The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Group C – this exam is conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for non-teaching staff recruitments in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country. The exam is conducted to recruit candidates in different Group C positions such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Female Staff Nurse, Catering Assistant, and Laboratory Assistant and so on.
The written test that the candidates are required to sit for in the NVS Group C exam includes assessment of general intelligence, numeracy, English language proficiency and general knowledge. The written assessment is written test; it’s an objective type of test that contains multiple choice questions. That is due to the fact that the skill/typing test those candidates who successfully passed the written test are required to sit for is just qualifying in nature. The final process to decide the candidate involves taking a written test and skill test to determine the candidate most suitable for the job.
Aspect | Details (To be updated with official information) |
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Exam Name | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Group C Recruitment Exam |
Exam Level | National Level |
Conducting Body | NVS |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility | Varies depending on the post. May include 10th/12th pass, Diploma, Graduation, etc. |
Age Limit | As per NVS notification (May vary for different posts) |
Application Fee | As per NVS notification (May vary for different categories) |
Selection Process | Written Exam + Skill Test/Interview (May vary depending on the post) |
Exam Pattern | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) may be used. Pattern may vary for different posts. |
Syllabus | Varies depending on the post. Generally covers General English, Reasoning, Mathematics, and relevant subject knowledge. |
Exam Stage | Tentative Dates |
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Online Application Start Date | February - March 2024 (Expected) |
Online Application Closing Date | March - April 2024 (Expected) |
Admit Card Download Date | May - June 2024 (Expected) |
Written Exam Date | June - July 2024 (Expected) |
Result Declaration Date | August - September 2024 (Expected) |
Skill Test/Interview Date (if applicable) | September - October 2024 (Expected) |
Final Result Date | October - November 2024 (Expected) |
1. To check the Group C recruitment, one needs to visit the official website of NVS or read the employment newspaper where the notification for the same is given. It is usually during mid-2023 for the 2024 exam preparation time.
2. Read through the contents of the notification quickly to familiarise yourself with the vacancy, eligibility criteria, examination pattern, etc, and ensure that you meet the requirements.
3. Check out relevant announcements and get registered on the online application portal which is typically opened at the same time. Sign up an account and complete the registration form
4. Scanned copies of photograph, signature, certificates etc. as per the prescribed size are required to be uploaded.
5. Pay the application fees online using different payment methods provided through the payment gateways. This is due to the fact that the fees vary depending on the category that the doctor belongs to.
6. Fill the NVS application form and save and/or print Acknowledgement. Therefore do not wait for the last date for submitting your work.
7. In the need for sending the application and the documents in print, use the post. Check notification for such needs."
8. Hall ticket to be uploaded on the website a couple of weeks prior to the written exam. Download and print it
9. Write Tier I, Tier II examination as per the exam schedule and pass mark at a designated Centre.
10. After every stage, scan the results online. Applicants are subjected to document verification and skill test sessions by the hiring organization.
Region | City/Town | Exam Center(s) |
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North | Delhi | Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, etc. |
Chandigarh | Panjab University, Punjab Engineering College, etc. | |
Lucknow | Lucknow University, King George's Medical University, etc. | |
East | Kolkata | Jadavpur University, University of Calcutta, Presidency University, etc. |
Patna | Patna University, Bihar School of Engineering, etc. | |
Bhubaneswar | Utkal University, KIIT University, etc. | |
West | Mumbai | University of Mumbai, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, etc. |
Pune | Savitribai Phule Pune University, College of Engineering Pune, etc. | |
Ahmedabad | Gujarat University, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, etc. | |
South | Chennai | Anna University, Madras Institute of Technology, etc. |
Hyderabad | Osmania University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, etc. | |
Bangalore | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore University, etc. |
Category | Fee |
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General Category | $100 (estimated) |
Reserved Category | $50 (estimated) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Number of Questions | 100 |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Duration | 90 Minutes |
Language | English and Hindi |
Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
Section | Sub-topics |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning (synonyms, antonyms, analogies, sentence completion), Non-verbal Reasoning (syllogisms, odd figure out, pattern completion), Analytical Ability (data analysis, decision-making), Problem-solving (puzzles, riddles) |
Numerical Aptitude | Number systems, Arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Algebra (basic equations and inequalities), Data Interpretation (graphs, charts, tables) |
General Awareness | Current Affairs (national and international), Indian History and Geography, Economy and Banking, General Science, Technology and Environment, Static GK (important historical figures, landmarks, awards) |
English Language | Grammar (tenses, parts of speech, sentence structure), Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms), Comprehension (reading passages and answering questions), Writing Ability (essays, paragraphs, letters) |
Vacancy Category | Typical Range |
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Central Government Departments | 300-1000 |
State Government Departments | 200-500 |
Public Sector Undertakings | 100-300 |
Autonomous Bodies | 50-200 |
Book Title | Author(s) | Section Focus |
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Arihant's NVS Group C Exam Guide | Arihant Experts | General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language |
UPKAR's NVS Group C Exam Guide | U.P. Kar Publishing House | General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language |
Disha's NVS Group C Exam Guide | Disha Experts | General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language |
R.S. Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal | Numerical Aptitude |
S.P. Bakshi's Advanced Reasoning | S.P. Bakshi | General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Manorama Yearbook (Latest Edition) | Manorama Yearbook Editorial Board | General Awareness |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | English Language |
Objective General English (R.S. Aggarwal) | R.S. Aggarwal | English Language |