Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) · Usually once a year
Full syllabus with most-asked topics →Exam pattern, marks and timing →
Computer-based exam
Session I (numerical and reasoning, no negative marking) and Session II (general awareness and English).
PET / PST
For Havaldar posts only.
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| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical and Mathematical Abilityसंख्यात्मक और गणितीय क्षमता | 20 | 60 | No negative marking | 45 min (Session I) |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solvingतर्कशक्ति और समस्या समाधान | 20 | 60 | No negative marking | 45 min (Session I) |
| General Awarenessसामान्य जागरूकता | 25 | 75 | −1 per wrong answer | 45 min (Session II) |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | −1 per wrong answer | 45 min (Session II) |
| Total | 90 | 270 | 90 min |
• Two sessions of 45 minutes each. Session I has no negative marking; Session II deducts 1 mark per wrong answer.
• You can move between the two sections of a session, but Session I closes when its 45 minutes end.
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
General Awareness
English Language and Comprehension
