IIT Madras Junior Superintendent Recruitment 2024: Syllabus & Examination Scheme

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) has released the syllabus and examination scheme for the post of Junior Superintendent, as part of the recruitment process under Advertisement No. IITM/R/1/2024, dated 10th February 2024. The selection process consists of a Computer-Based MCQ Test followed by a Descriptive and Skill Test.

Examination Scheme (Exam: 01-10-2024)

The recruitment for the Junior Superintendent position involves two levels:

Level	Type of Test	Duration	Marks	Weightage for Final Result
Level 1	Computer-Based MCQ Test	120 minutes	100 Marks	70%
Level 2	Descriptive & Skill Test	90 minutes	60 Marks	30%

• Level-1
• Level-1 (update)

Candidates will first take the MCQ Test, which covers both general aptitude and job-specific knowledge. Based on their performance, candidates will be shortlisted for the Descriptive and Skill Test.

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Junior Superintendent Syllabus Overview

The Level 1 Computer-Based MCQ Test is divided into two parts:

Part A (40 Marks) covers:

• General Aptitude
  • Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General English & Comprehension
  • Data Interpretation
  • Logical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs (including the Constitution of India)

Part B (60 Marks) covers:

• Academic Administration in IITs: Act and Statutes, Functions of Statutory Bodies (BoG, FC, Senate, BWC), Academic Programs, Ordinances & Regulations
• Service Rules and Acts: FR & SR, CCS (Leave, CCA, Conduct, Pension) Rules, TA Rules, LTC, Pay Rules, Allowances, RTI Act 2005, NEP 2020, Reservations in recruitment, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
• Finance & Purchase Rules: General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, GeM, GST, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing in Central Autonomous Bodies, Income Tax Act 1961, GPF, NPS, and Public Financial Management System (PFMS)

Level 2: Descriptive and Skill Test

The Descriptive Test will cover topics from the Level 1 syllabus and include:

• Letter Writing
• Noting & Drafting
• Essay Writing

The Skill Test will assess computer proficiency, covering:

• MS Office
• Sending emails
• Basic knowledge of database systems
• Typing proficiency

Important Notes:

• A minimum of 5X candidates will be shortlisted for the Descriptive Test based on their performance in the MCQ Test.
• The questions will generally be set at the minimum qualification level.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MCQ test.

For further details, candidates should refer to the official recruitment guidelines from IIT Madras.