The OSSC Junior Executive Assistant Syllabus 2024 has been declared through an official notification on the website of OSSC. The candidates will have to qualify both the prelims and mains exam in order to move through the selection processes. Moreover, there will also be a computer skill test. The comprehensive OSSC junior assistant curriculum must be studied by the candidates in order to thoroughly cover each subject. There will be subjects such as language, General Awareness, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Arithmetic Syllabus. The commission has made the syllabus for the preliminary exam, main written exam, and computer skill test available on its official website. In addition to the syllabus, applicants need to be familiar with the OSSC junior assistant exam pattern in order to plan their study based on the exam’s marking system. Click here to Visit the Official Website!
OSSC Junior Executive Assistant Syllabus 2024
The candidates will have to prepare certain subjects such as General Awareness, Logical reasoning for the preliminary and mains exam. Moreover, there will be a computer skill test which will be conducted for a total of 50 marks.
The Prelims syllabus will comprise General Awareness as the main subject. This will consist of various topics such as History, Geography, Human Rights, Indian Polity etc. Refer to the tables below for more details.
OSSC Junior Executive Assistant Prelims Syllabus
Subject
Topics
General Awareness
Current events, History, Geography, General Science, Constitution of India, Indian Polity & Governance, Human rights, Computer Fundamentals, English language, Odia language Grammar & comprehension as may be commonly expected from a graduate shall be asked. The questions on logical reasoning and aptitude shall be of High School standard.
Mains Written Examination
The four courses included in the syllabus for the OSSC Junior Assistant Mains Exam are Computer Awareness, General Knowledge, Odia Language, Mathematics, and English Language. Examine the 2024 OSSC Junior Assistant Mains Exam Syllabus, which is provided here.
Language Test (English & Odia) Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Language Test
English & Odia
Syllabus
Grammar, Unseen passage, Essay writing, Letter writing, Transformation of sentences, Transformation of words, Antonyms and Synonyms, Correction of common errors, Idioms and Phrases, Punctuation marks, Sandhi, Samasa, Taddhita and K.rudanta, Composition, Comprehension
Arithmetic Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Arithmetic
Syllabus
Fractions and Decimals, Percentage, Average, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Rates and Taxes, Insurance, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mixtures, Partnership, Problems on Time & Work, Problems on Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Statistics, Practical Mathematics
Data Interpretation Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Data Interpretation
Syllabus
Practical questions involving interpretation of data, charts, graphs, and tables.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical, General Mental Ability Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Logical Reasoning
Logical reasoning questions
General Mental Ability
Analytical problems
Syllabus
High School standard questions.
Current Events of National and International Importance Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Current Events
National and International Importance
Syllabus
Current events, News, Important dates, Personalities, National and international affairs.
Computer/Internet Awareness Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Computer Awareness
Syllabus
MS Windows, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Internet usage, Basic networking concepts.
Typing Test in English Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Typing Test
English
Syllabus
Typing speed and accuracy in English.
Basic Concepts of Social Work Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Social Work
Basic Concepts
Syllabus
Fundamental concepts in Social Work, Principles, Methods, and Practice.
Basic Concepts of Sociology Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Sociology
Basic Concepts
Syllabus
Introduction to Sociology, Key concepts, Social structure, Social institutions.
Basic Concepts of Psychology Syllabus
Exam
Subject
Psychology
Basic Concepts
Syllabus
Basics of Psychology, Human behavior, Cognitive processes, Emotional and social behavior.
Introduction to Political Science, Political theories, Government structures, Public policies.
Human Rights, Social Legislations and Social Policy
Exam
Subject
Human Rights
Social Legislations and Social Policy
Syllabus
Human rights principles, Social legislation in India, Social policies.
Basic Understanding of Disability
Exam
Subject
Disability
Basic Understanding
Syllabus
Types of disabilities, Legal provisions, Rights of persons with disabilities, Disability rehabilitation.
Basic Managerial Skills
Exam
Subject
Managerial Skills
Basic Concepts
Syllabus
Fundamental managerial skills, Leadership, Communication, Decision making, Problem solving.
Emotional Intelligence
Exam
Subject
Emotional Intelligence
Syllabus
Understanding and managing emotions, Emotional awareness, Empathy, Social skills.
Ethical Underpinnings of Social Security
Exam
Subject
Ethical Underpinnings
Social Security
Syllabus
Ethical principles, Social security systems, Policy implications.
Computer Test
Exam
Subject
Computer Test
Syllabus
Computer Fundamentals, MS Windows, Office Software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access), Usage of Internet, Basic Networking Concepts, Communication Technology.
Computer Fundamentals
Exam
Subject
Computer Fundamentals
Syllabus
Basic concepts of computer hardware and software, Operating systems, Basic troubleshooting.
MS Windows
Exam
Subject
MS Windows
Syllabus
Basic system operations on files and folders, Clipboard applications.
Office Software
Exam
Subject
Office Software
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access
Syllabus
Editing and formatting documents, Spreadsheet functions, Presentation creation and formatting, Database management.
MS Word
Exam
Subject
MS Word
Syllabus
Editing and formatting text and graphics, Page setup, Inserting pictures and WordArt.
MS Excel
Exam
Subject
MS Excel
Syllabus
Formatting cells and data, Functions, Formulae (Relative, absolute, and mixed references).
MS PowerPoint
Exam
Subject
MS PowerPoint
Syllabus
Editing and formatting slides, Creating presentations.
MS Access
Exam
Subject
MS Access
Syllabus
Creating and entering data into a database, Setting the primary key, Attaching printouts with answer sheets.
Usage of Internet, Services Available on Internet
Exam
Subject
Internet Usage
Services Available
Syllabus
Internet browsing, Email, Online services, Security best practices.
Basic Networking Concepts, Communication Technology
Exam
Subject
Networking Concepts
Communication Technology
Syllabus
Basic networking principles, Communication protocols, Network devices, Technologies used in communication.
OSSC Junior Executive Assistant Exam Pattern 2024
The OSSC Junior Executive Assistant Exam pattern will consist of marking scheme for a preliminary exam, mains exam and a computer skill test. The marking scheme will vary for all the various exams.
Preliminary Examination
The candidates will first take the preliminary examination. This is the initial test and this exam will be qualifying in character. There will be a 100-point exam available. Read the table below for more details:
Topic
No Of Marks
Time Duration
General Awareness
100
1.5 hours
Written Exam
The test will feature objective-style questions, with a total of four hundred questions to answer. Each problem will be worth one mark. However, a 0.25-point negative marking policy will be applied for incorrect answers. Six hours will be allocated for the completion of the test. Refer to the table below for more details:
Topic
No Of Marks
Time Duration
English and Odia
100
2 hours
General Awareness
100
1 hour
Mathematics
100
3 hours
Basic Computer Skills
100
Total
400
Computer Skill Test
The Computer Skill Test will be held for a total of 50 marks. The total time to complete the test will be 60 minutes.
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