CENTRAL WAREHOUSING CORPORATION

ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR SUPERINTENDENTS (PRELIM)

INFORMATION HANDOUT

This handout contains details pertaining to various aspects of the online exam you are going to undertake and
important instructions about related matters. You are advised to study the handout carefully as it will help you in
preparing for the examination.
The on-line examination will comprise the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated below :

Time allotted for each

Sr. No. of Maximum
Name of the Tests test (Separately
No. Questions Marks
timed)
1. English Language 30 30 20 Minutes
2. Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 Minutes
3. Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 1 Hour

The total duration for the exam is 1 hour; however you may have to be at the venue for approximately
2 hours including the time required for logging in, collection of the call letters, going through the instructions etc.
All tests except test of English Language will be provided in English and Hindi. You can attempt any question
within the time allotted to that test. All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a
question only one will be the correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse
click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked
on will be treated as your answer to that question. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by
you. For every wrong answer marked by you, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted
as penalty.

The Scores of Online Examination will be obtained by adopting the following procedure :
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for arriving at
the Corrected Score after applying penalty for wrong answers.
(ii) The Corrected Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor difference
in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at the Equated
Scores*
*Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by considering the distribution of
scores of all the forms.
(iii) Testwise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal points upto two digits.

Note : Cutoffs will be applied on each section as well as Total Score.

Please note that the types of questions in this handout are only illustrative and not exhaustive. In the
actual examination you will find questions of a higher difficulty level on some or all of these types and
also questions on the types not mentioned here.

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Some sample questions are given below.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This is a test to see how well you know English. Your English language ability would be tested through questions
on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage, etc. Study
and answer the sample questions given below :

Q.1-2. Directions : Pick out the most appropriate word from amongst the words given below each sentence to
complete it meaningfully.

Q.1. He quickly glanced .............................. the book to find what it said about the Indian economy.
(1) at (2) through (3) in (4) to (5) over

Q.2. The counsel urged the court to ........................... down the obnoxious law.
(1) enact (2) enforce (3) cancel (4) strike (5) declare

Q.3. Directions : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if
any, will be in one part of the sentence. That part of the sentence is your answer. If there is no error,
the answer is ‘No error’.
Of all the teachers / in our school / our class teacher / were very strict. No error
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

This test is designed to measure how fast and accurate you are in dealing with numbers, viz. computation,
quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables and graphs.
Directions : In each of the following questions one number is missing. The place where the number is missing is
shown by a question mark (?). You have to find out which one of the answers shown against 1, 2, 3 and 4 can
replace the question mark. If none of these four can replace the question mark, you will indicate (5) i.e. ‘Other
than those given as options’ as your answer.

24 13 5
Q.1. × × = ?
65 56 7

3 15 3 15
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Other than those given as options
49 245 77 56

Q.2. (27 + 498) ÷ 25 = ?

(1) 17 (2) 25 (3) 21 (4) 12 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.3. Which of the following can be exact multiple of 4 ?

(1) 27114 (2) 58204 (3) 48402 (4) 32286 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.4. 42 + 73 + 137 = ?
(1) 352 (2) 252 (3) 242 (4) 142 (5) Other than those given as options

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Q.5. 20 × = ?
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(1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 12 (4) 20 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.6. At 10 paise each, how many paise will 6 lemons cost ?

(1) 6 (2) 10 (3) 60 (4) 61 (5) 610

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 REASONING ABILITY

This is a test to see how well you can think and also to judge your aptitude/ knowledge of working on computer.
It contains questions of various kinds. Here are some sample questions.
Q.1-2. Directions : In each of the following questions, there are five letter groups or words. Four of these
letter groups or words are alike in some way, while one is different. Find the one which is different.

Q.1. (1) BC (2) MN (3) PQ (4) XZ (5) ST

Q.2. (1) Mango (2) Apple (3) Orange (4) Guava (5) Rose

Q.3. Directions : In each of the following questions, there is a question mark in which only one of the
five alternatives given under the question satisfies the same relationship as is found between the
two terms to the left of the sign :: given in the question. Find the correct answer.

Hut : Mansion : : Rabbit : ?

(1) Hole (2) Carrot (3) Elephant (4) Small (5) Rat

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.

(2) The tests except test of English Language will be provided in English and Hindi.

(3) All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will be the
correct answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that
alternative which he/ she feels is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that is clicked on will
be treated as the answer to that question. Answer to any question will be considered for final
evaluation, only when candidates have submitted the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or
“Mark for Review & Next”.

(4) The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your screen will
display the time remaining for you to complete the test. When the clock runs out the exam ends by default
- you are not required to end or submit your exam.

(5) The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the questions
numbered:

The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the question again. If an
answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final
evaluation.

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(6) To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following :
(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to that
numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the current
question.
(b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question in
sequence.
(c) Click on ‘Mark for Reviewand Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for review, and to
go to the next question in sequence.

(7) To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.

(8) To change your answer, click another desired option button.

(9) To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.

(10) To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response button.

(11) To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next. If an answer is selected for a question
that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.

