Paper I:
Quantitative Abilities[Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level] |
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:
1] Number System:
- Computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions
- Relationships between numbers
- Square Roots
- Elementary Surds
2] Percentage and Ratios
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time & Work
3] Speed, Time and Distance
4] Algebra
- Basic Algebraic identities of School Algebra
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Standard Identities
5] Geometry
- Complementary angles
- Heights and Distances
- Degree and Radian Measures
- Triangle and its various kinds of centres
- Congruence and similarity of triangles
- Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles,
- Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
6] Trignometry Basic
7] Data Interpretation
- Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart
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Paper-III
Statistics[For JSO Post Only][Questions in Paper-III will be of Graduation Level] |
1] Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
- Primary and Secondary data
- Methods of data collection
- Tabulation of data
- Graphs and charts
- Frequency distributions
- Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
2] Measures of Central Tendency
- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
3] Measures of Dispersion
- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
4] Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
- Different types of moments and their relationship
- Meaning of skewness and kurtosis
- Different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
5] Correlation and Regression
- Scatter diagram
- Simple correlation coefficient
- Simple regression lines
- Spearman’s rank correlation
- Measures of association of attributes
- Multiple regression
- Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only)
6] Probability Theory
- Meaning of probability
- Different definitions of probability
- Conditional probability
- Compound probability
- Independent events
- Bayes’ theorem.
7] Random Variable and Probability Distributions
- Random variable
- Probability functions
- Expectation and Variance of a random variable
- Higher moments of a random variable
- Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions
- Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).
8] Sampling Theory
- Concept of population and sample
- Parameter and statistic
- Sampling and non-sampling errors
- Probability and non-probability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling)
- Sampling distribution (statement only)
- Sample size decisions.
9] Statistical Inference
- Point estimation and interval estimation
- Properties of a good estimator
- Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method)
- Testing of hypothesis – Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
10] Analysis of Variance
- Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
11] Time Series Analysis
- Components of time series
- Determinations of trend component by different methods
- Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
12] Index Numbers
- Meaning of Index Numbers
- Problems in the construction of index numbers
- Types of index number
- Different formulae
- Base shifting and splicing of index numbers
- Cost of living Index Numbers
- Uses of Index Numbers.
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Paper-IV
General Studies-Finance and Economics[For Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer Post Only][Questions in Paper-IV will be of Graduation Level] |
Part A: Finance and Accounts – (80 marks)
1] Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting
- Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading,
Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governance – (120 marks)
1] Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
2] Finance Commission-Role and functions
3] Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to Micro Economics
- Definition, Scope and Nature of Economics
- Methods of economic study
- Central problems of an economy
- Production possibilities curve
4] Theory of Demand and Supply Meaning and determinants of demand
- Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
- Price, income and cross elasticity
- Theory of consumer’s behaviour – Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
- Meaning and determinants of supply
- Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply
5] Theory of Production and Cost
- Meaning and Factors of production
- Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
6] Forms of Market and Price determination in Different Markets
- Various forms of markets – Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
- Price determination in these markets
7] Indian Economy
- Nature of the Indian Economy
- Role of different sectors – Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth
- National Income of India – Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income
- Population – Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth
- Poverty and unemployment – Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment
- Infrastructure – Energy, Transportation, Communication
8] Economic Reforms in India
- Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment
9] Money and Banking
- Monetary/ Fiscal policy – Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India
- Functions of commercial Banks/ RRB/ Payment Banks
- Budget and Fiscal deficits
- Balance of payments
- Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
10] Role of Information Technology in Governance |
