The TSNPDCL Junior Assistant exam is organized by the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSNPDCL) in order to select candidates for the post of Junior Assistant in numerous departments. The exam generally includes a written test which encompasses subjects such as general awareness, English, analytical skills and reasoning ability test, arithmetic and numerical ability test, and test on issues concerning Telangana state. The written exam is usually multiple choice type where the candidates need to write their answers.
For the TSNPDCL Junior Assistant recruitment in the examination year of 2024, the official notification is likely to be released around mid of 2023. The exam dates are expected to be in October/November 2023. The recruitment process includes the first stage consisting of the written examination, and the second stage, which is the document verification of the selected applicants. The sources have informed that the final merit list will be published a bit later, in early 2024.
Feature | Description |
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Exam Name | TSNPDCL Junior Assistant |
Category | Government Jobs |
Exam Date | To be announced |
Exam Pattern | Written Exam (80 Marks) |
Exam Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Exam Language | English and Telugu |
Subject Breakdown | Section A: Numerical Ability and Logical Reasoning (40 Marks) |
Subject Breakdown | Section B: Computer Awareness (20 Marks) |
Subject Breakdown | Section C: English Language and General Knowledge (20 Marks) |
Application Fee | Rs. 320/- |
Application Mode | Online |
Stage | Description |
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Application Start Date | 10-04- 2024 |
Application End Date | 29-04-2024 |
Exam Date | 4th June 2024 |
Location | Exam Center |
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Hyderabad City | |
GHMC Zone 1 | Sri Venkateshwara College, Road No. 11, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana-500007. |
GHMC Zone 2 | Government Degree College, Nalgonda Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana-500088. |
GHMC Zone 3 | S.R.K College, Sarojini Nagar, Secunderabad, Telangana-500003. |
GHMC Zone 4 | N.S.S College, Secunderabad, Telangana-500003. |
GHMC Zone 5 | Government Degree College, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500091. |
Warangal City | |
GWMC Zone 1 | Government Polytechnic College, Warangal, Telangana-506001. |
GWMC Zone 2 | Government Degree College, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Telangana-506001. |
GWMC Zone 3 | Government College for Women, Warangal, Telangana-506001. |
GWMC Zone 4 | Government Degree College, Kazipet, Warangal, Telangana-506105. |
GWMC Zone 5 | Government Degree College, Parkal, Warangal, Telangana-506102. |
Category | Application Fee |
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Unreserved | Rs. 320/- |
SC/ST/BC/EWS/PH | Rs. 200/- |
Section | Topics | No. of Questions | Marks | Difficulty Level |
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Section A: Numerical Ability and Logical Reasoning | Number System | 10 | 10 | Easy |
Algebra | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Arithmetical Operations | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Algebraic Expressions | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Ratio and Proportion | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Percentage and Calculations | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Time and Work | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Simple Interest and Compound Interest | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Mensuration | 5 | 5 | Easy | |
Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10 | Medium | |
Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 | Medium | |
Problem-solving | 10 | 10 | Medium | |
Total | 80 | 40 | Medium |
Section | Topic | Subtopics |
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Section A: Numerical Ability and Logical Reasoning | Number System | Decimals, fractions, ratios, and percentages. |
Algebra | Equations, inequalities, and functions. | |
Arithmetical Operations | Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. | |
Algebraic Expressions | Combining like terms, factoring, expanding, and simplifying algebraic expressions. | |
Ratio and Proportion | Direct and inverse proportions, equations, and applications. | |
Percentage and Calculations | Percentage calculations, profit and loss, simple interest, and compound interest. | |
Time and Work | Work and time, work and wages, chain rule, and pipes and cisterns. | |
Simple Interest and Compound Interest | Simple interest, compound interest, formulae, and applications. | |
Mensuration | Area and perimeter of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and volumes of solids. | |
Logical Reasoning | Direction, analogy, and classification based on rules. | |
Data Interpretation | Arrangement of data in tables and charts, and extracting information. | |
Problem-solving | Word problems, algebraic problems, and numerical problems. | |
Section B: Computer Awareness | Introduction to Computers | History of computers, computer classification, and computer components. |
Computer Hardware | Central processing unit, memory, input/output devices, and storage devices. | |
Operating Systems | Introduction to operating systems, types of operating systems, and functions of operating systems. | |
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Basics of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, creating and formatting documents and presentations. | |
Internet and E-mail | Internet concepts, email etiquette, and sending and receiving emails. | |
Networking | Basics of networking, types of networks, and network devices. | |
Section C: English Language and General Knowledge | English Language | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and parts of speech. |
Comprehension | Reading comprehension, identifying main ideas, and paraphrasing. | |
Sentence Correction and Error Identification | Correcting grammatical errors and identifying errors in sentence structure. | |
Short Composition | Writing short paragraphs and essays on various topics. | |
General Knowledge | Current affairs, history, geography, politics, science and technology, and Indian languages. |
Category | Number of Vacancies |
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Unreserved | 100 |
SC | 25 |
ST | 25 |
BC | 50 |
EWS | 25 |
Subject | Book Title | Author(s) | Publication | Description |
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Numerical Ability & Logical Reasoning | Testbook's General Intelligence And Reasoning SmartBook | Testbook | Testbook | Covers key concepts, practice problems, and model papers. |
Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exam | Nikshit N Sinha | Tata McGraw-Hill | Focuses on various reasoning patterns with solved examples. | |
Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning | Arihant Publication | Arihant Publications | In-depth analysis of reasoning questions with diverse types. | |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal | S. Chand Publications | Develops problem-solving skills for both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. | |
English Language & Comprehension | Objective General English | SP Bakshi | Arihant Publications | Revised and updated for comprehensive English study. |
Objective English for Competitive exams | Hari Mohan Prasad | Pearson | Covers grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension with practice exercises. | |
Objective English | Pearson | Pearson | Comprehensive resource for grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. | |
Computer Awareness | Arihant's Computer Awareness | Arihant Experts | Arihant Publications | Covers fundamentals of computers, internet, and IT. |
Lucent's Objective Computer Knowledge | Arihant Experts | Arihant Publications | Another good option for basic computer knowledge and applications. | |
General Knowledge | Lucent's General Knowledge | Vinay Kumar & Manish Kumar | Arihant Publications | Covers a wide range of topics from history, geography, to current affairs. |
Manohar Pandey's 'GK Current Affairs Digest' | Manohar Pandey | Manohar Publications | Updated monthly with current affairs information. | |
Telangana Specific Knowledge | History and Culture of Telangana | Dr. E. Sivaiah | Telugu Akademi | Detailed account of Telangana's history, culture, and heritage. |
Telangana Movement: An Analytical Study | P. Upendra | Telugu Akademi | Provides insights into the historical Telangana Movement. | |
Manohar Pandey's 'Telangana Special' book | Manohar Publications | Compiled information on Telangana's geography, economy, and polity. |