Plan of Written Examination

All the aspirants are informed as under with respect to the written test to be
conducted for the recruitment for the post of Senior Assistant (IT) (Advt.
No. 05 of 2023) :-

1. The Exam will be conducted in MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) format.

OMR sheet will be used for answering the questions.

2. The Exam would be of 2 hours duration.

3. The Exam will consist of two parts (Part A and Part B) as follows:-

Marks (Each
No. of Question
Part Topic Type of Questions
Questions carries 1
mark)

Questions from
General Knowledge
and Current Affairs,
Punjab History and
MCQs (Multiple
A Culture, Logical 40 40
Choice Questions)
Reasoning and
Mental ability,
Punjabi, English,
ICT, (Annexure-1)

Questions from the MCQs (Multiple

B 80 80
Subject (Annexure-2) Choice Questions)

Total 120 120

4. There will be negative marking. Each question carries 1 mark.

For every wrong answer, 1/4th mark i.e. 0.25 mark would be
deducted. The question(s) not attempted will receive no credit
or discredit.

5. Tentative syllabus for the written examination for the recruitment of

Senior Assistant (IT) is annexed at Annexure-1 and Annexure-2.
 Annexure - 1

Part A - General Knowledge, Punjab History and Culture,

Logical Reasoning Mental Ability, Punjabi, Englidh and ICT.

Sr. Indicative Contents of Syllabus Weightage

No. (Approx.)
General Knowledge and Current affairs of National and
International importance including:
(i) Polity issues,
(ii) Environment issues,
(iii) Current Affairs,
(iv) Science and Technology, 10
1.
(v) Economic issues,
(vi) History of India with special reference to Indian freedom
struggle movement.
(vii) Sports,
(viii) Cinema and Literature.
(ix) Geography
Punjab History and Culture:-
Physical features of Punjab and its ancient history. Social, religious
and economic life in Punjab. Development of Language & literature
2. and Arts in Punjab, Social and culture of Punjab during Afgan/Mughal 5
Rule, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, Teachings/History of Sikh Gurus and
Saints in Punjab. Adi Granth, Sikh Rulers, Freedom movements of
Punjab.

Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability:

(i) Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability.(05 Marks)
3. (ii) Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentage, 10
numerical relation appreciation. (03 Marks)
(iii) Data analysis, Graphic presentation charts, tables,
spreadsheets. (02 Marks)
ਪੰ ਜਾਬੀ:-
ਸ਼ੁੱ ਧ-ਅਸ਼ੁੱ ਧ, ਸ਼ਬਦਜੋੜ, ਅਗੇਤਰ ਅਤੇ ਿਪਛੇਤਰ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਿਵਰੋਧੀਸ਼ਬਦ, ਨਵ,
4. ਪੜਨਵ ਅਤੇ ਿਕਿਰਆ ਦੀਆਂ ਿਕਸਮ ਤੇ ਸਹੀ ਵਰਤ, ਿਲੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਵਚਨ, ਪੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ 5

ਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ, ਅੰ ਗਰੇਜੀ ਤ ਪੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁ ਵਾਦ ਅਤੇ ਬਹੁਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦੀ ਥ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ

ਆਿਦ।।
English:-
Basic Grammar, Subject and Verb, Adjectives and Adverbs,
Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks,
5. 5
Correction in Sentences, Idioms and their meanings, Spell Checks,
Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Direct and Indirect Speech, Active
and Passive Voice, Correction in Sentences, etc.

ICT:-
6. Basics of computers, Network & Internet, Use of office productivity 5
tools Word, Excel,Spreadsheet & PowerPoint.

Maximum Marks 40
 Annexure – 2
Part B - Subject Syllabus for the post of Senior Assistant (IT)

Number of Questions 80 Maximum Marks- 80

1. Computer System Architecture

• Digital Logic Circuits and Components: Digital Computers, Logic Gates, Boolean
Algebra, Map Simplifications, Combinational Circuits, Flip-Flops, Sequential
Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Decoders, Multiplexers, Registers and Counters,
Memory Unit.
• Data Representation: Data Types, Number Systems and Conversion,
Complements, Fixed Point Representation, Floating Point Representation, Error
Detection Codes, Computer Arithmetic - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and
Division Algorithms.
• Register Transfer and Microoperations: Register Transfer Language, Bus and
Memory Transfers, Arithmetic, Logic and Shift Micro operations.
• Basic Computer Organization and Design: Stored Program Organization and
Instruction Codes, Computer Registers, Computer Instructions, Timing and
Control, Instruction Cycle, Memory-Reference Instructions, Input-Output,
Interrupt.
• Programming the Basic Computer: Machine Language, Assembly Language,
Assembler, Program Loops, Subroutines, Input-Output Programming.
• Microprogrammed Control: Control Memory, Address Sequencing, Design of
Control Unit.
• Central Processing Unit: General Register Organization, Stack Organization,
Instruction Formats, Addressing Modes, RISC Computer, CISC Computer.
• Input-Output Organization: Peripheral Devices, Input-Output Interface,
Asynchronous Data Transfer, Modes of Transfer, Priority Interrupt, DMA, Serial
Communication.
• Memory Hierarchy: Main Memory, Auxillary Memory, Associative Memory,
Cache Memory, Virtual Memory, Memory Management Hardware.

