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Candidates preparing for the NVS Non-Teaching Exam 2025 must be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus to plan their preparation effectively. Each post has different roles and responsibilities, and candidates’ eligibility, knowledge, and skills will be evaluated through written tests, skill tests, and interviews, depending on the post. To help candidates prepare efficiently, a detailed syllabus and exam pattern has been provided below for each post.
NVS Non Teaching Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern for each post is different. The selection process includes a written test, skill test, and/or interview, depending on the post. In the written exam, there will be different subjects, a set number of questions, total marks, and a fixed time limit for the test. Let us look at the NVS Non Teaching Exam Pattern 2025 for each of the Non Teaching posts below.
Post – Female Staff Nurse
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| II | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency Test | 20 | 20 | |
| IV | Subject Knowledge | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Post – Assistant Section Officer
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| II | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Test | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Basic knowledge of computer operation, General Awareness and current affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| V | Office Manual and Procedures, CCS (Conduct Rules), CCS (CCA) Rules, CCS (Leave Rules), Reservation & Concessions in recruitment and promotion, General Financial Rules, CCS (Medical Rules), FR/SR, PFMS, Establishment Rules on Recruitment, promotions, Seniority, Pay Fixation, Gratuity, Terminal Benefits, RTI Act, Children Education Allowance, POCSO Act | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Post – Audit Assistant
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| II | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| III | Language Test | 20 | 20 | |
| IV | Basic knowledge of Computer Operation, General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| V | Subject Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 130 | 130 | ||
Post – Junior Translation Officer
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Translation – English to Hindi | 25 | 25 | 2 Hours |
| II | Translation – Hindi to English | 25 | 25 | |
| III | Mental and Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 | |
| IV | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| V | Subject Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Post – Legal Assistant
Stage 1 – Competitive Exam
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Test | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| V | Constitution of India, Functioning of High Court, Supreme Court, Central Administrative Tribunals, Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Procedure Code (Provision required to be referred generally in Government Offices will be given importance), Evidence Act, Limitation Act, POCSO Act, Interpretation of Statutes | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Stage 2 – Interview
Post – Stenographer
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Language Test | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| II | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | |
| III | Basic knowledge of computer operation | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Stage 2 -Skill Test Norms
Dictation: 10 mts@ 80 w.p.m.
Transcription: 50 mts (Eng.) 65 mts (Hindi) (On computer)
Post – Computer Operator
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| II | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| III | Language Test | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Knowledge of computer operation and MS Office | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 130 | 130 | ||
Post – Catering Supervisor
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency Test | 20 | 20 | |
| IV | Knowledge of computer operation | 10 | 10 | |
| V | Domain/Profession Knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Post-Junior Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO cadre)
Stage 1 – Competitive Exam
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Mental and Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| II | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| III | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Language Competency Test | 30 | 30 | |
| V | Basic knowledge of computer operation | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 130 | 130 | ||
Stage 2 – Typewriting Test [will be assessed on PC (Personal Computer) only]
Post – Junior Secretariat Assistant (JNV cadre)
Stage 1 – Competitive Exam
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Mental and Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| II | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| III | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Language Competency Test | 30 | 30 | |
| V | Basic knowledge of computer operation | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 130 | 130 | ||
Stage 2 – Typewriting Test [will be assessed on PC (Personal Computer) only]
Post – Electrician cum Plumber
Stage 1 – Competitive Exam
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency Test | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Subject Specific Knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Stage 2 – Trade Test
Post – Lab Attendant
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency Test | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Subject Specific Knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Post – Mess Helper
Stage 1 – Competitive Exam
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 2 hours 30 Minutes |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency Test | 20 | 20 | |
| IV | Subject Specific Knowledge | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Stage 2 – Skill Test
Post – Multi Tasking Staff
| Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration of Test |
| I | Language Test | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| II | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| III | Basic knowledge of computer operation | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
NVS Non Teaching Exam Pattern 2025 Important Points
Candidates appearing for the Navodaya Non Teaching Exams must note the following important points regarding the exam pattern:
- There will be negative markings for wrong answers.
- 1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The Paper will be bilingual: Hindi & English
- Candidates will be shortlisted for subsequent stages in the specific ratios mentioned in the official notification.
NVS Non Teaching Exam Pattern PDF
Candidates preparing for the NVS Non-Teaching Exams should follow the given exam pattern and syllabus to prepare well. Regular practice and revision will help in understanding the topics better and improving performance in the exam. To make preparation easier, candidates can download the NVS Non-Teaching Exam Pattern PDF from the link below and use it as a reference while studying.
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