Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1: (i) Duration: 60 minutes (ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question) (iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marksfor each wrong answer. (iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts. (v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%. This is also applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community. (vi) The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Ǫuestions will be of objective type with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following syllabus: (A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. (B) Mental Ability: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. (C) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level