Indicative Syllabus (Tier-I):

Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both

verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on
analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial
orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making,
visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts,
arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number
series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion,
syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy,
Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification,
Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic
Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building,
Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations,
Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams,
Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding& un-folding,
Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching,
Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers,
Small & Capital letters/numbers coding,decoding and classification,
Embedded Figures,Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social
Intelligence
General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the
candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him and its
application to society. Questions will also be designed to test
knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day
observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be
expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions
relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining
History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy &
Scientific Research.
Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of
appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The
scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals,
fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio &
Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount,
Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time
& Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary
surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, 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, 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, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian
Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and
Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his
basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with
the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will
be of 10th standard level.
Indicative Syllabus (Tier-II):
Module-I of Session-I of Paper-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.
Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and GeneralIntelligence):
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.
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension):
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, three 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 two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a
report or an editorial.
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (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 neighboring countries especially pertaining to
History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and
scientific research.

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU),
input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization,
back- up 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.

Paper-II (Statistics):
Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and
Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs
and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of
frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean
median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile
deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative
dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their
relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of
skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlationcoefficient;
simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of
association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial
correlation (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability;
Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events;
Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability
functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher
moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and
Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable
(discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic,
 Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non- probability
sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling,
multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic
sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota
sampling); Sampling distribution (statement only); Sample size
decisions.
Statistical Inference - Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good
estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least
squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large
sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two- way classified
data.
Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend
component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by
different methods.
Index Numbers - Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of
index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base
shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers,
Uses of Index Numbers.

Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics):

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):
Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting,
Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles.
Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry,
Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of
Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts,
Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure,
Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit
organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income &
Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):
Comptroller & Auditor General of India -Constitutional provisions, Role and
responsibility.
Finance Commission-Role and functions.

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition,

scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central
problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of
demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity;
Theory of consumer’s behaviour- Marshallian approach and
Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law
of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
 Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of
production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms
of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition
and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.
Indian Economy:
Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors- Role of Agriculture,
Industry and Services-their problems and growth;
National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of
measuring national income.
Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and
incidence of unemployment.
Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation,
Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
Money and Banking:
Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of
commercialBanks/RRB/Payment Banks.
Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. 13.10.7.2.9.3 Fiscal
Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance.
Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of
Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English
Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II andPaper-
III of Graduation Level.

14 Admission to the Examination:

14.1 All candidates who register themselves in response to this advertisement by the
closing date and time and whose applications are found to be in order and are
provisionally accepted by the Commission as per the terms and conditions of this
Notice of Examination will be assigned Roll numbers and issued Admission
Certificates (AC) by the Regional Offices of the Commission for appearing in the
Computer Based Examination. Subsequently, qualified candidates will be issued
Admission Certificates for the next stages of the Examination.
14.2 The Commission will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the
eligibility and other aspects at the time of written examination and, therefore,
candidature will be accepted only provisionally. Candidates must go through the
requirements of educational qualification, experience, age, physical and medical
standards etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post(s). The
certificates/documents in support of their Educational Qualifications and
Caste/Category, etc. shall be sought at the time of Document Verification by the
Indenting User Departments/Organizations. Physical and medical standards will

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