Introduction
The IB SA Tier-II Descriptive Test of 1 Hour duration for 40 marks will be a Test of English Language (Translation of a passage of 500 words from local language/ dialect to English and vice versa). The IB SA Descriptive Test will be conducted, after the completion of the Objective Test.
Pattern
IB SA Descriptive Test: Exam Pattern
The IB SA Descriptive Test consisting of a passage to convert from local language to English and vice versa, which had to be completed in 1 Hour.
IB SA Descriptive Test: Evaluation
| S.No. | Name of Test/ Section | Type of Test | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a) | Translation of a passage of 500 words from local language/ dialect to English and vice versa. | Descriptive | 40 | 1 Hour |
| b) | Spoken ability (to be assessed at the time of Tier-III exam (Interview/ Personality test) | - | 10 | - |
- On the basis of their performance in Tier-I exam, candidates would be shortlisted for Tier-II & Tier-III exam at 10 times the number of vacancies.
- In order to achieve qualitative selection & recruit the best available talent, there would be cut-off marks (out of 100) in Tier-I exam as under: UR-35, OBC-34 & SC/ST-33 (all Ex-servicemen would be treated in their own category viz., UR/ OBC/ SC/ ST)
- However cut-off for Tier-II & Tier-III exam in different categories may go higher depending upon the marks obtained by candidates and number of vacancies. Similarly, the criteria of 10 times the number of vacancies may also remain restricted due to said cut-off in Tier-I.
- All candidates appearing in Tier-II exam would be provisionally admitted in Tier-III exam, i.e. interview/ personality test.
- Tier-II examination will be of qualifying nature. Candidates would be required to obtain minimum 20/50 marks so that their marks in Tier-III could be taken into account for preparing final merit list on the basis of combined performance in Tier-I & Tier-III exam. The cut-off in Tier-II is same for candidates of all categories. There is no cut-off for Tier-III exam.
- The final selection would be further subject to successful completion of Character & Antecedent verification followed by medical examination, etc.