CADRE RECRUITMENT RULE – 2021

[AMENDED ON 2023]

झारखण्ड केन्द्रीय विश्वविद्यालय

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND

CADRE RECRUITMENT RULES

(FOR NON-TEACHING AND OTHER ACADEMIC POSTS)
 INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
(Please refer to Information Brochure & Guidelines for details)

Important Dates and Fee Details:

1 December 2023 to 21 December 2023

Online Submission of Application Form

Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit

21 December 2023 (up to 23:50 hrs)
Card/Net-Banking/UPI

Correction in Particulars of Application Form on website only 22 December 2023 to 25 December 2023

Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA Website by the

Candidates who have submitted Applications with successful
To be announced later through the Website
payment of the prescribed fee online through the Portal
https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/

Date of Examination To be announced later through the Website

Timing of Examination As indicated on the Admit Card

Centre, Date and Shift the Examination As indicated on Admit Card

Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys To be announced later on the Website

Website https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and

https://curect.ntaonline.in/
Declaration of Result on NTA Website To be announced later through the Website

Fee Details to be payable by the Candidates

Application Processing Fee

Category Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’ Remarks

Posts Posts Posts

Processing Charges &

General (Unreserved)/OBC/EWS Rs.1,500.00 Rs.1,000.00 Rs.1000.00 Goods and Services Tax
(GST) are to be paid by
the candidate to the
concerned Bank/
SC/ST/Transgender/ PwBD
[minimum disability 40% or above]
Rs.1,000.00 Rs.600.00 Rs.600.00 Payment Gateway
Integrator, as applicable

[*OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes)-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central List of Other Backward Classes available on National
Commission for Backward Classes. The candidates falling in this list (available on http://www.ncbc.nic.in/ ) may mention OBC-NCL in the
Category Column. State list OBC-NCL Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose Unreserved/General.]

1. Candidates can apply through “Online” mode only for the post(s) as per the
advertisement/ vacancy circular.
2. Submission of Online Application Form may be done by accessing National Testing Agency
(hereinafter referred to as ‘NTA’) website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and
https://curect.ntaonline.in/. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
3. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate for one of the posts for which
(s)he iseligible. If it is found at a later stage that a candidate has submitted more thanone
Application Form for same post, his candidature shall be summarily rejected for all
post(s). However, a candidate can apply for more than one posts for which (s)he is
eligible, for which (s)he has to submit separate application online with payment of
prescribed feeseparately.
4. Candidates must follow the instructions given in the Information Brochure/Vacancy Circular
and on the Portal: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and https://curect.ntaonline.in/ strictly.
Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
5. Candidates must ensure that E-mail Address and Mobile Number provided in the Online
Application Form are their own, as all information/communication will be sent by NTA
through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on registered Mobile Number
only.
6. Instructions to the Candidates for filling Online Application Form:

(a) Download Information Brochure and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully
to ensure your eligibility. In case a candidate is found to fill up more than one application
for the same post, the admit card will be cancelled/withheld and his/her candidature will
be forfeited for this/future examination. However, a Candidate can apply for more than one
posts for which (s)he is eligible, for which (s)he has to submit separate application online
with payment of prescribed fee separately.

(b) Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:

Step - 1: Apply for Online Registration using your unique Email Id and Mobile
Number.
Step - 2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated
Application Number.
Step - 3: Upload the scanned images of: (i) latest passport size photograph (file size:
10 kbto 200 kb); (ii) signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb) (in case of any
eventuality of left thumb being unavailable, right hand thumb impression
may be used.) ; (iii) Class - X Certificate as documentary proof of Date of
Birth (file size: 50 kb to300 kb); (iv) employment certificate (wherever
applicable) (file size: 50 kb to 300kb); (v) category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/EWS, wherever applicable) (file size: 50 kb to 300 kb); and (vi) PwBD
Certificate (wherever applicable) (filesize: 50 kb to 300 kb) in jpg/jpeg
format/file.
Step - 4: Pay fee using HDFC and IDBI Bank Gateway through Debit Card/ Credit Card/Net-
Banking/ UPI/ Wallet and keep proof of fee paid safelyfor future reference.

(c) All the 4 Steps can be done together in one go or at different times.

I. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed

fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment
Gateway integrator (in the helpline number and email given in ANNEXURE – 8
of the Information Brochure), for ensuring the successful payment.

II. In spite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate
may contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate
may pay second time.

III. However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of
said transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which
the duplicate payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.

(d) Download, save and print copies of the confirmation page of your Application Form
after successful remittance of fee and keep the same safely for future reference.
 7. The Candidates have to appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on Date and Timing
indicated on their Admit Card issued by the NTA.

