City and Industrial Development

Corporation of Maharashtra Limited

ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF

FIELD OFFICER (GENERAL)

INFORMATION HANDOUT

This handout contains details pertaining to various aspects of the online exam you are going to
undertake and important instructions about related matters. You are advised to study the handout
carefully as it will help you in preparing for the examination.

The on-line examination will comprise the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated
below :

Number of Maximum
Sr. No. Name of Test Duration
Questions Marks

1 English 50 50

2 Marathi 50 50
120 Minutes
3 General Knowledge 50 50

4 Reasoning 50 50

TOTAL 200 200

The time for the test is 120 minutes; however you may have to be at the venue for approximately
150 minutes including the time required for logging in, collection of the call letters, going through the
instructions etc. Tests 3 and 4 will be provided in English and Marathi. You can attempt any question
at any point of time within the 120 minutes. All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the
five answers to a question only one will be the correct answer. You have to select the most
appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/ correct.
The alternative/ option that you have clicked on will be treated as your answer to that
question. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers marked by you. However, you
are advised not to mark your answers by random guessing.

Please note that the types of questions in this handout are only illustrative and not exhaustive.
In the actual examination you will find questions of a higher difficulty level on some or all of
these types and also questions on the types not mentioned here.

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Some sample questions are given below.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This is a test to see how well you know English. Your English language ability would be tested
through questions on grammar & vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion,
comprehension of a passage etc.

Directions : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it.
The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the
answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if
any).

Q.1. The regaining of freedom / as we well know has given rise for / many dormant issues /

(1) (2) (3)

and conflicts in our society. No error.
(4) (5)

Directions : Pick out from the words given below each sentence the word which would complete the
sentence correctly and meaningfully.

Q.2. He wants me to look ____ his garden during his absence.

(1) at (2) over (3) after (4) into (5) from

Q.3-6. In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These
numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of
which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The true (3) of rights is duty. If we all (4) our duties, rights will not be (5) to seek. If leaving
duties unperformed we run (6) rights, they will escape us like an elusive person. The more
we pursue them, the farther off they fly.

Q.3. (1) end (2) source (3) joy (4) purpose (5) power

Q.4. (1) deny (2) devote (3) discharge (4) imagine (5) fulfill

Q.5. (1) far (2) close (3) easy (4) against (5) common

Q.6. (1) as (2) after (3) at (4) from (5) for

MARATHI LANGUAGE

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(4) (5)

. 2. माHया Aमरणशतीनस
ु ार / माHया बाळपणी माHया वKडलांची बदल
/ एका गMलछ गावी /
(1) (2) (3)

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ू 3नवडा.

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(1) Aवयंभू (2) Aवावलंबी (3) AवयंचMलत (4) Aवक$टािजQत (5) AवाTयायी

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(1) बहुVत
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(5) डोकेबाज

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Q.1. Who among the following Maharashtrian literati is the latest recipient of ‘Dnyanpeeth’ award ?
(1) Vinda Karandikar (2) V. S. Khandekar (3) V. V. Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj)
(4) P. L. Deshpande (5) Other than those given as options

Q.2. Which country won the “Cricket World-Cup 2014” ?

(1) South Africa (2) Sri Lanka (3) England
(4) Australia (5) Other than those given as options

Q.3. Who among the following is the President of USA ?

(1) Hillary Clinton (2) Donald Trump (3) Barrack Obama

(4) Joe Biden (5) Other than those given as options

REASONING

Q.1. In a row of boys, Mahesh is seventh from the left side and 18th from the right side of the row.
How many boys are there in the row ?
(1) 26 (2) 25 (3) 27 (4) Cannot be determined (5) Other than those given as options

Q.2. Which of the following English letter groups will replace the question-mark (?) in the following
series of letter groups ?
AB BC CD DE ? FG
(1) DF (2) DG (3) FE (4) EF (5) GF

Q.3. In a certain code ‘A + B’ means “A is the mother of B” and ‘A – B’ means “A is the father of
B”. Which of the following means “P is the grand-mother of R” ?
(1) P – Q + R (2) Q – R + P (3) P + Q – R
(4) Q + R – P (5) Other than those given as options

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.

