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Advertisement No. : 1/2013

Closing Date: 17.04.2013

Applications are invited for the following posts in Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India
Co
de

A

B

Post & Vacancy
(Vacancy may undergo
change)
RESEARCH
OFFICER
(ECONOMICS)
Group ‘B’
Non- Gazetted

DEPUTY FIELD
OFFICER(TELE)
Group ‘B’
Non- Gazetted

C

DEPUTY FIELD
OFFICER (GD)
Group ‘B’
Non- Gazetted

D

PERSONAL
ASSISTANT
Group ‘B’
Non- Gazetted

E

STENOGRAPHER
Group ‘C’
Non- Gazetted

07

Pay
PB-2
Rs.9300-34,800
Grade pay
Rs. 4800/-.
The post also carries
a special allowance of
15% of basic pay per
month.

PB-2
Rs.9300-34,800
Grade pay
Rs. 4200/-.
100
The post also carries
a special allowance of
15% of basic pay per
month.

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50

PB-2
Rs.9300-34,800
Grade pay
Rs. 4200/-.
The post also carries
a special allowance of
15% of basic pay per
month.
PB-2
Rs.9300-34,800
Grade pay
Rs. 4600/-.
The post also carries
a special allowance of
15% of basic pay per
month.
PB- 1
Rs. 5200 – 20200/Grade Pay
Rs. 2400/-.
The post also carries
a special allowance of
15% of basic pay per
month.

Age as on
1.1.2013
Not
exceeding 30
Years
(Candidates
should be
born not
before
02.01.1983)

Not
exceeding 30
Years
(Candidates
should be
born not
before
02.01.1983)

Not
exceeding 30
Years
(Candidates
should be
born not
before
02.01.1983)
Not
exceeding 30
Years
(Candidates
should be
born not
before
02.01.1983)
18-27 Years
(Candidates
should be
born not
before
02.01.1986 &
not later than
01.01.1995)

Educational Qualification

Honours degree or Post Graduation
degree in Economics or Commerce
from a recognised University or
Institution.

Degree in Science from recognized
University/ Institution with Physics and
Mathematics (studied for all the three
years) or B.Sc(Hons) in Physics (with
Mathematics for the first two years)
from
a
recognized
University/
Institution
or
Diploma (03 Years duration) in
Telecommunications
or
Radio
Engineering
or
Electronics
or
Electronics and Telecommunication or
Bachelor in Computer Science or
Computer Applications or equivalent
Diploma of a recognized institution
or
Certificate of proficiency class-II
(Radio
Electronics)
examination
conducted by The
Ministry of
Communications.

Bachelor’s degree from a Recognized
University/ Institution.

i)
Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized Institution or University.
ii)
Skill Test Norms. Dictation: 10
minutes @ 100 w.p.m. Transcription:
45 minutes (English), 60 minutes
(Hindi) (on computer only)

i)
12th Class pass from a
recognized Board or University.
ii)
Skill Test Norms. Dictation: 10
minutes @ 80 w.p.m. Transcription: 50
minutes (English), 65 minutes (Hindi)
(on computer only)

Note-I

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for the above posts.

Note-II

Women candidates may note that for the post DFO (T) (code B) & DFO (GD)
(code C) the job involves postings at arduous locations in field with all India
transfer liability.

Note-III

The upper age limit is relaxable for the following categories of candidates:-

a)

SC/ST candidates by 5 years and OBC candidates by 3 years. Certificate to be
submitted in the prescribed format as stipulated in the notice as and when required.

b)

Central Government Employees working on posts in same line/allied cadre will be
considered for age relaxation upto 5 years in upper age limit for group ‘B’ posts at
A,B,C&D. For Group ‘C’ post at E, Central Government Employees working on
posts in same line/allied cadre will be considered for age relaxation upto the age of
40 years provided they have rendered a minimum of 3 years continuous service in
the Government of India offices/ departments as on cut-off date i.e. 01.01.2013 and
continue to be in such service till their appointment in the Cabinet Secretariat.

c)

Candidates of Jammu & Kashmir who have ordinarily been domiciled in the state of
Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1.1.1980 to the 31.12.1989 will be eligible
for grant of age relaxation in the upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years.

d)

Ex-servicemen candidates applying for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts will be eligible
for relaxation upto 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the
actual age as on the cut off date.

