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Quiz 1 general knowledge

2012-08-15T22:36:00.000-07:00

Capital of india?

1.Delhi
2.Banglore
3.Calcutta
4.Mumbai

Next olympic games will held in?
1.Paris
2.California
3.Rio-Degenrio
4.Atlanta

Details of Posts

2011-07-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

Details of Posts

S.No.	Exam	Post	Qualification	Age	Pay Scale
1.	Matric Level	LDC	Typing: Hindi 25 wpm, Eng. 30 wpm	18-27	3050-4500
		Steno D	Shorthand: 80 wpm		4000-6000
		Steno C	Shorthand: 100 wpm & High School or equivalent		5500-9000
2.	Graduate Level	Assistant	Graduate	20-27	6500-10500
		SI in CBI, Delhi Police		20-25	5500-9000
		Inspector (Central Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner)		18-27	6500-10500
		Inspector of Posts/ Income Tax/ AEO in DoE		18-27	5500-9000
		Divisional Accountant		18-27	5500-9000
		Auditor/UDC Junior Accountant		18-27	4000-6000
3.	CPOs	SI	Graduate	20-25	5500-9000
4.	SO(Commercial)	SO(Commercial)	Commerce Graduate	18-27	6500-10500
5.	SO(Audit)	SO(Audit)	Graduate	18-27	6500-10500
6.	Junior Hindi Translators	Junior Hindi Translators	Post Graduate in Eng/Hindi with Eng/Hindi as compulsory & elective subject at Degree level	< 28	5500-9000
7.	CPWD	JE	Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engg. or Equivalent	18-27	5000-8000
8.	Investigators	Investigators	Degree in Statistics/Economics/Maths or Commerce (with Statistics) or Equivalent	<26	5000-8000
9.	Tax Assistants	Tax Assistants	Graduate	20-27	4000-6000

STENOGRAPHERS (GRADE ‘C’ & GRADE ‘D’) EXAMINATION, 2011

2011-07-22T03:32:00.000-07:00

Qualification:
Combined All India Open Examination for recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ for which 12 standard Pass from a recognized board/university is the minimum qualification.

Examination:
Examination will comprise of a Written Objective Type Examination followed by Skill Test in Stenography at 100 w.p.m. and 80 w.p.m. respectively.

Fess:

RUPEES ONE HUNDRED ONLY(r100) payable through CRF Stamps for off-line application or on line payment through account with SBI in the case of on-line application.
Fee is exempted for all Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation, as per rules.

Closing date:12.08.2011 (upto 5 P.M.).

AGE LIMIT:
18-27 years
For more info refer website.

IndianOil Academic Scholarships

2011-07-21T04:55:00.000-07:00

IndianOil offers 2600 Scholarships for Students of 10+/ITI, Engineering, MBBS & MBA Courses on merit cum means basis

stream Period of scholarship No.of Qualifying exam   Amount
scholarship
10+/ITI 2 years 2000 10th   Rs. 1000
Engineering 4 years 300 12th Rs. 3000
MBBS 4 years 200 12th Rs. 3000
MBA 2 years 100 Graduation Rs. 3000

Eligibility:

Students pursuing full time/regular courses in these streams & studying in Schools/Colleges/Institutions/Universities recognized by MCI/AICTE/State Education Boards/ State Govt. / ICSC/CBSE/Central Govt./Association of Indian universities, shall be eligible to apply.
Gross Joint income of the family of the candidate from all sources (during financial year 2010-11) should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-

Age limit :
Minimum 15 years and maximum 30 years as on 25.7.2011. Persons born between 25.7.81 and 25.7.96 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.

Reservation
Relaxation in the upper age limit is 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for physically challenged/physically handicapped candidates. 50% of the scholarships are reserved for SC/ST & OBC candidates.

website will be kept open to receive online applications from 25.07.2011 to 15.09.2011.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
website will be kept open to receive online applications from 25.07.2011 to 15.09.2011.

