidate is availing services of a scribe, then scribe also should bring their own Gloves, N95 Mask, Sanitizer (50ml)
and transparent water bottle. Wearing a mask is compulsory. Both candidate and Scribe will require to be wearing
N95 mask.
8 A Candidate must have AarogyaSetu App installed on his mobile phone. The AarogyaSetu status must show candidate’s
risk factor. A candidate will have to display this status to the Security Guard at the entry into the exam venue. In case a
candidate does not have a smart phone, he/she will have to bring in a signed declaration form to this effect (declaration
form is provided along with this Call Letter) and show the same to the Security Guard at the entry into the exam venue.
Candidates with Moderate or High Risk Status on AarogyaSetu App will not be allowed entry. In case any of the
responses in declaration suggest COVID 19 infection/symptoms, the candidate will not be permitted inside the exam
venue. (If candidate is availing services of a Scribe, then Scribe should also follow the same instructions.)
9 After AarogyaSetu status display at the entry gate, candidates will be required to switch off their mobile phones, and
deposit it at the designated location, to be collected while exiting.
10 All candidates (and Scribe, if applicable) will be checked with Thermo guns at the entry point for temperature. In case,
any person is observed to be having above normal temperature (> 99.14° F) or displaying any symptoms of the virus,
they will not be allowed to enter into the venue.
11 In candidate registration :
a. Candidate registration will be done through photo capture. Photo captured will be matched with the photo uploaded
by you in the application (as printed in the call letter). You must NOT change your appearance from the photo
uploaded by you.
b. Photograph will be taken while candidate is standing.
c. Seat number will be given to the candidate.
12 Rough sheet, call letter and ID proof management
 Rough sheet(s) kept at each candidate desk will be used by candidate.
 Candidate must follow the instructions related to dropping the call letter with the ID proof copy in the boxes
provided at the exit of lab/venue while leaving or at the designated place. Those candidates who avail the services
of Scribe should submit Scribe form also along with the Call Letter and ID proof copy.
 Candidate must drop the rough sheets, call letter, ID proof copy in the boxes provided at the exit of lab/venue while
leaving or at the designated place indicated by Exam officials.
13 Post Examination Controls
 On completion of examination, the candidates should move out in an orderly manner without crowding as
instructed by the venue staff.

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK