Recruitment to the assistant grade service through G.I.C. Assistant’s Examination is generally held in the month of August.

Eligibility :

Age Limits:
18 to 28 years on 1st June of the year of examination.

Educational Qualifications:
Pass in Higher Secondary with 60% marks or Graduate of a recognized University.

Examination Pattern:

The examination comprises of:

Stage I: Written Examination including an objective type and a Descriptive type test.
Stage II: Interview

Examination Papers

• The Objective Paper will consist of Test of Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Clerical Aptitude, English Language and General Knowledge. Objective tests except English will be bilingual, i.e., both in English and Hindi.
• The Descriptive Test will be on Essay, Letter Writing and Précis writing in English

How to apply :

The blank application and particulars are published in the Employment News, usually in the month of March. The last date for the submission of applications is usually first week of April every year.

Examination Centres:

The Civil Services written examination is held at 28 centres in India. The candidates may choose any one of the following centres which must be indicated in the application form clearly. No change of the centre will be allowed at a later date. Company/Corporation reserves the right to direct candidates to appear at a centre other than the one chosen by them for written examination without monetary assistance. Company/Corporation also reserves the right to hold the written examination at some and not all the examination centres listed below depending upon the number of candidates and other relevant factors.

Preparation:

The candidates must undergo prolonged preparation to take the examination. The objective examination is aimed at judging the knowledge and speed of the candidate, while the descriptive test judges the analytical ability, depth of knowledge, expression and understanding of the languages. For the Objective test, one needs to practice regularly to improve knowledge and speed. For subjects like GK and current affairs, one needs to start practicing early and regularly. A good book on the basics of General Knowledge, supported by reading a good national newspaper and Competitive magazine can greatly assist a candidate to do well in this part. For mastering the reasoning, numerical ability and English language, special efforts are required.