Wednesday, January 28, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AND EQUATED CATEGORIES VIZ. CHIEF INSPECTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL) PART I – GENERAL CATEGORY (029/2020)
Recruitment Overview
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Post Name: Administrative Officer
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Equated Categories: Chief Inspecting Officer / Principal
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Category: Part I – General Category
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Notification Number: 029/2020
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Job Nature: Administrative / Supervisory
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Recruitment Method: Direct Recruitment
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Selection Mode: Written Examination
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
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A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
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Qualification should meet the standards prescribed in the official notification
Age Limit
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Candidates should fall within the age limits specified in Notification 029/2020
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Age relaxation is applicable for eligible reserved categories as per government rules
Selection Process
The selection process generally consists of:
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Written Examination (Objective Type)
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Merit-based Ranking
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Document Verification
Syllabus Overview (Expected)
Part I – General Knowledge
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History (India & State)
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Indian Constitution
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Governance and Public Administration
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Economy and Planning
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Science & Technology
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Current Affairs
Part II – General English
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Grammar and Usage
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Vocabulary
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Comprehension
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Sentence Correction
Part III – Mental Ability & Reasoning
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Logical Reasoning
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Numerical Ability
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Data Interpretation
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Analytical Thinking
Exam Pattern (Indicative)
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Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice)
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Medium of Examination: English / Regional Language (as applicable)
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Total Marks & Duration: As per official notification
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Negative Marking: Applicable as per rules
Duties and Responsibilities
An Administrative Officer or equivalent official is responsible for:
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Office administration and supervision
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Policy implementation and compliance
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Staff management and reporting
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Inspection and evaluation of institutions
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Coordination between departments
Preparation Tips for Administrative Officer Exam
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Focus on static General Knowledge
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Regularly update current affairs
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Strengthen English grammar and comprehension
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Practice reasoning and aptitude questions
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Solve previous year PSC question papers
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Take mock tests to improve accuracy and speed

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