SSC Issues SO/Steno Exam (2017) Instructions

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the dates for the 2017 SO/Steno (C & D Grade) Exam. The exam would be conducted from September 11, 2017 to September 14, 2017. The duties and responsibilities of a stenographer include Speech Writing, Press Conference Briefings, Assisting the Minister or Officer and Helping in Public Relations. The Commission has released a notice of instructions to the candidates for the smooth conduct of exam.
Items Prohibited: Items such as watches, books, pens, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets (mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, head phones, pen/buttonhole cameras, scanner, calculator, storage devices etc.) are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination lab. Pen/pencil and paper for rough work would be provided in the examination lab. Electronic watch (timer) will be available on the computer screen allotted to the candidates. It is reiterated that Candidates should not bring Bags and prohibited items as mentioned above to the examination venue. In case they bring any such item, they would have to make their own arrangements for safe custody of such items. The Commission shall not make any arrangement nor be responsible for the safe custody of any such item. If any such item is found in the possession of a candidate in the examination lab, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3 years.

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UPSC: Engineering Service Exam (ESE) 2017-18 Schedules Released

EDUCATION NEWS - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as per tentative schedule will be taking the Engineering Service Exam (ESE) 2017-18 at three levels; Prelims, Main and Interview. The ESE is conducted by the Commission to recruit engineering graduates at various public sector departments such as Central Water Engineering, Indian Railways, Telecommunication, Power etc. The recruitment is done for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

General Exam Pattern: The exam patter for Preliminary exam includes Paper I and Paper II for a total of 500 marks whereas that of Main includes Paper I and Paper II for a total of 600 marks.ligibility Parameters:

• The Applicant must be a citizen of Indian origin. However, applicants from Nepal, Bhutan and refugees of Tibet who have migrated to India before 1st January 1962, can also apply for the exam.
• Age: Applicant must not be less than 21 years of age and should not be more than 30 years of age. He or she must be born between January 2 1987 and January 1, 1996. Age relaxation is given to the special category students:
• Applicants are also given age relaxation if they are employed under any government office or state government in the public sector undertakings.
• Education qualification: The Applicant should have a B.E/ B.Tech. Also if he or she has any diploma/degree from any foreign University/ Institution/College recognized by the Government of India, they become eligible.
• The Applicant if has passed as the membership of the following institutions: Electronics and Telecommunication of India, Aeronautical Society of India and Electronics and Radio Engineers.
• Applicants appearing in their final year examination can also apply.

AIIMS Raipur to recruit 475 nurses, apply by July 31

EDUCATION NEWS - The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur recently issued a notice regarding the direct recruitment of staff nurses (grade 1 and 2). Interested candidates have to submit online application forms by 5:00 PM on July 31, 2017 on the official website.

Remuneration
The pay-band for staff nurse-1 is Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 with grade pay of Rs 4,800. Candidates selected for staff nurse-2 post will be eligible for pay band of Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 with grade pay of Rs 4,600.

Eligibility criteria 
Candidates keen on staff nurse-1 position should have completed BSc (nursing), four-year course from a recognized institute or BSc (post-certificate) or equivalent such as BSc nursing (two-year course) from a recognised institute. They should be registered with the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council and have three years experience as staff nurse grade 2 in a minimum 100-bedded hospital or healthcare institute. Candidates who have a hands-on experience on office applications, spreadsheets and presentations will be preferred. The age limit for the direct recruitment is between 21-35 years.

For staff nurse-2 position, the institute is keen on candidates with BSc nursing (four-year course) from a recognized institute or BSc (post-certificate) or equivalent such as BSc nursing (post-basic) (two-year course) from a recognised institute. Candidate should be registered with the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council. Candidates who have a hands-on experience on office applications, spreadsheets and presentations will be preferred. The age limit for the direct recruitment is between 21-30 years.

SBI PO 2017-18: Group Discussion and Interview tips

EDUCATION NEWS - After declaring the final results of SBI Probationary Officer Exam for the year 2017-18, the State Bank of India (SBI) has finally started a highly anticipated and intensifying litmus test; group discussions and interviews. The interview round tests to the fullest a candidate’s General Knowledge, Communication skills and Personal abilities to make decisions. Keep in mind that a lot of candidates generally score highest marks in prelim and Main exam, making it a highly competitive test. Candidates who appear for interviews will be considered for the final selection. However, the final selection will not only be based on the candidate’s performance in interview but on the performance in prelim, Main exam and the interview together.

Group Discussion (GD) comprises of 20 marks and Interview 30 marks. The interview panel will have five members. One of them would be observing you silently till end. If you are appearing for the Group Discussions and interviews, make sure you keep the necessary documents required at the time of interview. Once you enter the premise, your body language is under observation. It is always better to give your interview with full preparation.

Group Interviews (GD) Tips:

• Topics in GD are generally not that tough demanding your expertise. Topics such as ‘Is right to freedom being misused?’, ‘How is Swaach Bharat Abhiyan currently important for India?’ ‘Is government just renaming the old schemes?’ etc. Just your clear views on the same.
• If you feel you are not able to kick-start the discussion well, you can let others speak first and gather ideas on it meanwhile and then express your views.
• Generally each member is asked to talk about it for 2 minutes but the sequence may be random i.e. anyone can start the discussion followed by an open discussion for 5 minutes. 
• NOTE: One has to be very clear about their views in GD because the panel members observe it well and ask questions about the same during the personal interview round.

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Telangana DOST (2017) 2nd Seat Allotment declared

EDUCATION NEWS - After declaring the results for Degree Online Services, Telangana DOST 2017-18 admission and first seat allotment, the Telangana State Council of HigherEducation has released the second seat allotment on its official site (dost.cgg.gov.in). Applicants need to log in to the site and check the list. The DOST seat allotment encompasses 1200 colleges and six universities The qualified candidates (DOST) can take up their academic courses at Osmania University, Kakatiya University, Telangana University Mahatma Gandhi University, Satavahana University and Palamuru University. The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) manages, supervises and administers online degree admissions for the academic session 2017-18. The State govt. appointed Prof. K Venkata Chalam as the Vice Chairman-I to undertake the seat allotment in degree courses at all government, aided, private and autonomous colleges in the state.

Events	Date (2017)
Phase II Registration	June 25 to June 30
Seat Allotment 2nd  List	July 6
Reporting by Students to colleges	July 6 to July 11
1st Semester Classes commences	July 19
Seat Allotment 3rd List	July 13

Around 1.5 lakh students applied for 4 lakh seats in a number of degree colleges in the state. When asked about low numbers of students for 4 lakh seats, the officials informed that a lot of students had appeared for supplementary exams; they take part in second and third rounds of admissions. All the registered students will need to login in order to see the allotment list. The list includes the allotments based on the marks obtained by the students in the qualifying exam and roster system.

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