8. Any request to change the Examination Centre, Date and Time provided on the Admit Card
shall not be considered under any circumstances.

9. Candidates are advised to visit the websites: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and

https://curect.ntaonline.in/ at regular intervalsand also to check their E-mail/SMS for
updates.
Note:
1. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step - 3
and Step - 4 under Point 6 above are not completed. Such forms will stand rejected
and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.

2. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by
NTA under any circumstance (except to the Candidates who might have ended
up in paying application fee more than once due to the any technical issue with
the server of the bank/payment gateway concerned. However, such refund would
be made only after ascertaining the actual receipt of payment of prescribed
application/exam fee more than once, which would be possible only after
reconciliation of fee data as received from the banks concerned with the fee data
recorded in the Server.

3. The entire application process of the CUJ Recruitment Test - 2023 is online,
including uploading of scanned images, payment of fees, and printing of
confirmation page, etc. Therefore, candidates are not required to
send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA or
Central University Jharkhand (hereinafter referred to as ‘CUJ’) through
Post/Fax/by Hand/E-mail.

DISCLAIMER

Candidates are advised to read the Information Brochure/Vacancy Circular carefully and go through the instructions
therein, especially regarding filling of Online Application Form available on: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ and
https://curect.ntaonline.in/ , before starting online registration.
Candidates should ensure that all information entered during the online registration process is correct.

Online information provided by candidates, like, name of candidate, date of birth, contact/address details,
Category and PwBD status, educational qualifications, and experience details, etc. will be treated as correct/final.
Any request for changes in such information after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA
under any circumstances. Any candidate found to mislead by providing inaccurate information will be debarred
from taking this recruitment examination and his
/her candidature for any post shall be automatically treated as forfeited.
NTA disclaims any liability that may arise due to incorrect information provided by the candidate(s) during
registration/application process.
NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of application process
under any circumstances. NTA does not guarantee that any request for change in information thereafter will be
entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution and care for filling up correct details
in the Application Form.
 DETAILS OF NON-TEACHING POSTS

Sl. Name of Post Group No. of Reserved for Category Pay Matrix As per 7th
No. Posts CPC [Pay Level and Pay
Range]
1 Section Officer B 02 02-UR Level-7, 44900-142400/-
2 Private Secretary B 02 02-UR Level-7, 44900-142400/-
3 Assistant B 03 03-UR Level-6, 35400-112400/-
4 Junior Engineer B 01 01-UR Level-6, 35400-112400/-
(Electrical)
5 Hindi Translator B 01 01-UR# (Reserved for PwBD Level-6, 35400-112400/-
Category ‘a’)
6 Senior Technical B 01 01-UR# (Reserved for PwBD Level-6, 35400-112400/-
Assistant Category ‘b’)
7 Technical Assistant C 01 01-UR Level-5, 29200-92300/-
8 Security Inspector C 01 01-UR (Reserved for Ex- Level-5, 29200-92300/-
servicemen)
9 Upper Division C 01 01-UR Level-4, 25500-81100/-
Clerk
10 Laboratory Assistant C 03 02-UR, 01-OBC # Level-4, 25500-81100/-
(01-Post reserved for PwBD
Category ‘c’)
11 Library Assistant C 01 01-UR Level-3, 21700-69100/-
12 Lower Division C 05 02-UR, 01-UR*, 01-ST, 01-EWS Level-2 19900-63200/-
Clerk
13 Driver C 03 02-UR, 01-OBC Level-2, 19900-63200/-
14 Laboratory C 04 01-UR, 01-OBC, 01-OBC#, 01- Level-1, 1800-56900/-
Attendant SC
15 Library Attendant C 02 01-OBC#, 01-EWS Level-1, 1800-56900/-
16 Attendant (Hostel) C 02 01-UR (Female), 01-OBC (Male) Level-1, 1800-56900/-
[01-for Boys and
01- for Girls]
TOTAL 33
# Backlog vacancy
*The lien is initially for 1 year subject to maximum of 3 years or till the lien holder returns back, whichever
is earlier. In case the lien holder opts to be confirmed/absorbed in the new organization, the post will be re-
advertised.
DETAILS OF THE POST(S), QUALIFICATIONS, OTHER REQUIREMENTS, ETC.

