PMRDF interview and written exam guidelines

written exam guidelines

The written test to be conducted on 16th January 2014, aims to position the Aptitudes and
Abilities of the candidate with respect to the expectations of the fellowship. For this round of
selection, the candidates are expected to write an essay in English on any one of the topics
centered around the social, economic, environmental issues central to the welfare and
livelihoods of the people. It aims to evaluate the candidates’ values such as mutual respect,
respect for diversity, etc. It would explore the candidates’ ability to think independently and
deal with the social, economic and administrative forces that have implications for the
welfare and development of the people. It further intends to evaluate the candidates’ ability to
take initiatives, critically reflect on social issues and explore creatively the coexistence
between individual good and collective good. It thus attempts to evaluate the candidates’
ability to contextualise the utility of plurality of approaches. The evaluation would be based
on the candidates’ ability to:

 Understand and analyse a socio-economic issue
 Ways of addressing the issue
 Dealing with the system to address the issue

Date of Exam - 16th January 2014
Total Marks : 40
Time : 10 AM to 10.45 AM
Reporting time : 9.00 AM

The candidates are expected to take their seat by 9.45 AM

documents requirement -

Candidates are requested to get an original photo id proof (eg: Passport, Driving license, pan card, aadhar card) for verification.
Other documents like degree certificates, caste certificates are not to be brought on the day of the written test, personal interview.

For some candidates personal interview will be conducted on 16th January 2014 and for some it will be conducted on 17th January 2014