Second class notes
Second class notes
Notes:
1) Questions shall be set and answered in English only and of multiple choice questions pattern only
except in Part B of Paper I, each question will carry two marks. The candidates shall be given probable
answers atleast four wherein the candidate has to choose one correct answer for every objective type
question.
2) Questions will be set in tune with the level of educational qualifications prescribed in the service rules
and the same shall be higher than that of the questions for direct recruitment to Lower Division Clerk
Grade.
3) A brief description of the syllabus for direct recruitment to Upper Division Clerk Grade is as follows:
Paper-I
General Knowledge: Questions will be designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of current events and of
such matters of everyday observation and experience as may be expected of an educated person. The test will
also include questions relating to Indian history and culture, Indian polity including the Constitution of India,
geography, economy and general science. Questions on Mizo history and culture will also form part of the
syllabus.
General English: Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and
knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using verbs,
preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms,
Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, etc.
English Comprehension: There will be questions on comprehension of passages also to test the vocabulary,
grammar, logical thought ability and overall grasp of the candidates over English language.
Paper-II
Basic Computer knowledge: Introduction to Computers, introduction to Graphical user interface based
Operating System, elements of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Power point presentations, Computer
communication and internet, world wide web and web browser, communication and collaboration.
Simple Arithmetic: Number system, simplification, roots, averages, discounts, percentages, profit & loss,
ratio and proportion, partnership, chain rule, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound interest,
mensuration, permutations & combinations, heights & distances, line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts and
tabulation
General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This
component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial
orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, 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.