The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released announced the schedule for the Tier 2 recruitment examination, set to take place on November 10, 2024. Candidates who successfully cleared the Tier 1 examinations conducted on August 3, 10, and 11 are eligible to participate.
The exam will be conducted for various posts, including Accounts Officer, Assistant Secretary (Academics/Training), Assistant Secretary (Skill Education), and Assistant Secretary (Administration). The examination for the Accounts Officer, Assistant Secretary (Academics/Training), and Assistant Secretary (Skill Education) will take place from 9am to 12 noon, while the exam for the Assistant Secretary (Administration) post will be held from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
In a notable support measure, candidates who appeared for the Tier 1 examination in cities outside Delhi will be reimbursed for Sleeper Class (Non-AC) train fare for their round trip. To claim this reimbursement, candidates must submit their train tickets along with a cancelled cheque from their bank account during the Tier 2 examination. The reimbursed amount will be directly transferred to their accounts, as stated in the official notice.
Question Paper Structure
Assistant Secretary (Administration) Exam:
- Part 1: Focus on Current Affairs and General Awareness covering topics such as economics, social and political issues, technological developments, Indian history and culture, and geography.
- Part 2: Administrative theories, behaviors, personnel administration, public policy, and administrative reforms.
- Part 3: Constitution of India, governance, administrative law, ethics, and integrity.
- Part 4: Essay writing in Hindi or English.
The question paper will consist of 47 questions totaling 320 marks. The word limits vary, with 40-mark questions requiring responses within 300 words, 10-mark questions within 150 words, 5-mark questions within 75 words, and 2-mark questions needing only one-line answers. The exam will be bilingual (Hindi/English).
Assistant Secretary (Academics/Training/Skill Education) Exam:
- Objective Questions: 15 questions worth 30 marks.
- Short Answer Questions: 20 out of 25 questions worth 100 marks.
- Medium Answer Questions: 10 out of 12 questions worth 100 marks.
- Long Answer Questions: 3 out of 5 questions worth 90 marks.
Accounts Officer Exam:
- Part 1: Topics include commerce, business studies, economics, accounting, and financial management.
- Part 2: Current affairs and general awareness.
- Part 3: Constitution and governance.
- Part 4: Essay writing.
Similar to the Assistant Secretary exams, the Accounts Officer exam will comprise 47 questions totaling 320 marks with specified word limits and a bilingual format.