(12) To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer option
followed by a click on the Save & Next button.

(13) Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY be considered for
evaluation.

(14) Test name(s) will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. The test you will view will be highlighted.

(15) After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a test, you will be taken to the first question
of the (next) test only after the time allotted to that test elapses.

(16) You cannot shuffle between tests during the examination as all tests are separately timed.

(17) The candidates are requested to follow the instructions of the “Test Administrator” carefully. If any
candidate does not follow the instructions / rules, it would be treated as a case of misconduct/ adoption of
unfair means and such a candidate would be liable for debarment from appearing for examinations for a
period as decided by Central Warehousing Corporation.

(18) The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the
commencement of the test. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the examination.

(19) After the expiry of time allotted to a particular test the candidates will not be able to attempt any question
or check their answers. The answers of the candidate would be saved automatically by the computer
system even if he/ she has not clicked the “Submit” button.

(20) Please note :

(a) Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the actual test
time.
(b) Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ once the
exam starts as this will lock the exam.
B] General Instructions:
(1) Please note date, time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.

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(2) You may visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so that you
are able to report on time (as printed on the call letter) on the day of the examination. Late comers
will not be allowed.

(3) The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent
photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was as uploaded).

(4) You must scrupulously follow the instructions of the Test Administrator and Organization
Representative at the examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be disqualified and
will be asked to leave the examination venue.

(5) FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION CENTRE: -
Any stationary item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box,
Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc,
Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health
Band etc, Other items like Goggles, Handbags, Hair-pin, Hair-band, Belt, Cap, etc, Any watch/Wrist
Watch, Camera, etc, Any metallic item, Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle etc, Any
other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices like camera, blue
tooth devices etc. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail cancellation of candidature and
disciplinary action including ban from future examinations.

(6) Full sleeved shirts or tops are not permitted and only half sleeved clothing is allowed. Shoes or other
footwear which cover the toes should not be worn. Footwear should be open toe type and sandals or
chappals are permitted. Candidates with long hair should tie their hair so that ears are not covered.
Any infringement of these instructions shall entail cancellation of candidature and disciplinary action
including ban from future examinations. The candidates wearing any religious dress shall be advised
to reach the examination venue at least 30 minutes before the prescribed reporting time so that they
may checked thoroughly.

(7) No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones (with
or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed during the examination.

(8) Please bring the call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, currently valid photo identity proof in
original and a photocopy of the same ID proof which you bring in original - THIS IS ESSENTIAL.
Please handover the call-letter alongwith photocopy of photo identity proof duly stapled together to
the invigilator. Currently valid photo identity proof may be Currently valid photo identity proof may be
PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/
Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead alongwith photograph/ Photo
Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead alongwith photograph/ Valid
recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College/ University/ Aadhaar Card/ E-Aadhaar Card with
a photograph/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity card with photograph. Please Note - Ration Card
and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof. Please note that your
name as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of registration) should
exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have
changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch
between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof you will not be allowed to
appear for the examination. In case of candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only
if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit. Photo ID should be valid as on
the day of the examination.

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(9) Biometric data (thumb impression) and photograph will be captured twice at the examination venue
i.e. before the start of examination and after completion of examination. Decision of the Biometric
data verification authority with regard to its status (matched or mismatched) shall be final and binding
upon the candidates. Refusal to participate in the process of biometric data capturing/ verification on
any occasion may lead to cancellation of candidature. With regards to the same, please note the
following:

(a) If fingers are coated (stamped ink/ mehndi /coloured...etc), ensure to thoroughly wash them so
that coating is completely removed before the examination day.

(b) If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the thumb impression
(biometric) is captured.

(c) Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them.

(d) If the primary finger (thumb) to be captured is injured/ damaged, immediately notify the concerned
authority in the test centre.
(Any failure to observe these points will result in non-admittance for the examination)

(10) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of
right and wrong answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard, it is inferred/concluded
that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/valid, your candidature
may be cancelled. Any candidate who is found copying or receiving or giving assistance or engaging
in any behaviour unbecoming of a candidate will not be considered for assessment. The Organization
may take further action against such candidates as deemed fit by it.

(11) You should bring with you a ball-point pen. A sheet of paper will be provided which can be used for
rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before
submitting your answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over this sheet of paper to the Test
Administrator before leaving the venue.

(12) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be
ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event,
every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay
in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not
have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed
process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.

(13) The examination is being held in more than one session. The scores across various sessions will be
equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across
sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or some technical
disruption takes place at any centre or for any candidate.

(14) Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating

transmission and storage of test contents in any form or any information therein in whole or part
thereof or by any means verbal or written, electronic or mechanical or taking away the papers
supplied in the examination hall or found to be in unauthorised possession of test content is likely to
be prosecuted.

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 (15) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any
stage of the selection, process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the selection process
and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any recruitment process of Central Warehousing
Corporation in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but
are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective affect.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

You are advised to bring with you the following:

(i) Call letter with Coloured Photograph affixed thereon and photo ID card in Original and photocopy as
mentioned in point 6.

(ii) One Ball point pen

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK