Scheme of Examination
The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:
Phase I Examination
|
Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
Total Duration |
|
I |
General Aptitude |
50 |
200 |
2 Hours 10 minutes (130 minutes) |
|
II |
General Awareness [includes Computer Awareness] |
50 |
200 |
|
|
III |
English Language and Comprehension |
100 |
400 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
800 |
|
|
Phase II Examination: Skill Test in Stenography
The candidates who are shortlisted in the Phase-I Examination will be required to appear in the Skill
Test for Stenography. Time allotted is as under:
Dictation: Ten minutes at the rate of eighty words per minute. (Dictation will be computer based)
Transcription: Fifty minutes (English) / Sixty-five minutes (Hindi). (Only on computer)
NOTE:- Skill Test in Stenography will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be reckoned for merit ranking.
Qualifying Marks: Qualifying Marks in Phase–I (Main Exam.) will be decided as per discretion of EPFO.
Process for Arriving at Scores: If the examination is held in more than one session, the process of moderation will be followed to ensure fairness.
Note: - Cut-offs are applied in two stages: on scores in individual tests and on Total Score.