1 Name of Post Section Officer (02-UR)

2 Age Limit for Direct Recruits 35 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications i) A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any recognised
Institute/ University.
ii) Three Years’ Experience as Assistant in the Level 6 or eight years
as UDC in Level 4 in any Central / State Govt./ University/ PSU
and other Central or State Autonomous Institutions or holding
equivalent positions in any reputed Private companies/ bank with
annual turnover of at least Rs.200/- Crores or more.
iii) Proficiency in Computer Operation, noting and drafting.
Note: Computer proficiency test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Private Secretary (02-UR)

2 Age Limit 35 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications 1. A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute.
2. At least 03 years experience as Personal Assistant or 5 years as
Stenographer in a University/ Research establishment/ Central/ State
Govt. /PSU and other autonomous bodies.
3. English/Hindi Stenography speed:120 wpm in English or 100 wpm in
Hindi
4. English/Hindi Type speed: 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m.in Hindi.
5. Knowledge of computer applications.
Skill Test Norms on Computer:
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 120 w.p.m. in English/100 w.p.m. in Hindi
Transcription: 50 minutes (English)/ 60 minutes (Hindi)
Desirable:
Proficiency in English & good communication skills.
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Assistant (03-UR)

2 Age Limit 35 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University / Institution.

Three Years of experience as UDC or equivalent in the Level 4 in Central/

State Government/ University/ PSU and other Central / State Autonomous
Bodies or equivalent pay package in the reputed private Companies/
corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at least Rs.200/-
Crores or more.

Proficiency in typing, Computer applications, noting and drafting.

Note: Computer proficiency test including typing shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years
1 Name of Post Junior Engineer (Electrical) (01-UR)
2 Age Limit 35 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering/Technology in Electrical or
relevant field from recognised Institute/ University with one year
relevant experience
OR
Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Electrical or in the relevant
field and three years’ experience in relevant field in CPWD / State
PWD or Similar Organised Services / Statutory or Autonomous
Organisations / Central / State Universities / Autonomous
Institutions or reputed Private construction company with an annual
turnover of at least Rs.200/- Crores or more
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Hindi Translator (01-UR, PwBD)

2 Age Limit 35 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications Master’s Degree of a recognised University in Hindi with English as a
compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the
degree level;
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a
compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the
degree level;
OR
Master’s degree of a recognised University in any subject other than
Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or
elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
OR
Master’s degree of a recognised University in any subject other than
Hindi or English. With English Medium and Hindi as a compulsory or
elective subject or as a medium of a examination at the degree level;
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi
or English, with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subjects or
either of the two as a medium of examination and the other asa compulsory
or elective subject at the degree level.
AND
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to
English & vice versa or two years experience of translation work from
Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government office,
including Government of India Undertaking.
Desirable:
Studied one of the languages other than Hindi included in the 8th schedule
of the Constitution at 10th level from a recognised board.
Note: Computer proficiency test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years
1 Name of Post Senior Technical Assistant (01-UR, PwBD)
2 Age Limit 35 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications i) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Computer Science
and Technology / Information Technology from any recognized
University or Institute.
OR
Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Technology / MCA from any
recognized University / Institute.
At least two years’ experience in relevant field in University/ Research
establishment / Central / State Govt. / PSU and other autonomous bodies
or Private organization of repute with annual turnover of at least Rs.200/-
Crores or more.
Note: Skill test will be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Technical Assistant (01-UR)

2 Age Limit 32 years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications Computer Stream: Bachelor degree in Computer Science/ Computer
Application with 55% marks and three years experience in Network
Administration/Database Management/ Software Development etc.
Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer
Note: Skill/Trade test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Security Inspector (01-UR, Ex-servicemen)

2 Age Limit 32 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications Persons who have served in the Army or such Uniformed service with at
least Class 10th standard pass or Army Class I examination or an
equivalent examination.
AND
Holding a valid Driving License (LMV / Motor cycle).
Note: Computer proficiency test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Upper Division Clerk (01-UR)

2 Age Limit 32 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications 1. A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Institute/ University.
2. Two years’ experience as Lower Division Clerk/ Equivalent posts in
University/ Research Establishment / Central State Govt./ PSU/
Autonomous Bodies or equivalent pay package in the reputed private
Companies/ corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at
least Rs.200/- Crores or more.
3. Speed in English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Speed in Hindi Typing @ 30
wpm
4. Proficiency in Computer Operations.
4 Period of probation 2 Years
1 Name of Post Laboratory Assistant (02-UR, 01-OBC) [1-post reserved for PwBD]
2 Age Limit 30 Years
3 Educational and other Science Essential:
qualifications stream Science stream: B.Sc. with 55% marks in relevant
(01-UR) discipline
Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer
Note: Skill/Trade test shall be conducted.
Engineering Essential:
& Engineering & Technology Stream: Three year
Technology Diploma with 55% marks in Civil/ Electrical/
stream Mechanical Engineering
01-OBC) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer
Note: Skill/Trade test shall be conducted.
Computer Essential:
Stream Computer Stream: Bachelor degree in Computer
(01-UR) Science/ Computer Application with 55% marks.
Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer
Note: Skill/Trade test shall be conducted.
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Library Assistant (01-UR)

