I.  Scheme of the Examination

II. Components of Written Test:

 Note:

1.      The questions shall generally be on the minimum qualification level.

2.      There shall be no negative marking for wrong answers.

3.      The minimum qualifying marks shall be 45% for the unreserved posts and 40% for the posts reserved for OBC category and 35% for the posts reserved for SC/ST/PH category in each section i.e., Section-A and Section-B of the test components.

4.       Answer script of Section-B of a candidate would be evaluated only if he qualifies in Section-A   of test components.

5.       The candidates may write Section-B of written test either in English or Hindi. 

III. Syllabus

 Section A: Test of General Studies (Objective Type)

Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s General Studies viz., General Science, current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, General Mental Ability.

 Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation land experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.  In current events, knowledge of a significant national and international event will be tested.  In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects.  Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence.  In Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India.  Questions on the Geography of India will relate to physical social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources, Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country’s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Social systems and economic developments in India.  On general ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.

Section B: Educational Administration and Management (Descriptive Type)

The questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s knowledge and awareness on higher education system in India, its regulatory bodies and recent developments in the field.  Basic concepts and principles of Public Administration including Organization, hierarchy, Unity of command, Span of control, Authority and Responsibility, Co-ordination, Centralization and Decentralization, Delegation, Supervision, Line and Staff.

Personal Administration including recruitment, training, promotion, pay scale and service conditions, Union-Management Relationship.
Financial Administration including budget, formulation and execution of Budget.
Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other modern technologies in the University system.

IV. Personality Test/Interview:

The interview/personality test shall be conducted in such a manner that the candidates suitability for the post is probed among other things, through academic qualifications, relevant experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness/knowledge, communication and problem solving skills and overall personality etc.