EPFO Assistant Exam Pattern 2019
The much-awaited EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2019 has released its online Application form for candidates. This article will walk you through the EPFO Assistant Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains.
EPFO Assistant Exam Pattern Important Highlights
EPFO has commenced its hiring process. Important information regarding the EPFO Assistant Exam-
| Exam Name | EPFO Assistant Recruitment |
| Conducting Body | Employee Provident Fund Organization |
| Application Process | May 30 to 25 June 2019 |
| Exam Date | July 30 & July 31, 2019 |
| Total Vacancies | 280 |
| Salary | ₹ 44,900 |
| Job Location | Pan India |
EPFO Assistant Exam Pattern for Prelims 2019
| SECTION | Number Of Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
- All sections have an allotted time limit of 20 Minutes
- For each wrong answer, there will be a markdown of 1/4th marks allotted to the question
- Due to the Time Sensitive nature of the examination, the main objective for a candidate should be to complete the sections within the time limit.
- EPFO shortlists 10 times the number of Total vacancies from Prelims to appear for the Mains.
- The Cut-Off is based on both the individual Section & the total marks obtained.
Check the EPFO Assistant Syllabus
EPFO Assistant Exam Pattern for Mains 2019
*The EPFO Exam Pattern for Mains is divided into 2 sections
- Objective Section
- Subjective/Descriptive Section
A- EPFO Exam Pattern for Mains (Objective Section)
| SECTION | Number Of Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
| General/Economy/ Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| Reasoning Intelligence | 40 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 150 | 200 | 2 Hours |
B- EPFO Exam Pattern for Mains (Descriptive Section)
*This section will have 3 Questions from the Topics ( Letter Writing, Precis & Comprehension)
- 3 Questions from this Section
- Topics – Letter Writing, Precis & Comprehension
- Total Marks for this section is 30
- Total Time allotted for this section is 45 Minutes
- This section appears on the candidate’s screen immediately after submitting the Objective Exam
*The Total Time for the EPFO Mains Examination is 2 Hours & 45 minutes
*Check EPFO Official web for more information on EPFO Exam Pattern & Recruitment
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