SECURITY PRINTING AND MINTING CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

(Wholly owned by Government of India)

ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF

DEPUTY MANAGER (IT) : Application Developer, Cyber Security, Open Source Application
Developer
ASSISTANT MANAGER : Finance & Accounts, Human Resource, Materials Management, IT and
Legal

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:
Structure of the test
Number of Maximum
Sr.No. Name of the Test Version Time
Questions Marks
1 Professional Knowledge 60 90
Hindi & English
2 General Awareness 15 15
language except for
3 English Language 15 15 120 Minutes
English language
4 Logical Reasoning 15 15 test
5 Quantitative Aptitude 15 15
Total 120 150 120 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 tests
except test of English Language will be provided in English and Hindi. You can attempt any question 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 penalty for wrong answers marked by you. For every
wrong answer marked by you, 1/4th 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.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Questions in this test will be based on the syllabus published on the SPMCIL's website.

GENERAL AWARENESS
Q.1. Who among the following is the director of the film “Lagaan” ?
(1) Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2) Vasant Govarikar (3) Karan Johar
(4) B. R. Chopra (5) Other than those given as options

Q.2. Why we cannot see the objects in the dark ?

(1) These objects emit light (2) These objects absorb light

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 (3) There is no light coming to our eyes from these objects (4) The light gets obstructed by the darkness.
(5) Other than those given as options
Q.3. Which of the following samples of water can be termed as pure water ?
(1) Water in which alum is added (2) Clean water
(3) Filtered water (4) No other substance added to it
(5) Other than those given as options
Q.4. Which of the following stands for I in RBI ?
(1) India (2) International (3) Insurance (4) Income (5) Institute

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This is a test to see how well you know English. Your English language ability would be tested through questions on
grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage, etc. Study and
answer the sample questions given below :
Q.1-3. Directions : Pick out the most appropriate word from amongst the words given below each sentence to
complete it meaningfully.
Q.1. He quickly glanced ........................ the book to find what it said about the Indian economy.
(1) at (2) through (3) in (4) to (5) over
Q.2. The counsel urged the court to .................... down the obnoxious law.
(1) enact (2) enforce (3) cancel (4) strike (5) declare
Q.3. The local official .................... the Minister of the situation.
(1) explained (2) warned (3) apprised (4) told (5) intimated
Q.4-6. Directions : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any,
will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part of the sentence is your answer. If there is no
error, the answer is (5).
Q.4. I am twenty / two years old / when I first / joined the bank. No error
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Q.5. To the Hindus / the Ganga is / holier than / any other river. No error
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Q.6. Of all the teachers / in our school / our class teacher / were very strict. No error
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

LOGICAL REASONING

This is a test to see how well you can think and also to judge your aptitude/ knowledge of working on computer. It
contains questions of various kinds. Here are some sample questions.

Q.1-3. Directions : In each of the following questions, there are five letter groups or words in each question. Four of
these letter groups or words are alike in some way, while one is different. Find the one which is different.

Q.1. (1) black (2) red (3) green (4) paint (5) yellow

Q.2. (1) BC (2) MN (3) PQ (4) XZ (5) ST

Q.3. (1) Mango (2) Apple (3) Orange (4) Guava (5) Rose

Q.4-6. Directions : In each of the following questions, there is a question mark in which only one of the five
alternatives given under the question satisfies the same relationship as is found between the two terms to the
left of the sign :: given in the question. Find the correct answer.

Q.4. Foot : man : : hoof : ?

(1) leg (2) dog (3) horse (4) boy (5) shoe

Q.5. Day : Night : : Kind : ?

(1) Dark (2) Bright (3) Cruel (4) Generous (5) Gratitude

Q.6. Hut : Mansion : : Rabbit : ?

(1) Hole (2) Carrot (3) Elephant (4) Small (5) Rat

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 QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

This test is designed to measure how fast and accurate you are in dealing with numbers, viz. computation.
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) 1 (4) 20 (5) Other than those given as options
Q.3. 0.7 x 0.5 = ?
(1) 35 (2) 0.35 (3) 0.0035 (4) 0.035 (5) Other than those given as options
Q.4. 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.5. 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.6. The interest on a certain deposit at 9% per annum is Rs.405 in one year. How much will be the additional
interest in one year on the same deposit at 10% per annum ?
(1) Rs. 40.50 (2) Rs. 450 (3) Rs. 855 (4) Rs.45 (5) Other than those given as options

Details of the online Examination :

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

(2) All tests except of English Language will be in English and Hindi.
(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 correct answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which he/ she
feels is 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 displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question using one of
the following symbols:

The Marked for Review status for a question simply indicates that you would like to look at that question again.
If a question is answered and Marked for Review, your answer for that question will be considered in the
evaluation.

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

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 (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) 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
SPMCIL.

(15) 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.

(16) After the expiry of the allotted time, 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.

(17) 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, 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 SPMCIL Representative at the
examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be disqualified and will be asked to leave the
examination venue.

(5) Biometric data (thumb impression) and photograph will be captured at the examination venue i.e. before the
start of examination. Decision of the Biometric data verification authority with regard to its status (matched or
mismatched) shall be final and binding upon the candidates. Refusal to participate in the process of
biometric data capturing / verification on any occasion may lead to cancellation of candidature. With
regards to the same, please note the following :

(a) If fingers are coated (stamped ink/mehndi/coloured...etc), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating is
completely removed before the examination day.

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 (b) If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the thumb impression (biometric) is
captured.
(c) Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them.
(d) If the primary finger (thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority
in the test centre.
(Any failure to observe these points will result in non- admittance for the examination).
(6) Use of books, notebooks, calculators, watch calculators, pagers, mobile phones etc. is not permitted in this
examination. Candidates are advised not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones/pagers to
the venue of examination as safety arrangement cannot be assured. Any candidate found resorting to any
unfair means or malpractice or any misconduct while appearing for the examination including giving/receiving
help to/from any candidate during the examination will be disqualified. The candidate should be vigilant to
ensure that no other candidate is able to copy from his/her answers.
(7) 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 hand over
this 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 License/Voter’s Card with
photograph/Bank Passbook with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official
letterhead along with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead
along with photograph/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/University/Aadhaar Card/E-
Aadhaar 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 purpose.
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.
(8) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with responses of 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. The SPMCIL may take further action against such
candidates as deemed fit by it.
(9) You must bring with you a ball-point pen. You are allowed to carry your own 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 hand over this
sheet of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving the venue.
(10) The possibility for occurrences 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 the conduct of another examination if considered necessary.
Decision of the test conducting body in this regard shall be final. Candidates not willing to accept such change
shall lose his/her candidature for this exam.
(11) 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.
(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 the SPMCIL 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.
(14) Candidates are advised to take note of “The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024”.

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK !

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