2 Age Limit 32 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications i) Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent
from a recognized University.
ii) Typing speed of 30 words per minute in English.
iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications.
Note: Skill test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Lower Division Clerk (03-UR, 01-ST, 01-EWS)

2 Age Limit 27 years
3 Educational and other Essential :
qualifications (i) 10+2 from a recognized Board.
(ii) English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm(35wpm
and 30wpm correspond to 10500KDPH/ 9000KDPH on an average
of 5 Key depressions for each work)
(iii) Proficiency in Computer Operations.
Note: Skill test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Driver (02-UR, 01-OBC)

2 Age Limit 30 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications (i) 10th Pass from any recognised Board
(ii) Possession of a Valid Commercial Driving License for Light/
Medium/ Heavy Vehicles issued by the Competent authority having
no adverse endorsement
(iii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (the candidate should be able to
remove minor defects in vehicles).
(iv) Experience of driving motor vehicles for at least 3 years.
Note: Skill test (Driving) shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years
1 Name of Post Laboratory Attendant (01-UR, 02-OBC, 01-SC)
2 Age Limit 30 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications 10+2 with Science stream from any recognized Central/ State Board
OR
th
10 Pass from any recognized Central/ State Board with Science as one
of the subjects and two years’ experience in Laboratory of recognised
University / Institution / College.
Note: Skill test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years
1 Name of Post Library Attendant (01-OBC, 01-EWS)
2 Age Limit 30 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications i) 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
ii) Certificate course in Library Science from a recognized Institution.
iii) One year experience in a University/ College/ Educational Institution
Library.
iv) Basic knowledge of computer applications.
Note: Skill test shall be conducted
4 Period of probation 2 Years

1 Name of Post Attendant (Hostel) (01-UR for Girls Hostel [only for female candidates]
and 01-OBC for Boys Hostel [only for male candidates])
2 Age Limit 32 Years
3 Educational and other Essential:
qualifications (i) 10th Pass from any State/ Central School / Board
OR
ITI Pass
(ii) At least two years of experience in a Hostel / Canteen/ Hotel/ Guest
House etc.
Note: Skill test for proficiency in Computer operations shall be
conducted.
4 Period of probation 2 Years
 SAMPLE SYLLABUS – GROUP ‘B’
Selection Criteria and Scheme of Examination for the direct recruitment for Group
B, Non-Gazetted Post.
1. General Descriptions:
I. The selection process shall consist of following Papers:
A) Objective Type Test (Paper – I)
B) Descriptive Type Test (Paper – II)
II. The Objective type test (Paper – I) shall be conducted first which will be of qualifying
nature.
III. The minimum qualifying marks to be secured in Paper I shall be 40% for UR, 35% for OBC
(NC) & EWS and 30% for others. The answer scripts of the candidates for the Paper-II
shall be evaluated only in respect of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying
marks in Paper I. The minimum qualifying marks in Paper – II shall be 50% forUR, 45%
for OBC (NC) & EWS and 35% for other category.
IV. The merit list of the candidates shall be drawn based on the performance in Paper II
(descriptive test) only.
V. PWD candidates will be allowed Scriber and extra time for written test as per Govt. of India
Rules.
VI. The standard of questions will be of level as per essential qualifying degree / experience
required for the post.
VII. Medium – English and Hindi (Except English Paper).
VIII. In case of Tie where more than one candidate secures the equal aggregate marks, the tie
will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:-
a) By referring to the marks in Section B of the descriptive type written test.
b) By referring to the marks in Section C of the descriptive type written test.
c) By referring to the marks in Section A of the descriptive type written test.
d) Date of birth i.e. the candidate older in age gets preference.
e) By referring to the alphabetical order of the names taking first name into
consideration
2. Scheme of Examination and Syllabus:
The examination will consist of two papers, Paper – I (Objective type test) and Paper – II
(Descriptive type test) of 100 marks each.

2.1. The Scheme of Examination for Paper – I (Objective type test) is given below:

NTA Proposed Scheme of examination for Group B posts.

