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Candidates aspiring for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan or KVS non-teaching positions should start their preparation for the upcoming recruitment. The KVS Syllabus for Non-Teaching posts is a crucial document for successful preparation. In this post, candidates will learn about the different exam patterns and syllabi for various Non-Teaching vacancies such as LDC, UDC, Stenographer, etc.
KVS Non-Teaching Syllabus 2024
The detailed KVS Non-Teaching Syllabus is published on the official website https://kvsangathan.nic.in/ has released the recruitment notification along with the complete syllabus & exam pattern on its official website. In this post, candidates can check the complete KVS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus for KVS LDC
The Lower Division Clerk in the Kendriya Vidyalayas helps in performing clerical work such as filing, handling correspondence, maintaining records, etc. An LDC is required to have a general awareness and knowledge of his/her surroundings. He is also expected to have a good typing speed and be efficient on the computer. The syllabus and exam pattern for KVS LDC is designed to test the same.
KVS LDC Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for Lower Division Clerk is given below:
- Number of Questions: 100
- Marks for Correct Answer: + 1 Mark
- Negative Marking: Not Applicable
- Parts: (i) Language Proficiency Test and (ii) General Awareness & Computer Literacy
| KVS LDC Exam Pattern 2024 | ||
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions |
| Part I (Language Proficiency Test) | General English | 20 |
| General Hindi | 20 | |
| Total Questions | 40 | |
| Part II (General Awareness & Computer Literacy) | General Knowledge | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | |
| Computer Literacy | 15 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | |
| Total Questions | 60 | |
Proficiency Test
The Proficiency Test includes a Typing Test and a Computer Proficiency Test based on various components of MS Office and browsing the Internet.
| KVS LDC Proficiency Test | |
| Typing Test | English Language: 35 words per minute Hindi Language: 30 words per minute |
| Computer Proficiency Test | MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Powerpoint, and Internet, etc. |
| Interview |
There is no interview for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Posts |
KVS Syllabus for LDC
The detailed syllabus for the KVS LDC post is given below along with all important topics:
| KVS LDC Syllabus 2024 | |
| Part I: Language Proficiency Test | |
| General English | Comprehension, Spelling Errors, One Word Substitution, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting, Grammar- Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Preposition, Use of A, An, & The, Conjunction, Phrases |
| General Hindi | गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न, पर्यायवाची, तत्सम, तध्दव, विलोम, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, शुद्ध -अशुद्ध वाक्य, संधि-विच्छेद, अलंकार और समास, लिंग, वचन, अनेकार्थी और वाक्य के लिए एक शब्द |
| Part II: General Awareness & Computer Literacy | |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs (India & World), Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy, Sports, Scientific Research, |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding, Decoding, Analogies – Semantic, Symbolic, Figural, Similarities & Differences, Word Building, Arithmetic Number Series, Relationship Concepts, Semantic Series, Number Series, Small and Capital Letters/Number Coding, Decoding & Classification |
| Computer Literacy | MS Office, Characteristics of Computers, Computer Organization – ROM, RAM, File System, Input Devices, Operating System, Computer Software Relationship between S/W & H/W, Information Technology and Society – Indian IT Act, Information Kiosks, Digital Signature, Application of Information Technology for e-Governance |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time and Work, Averages, Percentages, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest |
KVS UDC Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The Upper Division Clerk is one level above the LDC. They are tasked with upper-level clerical jobs including data entry and administrative work. Accordingly, candidates will be selected for this post after clearing the exams including questions on Administration, Establishment & Finance along with the syllabus for LDC.
Exam Pattern for UDC in KVS
The Exam Pattern for Upper Divison Clerks includes three sections — Language Proficiency Test; General Awareness & Computer Literacy; Administration, Establishment & Finance and Reading Comprehension. Candidates will get a cumulative time of 3 hours to attempt the whole exam.
| KVS UDC Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| Section | Subject | Questions | Exam Duration |
| Part I (Language Proficiency Test) | General English | 10 | 3 Hours |
| General Hindi | 10 | ||
| Part II (General Awareness & Computer Literacy) | General Knowledge | 10 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | ||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | ||
| Part III (a)(Administration, Establishment & Finance) | CCS (CSA Rules) | 15 | |
| CCS (Conduct Rules) | 15 | ||
| CCS (Leave Rules) | 10 | ||
| Fundamental & Supplementary Rules | 20 | ||
| Pension Rules and New Pension Schemes | 10 | ||
| Medical Attendance Rules | 10 | ||
| Provident Fund Rules | 10 | ||
| Part III (b) Reading Comprehension | English | 10 | |
| Hindi | 10 | ||
KVS Syllabus for UDC
The syllabus for appointing UDCs in KVS includes subjects like General Knowledge, English & Hindi, Reasoning, Computer Literacy, Administration, Establishment & Finance. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed KVS UDC Syllabus in the following table.
| KVS UDC Syllabus 2024 | |
| General Knowledge | Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy, Sports, Scientific Research, Current Affairs (India & World) |
| General English | Comprehension, One Word Substitution, Spelling Error, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting, Grammar- Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Preposition, Use of A, An, & The, Conjunction, Phrases\ |
| General Hindi | गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न, तत्सम, तध्दव, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, शुद्ध -अशुद्ध वाक्य, संधि-विच्छेद, अलंकार और समास, लिंग, वचन, अनेकार्थी और वाक्य के लिए एक शब्द |
| Logical Reasoning | Analogies – Semantic, Symbolic, Figural, Similarities & Differences, Word Building, Arithmetic Number Series, Relationship Concepts, Semantic Series, Number Series, Coding, Decoding, Small and Capital Letters/Number Coding, Decoding & Classification |
| Computer Literacy | Characteristics of Computers, Computer Organization – ROM, RAM, File System, Input Devices, Operating System, Computer Software Relationship between S/W & H/W, MS-Office, Information Technology and Society – Indian IT Act, Information Kiosks, Digital Signature, Application of Information Technology for e-Governance |
| Administration, Establishment, & Finance | CCS (CCA) Rules, CCS (Leave) Rules, CCS (Conduct) Rules, Provident Fund Rules, Medical Attendance Rules, Fundamental & Supplementary Rules, Pension Rules, and New Pension Scheme |
KVS Stenographer Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Stenographers help in transcribing meetings, dictation, and conferences. They also draft and manage communication within and across department(s). Candidates applying for the KVS Stenographer post must possess Stenography skills in English or Hindi and have typing and computer knowledge.
Exam Pattern for KVS Steno.
The exam pattern for the Stenographer post is provided below:
- Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Number of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 120 Minutes
| KVS Stenographer Exam Pattern | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| General English | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes – – |
| General Hindi | 20 | 20 | |
| General Knowledge | 15 | 15 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Skill Test for Stenographer
Stenographer candidates must pass the Shorthand and Typing Test in Hindi or English to qualify for this post. The skill test will also include a Computer Proficiency Test of 100 Marks.
| KVS Steno Skill Test | |
| Shorthand Test Shorthand Speed 80 w.p.m | 50 Marks |
| Typing Test Typing Test only on computer Net typing speed. English – 40 w.p.m. or Hindi – 35 w.p.m | 50 Marks |
| Computer Proficiency Test MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and Internet | 100 Marks |
KVS Stenographer Syllabus 2024
The overall syllabus for KVS Stenographers is similar to the LDC syllabus. Check the detailed syllabus below and start preparing for your desired post in the KVS.
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