Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Online Objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Composite 120 min |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Total Phase I | 200 | 200 | 180 min |
Phase I Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Wrong Answer: −0.25 marks
- Unattempted: 0 marks
- Phase I is qualifying only – marks not counted in final merit
Phase II – Mains Examination (Descriptive)
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive | 100 | 90 min |
| Paper II: Development Economics / ARD / Specialist Subject | Descriptive + Objective | 100 | 90 min |
| Total Phase II | 200 |
Interview
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Interview | 25 |
Final Merit Weightage
- Phase II: 75% weightage
- Interview: 25% weightage
- Final merit = (Phase II out of 200 × 0.75) + (Interview out of 25 × 0.25 scaled to 75)
- Phase I is qualifying – marks NOT counted in final merit