Stage 1 Section Subject Marks
Section – 1 General Awareness 20
Section – 2 Reasoning and General Intelligence 20
MCQ Type Section – 3 Mathematical Abilities 20
Section – 4 Computer Knowledge 20
Section – 5 Hindi or English Language 20
100 Question =100 Marks
Total
Duration 120 Minutes
Stage 2 Section Subject Marks
Section – 1 EASSAY Writing (300 Words) 20
Section – 2 Letter writing 20
Descriptive Section – 3 Comprehension 20
Test English to Hindi (100 -150 Words
Section – 4 20
Each)
Section – 5 Drafting 20
05 Question =100 Marks
Total
Duration 120 Minutes
Tire-II Skill Test/Trade test Qualifying in nature
Disclaimer: NTA/University can re-conduct the examination at any stage of the exam if required.
A. Indicative Syllabus of Paper – I (Objective Type Test): 100 Marks
i. Section A – Proficiency in Computer Operation (30 Marks)
Fundamentals of Computer, Hardware & Software, Input and Output devices, M.S. Word,
M.S. Excel and Power Point Presentation, Email & Internet.

ii. Section B – General English (20 Marks)

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling/Detecting Misspelt words,
Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Active/Passive Voice, Conversion into
Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Comprehension Passage.

iii. Section C – General Knowledge (20 Marks)

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of
the environment around him. 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 especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General
Polity, Indian Constitution and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they
do not require a special study of any discipline.

iv. Section D – General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 Marks)

This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, problem
solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, discrimination, observation, relationship
concepts, arithmetical reasoning, arithmetic number series, coding and decoding, statement
conclusion Indexing, Address matching, Date & City matching, Classification of center
codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and Classification and
Critical thinking.

v. Section E – Quantitative Aptitude (15 Marks)

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 may cover topics such as computation of
whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationship between numbers, Percentage, Ratio
& Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and
Distance, Time and Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds,
Heights and Distances.

There will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Table in the General

Intelligence and Reasoning/Quantitative Aptitude.
 SAMPLE SYLLABUS – GROUP ‘C’
Selection Criteria and Scheme of Examination for the direct recruitment for Group
C, Non-Gazetted Post.
1. General Descriptions:
I. The selection process shall consist of following Papers:
A) Objective Type Test (Paper – I)
B) Descriptive Type Test (Paper – II)(Wherever applicable)
C) Skill Test (i. Typing & ii. Computer Proficiency Test)
II. The Objective type test (Paper – I) shall be conducted first which will be of qualifying nature.
III. The minimum qualifying marks to be secured in Paper I shall be 40% for UR, 35% for OBC
(NC) & EWS and 30% for others. The answer scripts of the candidates for the Paper-II shall
be evaluated only in respect of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks
in Paper I. The candidates who secure minimum qualifying marks in Paper – II (i.e. 50% for
UR, 45% for OBC (NC) & EWS and 35% for other category) shall be called for the Skill test.
IV. The marks allocated for the skill test shall be 50 and the minimum qualifying marks in the
skill test shall be 50% in each section (i.e. Typing and Computer Proficiency Test). The merit
list of the candidates shall be drawn based on the performance in Paper II (descriptive test)
only.
V. PWD candidates will be allowed Scriber and extra time for written test as per Govt. of India
Rules.
VI. The standard of questions will be of level as per essential qualifying degree / experience
required for the post.
VII. Medium – English and Hindi (Except English Paper).
VIII. In case of Tie where more than one candidate secures the equal aggregate marks, the tie
will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:-
a) By referring to the marks in Section B of the descriptive type written test.
b) By referring to the marks in Section C of the descriptive type written test.
c) By referring to the marks in Section A of the descriptive type written test.
d) Date of birth i.e. the candidate older in age gets preference.
e) By referring to the alphabetical order of the names taking first name into
consideration

2. Scheme of Examination and Syllabus:

The examination will consist of two papers, Paper – I (Objective type test) and Paper – II
(Descriptive type test) of 100 marks each.

2.1. The Scheme of Examination for Paper – I (Objective type test) is given below:

NTA Proposed Scheme of examination for Group C posts.

