- Exam date
- Not announced
- Stages
- 2
- 2 papers in all
- Marks for merit
- 450
- counted for selection
- Negative marking
- Yes
- in the objective papers
Latest notification
Draft, waiting for reviewThe last notification was No. 17/2023 (240 posts); selections were notified between July and October 2026.
Exam pattern
2 stages, one after the other.
- 1
Written examination
2 papersObjective, taken on a computer. 450 marks.
Paper 1: General Studies and Mental Ability
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 150
- Time
- 2 h 30 min
Paper 2: your subject (postgraduate standard)
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 300
- Time
- 2 h 30 min
- 2
Computer Proficiency Test
Qualifying only: a practical test of 100 marks in 60 minutes.
Rules and eligibility
Negative marking
One-third of a question's marks is taken away for each wrong answer.
Official sources
These details were checked against the Commission's documents on 12 November 2026. Always read the official notification before you apply.