(2) All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will
be the correct answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and
‘mouse click’ that alternative which he/ she feels is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/
option that is clicked on will be treated as the answer to that question. Answer to any
question will be considered for final evaluation, only when candidates have submitted
the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.

(3) The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your
screen will display the time remaining for you to complete the exam. When the clock runs out
the exam ends by default - you are not required to end or submit your exam.

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(4) The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the
questions numbered:

You have not visited the question yet.

You have not answered the question.

You have answered the question.

You have NOT answered the question but have marked the question for review.

You have answered the question but marked it for review.

The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the
question again. If an answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer
will be considered in the final evaluation.

(5) To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following :

(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to
that numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your
answer to the current question.

(b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question
in sequence.

(c) Click on ‘Mark for Review and Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for
review, and to go to the next question in sequence.

(6) To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.

(7) To change your answer, click another desired option button.

(8) To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.

(9) To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response
button.

(10) To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next. If an answer is selected for a
question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.

(11) To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer
option followed by a click on the Save & Next button.

(12) Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY be considered
for evaluation.

(13) Sections will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can be viewed by
clicking on the section name. The section you will view will be highlighted.

(14) After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a section, you will automatically
be taken to the first question of the next section.

(15) You can move the mouse cursor over the section names to view the status of the questions for
that section.

(16) You can shuffle between sections and questions anytime during the examination as per your
convenience.

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(17) The candidates are requested to follow the instructions of the “Test Administrator” carefully. If
any candidate does not follow the instructions / rules, it would be treated as a case of
misconduct/ adoption of unfair means and such a candidate would be liable for debarment from
appearing for examinations for a period as decided by CIDCO.

(18) The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the
commencement of the test. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the
examination.

(19) After the expiry of 120 minutes, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check
their answers. The answers of the candidate would be saved automatically by the computer
system.

(20) Please note :

(a) Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the
actual test time.

(b) Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’
once the exam starts as this will lock the exam.

B] General Instructions:

(1) Please note date, time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.

(2) You may visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so
that you are able to report on time (as printed on the call letter) on the day of the
examination. Late comers will not be allowed.

(3) The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent
passport size photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was as
uploaded).

(4) You must scrupulously follow the instructions of the Test Administrator and CIDCO
Representative at the examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be
disqualified and will be asked to leave the examination venue.

(5) No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell
phones (with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed
during the examination.

(6) Please bring the call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, currently valid Photo
identity proof in original and a photocopy of the same ID proof which you bring in original -
THIS IS ESSENTIAL. Please handover the call-letter alongwith photocopy of photo
identity proof duly stapled together to the invigilator. Currently valid photo identity proof
may be PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with
photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead /Photo
Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/Valid recent
Identity Card issued by a recognised College/University/Aadhar Card/E-adhar Card with a
photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph. Please Note - Ration
Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof. Please
note that your name as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of
registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof.
Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take
special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter
and Photo Identity Proof you will not be allowed to appear for the exam. In case of
candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette
notification/their marriage certificate / affidavit.

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 (7) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with other candidates to detect patterns of
similarity of right and wrong answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard,
it is inferred/concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not
genuine/valid, your candidature may be cancelled. Any candidate who is found copying or
receiving or giving assistance or engaging in any behaviour unbecoming of a candidate
will not be considered for assessment. CIDCO may take further action against such
candidates as deemed fit by it.

(8) You should bring with you a ball-point pen. A sheet of paper will be provided which can be
used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the
end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over
this sheet of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving the venue.

(9) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination
cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being
generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may
include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute
discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test.
Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test
delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.

(10) If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions
will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries
used across sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or
some technical disruption takes place at any centre or for any candidate.

(11) Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating

transmission and storage of test contents in any form or any information therein in whole
or part thereof or by any means verbal or written, electronic or mechanical or taking away
the papers supplied in the examination hall or found to be in unauthorised possession of
test content is likely to be prosecuted.

(12) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate
detected at any stage of the selection, process will lead to disqualification of the candidate
from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any recruitment
process of CIDCO in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current
selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with
retrospective affect.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

You are advised to bring with you the following:

(i) Call letter with photo affixed thereon and photo ID card in Original and photocopy as mentioned
in point 6 above.

(ii) One Ball point pen

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK