Visva Bharati is initiating a recruitment for various administrative, non-teaching and librarian cadre posts. The authority has published a notification for these posts on its official site. Applications have been invited for various Non-Teaching posts. The online applications were accepted through the official website from 17 April to 16 May 2023.
The selection for various posts in Visva Bharati Non-Teaching Recruitment will be done on the basis of a written examination, Skill Test and Practical / Trade Test. In this article, we are sharing the scheme of examination for various phases of tests and a detailed exam syllabus. Read this article thoroughly for exam-related information and syllabus updates.
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| Organisation Name | Visva Bharti |
| Recruiting Agency | National Testing Agency |
| Name of the Vacancies | Administrative, Non-teaching and Librarian cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 709 |
| Notification number | 01/2023 |
| Online application submission starts on | 17 April 2023 |
| Last date to apply online | 16 May 2023 |
| Article Category | Syllabus |
| Webpage | vbharatirec.nta.ac.in |
Visva Bharati Examination Scheme
The following shall be the scheme of Examination, components of the Written Test (Paper-I & Paper-II), Skill Test and Interview / Personality Test (wherever applicable). The syllabus for examination for administrative /non-teaching /library cadres posts is given below:
| Topic Name/Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 30 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 70 |
| Mathematical Ability | 35 | 70 |
| Test of Language: English or Hindi | 30 | 60 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Visva Bharati Non-Teaching Syllabus
| Topic | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Questions will be designed to test the ability of candidate’s General Awareness of the environment and its relevance to society. The questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policy, Science & Scientific Research, National / International Organizations/ Institutions national and international events etc. |
| Reasoning Ability | The syllabus includes questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. Tests may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc. |
| Mathematical Ability | The test will cover Number System including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc. |
| Test of English or Hindi | In addition to the testing of the candidate’s understanding of the English or Hindi Languages, its Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and their correct usage etc. would also be tested. |
| Computer Awareness | The test will cover Computer Fundaments. Basic Applications of Computer, Components of Computer, Computer Hardware & Software, Operating systems, Word Processing, Internet and Security & Networking etc. |
| Duration: 1 ½ Hours | No of Questions – 50 | Marks – 100 |
| Name of Post | Syllabus | |
| Deputy Registrar
Assistant Registrar
Section Officer
Assistant/Senior Assistant |
1. Establishment/Financial Matters: Basics of FR&SR and constitutional provisions relating to service matters, Advances, Children’s Education Allowance, Compensatory Allowances, CCS (Conduct) Rules, Departmental Promotion Committee, MACP,
Deputation and Foreign Service, CCS(CCA)-Rules, House Allotment Rules, Income Tax, Joining Time, Leave Rules, Leave Travel Concession(LTC), CGHS, Medical Attendance Rules (CSMA Rules), Pay & Allowances, Pay Fixation, Provident Fund, Pension Rules, Reservations and Concession in appointments, Resignation, Removal and Dismissal, Retirement on Superannuation, Seniority and Promotion, Travelling Allowance, National Pension System and other Establishment matters. General Financial Rules-2017, Procurement of Goods and Services, works, PFMS, CAN Account, Treasury Single Account (TSA) (40 Questions) 2. University Administration: This section will contain questions on the Visva-Bharati Act 1951, UGC Act 1956, and University Administration, such as powers and functions of the University Authorities, framing of curricula and evaluation procedures, procedure for processing cases for the University Court, Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Institute Board, Research Board, Building and Campus Committee etc. Procedure for making Statues, Ordinances, and Regulations of the Statutory Brody the University. For this purpose, the candidates may go through acts, statutes, ordinances, Regulations and orders of the University. The candidates are also expected to have an understanding of the history, heritage and achievements of Visva-Bharti. (10 Questions) |
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| Senior System Analyst | Questions will be designed to test the domain knowledge of the candidate in word processing, data analysis packages, | |
| System Programmer | Computer Applications, Components of Computer, Hardware & Software, Operating system, Word processing, Internet and Security & Networking, Website design & maintenance, Programming languages etc. and other related fields pertaining to the job. (50 Questions) | |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Civil) |
Questions will be designed to test the domain knowledge of the candidates in Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Environmental, Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, RCC Designs (RCC Beams & Steel Design), Contract management/quality control /Project management, Safety management, knowledge of CAD & other engineering drawing software etc. and other related fields pertaining to the job. (50 Questions) | |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
Questions will be designed to test the domain knowledge of the candidates in Basic Electric Engineering, Electrical Machines & General Transmission & Distribution, Contract management/quality control / Project management, Safety management, knowledge of CAD & other engineering drawing software etc. and other related fields pertaining to the job. (50 Questions) | |
| Senior Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant |
Subject-specific laboratory-based practical questions and knowledge of Computers with special reference to word processing and data analysis packages etc, and other related fields pertaining to the job. (50 Questions) | |
| Professional Assistant
Semi Professional Assistant |
Library Aptitude, Operation Test: Knowledge and application of Library and Information Science Procedures, Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of computers with special reference to knowledge of Library Software packages of word processing, data analysis packages, Analog audio/video tapes/cassettes identification, arrangements, cataloguing and preservation of digital audio/video files identification and management through software. Basic knowledge of broadcast audio/video parameters. Virtual reference services, stock verification, digital library, website development and maintenance, cloud storage and server, remote access & discovery services, research tools, research data handling, Library networking & resource sharing, and other spheres of library operation/services. (50 Questions) | |
| Library Assistant | Library Aptitude, Operation Test: The question will be designed to test the ability of candidate’s basic knowledge and awareness of library and information science and recent development in the following areas: Knowledge and application of procurement of resources including e-resources, technical processing, procedures, rules & regulations, various library operation and services. Knowledge of information communication technology (ICT), recent development in the field of ICT with special reference to library automation software, open source software, word processing software etc. Knowledge of the National Digital Library, the role of INFLIBNET, Institutional Repository, plagiarism, Information Retrieval, stock verification etc. (50 Questions) | |
| Library Attendant | Library Aptitude Test, Library Operation etc: The question will be designed to test the knowledge and awareness of Library and Information Science and recent development in the field of library science, and basic knowledge of computers. The question may be from all the spheres of library science in terms of the current context. (50 Questions) | |
| Name of the posts | Syllabus | ||
| Private Secretary/PA Level B | Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying) | Duration of Dictation | Transcription Time |
| 10 Minutes @ 120 WPW in English | 50 Minutes in English | ||
| Not more than 5% of mistakes are permissible | |||
| Personal Assistant/PA Level C | Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying) | Duration of Dictation | Transcription Time |
| 10 Minutes @ 100 WPW in English | 40 Minutes in English | ||
| Not more than 5% of mistakes are permissible | |||
| Stenographer | Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying) | Duration of Dictation | Transcription Time |
| 10 Minutes @ 80 WPW in English | 50 Minutes in English | ||
| Not more than 5% of mistakes are permissible | |||
| Upper Division Clerk/Office Assistant
Lower Division Clerk/Junior Office Assistant cum Typist |
Skill Test-Typing (Qualifying) | Test Components | |
| 35 wpm in English | |||
| Library Assistant | Skill Test-Typing (Qualifying) | 30 wpm in English | |
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