Introduction
The IB SA Selection Process involves three tiers: Tier-I (Objective), Tier-II (Descriptive) and Tier-III (Interview). Tier-I Examination would be held on 17th February 2019. On the basis of the performance in Tier-I exam, candidates would be shortlisted for Tier-II & Tier-III exam at 10 times the number of vacancies.
Selection
Tier-I: Objective
- Tier-I Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This would consist of 4 sections as follows:
| S.No. | Name of Test/ Section (not in sequence) | Type of test | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | Objective | 40 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 20 | |
| 3 | Logical/ Analytical Ability | Objective | 20 | |
| 4 | English Language | Objective | 20 |
Note: Penalty for Wrong Answers
There will be negative marking of 1⁄4 mark for each wrong answer. No marks would be awarded for an un-attempted question.
| S.No. | Name of Test/ Section | Type of Test | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a) | Translation of a passage of 500 words from local language/ dialect to English and vice versa. | Descriptive | 40 | 1 Hour |
| b) | Spoken ability (to be assessed at the time of Tier-III exam (Interview/ Personality test) | - | 10 | - |
| S.No. | Name of Test/ Section | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interview/ Personality Test | 50 | - |
- On the basis of their performance in Tier-I exam, candidates would be shortlisted for Tier-II & Tier-III exam at 10 times the number of vacancies.
- In order to achieve qualitative selection & recruit the best available talent, there would be cut-off marks (out of 100) in Tier-I exam as under: UR-35, OBC-34 & SC/ ST-33 (all Ex-servicemen would be treated in their own category viz., UR/ OBC/ SC/ ST)
- However cut-off for Tier-II & Tier-III exam in different categories may go higher depending upon the marks obtained by candidates and number of vacancies. Similarly, the criteria of 10 times the number of vacancies may also remain restricted due to said cut-off in Tier-I.
- All candidates appearing in Tier-II exam would be provisionally admitted in Tier-III exam, i.e. interview/ personality test.
- Tier-II examination will be of qualifying nature. Candidates would be required to obtain minimum 20/50 marks so that their marks in Tier-III could be taken into account for preparing final merit list on the basis of combined performance in Tier-I & Tier-III exam. The cut-off in Tier-II is same for candidates of all categories. There is no cut-off for Tier-III exam.
- The final selection would be further subject to successful completion of Character & Antecedent verification followed by medical examination, etc.
Note:
The date, time & centre of Tier-II & Tier-III would be intimated to the successful candidates through E-mail given by them in online application.
Resolution
Resolution of tie cases:
In the event of tie in combined scores of candidates in the Tier-I and Tier-III, such cases will be resolved by applying following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:
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a. Total marks in Tier-I and Tier-III
b. Marks in Tier-I
c. Marks in Tier-III
d. Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
e. Alphabetical order of names (starting with first name)