PATTERN AND SYLLABUS FOR EXAMINATION TO FILL UP THE POSTS OF MULTI TASKING STAFF.

D.G. Posts No. 45-14(i)/2012-SPB dated 31.07.2012.

It has been decided with the approval of competent authority that the pattern and syllabus for examination for filling up of the posts of Multi Tasking Staff by following modes of recruitment will be as indicated in the Annexure:

   I.      Direct Recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks

  II.      Direct Recruitment from Open Market

2.         It is requested that the pattern and syllabus for examination may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

3.         The date for holding the examination(s) will be communicated separately by DE Section.

Yours faithfully

(Alka Tewari) 

Assistant Director General (SPN)

  

Annexure

Pattern and Syllabus for Examination to fill up the Posts of Multi Tasking Staff by Direct Recruitment from amongst Gramin Oak Sevaks and from Open Market

  I. Candidates shall be subjected to an Aptitude Test of the level of 10^th    class/matriculation covering the following subjects/topics:

Total Marks-100

Part .. 'A' - 25 marks -25 questions on General Knowledge - Multiple Choice Questions

Part '8' - 25 marks -25 questions of Mathematics - Multiple Choice
Questions

Part 'C' - Two segments

     (i)           25. marks- 25 questions- English language- Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions

    (ii)          25 marks- 25 questions - Regional language*- Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions

* Where the regional language is also English the Part. 'C' shall comprise  only one segment on English language of 50 marks, consisting of 50 questions of Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions
.

II. DURATION OF EXAMINATION:

90 minutes

III. QUALIFYING MARKS:

a.       Parts A and B- Minimum 10 marks for OC, 8 marks for SC/ST and 9 marks for OBC candidates in each part.

b.      Part C (Two segments)- Minimum 10 marks for OC_, 8 marks for SC/ST and 9 marks for OBC candidates in each segment.

c.       Part C (One segment of 50 marks)- Minimum 20 marks for OC, 16 marks for SC/ST and 18 marks for OBC candidates.

d.      40% marks for ac_, 33 marks for SC/ST and 37 marks for OBC candidates in aggregate

Designing Designations

What's in a name? Apparently a lot, when it comes to workplace designations

                  Studies show that motivation levels of employees can significantly go up or down with change in their official designations. No wonder workplaces today are coming up with interesting roles like Chief Fun Officer or Evangelist, and so on.

                 Looking at it relatively, how important are designations when placed against other factors like pay package, relationships with peers, overall work responsibilities, etc. in modern day organisations? "Designation is the most important thing in an organisation structure as it determines to whom you will be reporting and in turn who will report to you. Additionally, it is also a morale booster. In some sectors designation is pivotal to an organisation's existence where in the lower strata of the organisation is at a customer facing front. Most service sectors such as telecom, banking, hospitality, retail, etc. has a lot of people working in areas where they directly have to deal with customers or clients at such times if the designation is attractive as it instills confidence in the individual and equips him/her to handle the situation with confidence. Also with designation there is a certain level of authority that is given and the individual feels elated to work with that kind of authority," says Debasis Chatterji, CEO, Netxcell.

          If flattering designations can be such morale boosters, HR heads must gauge their impact on employees closely. This will help understand situations in which designations can motivate against those where it is just a hygiene factor. Views differ. "Designations are both hygiene and motivational factors. Nobody likes to go down with their designation. A president would not want to be given the designation of vice president even for a higher pay. Candidates are conscious that designations are an improvement over their previous ones," says Ronesh Puri, managing director, Executive Access.

                  At the same time, many agree that if used in the right way, designations do motivate people at work. "An appropriate designation empowers the employee and is a signaling mechanism. From an employee's perspective, designations help manage the team and are a clear signal to the outside market, not just the role, but also the responsibility," says Professor Shalini Urs, chairman and founder – MYRA School of Business| Executive Director and Professor, International School of Information Management.

            So, how can HR managers use the concept of designations to motivate people? "People like to feel that they are making progress in their lives. At times it is not possible to match the financial expectations of the employees. Designations don't cost organisation any money. So they can be used creatively to motivate employees who are performing for the organisation," says Puri.

               Shalini further concludes, "Designations can be used in various creative and strategic ways to keep the employees engaged. Mentioned below are some examples:

 Role based designations aligned with the impact /authority of the position (e.g. Domain leaders instead of manager/senior managers);

Flexibility in designations primarily for customer facing roles (sales/procurement etc.) to develop the credibility with the external customers;

Creating various levels, primarily in junior roles (junior sales executive, sales executive, senior sales executive) – this leads to a perception of pseudo growth."

-By  Unnati Narang in http://www.itsmyascent.com

Courtesy  : http://aipeup3bbsr.blogspot.in/

Calling for nominations for a special programme at APPC on “Managing a Post Office”

Control your BP with a healthy lifestyle and diet.

Control your BP with a healthy lifestyle and diet.

Increased blood pressure is possibly one of the most common health concerns; medically referred to as hypertension. Blood pressure is the force of blood against the artery walls. It is expressed as systolic and diastolic pressures. Both numbers must be maintained within normal values. A normal reading should be less than 120 mmHg for systolic and less than 80 mmHg for diastolic pressure.

Pre-hypertension is a stage when the systolic reading is between 120 and 139 mmHg and when the diastolic is between 80 and 89 mmHg. Stage 1 hypertension is indicated by a systolic reading between 140 and 159 mmHg and diastolic between 90 and 99 mmHg. Stage 2 is when the systolic reading is 160 mmHg and diastolic 100 mmHg.

Many people with high blood pressure have no significant signs or symptoms and are often diagnosed as hypertensive during a routine medical examination. So it is important to monitor blood pressure regularly, especially for those over 50 years even when they’re feeling fine. High blood pressure does not happen overnight. It typically takes some years to develop. In some people, there is no known or identifiable cause for the chronic elevation of blood pressure and this is referred to as essential or idiopathic hypertension.

Why is uncorrected hypertension a health risk? Uncontrolled hypertension can cause damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and even the eyes. When diagnosed as hypertensive, the doctors may prescribe medication. In addition to pharmacological interventions, there are other ways to control blood pressure. Of these, lifestyle changes and diet are perhaps the most important.

Lifestyle changes

This includes maintaining a healthy weight, regular physical activity, limiting the alcohol intake, quitting smoking and managing stress. Yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercises all help manage blood pressure.

Maintain a healthy weight: If you are overweight or obese, shed a few pounds to reach the ideal weight. This is possible through a healthy eating plan and sustained exercise. For Asians, the recommended BMI is < 22.9 kg/m2. A waist measurement of less than 72cm for women and less than 78 cm for men is best. Work towards 30 to 40 minutes of moderate physical activity daily. If that’s not possible, divide the 30 minutes into shorter periods of 10-15 minutes each.

Healthy eating: What you eat influences your blood pressure. Choose foods low in salt and sodium. Lower your salt intake to as low as possible. The WHO recommends a daily salt intake of no more than 5 gm, while a committee set up by the Institute of Medicine suggests 3.75 gm as adequate to ensure nutrient adequacy. One teaspoon of salt is about six gm. Many packaged and processed foods contain added salt. Check labels for salt content. If you feel that food is less appetising, add spices like cinnamon, cloves and ginger and herbs like mint and coriander to make it tasty. Combining the DASH eating plan with a low sodium diet gives the biggest benefit in preventing and managing hypertension.

Deficiencies: Deficiency of potassium can cause retention of sodium and elevate blood pressure. Foods high in potassium include sweet lime, musk melon, peaches, plums, many green leafy vegetables, brinjal, drumstick and most dals and pulses. Food that contains calcium and magnesium also help lower blood pressure. Go for low fat dairy products for calcium and pulses, nuts and leafy vegetables to supply the magnesium. The higher the protein intake, the lower the blood pressure. This is especially true of vegetable sources of protein like soya bean.

Other foods: Dark chocolate (not milk or white) contains high amounts of a phytochemical called flavonol, which induces vaso-relaxation and lowers blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic). Garlic, green and black tea contain many compounds that can have beneficial effects on hypertension while aerated drinks, including the diet drinks, could pose an increased risk. Omega -3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds and canola oil, also help.

Serving size: It is not only what you eat, but how much you eat that contributes to your calorie intake, overweight status and blood pressure.

Note: Drugs prescribed by the doctor have to be taken regularly. Do not stop just because you feel better.

Risk factors

Family history

Increasing age

Being overweight or obese

Physical inactivity

Smoking

Excessive consumption of alcohol

Constant stress

High intake of salt and fat

Abnormal cholesterol levels

Diabetes mellitus

Conditions like atherosclerosis

DASH diet

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet is high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, as well as protein and fibre. It has low amounts of fats and red meat. Here’s how it goes:

Eight to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Use whole grains instead of refined cereals

Include poultry, fish, nuts and 2-3 servings of low fat dairy foods

Source : thehindu dtd 07/08/2012

AIPEU GROUP C - 29TH ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT THIRUVANATHAPURAM

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO EXAM PAPER III (CrPC QNo-26-45)

(CrPC QNo-26-45)

26.       In the Indian Constitution Criminal Procedure is included in the

(a)       Concurrent list                                   (b)      Union list

(c)        State list                                              (d)      Either a. or b.             Ans:a

27.       Which one of the following proceedings is known as judicial proceeding?

(a)       Investigation                                       (b)       Enquiry and Investigation 
(c)        Enquiry and Trial                               (d)       Trial and Investigation           Ans:c

28.       Proclamation for absconding  is defined in………………..of Cr PC 1973

            a)         82                                                        b)         81

            c)         80                                                        d)         79                                            Ans:a

29.       Proclamation will be issued in the following circumstances

            a)         A person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has been absconded                       or is concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed.

            b)         A person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has been died

            c)         A person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has been surrendered.

            d)         All the above                                                                                                  Ans:a(82)

30.       Proclamation shall be issued by

            a)         Supdt of Police                                  b)         District Commissioner

            c)         Court concerned                               d)         Any one of the above            Ans:c(82)

31.       A proclamation has been issued against absconded requiring him to appear at a specified place and at a specified time not less than

            a)         30 days                                              b)         one week

            c)         15 days                                              d)         48 Hours                                Ans:a(82)

32.       The proclamation shall be published as follows

           

            a)         It shall be publicly read in some conspicuous place of the town or village in                 which such person ordinarily reside

            b)         It shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the house or homestead in                               which such person ordinarily resides

c)         A copy thereof shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the court house.

d)         The court may also, if thinks fit, direct a copy of the proclamation to be                                     published in a daily newspaper.

e)         All the above                                                                                                  Ans:e(82)

33.       When a proclamation issued against absconded person fails to appear at the specified place and time

a)                 The court may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit.

b)                 The court  pronounce him a proclaimed offender and make a declaration to that

effect.

c)                  Both the A & B

d)                 None of these                                                                                                Ans:c(82)

34.       When a proclamation issued against absconded person fails to appear court may

a)                 Issue a order attachment of any movable property

b)                 Issue a order attachment of any  immovable property

c)                  Issue a order attachment of any property movable or immovable or both

d)         Only A                                                                                                 Ans:c(83)

35.       When order of attachment of property has been issued against absconded person  is situate another district.

a)                 When endorsed by the District collector concerned

b)                 When endorsed by the Assistant commissioner concerned

c)                  When endorsed by the District magistrate concerned

d)                 Any one of the above                                                                                    Ans:c(82)

36.       If the property ordered to be attached is a debt or other movable property, the attachment under this section shall be made

a)                 By seizure                 

b)                 By the appointment of a receiver

c)                  By an order in writing prohibiting the delivery of such property to the proclaimed

Person or to any one on his behalf

d)                 By all or any two of such methods as the court thinks fit               Ans:d(82)

37.       When the property ordered to be attached is immovable

a)                 When endorsed by the District magistrate concerned

b)                 In case land paying revenue to the State government be made through the  collector of the district in which the land is situate

c)                  Both the A & B.

d)                 None of these                                                                                                Ans:b

38.       If the property ordered to be attached is a immovable property, the attachment under this section shall be made

a)                 By taking possession

b)                 By the appointment of a receiver

c)                  By an order in writing prohibiting the payment of rent on delivery of property to   

the proclaimed person or to any one on his behalf

d)                 By all or any two of such methods as the court thinks fit               Ans:d(82)

39.       If any claim is preferred to , or objection made to the attachment of, any property attached under section 83 within

            a)         3 Months                                                        b)         One month

            c)         Six months                                                     d)         One year                    Ans:c(84.)

40.       Any person whose claim or objection has been disallowed in whole or in party by and order under sub-section(1) may, within a period

            a)         3 Months                                                        b)         Two years

            c)         Six months                                                     d)         One year                    Ans:d(84.)