IGNOU

2011-07-20T22:21:00.000-07:00

Indira Gandhi national open university

Undergraduate courses

Bachelor of arts,Bachelor of computer applications,Bachelor of science,Bachelor of commerce,Bachelor of
social work,

Eligibility-----45% in 12th
Last date------29 July or 31 August with late fess
late fees--------200 rs

Post graduate courses

master of arts in rural development,Master of commerce,Master of arts in tourism management,Master of arts in English , Hindi,social works , philosophy,Gandhi and piece studies,Education,Economics,history,political science,public administration, psychology,Master of science in counselling and family theory master of art in Adult education,Master in gender development,Master of art in distant education.
Period of course--2 year
Eligibility----Graduation

Diploma courses
period----1 year
p.g diploma in food safety and quality management, plantation management,Diploma in dairy technology,meet technology,Diploma in development work,tourism studies,p.g diploma in translation,p.g diploma in higher education,international buissness studies operation,Diploma in creative writing in English, Urdu,p.g diploma in criminal justice,P.g diploma in environmental law,p.g diploma in corporate,p.g diploma in disabilities management etc
IGNOU also provide on demand exam option

Earn upto Rs. 9,000 pm checking Emails. Join now!

career Path Finder

2011-07-20T00:43:00.000-07:00

CAT (I.I.M)

2011-07-20T00:07:00.000-07:00

Eligibility

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.

Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at Selection Process of IIMs.

CAT Exams: Development and Scoring

Development :
The CAT test development process was conducted in alignment with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. The exam was designed with three sections: (1) Verbal Ability, (2) Quantitative Ability, and (3) Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. These three sections are consistent with the knowledge domains historically assessed by the IIM and are also aligned with the content areas covered in equivalent global admission examinations that measure performance along similar scales.

Content of the examination was developed and confirmed by individuals with high levels of expertise in each of three content domains (Verbal, Quantitative, and Data Interpretation). Post-administration analysis was conducted by credentialed psychometricians to confirm the validity of the examination scores and to ensure that every candidates was provided a fair and equal opportunity to display their knowledge.

Scoring :

Prometric employed an industry-standard, psychometrically-sound approach to the scoring process for all IIM candidates. The three-step process is outlined here and is supported by the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and the ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness.

Step 1: Raw Score is Calculated
Your raw scores are calculated for each section based on the number of questions you answered correctly, incorrectly, or that you omitted.

Correct Answer Incorrect Answer Omitted
+3 points for questions you answered correctly -1 point subtracted for questions you answered incorrectly 0 points subtracted for questions you did not answer

This scoring methodology ensures that candidates are only awarded points for what they know. Candidates are not awarded inappropriate points for random guessing. This is a standard process in the testing industry and is a methodology employed in scoring similar admissions tests such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Step 2: Raw Score is “Equated”

Equating is a statistical process used to adjust scores on two or more alternate forms of an assessment so that the scores may be used interchangeably. Industry standard processes were used for equating, such as those outlined within the ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness.

Step3: Equated Raw Score is “Scaled”

In order to ensure appropriate interpretation of an equated raw score, the scores must be placed on a common scale or metric. A linear transformation was used for this scaling process, which is an industry standard practice (Kolen & Brennan, 2004).

The IIM scaling model is as follows:

Section Scores = (Mean of 40 and Standard deviation of 24) 0-150
Total Exam Score = (Summation of three section scores) 0-450

Four scaled scores are presented for each candidate: an overall scaled score and three separate scaled scores for each section. As the three sections evaluate three distinct sets of knowledge and skills, scores do not correlate across sections. A high score in one section does not guarantee a high score in another section. Percentile rankings are provided for each individual section as well as for the overall exam score.

WANTED PILOTS( STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED)

2011-07-19T22:53:00.000-07:00

INVITES PILOTS FOR
WALK IN INTERVIEW FOR HAWKER 750 AIRCRAFT
SAIL requires two Pilots to fly its Hawker-750 aircraft as P1 and P2 pilots respectively. The incumbents will be required to fly the aircraft as per requirement and be responsible for ensuring compliance of requisite safety norms prescribed by DGCA and manufacturer from time to time.

Eligibility:
1. Senior Executive Pilot (P1 Pilot as Pilot- in- Command)
(i) Type rated as PIC on HS-125 series aircrafts
(ii) Current Indian ATPL OR equivalent DGCA recognized ATPL with minimum 3000 hours total flying experience which should include 1500 hours as PIC.
2. Executive Pilot (P2 Pilot as Co-Pilot)
(i) Type rated as P2 on HS-125 series aircrafts
(ii) Current Indian ATPL OR equivalent DGCA recognized ATPL with minimum 3000 hours total flying experience which should include 1500 hours as PIC.
Upper Age Limit: 60 years for both the positions.
Pay, Compensation Package & Allowances: At par with current industry standards. Employment will be on Contractual basis initially for 3 years, and extendable thereafter. Terms are negotiable.
Mode of Selection: The candidates having the required qualification and experience may walk in for interview on 1st August, 2011 at Steel Authority of India Limited, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Ispat Bhawan, Lodi Road, New Delhi. The interview will start at 10.00 AM. The interested candidates should get themselves registered between 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM.
Relaxation in upper age limit and qualification can be considered in case of deserving candidate.

RAJASTHAN RAJYA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED

2011-07-19T22:36:00.000-07:00

Advertisement for appointment

Applications are invited through "On-Line" from the eligible candidates having requisite
qualification for appointment on the post of Junior Engineer-I (Elect./Mechanical/
Civil/PLCC/C&I/FF) in following Power Sector Companies of Rajasthan:-
1. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (RVPNL)
2. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (RVUNL)
3. Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JVVNL)
4. Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (AVVNL)
5. Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (Jd.VVNL)
Last date for Online Submission of application by candidates 30.07.2011
(upto 6 PM)

Importance of Self Assessment

2011-07-18T21:41:00.000-07:00

The importance of self-assessment while on the verge of taking decision about your future cannot be stressed enough. It is so important that you begin by asking yourself "Who am I?" and then making step by step, a professional personality for yourself. This inmost journey helps you in the process of self-evaluation, giving clarity to your thoughts and helping you to define your interests, preferred skills, your preferred work values, your educational aspirations and even helps you to define your work personality. You have to consider various aspects and put together a summary profile of yourself so that you can take informed decisions. Remember that Self-assessment is a process that you should undertake periodically throughout your life.

Self-Assessment Quiz

Our team of experts at National Network of Education( NNE) has compiled a quiz that will help you in assessing your skills. Below is a set of questions, read them carefully and rate yourself accordingly.
So what are you waiting for -Grab a pencil and paper and yes GOOD LUCK!

If your answer is true- Give yourself 2
If you are not sure- Give yourself 1
If you think it is not true – Give yourself a Zero

My Interests...

I like to solve mathematical or scientific problems.
I like to work with machines and tools
I like to help people, like teaching, first aid, or giving information.
I like to do creative activities like art, drama, crafts, dance, music, or creative writing.
I like to lead and persuade people, and can sell ideas and things.
I like to work with numbers, records, or machines in a set, orderly way.

My Abilities...

I am good at understanding and solving science and math problems.
I have good skills in working with tools, mechanical drawings, machines, or animals.
I am good at teaching, counseling, nursing, or giving information.
I have good artistic abilities -- in creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art.
I am good at leading people and selling things or ideas.
I am good at maintaining written records and numbers in a systematic, orderly way.

My opinion...
How do you see yourself? Decide the extent to which each of the statements suits you and rate yourself accordingly.

I am precise, scientific, and intellectual.
I am practical, mechanical, and realistic.
I am helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.
I am artistic, imaginative, original, and independent.
I am energetic, ambitious, and sociable.
I am orderly and good at following a set plan.

My Values..