Stage 1 Section Subject Marks
Section – 1 General Awareness 20
Section – 2 Reasoning and General Intelligence 20
MCQ
Type Section – 3 Mathematical Abilities 20
Section – 4 Computer Knowledge 20
Section – 5 Hindi or English Language 20
100 Question =100 Marks
Total
Duration 120 Minutes
Stage 2 Skill Test / Trade Test (Wherever applicable) Qualifying in nature
Disclaimer: NTA/University can re-conduct the examination at any stage of the exam if required.
 A. Indicative Syllabus of Paper – I (Objective Type Test): 100 Marks
i. Section A – Subject Knowledge (30 Marks)
Office Procedure, Service Rules, Financial Regulations, University Administration and
Financial Administration including book-keeping.

ii. Section B – General English (20 Marks)

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling/Detecting Misspelt words,
Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Active/Passive Voice, Conversion into
Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Comprehension Passage.

iii. Section C – General Knowledge (20 Marks)

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of
the environment around him. 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 especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General
Polity, Indian Constitution and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they
do not require a special study of any discipline.

iv. Section D – General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 Marks)

This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, problem
solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, discrimination, observation, relationship
concepts, arithmetical reasoning, arithmetic number series, coding and decoding, statement
conclusion Indexing, Address matching, Date & City matching, Classification of center
codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and Classification and
Critical thinking.

v. Section E – Quantitative Aptitude (15 Marks)

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 may cover topics such as computation of whole
numbers, decimals, fractions and relationship between numbers, Percentage, Ratio &
Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and Distance,
Time and Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra& Elementary surds, Heights
and Distances.

There will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Table in the General

Intelligence and Reasoning/Quantitative Aptitude.
 AGE RELAXATION
a. The upper age limit prescribed for the advertised post shall be relaxable in case of
candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other
Backward Classes (Central List), Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-servicemen and
other specified categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued in this behalf
from time to time by the Central Government and adopted by the University.
b. The upper age limit shall also be relaxable up to a maximum of five years or the number
of years (in completed years) whichever is less provided they have rendered at least
three years regular service in same or allied field in organization(s) under Government
Departments/Statutory or Autonomous bodies/Universities/affiliated or constituent
colleges under the University/Public Sector Undertakings.

“Regular Service” means service rendered by an employee in the Cadre on regular basis
other than the service on contract or daily wages but includes ad-hoc promotion or
appointment in a cadre post through due procedure followed by regularization to the extent
approved by the Competent Authority.
c. The upper age limit for the posts advertised shall be determined as on closing date of
advertisement. Documents for seeking age relaxation should be submitted at the time
of Written Examination/Interview (if applicable) also even if the same has been
submitted earlier.
d. The above provisions are summarized in the table given below:

Sl. Category Age Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper

Age Limit
(prescribed in the section for qualifications)
1. SC/ST 5 years
2. Other Backward Class (Non- 3 years
Creamy Layer) [OBC (NCL)]
3. PwBD 10 years
4. PwBD + OBC (NCL) 13 years
5. PwBD + SC/ST 15 years
6. Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned
Officers including ECO/ SSCOs. Period of Military Service plus 5 years
Disabled Defence Services 3 years (8 years for SC/ST) subject to the condition that
7. Personnel. they would not be allowed to avail of a larger number of
chances in respect of recruitment to a service, or group of
services, than the maximum number of chances
permissible to any general candidate under the age limit.
Widows/Divorced Women/ Women Up to the age of 35 years (up to 40 years for members of
8. Judicially separated and who are not Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) but no
remarried. relaxation of educational qualification or method of
recruitment.
Permanent Employee in Government 5 years or the number of years (in completed years)
Departments / Statutory or whichever is less provided they have rendered at least
Autonomous Bodies / Universities / three years regular service in the Government
9. affiliated or constituent colleges under Departments/Statutory or Autonomous Bodies/
the University / Public Sector Universities/affiliated or constituent colleges under the
Undertakings. University/ Public Sector Undertakings.

Note: The age relaxation shall be subject to the condition that maximum age of the applicant on the
last date of submission of online application shall not exceed 56 years.
2. There would be a further relaxation of 5% in marks wherever a percentage has been
prescribed for the minimum qualifying education degree for the applicants belonging to SC,
ST, OBC and PwBD category.

However, SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD candidates who opt to apply for unreserved vacancies will not
be eligible for age relaxation or relaxation in cut off marks which are otherwise allowed to those
belonging to these categories. Further, reserve category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/ PwBD)
who become eligible by virtue of age relaxation applicable in their case, will be considered only
for reserved seats of the category to which they belong even if they have the merit to be
considered otherwise for UR (Unreserved).
 PROVISIONS RELATING TO PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITIES (PwBD)

A. Guidelines for conducting Written Examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities above 40% vide letter
dated 29 August 2018 from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Provisions relating to Persons with
Disability (PwBD):
As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwBD)” means a person with long- term physical,
mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective
participation insociety equally with others.
According to Section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016, “persons with benchmark disabilities” means a person with
not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in
measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable
terms, as certified by the certifying authority.