41.       If the proclaimed person appears within the time specified in the proclamation, the court shall make an order

a)                 Arrest him and take on custody

b)                 Releasing the half property from the attachment

c)                  Releasing the property from the attachment

d)         None of these                                                                                                Ans:c(85)

42.       If the proclaimed person does not appear within the time specified in the proclamation

a)                 The property under the attachment shall be at the disposal of the state Govt.

b)                 The property shall not be sold until the expiration of six months from the date of the attachment

c)                  The property shall not be sold until any claim preferred

d)                 The property shall not be sold until objection made under sec 84 has not been disposed.

e)                 All the above                                                                                                  Ans:e(85)

43.       If , within two years from the date of the attachment, any person whose  property is or has been at the disposal of the state Govt, appears voluntarily, and proves to the satisfaction of such court that he did not abscond

           

a)                 Such property,  or if the same has been sold, the net proceeds  of the sale, or if party only thereof has been sold, the net to be delivered to him

b)                 Half value of the sold to be delivered to him

c)                  The net proceeds of the sale will be delivered to the person after deducting the court expense

d)                 None of these                                                                                                Ans:a(85)

44.       Who deliver summon

            a)         Police officer                                                 b)         Public servant

            c)         Office of the court                                          d)         All the above              Ans:d

45.       The relief and order is issued by civil court has been categorized in

            a)         Temporary orders                                         b)         Final orders

            c)         Permanent orders                                         d)         Both A & B                 Ans:d

(Prepared by AB Kantharaja, Mobile 08969822340, http://abkantharaja.blogspot.in)

Revised IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme

Revised IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme

Indian Banks’ Association has issued revised circulars of IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme for pursuing higher education in India and abroad on its portal. Visitors are advised to click the links are given below for more information about the Educational Loan…

Circular Revised Scheme

Revised IBA Model Educational Loan Scheme for Pursuing Higher Education in India and abroad

Revised Guidance Notes on Model Educational Loan Scheme for pursuing higher education in India and Abroad

Gist of the Feedback received from the interactive meetings with the Educational Institutions

And also published IBA Model Loan Scheme for vocational education and training.

Scheme for vocational
IBA Model Loan Scheme for Vocational Education and Training

Source: www.iba.org

Re-Designed Website of the President of India Launched; Citizens Can Now Connect Directly to the President

Re-Designed Website of the President of India Launched; Citizens Can Now Connect Directly to the President

The re-designed website of the President of India was launched at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. While the historical perspectives from the earlier websites have been retained, the re-designed website has some new features, which include direct connectivity from the website to social networking media of the President i.e. Facebook and You-Tube. These two features have been initiated after assumption of charge by the President Pranab Mukherjee. The new website also has a Video Gallery. Citizens can connect to the President directly by clicking the button ‘Write to the President’, which will take them directly to the helpline portal. Moreover, visuals have been conceptualized and made user friendly.

Launching the website, Secretary to the President, Ms. Omita Paul expressed the hope that it would be a step forward to bring the President of India closer to the people. She also said that efforts would be made to ensure that the website is in line with the best global practices.

PIB

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Nov-2012 : Central Board of Secondary Education

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Nov-2012

Central Board of Secondary Education – Delhi :

CTET – NOV 2012 : Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Nov-2012

In accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the RTE Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) had vide Notification dated 23rd August, 2010 and 29th July, 2011 laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in classes I to VIII. It had been inter alia provided that one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any of the schools referred to in clause (n) of section 2 of the RTE Act is that he/she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) which will be conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE.

The rationale for including the TET as a minimum qualification for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher is as under: 

It would bring national standards and benchmark of teacher quality in the recruitment process; 

It would induce teacher education institutions and students from these institutions to further improve their performance standards; 

It would send a positive signal to all stakeholders that the Government lays special emphasis on teacher quality

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education Delhi.

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi will be conducting  the  Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for classes I to VIII on 18.11.2012. Candidates can apply On-line for CTET-NOV 2012 

on CBSE/CTET website.

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Submission of On-line application: 01.08.2012 to 31.08.2012 

Last date for receipt of Confirmation Page in CBSE, CTET Unit : 07.09.2012

DATE OF EXAMINATION	PAPER	TIMING	DURATION
18.11.2012	PAPER – I	10.30 TO 12.00 HOURS	1.30 HOURS
18.11.2012	PAPER – II	13.30 TO 15.00 HOURS	1.30 HOURS

Applicability 

i The CTET shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Tibetan Schools, etc) and schools under the administrative control of UT of Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and NCT of Delhi.

ii CTET may also apply to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET.

iii Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies and aided schools shall consider the TET conducted by the State Government. However, a  State Government can also consider the CTET if it decides not to conduct the State TET. 

Qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for recruitment/employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.

More details may know from this link 

http://ctet.nic.in/ctetnovwebsite/pdf/English.pdf