I value science.
I value practical things and making better.
I value helping people and solving social problems.
I value creative arts like drama, music, art, or the works of creative writers.
I value success in politics, leadership, or business.
I value success in business.

Results

After rating yourself now its time to get the results For example
If your answer is “I like to solve mathematical or scientific problems” then rate yourself as 2.
For next question “I am good at teaching, counseling, nursing, or giving information” the answer is again true, rate yourself as 2.
Again for next question” I am artistic, imaginative, original, and independent” your answer is not true then give yourself a Zero
If for the last question “I value helping people and solving social problems“ you have answer as not sure(may be /may be not) then add 1 to your

The total comes out to be 5: Your personality type is Analytical and the career that suit you are Detective, Technical Writer, Banking, Insurance, Accounts, Charted Accountant, Company Secretary, Foreign Languages Teacher, Stock Broker.

Test Scores Interpretation

Personality Types	Score	Related Careers
Analytical	0-8	Analytical Careers
Pragmatic	8-16	Pragmatic Careers
Social	16-24	Social Careers
Artistic	24-32	Artistic Careers
Enterprising	32-40	Enterprising Careers
Conventional	40-48	Conventional Careers

Analytical Occupations: Detective, Technical Writer, Banking, Insurance, Accounts, Charted Accountant, Company Secretary, Foreign Languages Teacher, Stock Broker etc.

Pragmatic Occupations: Veterinary Surgeons, Fire Fighters, Audio and Video Technicians, Farm Workers, Journalist, Agriculture Technician, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Criminologist, Lawyer, Dairy Farmers, Poultry Farmers, Horticulturist etc.

Social Occupations: Social Workers, Teachers, Nurses, Therapists, Psychiatrist, Psycgologist etc.

Artistic: Painters, Singer, Musician, Actor, Dancer, Fashion Designer, Photographer, Modeling, Theater, Jewelery Designer, Interior Decorator, Beautician etc.

Enterprising: Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, CEO, Public Relation Office, Program Directors, Chef, Hospitality and Retail Managers, Vast and Feng Shui Expert etc.

Conventional: Doctor, Lecturer, Engineer, Scientist, Armed Forces, and IAS/IES/IPS, Charted Accountant, Company Secretary, Lawyers etc.

P.S: Please note that this test is totally based on assumption. The above mentioned careers are not the only career option that you can have or if your score leads you “Analytical type of personality” then you cannot have any other career.
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Banking Service Examination

2011-07-18T21:34:00.000-07:00

Banking is one of the most rewarding sectors in

the country. It assures well-paid, secure and satisfying career prospects. Openings are available at various levels, from Bank Clerical to Probationary Officers (PO).

In 1978 Banking Services Recruitment Boards (BSRBs) were established to have a uniform standard & eligibility criteria for recruitment of personnel to Nationalised Banks. There were 15 BSRBs covering one or more states & they were assigned to recruit both officers & clerks. However Central Recruitment Board of the State Bank of India undertook recruitment of officers for the State Bank group on the all India level separately.

After dissolution of BSRB's, banks are now advertising directly for their vacancies. Now IBPS conducts and rates the written examination (comprising objective and descriptive parts) on behalf of banks. The banks usually prefer to have for interviews anything from 3 to 4 times the number of vacancies advertised, and then make the final selection.

Indian Banking Sector

Banking Segment in India functions under the umbrella of Reserve Bank of India - the regulatory, central bank. This segment broadly consists of: Commercial Banks and Co-Operative Banks. The commercial banking structure in India consists of: Scheduled Commercial Banks and Unscheduled Banks. The Scheduled Commercial Bank category can be broadly divided into – Public Sector, Private Sector and Foreign Banks. Public sector banks have either the Government of India or Reserve Bank of India as the majority shareholder. This segment comprises of State Bank of India (SBI) and its subsidiaries, and Other Nationalised Banks. The co-operative banking structure in India is divided into following main 5 categories: 1. Primary Urban Co-op Banks 2. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies. 3. District Central Co-op Banks 4. State Co-operative Banks.5. Land Development Banks.

