PAPER-I
Answers must be written in Konkani.
Section A: History of the Konkani Language:
(i) Origin and development of the language & Influences on it.
(ii) Major dialects of Keinkani & their linguistic features.
(iii) Grammatical and lexicographic work in Konkani, including a study of cases, adverbs, indeclinables and voices,
(iv) Old Standard Konkani, New Standard & standardisation problems.
Section B: History of Konkani Literature:
Candidates would be expected to be well acquainted with Konkani Literature and its social & cultural backgournd and consider the problems and issues arising out of them:
(i) History of Konkani literature from its probable source to the present times, with emphasis on its major works, writers and movements,
(ii) Social and cultural background of the making of Konkani literature from time to time.
(iii) Indian & Western influences on Konkani literature, from the earliest to modern times, (iv) Modern literally trends in the various genres and regions including a study of Konkani folklore.
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Konkani.
Textual Criticism of Konkani Literature: The paper will be designed to test the candidates critical and analytical abilities. Candidates would be expected to be well acquainted with Konkani Literature and required to have a first-hand reading of the following texts:
Section A: Prose
1. a) Konkani Mansagangotri (excluding poetry) ed. by Prof. Olivinho Gomes
b) Old Konkani language and literature-the Portuguese Role
2. a) Otmo Denvcharak-a novel by A.V da Cruz.
b) Vadoll ani Varem-A novel by Antonio Pereira.
c) Devache Kurpen-a novel by V J P Saldanha.
3. a) Vajralikhani-Shenoy Goem-bab-An anthology-ed. by Shantaram Varde Valavalikar
b) Konkani Lalit Niband-Essays-ed. by Shyam Verenkar
c) Teen Dasakam-An Anthology-ed. by Chandrakant Keni.
4. a) Demand-Drama-by Pundalik Naik
b) Kadambini- A miscellany of modern Prose-ed. by Prof. OJF Gomes & Smt P.S. Tadkodkar.
Section-B Poetry
1. a) Ev am Mori: Poetry by Eduardo Bruno de Souza.
b) Abravanchem Yadnyadan-by Luis Mascarenhas.
2. a) Godde Ramayan-ed.by R.K. Rao
b) Ratnahar I &II-collection of poems-ed. R.V. Pandit.
3. a) Zayo Zuyo-poems-Manohar L. Sardessai.
b) Kanadi Mati Konkani Kavi-Anthology of Poems-ed. Pratap Naik.
4. a) Adrushatache Kalle-Poems by Pandurang Bhangui.
b) Yaman- Poems by Madhav Borkar
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The written examination consists of the following papers:
Paper I One of the Indian Languages to be selected by 300 marks
the candidates from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution
Paper II English -
The competitive examination comprises two successive stages:
(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Main Examination; and 1 (ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various services and posts.
2. The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of Objective type (Multiple choice questions) and carry a-maximum of 450 marks in the subjects set out in sub-section (A) of Section II. This xamination is meant to serve as a screening test only;
The Combined Matric Prelim. Exam. is to test for selection of candidates for the Main Examination for the different categories of posts mentioned in first paragraph. The written exam. will comprise one paper with two parts.
Test
Marks
Time allowed
Part I
General Intelligence
100
2 Hrs
Part II
General Awareness
100
2 Hrs
Note :-
The questions in all the tests will be "Objective Multiple-Choice-Type". Candidates will be required to qualify in each of the two tests separately. The questions will be set in English and Hindi.
Main Examinations
The Main Examinations will be of descriptive-type.
Typewriting Test/Shorthand Test
The candidates who qualify the Main Exam(s) will have to undergo a Typewriting
(a) A candidate who is appointed to the Indian Administrative Service or the Indian Foreign Service on the results of an earlier examination and continues to be a member of that Service will not be eligible to compete at this examination.
In case such a candidate is appointed to the IAS/IFS after the Preliminary Examination of Civil Service Examination, is over and he/she continues to be a member of that service, he/she shall not be eligible to appear in the Civil Services Main Examination notwithstanding h^/her having qualified in the Preliminary Examination.
Also provided that if such a candidate is appointed to
A candidate must hold a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
Note I: Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified for the Commissions examination but have not been informed of the results as also the candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination will also
Scheme Of The Examination
a. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
The Preliminary Examination will be of a Test for selection of candidates for the Main Examination and would compromise of the following subjects:
Sl No.
Test
No.of Questions
Marks
Duration
1
Reasoning Ability
75
75
3 Hrs
2
General Awareness
75
75
3 Hrs
3
Arithmetic
75
75
3 Hrs
4
Language paper English/Hindi
75
75
3 Hrs
Total
300
300
Note :--
i. The papers in all the subjects will be of Objective Type (Multiple Choice Type).
ii. Question Papers (Test Booklets) in Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Arithmetic will be set both in English and Hindi.
iii. Part (iv)-Language Paper (English or Hindi) will be of qualifying nature and the marks secured by the candidates in this part will
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The Combined Graduate Prelim Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for selecting the candidates for the main examinations for the following recruitments:
a. Assistants Grade [Group `B' Non-Gazetted) for the groups of services/offices like AFHQ CSS, Railway Board, IFS (B) and Posts in offices like Research Designs & Standards Organization, Central Vigilance Commission, etc.
b. Inspectors of Central Excise, Income Tax, Preventive Officer in Custom Houses, Assistant Enforcement Officers, etc.
c. Sub-Inspectors in CBI.
d. Sub-Inspectors of Police in Central Police Organizations, [BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP),
e. Divisional Accountants/Auditors/Junior Accountants/ UDCs, in various Central Government Departments.
The
Introduction
The Assistants' Grade Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to:
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b. Grade II (Cypher Assistant) of Cypher Cadre of Indian Foreign Service Branch (B);
c. Assistants' Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service
i. Assistants' Grade of the Central Secretariat Service
ii. Assistants' Grade of the Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service; and
iii. Posts of Assistants in other Departments / Organizations and the Attached Offices of the Government of India, not participating in IFS (B)/Railway Board Secretariat Service/ Central Secretariat Service/Armed
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Preliminary examination to screen candidates for the main examination would be held on April 2, 2006.
The final examination for admission to various medical and dental colleges in the country would be held on May 14, 2006.
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CBSE Pre-Medical 2006 Final Exam
Preliminary examination to screen candidates for the main examination would be held on April 2, 2006.
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(i) Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances, will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write the answers for them. However, blind candidates will be allowed to write the examination with the help of a scribe.
Note (1): The eligibility conditions of a scribe, his/her conduct inside the examination hall and the manner in which and extent to which he/she can help the blind candidate in writing the Civil Services Examination shall be governed by the instructions issued by the UPSC in this regard. Violation of all or any of the said instructions
Scheme Of The Examination
The Combined Preliminary Examination will be of a Test for selection of candidates for the Main Examination for the different categories of posts, mentioned in the first paragraphs, and would comprise the following subjects:
Paper
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Part A General Intelligence &
General Awareness
100
100
2 Hrs
Part B Arithmetic
100
100
2 Hrs
Note :-
a. Both Parts A & B will be of objective type (multiple choice type).
b. Question Papers (Test Booklets) for both the Parts in Preliminary Exam will be set both in English and Hindi.
The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.
The scope of the syllabus for the optional subject papers for the examination is broadly of the honours degree level i.e. a level higher than the bachelors degree and lower than the masters degree! In the case of Engineering and law, the level corresponds to the bachelors degree.
Compulsory Subjects
English And Indian Languages
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas
