Scale III follows the same exam structure as Scale II: a single online examination (no Prelims) followed by an Interview. The online exam has five sections with individual time limits.
Online Examination Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Interview
| Component | Marks | Qualifying Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | 50 | 40% (Gen/EWS) / 35% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
Final Merit Weightage
- Online Examination: 80% weight
- Interview: 20% weight
- Final merit = (Online Exam Score × 0.80) + (Interview Score × 0.20)
Key Notes
- Sectional time limits apply – candidates cannot move to next section before time expires
- Negative marking: −0.25 marks per wrong answer in all sections
- Scale III and Scale II may share the same exam slot on the same date in some cycles