Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff 

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus 

Scheme of Examination:    

• The examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) (only for the post of Havaldar).  

• The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English and in 13 regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu  

• The schedule of examinations indicated in the Notice is tentative. Any change in the schedule of examinations will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission.  

• There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.  

• In case of any difference/ discrepancy/ dispute in the Questions between English and the opted language, the content of English version shall prevail.  

Computer Based Examination:  

• Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two Sessions: Session-I and Session-II, on the same day and both the Sessions will be mandatory to be attempted. Not attempting any session will disqualify the candidate.  

• The candidates will get 45 Minutes to complete SessionI. On completion of 45 Minutes, Session-I will get automatically closed.  

• Immediately after completion of Session-I, Session-II will start. Session-II will also be for 45 Minutes and immediately on completion of 45 Minutes, Session-II and Computer Based Examination will come to an end.    

• Computer Based Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and in 13 regional languages  for Session-I and the General Awareness Section of Session-II.   

• There will be no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.  

• Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission through Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.  

• Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination. Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, within the time limit given by the Commission, on payment of Rs 100/- per question, which is non-refundable. Representations received through any other mode e.g. letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representations regarding the Answer Keys will be scrutinized before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final.  

Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Examination :  

Numerical and Mathematical Ability:  

It will include questions on problems relating to  

1. Integers and Whole Numbers 

2. LCM and HCF 

3. Decimals and Fractions,  

4. Relationship between numbers  

5. Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS 

6. Percentage 

7. Ratio and Proportions 

8. Work and Time 

9. Direct and inverse Proportions 

10. Averages 

11. Simple Interest 

12. Profit and Loss 

13. Discount 

14. Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures 

15. Distance and Time 

16. Lines and Angles 

17. Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data 

18. Square and Square roots  

Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates‟ general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on  

1. Alpha-Numeric Series 

2. Coding and Decoding 

3. Analogy 

4. Following Directions 

5. Similarities and Differences 

6. Jumbling 

7. Problem Solving and Analysis 

8. Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams 

9. Age Calculations 

10. Calendar  

11. Clock  

General Awareness:  The broad coverage of the test will be on studies up to 10th Standard  

1. History 

2. Geography 

3. Art and Culture 

4. Civics 

5. Economics 

6. General Science  

7. Environment  

English Language and Comprehension: Candidates' understanding of the basics of English Language 

1. Vocabulary 

2. Grammar 

3. Sentence structure 

4. Synonyms 

5. Antonyms  

6. Correct usage of Grammar and Vocabulary 

7. Comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given and question based on the paragraph to be asked.     

Note : For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the Paper.    

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN: Followings are the PET/ PST standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN:  

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):  

A women candidate, who as a result of tests is found to be pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over, shall be declared temporarily unfit and her candidature will be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. Vacancies against temporary unfit candidates will be kept unfilled in the final result. Such female candidates will be re-examined for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to the production of medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If found fit, they may be appointed against the vacancies kept reserved for and allowed the benefit of seniority in accordance with the instructions of the government, as amended from time to time.  

Physical Standard Test (PST): The minimum physical standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are as follows:  

Male:  

Female:  

• PET/ PST will be conducted by CBIC/ CBN at various centres finalized by them. The candidates may be called for PET/ PST to any centre across the country.  

• Candidates may note that they must fulfill the requirements for PET/PST as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules (RRs), subject to exemption for PwBD candidates. The following exemptions are admissible to PwBD Candidates from certain PET/ PST conditions for the permissible disabilities for the post of Havaldar.