For written exam maximum marks are hundred (100). The question paper has two sections (Section I & Section II). First section is of 40 marks and second section is of 60 marks. To be eligible to qualify the exam, candidate must obtain minimum 40% marks from each in section I and II and minimum 50% aggregate marks. Generally there is no negative marking; if so, it is informed just before the exam.

First section:

It has two parts (A & B). For this the allocated marks are forty (40 marks)

• (A) Short Essay in Englishn Candidate has to write an essay in English language in about three hundred (300) words out of 3-5 essays. The essay related to current scenario (Includes issues related to current Political / Economic / National / International affairs etc.)
• (B) English Comprehension & Language English comprehension / Summary / Synonyms and Antonyms / Sentence sequence in PQRS form / A paragraph with fill in the blanks, etc.

Second section:

General Awareness. For this the allocated marks are sixty (60 marks).

• In this section multiple choice questions (MCQs) are given related to History, Geography, Politics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Reasoning, General awareness & current affairs (person, place, sports, awards & any related happenings which are in news recently).