Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Syllabus/ Pattern
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Group B Post is very prestigious job post in Odisha state. This Exam is conducted by Orissa High Court
ASO Exam is conducted in three phases
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- CPT & Interview
Prelims Exam:
To select the ASO Officers, the first test is Preliminary exam. This Exam nature is Objective type (MCQ) based. Means there will be gven 4 Answers in your OMR sheet. you just need select 1 correct answer.
Total 150 questions will be asked, In every correct answer you will get 1 mark. Total 150 marks. Total time is 2 hours. There shall be Negative marking, Every 2 wrong answers deduct 1 mark.
For Preliminary Exam You need to cover some subjects.
- General EnglishÂ
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Knowledge
- Reasoning
Mains Exam:
After clearing preliminary exam, You have to appear in Mains Exam. Mains exam is Subjective type, means you have to write with pen on papers.
| Subject | Marks | Time |
| General English | 100 marks | 2 hours |
| Mathematics | 100 marks | 2 hours |
| General Awareness & Reasoning | 100 marks | 1 hour |
| General English | Essay, Precis writing, Grammar, Translation, Re Translation | |
| Mathematics | Arithmatic, Algebra, Mensuration, Statistics & Probability | |
| Awareness & Reasoning | Current Affairs, National & International Events, Financial & economic news, Books & Authors, important days, General science, National & International Organization, History, Geography, Politics, Geography, Culture, Important days, Budget | |
Computer Test:
In Computer Application you will be asked Computer fundamentals, MS Windows, MS Office, Linux fundamental, Communication technology, Internet operation, Networking concepts.
| Application | Marks | Time |
| Theory | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Skill Test | 50 | 30 minutes |
Viva or Interview:
In viva section you will be asked some questions by Interviewer. It may be basis on Current affairs, history. Totally depends on Interviewer. we cant predict what may he/she ask. You just need to prepare on personal development. For that you can read daily newspaper, books etc.