2. Programming Languages

• Programming in C: Tokens, Identifiers, Data Types, Sequence Control,

Subprogram Control, Arrays, Structures, Union, String, Pointers, Functions, File
Handling, Command Line Arguments, Preprocessors.
• Object Oriented Programming: Class, Object, Instantiation, Inheritance,
Encapsulation, Abstract Class, Polymorphism.
• Programming in C++: Tokens, Identifiers, Variables and Constants; Data types,
Operators, Control statements, Functions Parameter Passing, Virtual Functions,
Class and Objects; Constructors and Destructors; Overloading, Inheritance,
Templates, Exception and Event Handling; Streams and Files; Multifile Programs.
3. Database Management Systems

• Database System Concepts and Architecture: Data Models, Schemas, and

Instances; Three-Schema Architecture and Data Independence; Database
Languages and Interfaces; Centralized and Client/Server Architectures for DBMS.
• Data Modeling: Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Model - Constraints,
Languages, Design, and Programming, Relational Database Schemas, Update
Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations; Relational Algebra and
Relational Calculus; Codd Rules.
• Normalization for Relational Databases: Functional Dependencies and
Normalization; Algorithms for Query Processing and Optimization; Transaction
Processing, Concurrency Control Techniques, Database Recovery Techniques,
Object and Object-Relational Databases; Database Security and Authorization.

4. Operating System

• Basics of Operating Systems: Operating System Structure, Operations and

Services; System Calls, Operating-System Design and Implementation; System
Boot.
• Process Management: Process Scheduling and Operations; Interprocess
Communication, Communication in Client–Server Systems, Process
Synchronization, Critical-Section Problem, Peterson’s Solution, Semaphores,
Synchronization.
• CPU Scheduling: Scheduling Criteria and Algorithms; Thread Scheduling,
MultipleProcessor Scheduling, Real-Time CPU Scheduling.
• Deadlocks: Deadlock Characterization, Methods for Handling Deadlocks,
Deadlock Prevention, Avoidance and Detection; Recovery from Deadlock.
• Memory Management: Contiguous Memory Allocation, Swapping, Paging,
Segmentation, Demand Paging, Page Replacement, Allocation of Frames,
Thrashing, Memory-Mapped Files.
• Storage Management: Mass-Storage Structure, Disk Structure, Scheduling and
Management, RAID Structure.
5. Data Structures and Algorithms

• Data Structures: Arrays and their Applications; Sparse Matrix, Stacks, Queues,
Priority Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Forest, Binary Tree, Threaded Binary Tree,
Binary Search Tree, AVL Tree, B Tree, B+ Tree, B* Tree, Data Structure for Sets,
Graphs, Sorting and Searching Algorithms; Hashing.
• Performance Analysis of Algorithms and Recurrences: Time and Space
Complexities; Asymptotic Notation, Recurrence Relations.
• Design Techniques: Divide and Conquer; Dynamic Programming, Greedy
Algorithms, Backtracking, Branch and Bound.

6. Data Communication and Computer Networks

• Data Communication: Components of a Data Communication System, Simplex,

Half Duplex and Duplex Modes of Communication; Analog and Digital Signals;
 Noiseless and Noisy Channels; Bandwidth, Throughput and Latency; Digital and
Analog Transmission; Data Encoding and Modulation Techniques; Broadband and
Baseband Transmission; Multiplexing, Transmission Media, Transmission Errors,
Error Handling Mechanisms.
• Computer Networks: Network Topologies, Local Area Networks, Metropolitan
Area Networks, Wide Area Network, Wireless Networks, Internet.
• Network Models: Layered Architecture, OSI Reference Model and its Protocols;
TCP/IP Protocol Suite, Physical, Logical, Port and Specific Addresses; Switching
Techniques.
• Functions of OSI and TCP/IP Layers: Framing, Error Detection and Correction;
Flow and Error Control; Sliding Window Protocol, HDLC, Multiple Access –
CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, Reservation, Polling, Token Passing, FDMA, CDMA, TDMA,
Network Devices, Backbone Networks, Virtual LANs.
• IPv4 Structure and Address Space; Classful and Classless Addressing; Datagram,
Fragmentation and Checksum; IPv6 Packet Format, Mapping Logical to Physical
Address (ARP), Direct and Indirect Network Layer Delivery; Routing Algorithms,
TCP, UDP and SCTP Protocols; Flow Control, Error Control and Congestion Control
in TCP and SCTP.
• World Wide Web (WWW): Uniform Resource Locator (URL), Domain Name
Service (DNS), Resolution - Mapping Names to Addresses and Addresses to
Names; Electronic Mail Architecture, SMTP, POP and IMAP; TELNET and FTP.
• Network Security: Malwares, Cryptography and Steganography; Secret-Key
Algorithms, Public-Key Algorithms, Digital Signature, Virtual Private Networks,
Firewalls.
• Mobile Technology: GSM and CDMA; Services and Architecture of GSM and
Mobile Computing; Middleware and Gateway for Mobile Computing; Mobile IP
and Mobile Communication Protocol; Communication Satellites, Wireless
Networks and Topologies; Cellular Topology, Mobile Adhoc Networks, Wireless
Transmission and Wireless LANs; Wireless Geolocation Systems, GPRS and SMS.
• Cloud Computing and IoT: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Public and Private Cloud;
Virtualization, Virtual Server, Cloud Storage, Database Storage, Resource
Management, Service Level Agreement, Basics of IoT.