Important Points

• There is negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
• The exam is conducted online
• Questions are of multiple choice type
• Tier I is qualifying in nature

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting misspelled words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.

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, Other sub-topics if any.

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, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centers, 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.

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 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 & Scientific Research.

Time Management

Create a realistic study schedule that covers all subjects. Allocate more time to weaker sections while maintaining strength in other areas. Divide your time between learning new concepts, revision, and taking mock tests.

Subject-wise Strategy

English: Focus on grammar rules, vocabulary building, and reading comprehension. Read newspapers daily.
General Intelligence: Practice different types of reasoning questions regularly.
Quantitative Aptitude: Learn shortcuts and formulas. Practice calculations to improve speed.
General Awareness: Stay updated with current affairs. Focus on static GK related to history, geography, polity, and science.

Mock Tests and Previous Papers

Take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Analyze your performance after each test to identify weak areas. Solve previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.

Tier II Preparation

Practice essay and letter writing regularly on various topics. Focus on structure, content, and presentation. Develop good handwriting if attempting pen-paper mode.

Typing Practice

Start practicing typing early if you’re aiming for LDC/JSA posts. Use online typing tutors to improve speed and accuracy. Practice both English and Hindi typing if applicable.