Note-IV

Candidate should possess the prescribed educational qualification and age
as on 1-1-2013.

Note-V

Only online applications (Annexure-I) will be accepted in website
www.ssconline2.gov.in. In view of the huge number of applicants, scrutiny of
the eligibility category etc. will not be undertaken at the time of Tier-I and TierII examination. Therefore, the application will be accepted provisionally only.
The candidates are advised to go through the requirements of educational
qualification, age, etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible, before
applying and before indicating their preference for any particular post. Copies
of supporting documents will be sought, only from those candidates who
appear in tier-II examination, at the time of interview/ skill test/ document
verification. Candidature will be cancelled if any information or claim is not
found substantiated when the scrutiny of documents is undertaken after TierII of the Examination. The Department’s decision will be final in this regard.

Note-VI

Candidates submitting their application online should pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (One
hundred only) through State Bank of India challan or online account with SBI.
Challan form will be generated online (please see ‘Annexure –II’ for filling online
application). All Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled
Caste and Scheduled Tribe are exempted from paying application fee, as per
extant government orders.

Note-VII

Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance.

Note-VIII

Fee paid by modes other than SBI will not be considered and the applications of
such candidates will be rejected outright and payment made shall stand forfeited.

Note-IX

Candidates are advised to furnish correct information regarding their age,
educational qualification and Caste/Category (i.e. SC/ST/OBC) in the application
forms.

Note-X

No change of Centre of Examination will be allowed under any circumstance.
Hence, the candidates should select the centres carefully and indicate the same
correctly in their applications. Any centre may be cancelled and candidates
diverted to other centres.

Note-XI

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:
The Examination will be conducted as indicated below:
RO (ECO), DFO (T) and DFO (GD) : Prelims, Mains and Interview. (Three Tier)
(Common Preliminary Test for all the three posts)
PA and Stenographer
: Prelims, Skill Test & Interview. (Three Tier)
(Common Preliminary Test for both the posts)

Post

RO
(ECO)

Tier – I
(Objective Multiple Choice)
Questions on:
General English
(50 marks)
General Studies
(50 marks)
General Intelligence /
Reasoning Ability (50 marks)
Numerical Aptitude (50 marks)

Tier – II
(Descriptive)

Tier – III
(Interview)

Paper on Economic Theory and Important Economic
Developments in the International Arena and Statistics.
Total Marks: 300
Duration: 3 Hours

60
Marks

Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Paper-I (Conventional Type)
General English (50 Marks)
General Awareness (50 Marks)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours
Paper-II (Conventional Type)

DFO
(T)

Questions on:
General English
(50 marks)
General Studies
(50 marks)
General Intelligence /
Reasoning Ability (50 marks)
Numerical Aptitude (50 marks)
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours

DFO
(GD)

Questions on:
General English
(50 marks)
General Studies
(50 marks)
General Intelligence /
Reasoning Ability (50 marks)
Numerical Aptitude (50 marks)
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours

Section – I
Sub section a) Physics (Degree level)
Sub Section b) Mathematics (Degree Level)
Section - II
Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Radio Engineering (03
year Diploma level)
Section – III
Computer Science/ Computer Applications(03 year
Diploma level)
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Note: The candidates have the choice to answer any one
of the 3 sections of Paper II. Those candidates who opt
for section 1 may be required to answer at least 2
questions each from Sub sections a) and b)
Paper-I
English language including communication skills
comprising of:
English Essay
(70 Marks)
Précis
(30 Marks)
Letter Writing
(30 Marks)
Comprehension passage (30 Marks)
Grammar
(40 Marks).
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 3 Hours
Paper-II
Quantative Abilities
General Awareness
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours

(50 Marks),
(50 Marks)