Facilities for PwBD candidates to appear in the Exam:

As per the guidelines issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)
under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment issued from time to time on the subject: “Written
Examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities”, for the candidate with one of the benchmark disabilities
[as defined in Section 2(r) of RPwD Act, 2016], holding a Disability Certificate in the prescribed format in the
Rights of Person with Disabilities Rules, 2017.

a. The facility of Scribe, in case he/she has a physical limitation, and a scribe is essential to
write the examination on his/her behalf, being so certified in the aforesaid format by a
CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
b. Compensatory time of one hour for examination of three hours duration, whether such candidate
uses the facility of Scribe or not.

Services of a Scribe:
As per the office memorandum of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Reference: F.No. 34-02/2015-
DDIII dated August 29, 2018), the PwBD candidates who are visually impaired OR have a disability in the upper
limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing them from properly operating the Computer Based Test
platform may avail the services of a scribe (amanuensis).
The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the answers as per the directions of
the Candidate. A scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any solutions. PwBD candidates who
desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for this during the online registration.
If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services of a scribe and/or availed the compensatory
time but does not possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a scribe and/or grant of compensatory
time, the candidate will be excluded from the process of evaluation, ranking, counselling, and admission. In case
such a candidate has already been admitted to any Institution, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled.
The NTA does not guarantee any change in the category or sub-category (PwBD status) after the submission of
the Online Application Form, and in any case, no change will be entertained by NTA.
Candidates must note that the benefit of reservation will be given to them subject to verification of documents. If
it is discovered at any stage that a candidate has used a false/fake/incorrect document, or has furnished false,
incorrect, or incomplete information, in order to avail the benefit of reservation, then such a candidate shall be
excluded from all admission processes. In case such a candidate has already been given admission, the admission
shall stand cancelled.
 Note:
1. The minimum degree of disability should be 40% (Benchmark Disability) in order to be eligible for
availing reservation for persons with specified disability.
2. The extent of “specified disability” in a person shall be assessed in accordance with the “Guidelines
for the purpose of assessing the extent of specified disability in a person included under the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016)” notified in the Gazette of India by the Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment [Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(Divyangjan)] on 4th January 2018.
3. No change in the category will be entertained after the last date specified by NTA.

B. Guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with specified disabilities covered under the
definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of
the said Act, i.e., persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing.

I. These guidelines may be called as Guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with specified
disabilities covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the
definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e., persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in
writing.

II. The facility of scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to those having difficulty in writing
subject to production of a certificate to the effect that person concerned has limitation to write and that
scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf from the competent medical authority of a
Government healthcare institution.

III. The medical authority for the purpose of certification as mentioned in point (II) above should be a multi-
member authority comprising the following:

a. Chief Medical officer/Civil Surgeon/Chief District Medical Officer ............................ Chairperson

b. Orthopedic/PMR specialist
c. Neurologist, if available*
d. Clinical Psychologist/Rehabilitation Psychologist/ Psychiatrist/Special Educator
e. Occupational therapist, if available*
f. Any other expert based on the condition of the candidate as may be nominated by the Chairperson.
(* the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Chief District Medical Officer may make full efforts for inclusion of
neurologists, occupational therapist from the nearest District or the Medical College/Institute, if the same is not
available in the district) "

IV. Compensatory time not less than 20 minutes per hour of the examination should be allowed for persons who
are eligible for getting scribe. In case the duration of the examination is less than an hour, then the duration
of the compensatory time should be allowed on pro-rata basis. Compensatory time should not be less than
5 minutes and should be in the multiple of 5.
ANNEXURE – 1
ANNEXURE – 2
ANNEXURE – 3
 ANNEXURE – 4

NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Dr/Sh./Smt _________________________________________ is presently

holding the post of __________________________________________________ on
regular/
temporary/tenure/contract basis in our Organization/Department/Institute in the Pay Scale of
_____________________________________ (Level ______ as per 7th CPC) w.e.f ___ _.

This Organization/Department/Institute has no objection to Sh./Smt./Ms.

______ _____________ for applying for the post of ______________________ in Mahatma
Gandhi Central University.

It is further certified that no vigilance/disciplinary case and departmental enquiry is either

pending or contemplated against him/her. The integrity of the officer is also certified.

This Organization is a Central Government /State Government/ or any other (please specify).

