CBSE SUPERINTENDENT: There will be two tier examination followed by Skill Test (qualifying in nature). Based on the marks scored in objective (MCQ) type (OMR Based) Tier-1 exam, the candidates in the ratio of 1:10 shall be allowed to appear in Tier-2 written (descriptive) exam. On the basis of performance in Tier-2 written (descriptive) test, the candidates will be called for Skill Test (qualifying nature) in the ratio of 1:5.
CBSE Superintendent Exam Syllabus 2025
Tier-1 Exam Syllabus
| Test | Topics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs, General Awareness | 1. Major Current Events and Issues of India and World. 2. Event of National and International Importance. 3. Persons and Places in Recent News. 4. Games and Sports related Activities. 5. Social Media, Role of ICT and AI in Modern Times |
| General Mental Ability, General Intelligence, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 1. Analytical Reasoning. 2. Mental Ability (Number Series, Letter Series, Odd Man Out, Coding-Decoding, Problems Relating to Relations, Shapes and Their Sub-sections). 3. Basic Numeracy (Elementary Knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical Analysis). 4. Data Analysis (Tables, Bar Diagrams, Line Graph, Pie Chart). |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 1. Arithmetic: (i) Number systems: Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and Irrational numbers, Real numbers, Divisors of an Integer, prime Integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of integers and their Interrelationship. (ii) Average (iii) Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple and Compound Interests (vii) Work and Time (viii) Speed, Time and Distance. 2. Algebra: (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their interrelationship, Remainder theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations. (ii) Set Theory:- Set, null set, subsets and proper subsets of a set, operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, venn diagram. 3. Geometry: (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circles, their perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube. 4. Statistics: Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency distribution, tabulation, cumulative frequency. Representation of data – Bar diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency curves (ogives), Measures of Central tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode. |
| General Hindi & General English | 1. General Hindi: (हिंदी वर्णमाला, विराम चिह्न, शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ, शब्द रूप, संधि, समास, त्रिकाएँ, अनेकार्थी शब्द, शब्द, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ, तद्धि एवं तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी (शब्द भंडार), वर्तनी, अर्थबोध, हिंदी भाषा के उपयोग में होने वाली अशुद्धियाँ, हिंदी की मुख्य बोलियाँ) 2. General English: (Active Voice and Passive Voice, Parts of Speech, Transformation of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Punctuation and Spellings, Words meanings, Vocabulary & Usage, Idioms and Phrases, Fill in the Blanks) 3. Hindi & English Comprehension. 4. Communication Skill |
| Computer Proficiency | 1. Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard shortcuts. 2. Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc. 3. Working with Internet and E-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking. 4. Networking & Cyber Security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures. |
Tier-2 Exam Syllabus
| Test | Topics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 1. National and International issues and events. 2. Sports 3. Awards. 4. Persons in recent news. 5. Latest developments in Science and Technology. 6. Committee, Reports and Task Forces. 7. UN & International Agencies 8. Role of World Bank, IMF and WTO 9. Trade Blocs viz; EU, EFTA, NAFTA, ASEAN, SAFTA etc. 10. India in Global Scenario. |
| Indian History and Culture | 1. Ancient & Medieval Period. 2. Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India Art. 3. History of Indian Culture covering the salient aspects of Arts Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 4. Major Dynasties and their Administrative System, Socio-Economic Conditions. 5. The Freedom struggle- its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 6. Modern Indian history (from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present)- significant events, personalities, and issues. 7. Social and Religious Reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries. 8. Growth of Indian Education System and School Boards. |
| Indian Economy | 1. Basic Concepts of Economics. 2. Basic Knowledge of Budgeting, Banking, Public Finance, National Income, Stock Exchange and Share Market, Fiscal and Monetary Policies, Subsidies, Public Distribution System, e-Commerce. 3. Inflation- Concept, Impact and Control. 4. Major Sectors of Economy- Agriculture, Industry, Service, and Trade- Current Status, Issues & initiatives. 5. Major Economic Problems and Government Initiatives, Economic Reforms and Liberalization. 6. Meaning of liberalization, Privatization and globalization and their effects on economy, polity and social structure. |
| Indian Geography | 1. Broad physical features and Major physiographic divisions. 2. Natural Resources: Water, Forest, Soil. 3. Climate- Origin of Monsoon, Seasonal Climatic conditions, Distribution of rainfall and climatic regions. 4. Minerals – Iron, Manganese, Coal, Oil & Gas, Atomic minerals. 5. Major Industries and Industrial development. 6. Transportation– major transport corridors. 7. Environmental Problems and Ecological Issues. 8. Agriculture and Agro-based Activities. 9. Population: Growth, Distribution and Density, Sex-ratio, Literacy, urban and Rural Population. |
| Science & Technology | 1. Electronics, Computers, Information and Communication Technology. 2. Space Technology including Satellites, Defence Technology, Nanotechnology. 3. The human body, Food and Nutrition, Health care, Environmental and Ecological Changes and their Impacts. 4. Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. 5. Characteristics feature of life. |
| Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management Syllabus | 1. Administration and management: Meaning, nature, and significance, its role in developed & developing societies. Theories of public administration. 2. Concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, responsibility and delegation. 3. Principles of organization: Hierarchy, Span of control and unity of command. 4. Functions of management, Corporate governance and social responsibility. 5. New dimensions of public management, management of change. 6. Attitude and foundational values of civil services: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, dedication to public service. 7. Legislative & Judicial control over administration: various methods and techniques of legislative & judicial control. 8. Administrative Ethics, Motivation and Moral. |
| Constitution of India, Polity, Governance | 1. Development & Indian Constitution: Government of India Act: 1919 and 1935, Constituent Assembly, Nature of Indian Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State, Fundamental Duties, Federal Structure, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L) and Judicial Review. 2. Union and State Executive; Union and State Legislative, Judiciary. 3. President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Planning Commission, National Development Council, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Information Commission, Lokpal, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). 4. Local Self-Government & Panchayati Raj. |
| English Language and Comprehension | 1. English Language and Comprehension. |
CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern 2025
Tier-1 Exam Pattern
| Test Component | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs, General Awareness | 30 | 90 |
| General Mental Ability, General Intelligence, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 30 | 90 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 30 | 90 |
| General Hindi & General English | 30 | 90 |
| Computer Proficiency | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
Tier-1 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.
Tier-2 Exam Pattern
| Test | Objective Type (No. of Questions) | Objective Type (Total Marks) | Descriptive Type (No. of Questions) | Descriptive Type (Total Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 10 | 30 | 04 | 20 |
| Indian History and Culture | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Indian Economy | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Indian Geography | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Science & Technology | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management Syllabus | 08 | 24 | 04 | 20 |
| Constitution of India, Polity, Governance | 08 | 24 | 04 | 20 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 08 | 24 | 02 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 30 | 150 |
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