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July 12th, 2014, 04:35 PM
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Re: SSC SAS Apprentices Exam Types of Questions

Here I am giving you question paper pattern for Staff selection commission (SAS) Apprentices examination in a PDF file attached with it

Scheme of Examination
(a)The written examination will consist of three papers each carrying 200 marks.
Paper I (2 hours - 200 marks)
Subject : General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude & English Comprehension (50 questions Each)

Paper II (2 hours - 200 marks)
Subject : English Language and comprehension (200 questions)

Paper III (2 hours - 200 marks)
Subject : Arithmetical Abilities (100 questions)

The commission at its discretion may conduct Paper-I of the examination first, short-list candidates for Paper-II and III based on their performance in Paper-I and conduct Paper II and III subsequently.

(b)Personality Test/Interview: It will carry a maximum of 100 marks.


Syllabus
Paper-I
A. 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.


B. General Awareness : Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
C. Numerical Aptitute : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationships between numbers. It will test sense of order among numbers, ability to translate from one name to another, sense or order of magnitude, estimation or prediction of the outcome of computation, selection of an appropriate operation for the solution of real life problems and knowledge of alternative computation procedures to find answers. The questions would also be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computation(The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).
D. English Comprehension : Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
(The questions in all the components A,B & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification prescribed for the post viz; graduation).
Paper-II

General English & Comprehsion :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. There will be a question on passages and comprehension of passages also. (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).
Paper-III

Arithmetic Ability : This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Use of Table and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time etc.


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