NIC Written Exam Preparation

The recruitment notification has been released by an organization for the posts of Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’), Scientific Officer/Engineer – SB (Group-B), and Scientific/Technical Assistant - ‘A’ (Group-B). The vacancies will be filled on a direct recruitment basis. The level and pay scale for each post are mentioned in the notification.

The selection process for the Scientist ‘B’ and Scientific Officer/Engineer – SB posts will be through a written examination and interview. Only the written examination will be conducted for the Scientific/Technical Assistant - ‘A’ post. The written examination will be in online mode and the question paper will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions to be answered in a maximum time of 3 hours. The syllabus for the examination is attached as Annexure A in the notification.
 
 
The medium of the written examination shall be in English only. The question paper will consist of 65% questions from Technical Area and 35% questions from Generic Area. Every question will carry one mark and there will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. The minimum percentage to qualify for the written examination is 50% for General/EWS, 40% for OBC, and 30% for the SC/ST/PWD categories. The cutoff marks specified would be applicable for the overall marks as well as for each section separately.
 
If you are interested in applying for any of these posts, it is important to understand the eligibility criteria. For the Scientist-‘B’ post, the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology. For the Scientific Officer/Engineer – SB post, the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technology or a master's degree in Science. For the Scientific/Technical Assistant - ‘A’ post, the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Science/Information Technology/Computer Science/Electronics.
 
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for any of these posts, it is important to prepare well for the written examination. The syllabus for the examination is attached as Annexure A in the notification. You can also seek coaching from Yourpedia education, which offers effective modules, including live classes, recorded classes, PDF notes, test series, and practice questions. The coaching also includes many guideline videos on YouTube.
 
It is also important to note that the competition for these posts is likely to be high. Therefore, it is important to start preparing well in advance. You can start by understanding the syllabus and exam pattern and then create a study plan that suits your needs. You can also seek guidance from previous year's question papers and take mock tests to assess your preparation level.
 
In conclusion, the recruitment notification for scientific and technical posts presents an excellent opportunity for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in a career in this field. With a thorough understanding of the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus, and with the help of effective coaching modules and study plans, you can prepare well for the written examination and increase your chances of securing a job in this field.