(a) Paper-1
A computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test of one hour duration having 100 marks consisting of objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with negative marking for incorrect/ wrong answers as follows:-
- General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh = 30 Marks
- General knowledge of National and International Affairs= 30 Marks
- Knowledge of Hindi language = 20 Marks
- Knowledge of English language = 20 Marks
(b) Paper-II
A descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of three hours duration having 120 marks as per the syllabus to be decided by the Commission from time to time.
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