Authorised Signatory with Stamp

Place: Date:
 ANNEXURE – 5

Cities for Exam Centres for

CUJ Recruitment Test (Non-Teaching Posts) 2023

State City

Jharkhand Ranchi

Jharkhand Dhanbad

Jharkhand Jamshedpur

Jharkhand Hazaribagh

West Bengal Kolkata

Assam Guwahati

Delhi Delhi/New Delhi

Tamil Nadu Chennai

Maharashtra Mumbai

Note: NTA/CUJ reserves the right to change any of the above-mentioned Cities that may have been opted by any candidate in his/her Online Application
Form, at a later stage due to logistic reasons and may allot another City to him/her from his/her Choices of Cities, given in the Online Application Form.
 ANNEXURE – 6

CERTIFICATE REGARDING PHYSICAL LIMITATION IN AN EXAMINEE TO WRITE

This is to certify that, I have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs _______________________ (name of the candidate

with disability), a person with _________________________ (nature and percentage of disability as

mentioned in the certificate of disability), S/o / D/o ____________________________, a resident of

___________________________ (Village/District/State) and to state that (s)he has physical

limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities owing to his/her disability.

Signature
Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a
Paste Photo Government health care institution
Name & Designation
Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal

Place:

Date:

[Note: Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/disability (e.g., Visual Impairment –
Ophthalmologist, Locomotor disability – Orthopedic Specialist/PMR)]
 ANNEXURE – 7

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR USING OWN SCRIBE

I ______ , a candidate with ____ _____________ (name of the disability)

appearing for the _____ (name of the examination) bearing Roll No ____

at ______ (name of the examination venue) in the District ______ _______________

(name of the State/UT). My qualification is _____ ______________________________________ _.

I do hereby state that _____________________________________________________ (name of

the scribe) will provide the service of scribe/reader/lab assistant for the undersigned for taking the

aforesaid examination.

I do hereby undertake that his/her qualification is _____ _________________________________ _.

In case, subsequently it is found that his/her qualification is not as declared by the undersigned and

is beyond my qualification, I shall forfeit my right to the post and claims relating thereto.

(Signature of the candidate with Disability)

Place:

Date:

Name of Scribe ID of the Scribe ID NO.

 ANNEXURE – 8

PAYMENT OF EXAM FEE AND HELPLINES

1. Prescribed Examination Fee (please see the Information at a Glance) can be paid through any
Bank/ Payment Gateway in any Payment Mode mentioned below. The service/processing charges
per transaction & GST applicable thereon are to be paid by the candidate to the Bank/Payment
Gateway concerned at the time of transaction [except for payment made through Debit Card
(Visa/Master)]:
Mode of IDBI Bank
S.No HDFC BANK
Payment
MSF for processing through Rs 25.5/- for SBI & HDFC
Inet banking: Txn
Rs 10.5/- for Axis Bank Txn
HDFC NIL Charge
Net Rs 15/- for Kotak Bank Txn
1 Rs 9/- for all other bank Txn
Banking

Other Banks NIL Charge

Transaction MSF for processing any 0.40% of transaction value

upto 0% Debit cards: upto Rs 2000/-
Rs 2000/- 0.90% of Transaction value
Debit HDFC or more than Rs 2000/-
2
Cards Other Banks
Transaction 0%
above
Rs 2000/-
MSF for processing any 1.28% of transaction value.
Domestic Nil Charge
Credit cards:
Credit
3 MSF for processing any 3.00% of transaction value.
Cards
International Nil Charge prepaid card/ Gift Card/
Wallets
UPI Transaction charges Nil Per transaction
Unified
Payment
4 Nil Charge
Interface
(UPI)

2. Helplines:
Level Name Email ID Contact Number

1 Ecom Support Ecomsupport.delhi@hdfcbank.com

2. Pradeep Yadav Pradeep.yadav10@hdfcbank.com 9625622301
3 Vikram Singh Vikram.singh4@hdfcbank.com 9799810080
CUSTOMERCARE@IDBI.CO.IN 18002094324,
1800221070

a. NTA Helpdesk Contact details (incase the payment related issues are not resolved through the
above-mentioned Helplines of the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator):
Email : cu.support@nta.ac.in
Phone No. 011-40759000

2. Procedure to raise payment related Grievance:

a. After (successful completion of Step - 4, Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should
be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The
Confirmation Page of the online Application Form could be generated only after
successful payment by the Candidate.
b. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed Fee, then the
candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline
number and email given in Annexure – 8 of the Information Brochure), for ensuring the
successful payment.
 c. In spite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may
contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay
second time.
d. However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said
transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate
payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.

3. Information to be provided by the Candidate while raising any payment related query/grievance
through QRS/Email/Helplines:
a) Name of the Bank and /or payment Gateway.
b) Date and Time of the Transaction
c) Transaction Number
d) Bank Reference Number
e) Proof of Transaction
f) Screenshot from the payment portal (in case of payment failure).
 ANNEXURE – 9

REPLICA OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM