Preliminary Examination (OMR Method)
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| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs and BCMs | Others | |||
| Single paper in General Studies-200 items Degree Standard – Objective Type General Studies – 150 items Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) -50 items | 3 Hours | 300 | 90 | 120 |