60
Marks

60
Marks

Post

Tier - II

Tier – III
(Interview)

Skill Test
(300 Marks)
Skill Test Norms
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 100 w.p.m.
Transcription: 45 minutes (English), 60
minutes (Hindi) (on computer only)

60
Marks

Skill Test
(300 Marks)
Skill Test Norms
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 w.p.m.
Transcription: 50 minutes (English), 65
minutes (Hindi) (on computer only)

60
Marks

Tier - I

Paper- I
(Objective Multiple Choice)
General English
General Knowledge
Personal
Assistant

Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Paper- II
English Essay (Descriptive type)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 Hour
Paper- I
General English
General Knowledge

Steno
grapher

Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Paper- II
English Essay (Descriptive type)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 Hour

Note-XII

The medium of examination will be English.

Note-XIII

Mode of selection: 3 tier process
Candidates qualifying in tier 1 will be called
for tier 2 and those qualifying in tier 2 will be called for tier 3 i.e. interview. Select
panel to be derived on the combined score of tier 2 (Mains) and tier 3 (Interview).
Tier 1 examination will be qualifying examination. In case of tie between 2 or more
candidates, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of date of birth i.e. older
candidate will be placed above the younger one.

Note-XIV

The preliminary exam will be conducted on 17.06.2013 for all posts as below:
Post Codes A, B,
: Forenoon 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon
17.06.2013
&C
Paper - I (2.00 PM to 4.00 PM)
Post Codes D & E : Afternoon
17.06.2013
Paper- II (4.00 PM to 5.00 PM)

Note-XV

Persons, who are already in government service, should be in possession of NOC
from respective office/ Department, when they appear for Preliminary Examination.

Note-XVI

The organisation will not be responsible for late / no receipt of call letters for
Preliminary/ Main examination / interview, due to delay in postal channel.

Note-XVII

MOBILE PHONE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS ARE BANNED WITHIN
THE PREMISES OF THE EXAMINATION CENTRES. POSSESSION OF SUCH
EQUIPMENT WHETHER IN USE OR IN SWITCH OFF MODE, DURING THE
EXAMINATION WILL BE CONSIDERED AS USE OF UNFAIR MEANS.
CANDITATURE OF SUCH CANDIDATES WILL BE CANCELLED. THEY WILL
BE LIABLE FOR FURTHER ACTION AS MAY BE DECIDED BY THE
COMMISSION.

Note-XVIII

The employment carries with it the All India transfer liability.

Note-XIX

Only selected candidates would be informed of their selection in due course after
the selection process and no correspondence on the subject would be entertained.

Note-XX

The last date of receipt of application is 17.04.2013. Applications received after the
last date shall not be entertained.

Note-XXI

If a candidate applies for more than one post, he will be eligible to be considered for
only one post as per his order of preference.

Essential Educational Qualification Code
Educational Qualification

Code

Matriculation

35

Diploma (3 Years)

04

BA

05

B. Com.

07

B.Sc.

09

BE

13

B. Tech

14

AMIE (Part A & Part B)

15

B.Sc. (Engg.)

16

BCA
Certificate of Profiency Class-II Examination
conducted by Ministry
Others

17
36
37

Subject Code for Educational Qualification
Subject of Educational Qualification

Code

History

01

Political Science

02

Economics

03

English Literature

04

Hindi Literature

05

Geography

06

Commerce

07

Physics

09

Mathematics

11

Statistics

12

Electronics

19

Electronics & Tele Communication Engineering

21

Computer Science

24

Computer Application

25

Radio Engineering

26

Physics + Mathematics

27

Others

28

Examinataion Centre and Centre Code

Area Covered
U.P., Bihar
West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand,
Sikkim and Andaman & Nikobar
Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana,
Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and
Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Delhi
All North Eastern States
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and
Pondicherry
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Diu &
Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and
Chandigarh

Examination
Centre

Centre
Code

Lucknow

3010

Kolkata

4410

Bangalore

9001

Delhi

2201

Guwahati
(Dispur)

5105

Chennai

8201

Mumbai

7204

Jammu

1004