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE


	State Bank Probationary Officer’s Examination	Clerical Grade examination
	Reserve Bank Grade 'A'/'B' officer's Examination

UPSC

2011-07-18T21:26:00.000-07:00

The Union Public Service Commission is an autonomous entity that came into being on 26th of January 1950. Set up under Article 315 of the Constitution, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) advises the government on matters relating to framing recruitment rules, principles followed in making appointments, promotions and transfers from one service to another and on disciplinary matters affecting civil servants. The UPSC ensures that competent candidates are selected through a fair, transparent and objective process. The systems, procedures and methods for recruitment to the various services are constantly reviewed in order to nurture and utilise the best talent in the country. The following is a list of examinations conducted by UPSC


Civil Services Examination	Central Police Forces Examination	Combined Engineering Services
Combined Defence Services	Combined Medical Services Examination	Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination
Indian Forest Service	National Defence Academy	Geologists’ Examination
Indian Economical Services Examination / Indian Statistical Services Examination

Railways Examination

2011-07-18T21:19:00.000-07:00

The Indian railways are broadly divided and sub-divided into zones, divisions and departments, each controlling a particular function. Every division has a certain number of technical and non-technical departments, which form the base structure on which the railways function. Technical departments include civil, technical and mechanical engineering, signalling and telecom, and several others dealing with similar disciplines, while the non-technical departments include general services such as accounts, personnel management, Railway protection Force (RPF) or security and traffic services, among others. Each department has staff at various levels. The highest are the Group A officers, while the lowest in rank are the Group D staff members.

Group A

² UPSC - Group A officers are recruited by UPSC
² Civil Service Examination - Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) and the Indian Railways Accounts Service (IRAS)
² Combined Engineering Service - Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), Indian Railway Services of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) and Indian Railway Store Service (IRSS)

Group B

Group B officers are directly promoted from Group C.

Group C

Group C officers are recruited through the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The 19 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have been functioning as prime recruiting agencies for all Zonal Railways, Production Units and other extra Zonal units of the Indian Railways. Each Railway Recruitment Board is catering to the recruitment needs of the specified jurisdiction on the Railways. However, there is no regional or linguistic distinction for recruitment to any post as far as eligibility of the candidates is concerned. Any citizen of India fulfilling the recruitment criteria can compete for any post without any regional or linguistic limitations. The Group C posts include assistant station masters, drivers, motormen, guards, signal and mechanical inspectors. Here again, staff are divided into technical and non-technical staff.


	Technical Cadre Examination	Non-Technical Cadre Examination
	RPF Sub-Inspectors / Constables Examination

Hiring prospects strongest in IT: Survey

2011-07-18T09:28:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK: Reflecting the better labor market conditions, a significant number of companies in the US plan to recruit new personnel during the remaining part of 2011, with customer service and the IT industry expected to offer the strongest hiring prospects, says a survey.

According to a study by job portal Career Builder, 47 per cent of employers surveyed are planning to hire employees in the July to December period of this year, up from 41 per cent in 2010 during the same period.

"Last year, certain sectors or departments in companies were producing jobs. This year, the US is seeing job creation in all industries, functions and company sizes," CareerBuilder CEO Matt Ferguson said.

Ferguson further said,"hiring activity will sustain and improve in the months to come with a diverse mix of jobs. While higher energy prices, debt, inflation and other factors may deter a significant acceleration in hiring, employers have encouraging news for the millions of Americans who are looking for jobs".

Recruitment activity would increase by 23 per cent in Customer Service, followed by 21 per cent in Information Technology (IT) and 20 per cent in Sales.

Besides, hiring activity would be at good pace in sectors such as Administrative (15 per cent), Business Development (11 per cent), Accounting/Finance (10 per cent) and Marketing (9 per cent).

Interestingly, half of the employers surveyed said there is a shortage of skills within their organization, up from 48 per cent last year. The biggest shortages were in the areas of IT, Customer Service and Communications.

Additionally, more than one-third (36 per cent) reported they have positions for which they could not find qualified candidates, up from 32 per cent last year, the survey noted.

Notably, more job openings translate into more competition for highly skilled workers. Employers (35 per cent) are concerned that top performers will look for job opportunities outside of their organization as the economy improves.

In the July-September quarter, 26 per cent of respondent plan to increase their headcount and eight per cent expect to downsize staff. Another, 61 per cent anticipate no change, while 5 per cent are undecided on the issue.

In contrast, 29 per cent of employers surveyed had added new personnel in the April-June quarter of 2011, up from 24 per cent last year.

Further, 11 per cent decreased headcount, while 59 per cent made no change in staff levels and one per cent were unsure.

The survey was conducted within the US by Harris Interactive on behalf of Career Builder, among 2,662 hiring managers between May and June.

National Informatics Centre (NIC) Recruitment 2011 - recruitment.nic.in for complete details

2011-07-18T00:43:00.001-07:00

Published by http://www.recruitment4u.in

National Informatics Centre (NIC) published advertisement in July 2011 for Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB (Programmer) positions. All eligible and interested candidates can apply through application form. All communications related to the candidate will be available on the NIC web site http://recruitment.nic.in.

NIC Recruitment 2011 details.

Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB (Programmer)
No. of Vacancies : Total – 62 (Sixty Two)
Category wise vacancy: ( SC: 6 ST : 9 , OBC : 16 , UR : 31 )
Age Limit: 18-30 years as on last date of receipt of applications. The age relaxation will be as per Government of India instructions/rules.

Qualification and Experience

B.E./B.Tech/MCA with first class or minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent and specialization in Computer Science/Computer related areas;
or
M.Sc in Computer Science with first class or at least 60% marks or equivalent;
or
Master’s degree in Physics/Maths/Statistics/Operation Research with either Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a Govt. recognized institution/University or at least three years of experience in the areas indicated under Job Description is essential. The Master’s degree and Post Graduate Diploma should be with minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.

The written or Online test and the Personal Interview will be held as per the Schedule given below.

Written or Online Examination
Date: 04/09/2011, SUNDAY
Tentative Venues: Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram.

Personal Interview
(Only those candidates who qualify in the written or online test will be called for the Personal Interview)
Date: Starting from 17/10/2011
Tentative Venues: National Informatics Centre, A-Block, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, PIN – 110 003.

CBI Recruitment 2011 - www.cbi.nic.in - Complete details, apply now

2011-07-18T00:41:00.000-07:00

Published by http://www.recruitment4u.in

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) published three different advertisement in July 2011 to recruit eligible candidates for Law Officer, Pairvi Officer and Stenographer. The application forms and complete advertisement can be download from www.cbi.nic.in.

CBI Recruitment 2011 details
Applications are invited for engagement of following posts on contractual basis in CBI initially for a period of 1 years or until further orders whichever is earlier :

Law Officer (Public Prosecutor)
Total Vacancies: 71 in various zones of CBI
Pay: 60000 per month.
Qualification : Law graduate with 10 years of experience
Stenographer
Total vacancies: 71 posts in various zones of CBI
Pay : Rs.15000/- per month
Qualification : 12th pass and 80 wpm in Shorthand and 40 wpm in Typing.
Pairvy Officer
Total vacancies: 71 posts in various zones of CBI
Pay : Rs.40000/- per month.

How to apply
Candidates who are interested and fulfilling all the eligibility criteria according to the advertisement may submit prescribed application form (can be download at www.cbi.nic.in) within the last date.

Important link
Law Officer Advertisement
Stenographer Advertisement
Pairvy Officer Advertisement

Important dates
Last date for submit application Law Officer: 02/08/2011
Last date for submit application Stenographer and Pairvy Officer: 12/08/2011

IIPM: Mocking at Quality of Indian Higher Education?

2011-07-17T22:25:00.000-07:00

IIPM and Arindam Chaudhuri have been synonymous with advertisements shouting "Dare to think beyond the IIMs!" (Here is Hoot's analysis on IIPM's advertisements). It took audacity (often to the limit of brashness) and entrepreneurial grit to equate oneself with big brands like IIMs. IIPM enrolls more than 5000 students across 8 campuses with more than 400 faculty members.

So, what's the issue? The issue is better understood if you see the advertisements of IIPM like below. What's the brand "promise" to a prospective student? They are most likely to see "MBA/BBA/EMBA" along with major brands like Cornell and Stern.

However, FAQs on IIPM website mentions:

"1. Does AICTE/UGC [Indian regulatory bodies] recognize IIPMs programme in planning and entrepreneurship?
No. IIPM has never sought recognition from any statutory bodies and is proud of its world class course contents. Students bothered about statutory recognition of IIPMs programmes need not apply to IIPM....
2. Does IIPM award an MBA/BBA degree?
No. In India degrees can be awarded only by universities and therefore just like the IIMs, even IIPM (which is not an university) does not offer an MBA/BBA degree."

This disconnect and misrepresentation comes at a huge price to students (In fact, someone has started a website called IIPM is a scam!). IIPM's approach also made some leading brands like Stanford to issue a letter about IIPM's false claims. IIPM is also a classic case of how slow and toothless higher education quality assurance system in India is. Based on complaints, UGC expressed concerns in 2005 and then again in 2010, however, IIPM continues to grow using it's tried and tested method of advertising and ignoring regulation.

2005

"The University Grants Commission is not happy with the Indian Institute of Planning and Management offering an MBA degree. UGC says no institute in the country can offer a degree course without its approval and IIPM does not have its go ahead.
Advertisements by IIPM in leading dailies across the country have been promising students a degree in MBA. But the fine print in the ad says the institute does not come under the purview of the UGC."

2010

"...University Grants Commission (UGC) made it clear that the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), run by Arindam Chaudhuri, is not recognised by the government or any of India’s higher education bodies"

More recently, Siddhartha Deb wrote an incisive article “Sweet Smell of Success: How Arindam Chaudhuri Made a Fortune Off the Aspirations—and Insecurities—of India’s Middle Classes.” (I can't even provide the link to the article as court has ordered to remove the article). Of course, Dean Chaudhuri did not like it and sued the author, magazine and Google (yes, you read it right--Google) for defamation. Here is the press release by Caravan magazine which published Deb's article and has been sued by IIPM.

Interestingly, there are many more unrecognized institutions in India. According to a government response, AICTE and UGC have received 101 and 23 complaints respectively about alleged malpractices. We still remember the fuss and attention Tri Valley scam in the US received , however, there are many Tri Valley's in India and nothing is being done. At least, in the case of TVU, it is now defunct, while Indian regulation is restricted to paperwork and rhetoric. In March 2010, "The Prohibition of Unfair Practices" bill was approved by the Cabinet, however it is yet to be approved by the Parliament.

IIPM's approach raises several questions about the profession and quality assurance of higher education in India:

Is IIPM misleading students or offering a unique choice?
Is Arindam Chauduri an inspiration or disgrace for education fraternity including faculty and entrepreneurs?
What does it say about Indian quality assurance environment? Why worry about foreign universities bill when one can always work-around it?
If you are a foreign university looking for collaborations in India, how do you distinguish between "recognized" and "unrecognized" institutions? What are the implications for your institutional brand?
How does one distinguish between institutions like ISB and IIPM when both are not recognized by AICTE? (ISB is ranked #12 in Financial Times). What brand risk a foreign institution is assuming in forging partnerships?

Rising popularity of Executive M.B.A. Programs in India

2011-07-17T22:20:00.000-07:00

Management courses have always been a favorite choice amongst thousands of students and professionals. For many years, if somebody wanted to do an Indian graduate management course, he or she had to appear for competitive entrance exams. Since the competition was fierce, only 1 percent of the total applicants could achieve desired results. Those who failed to pass the entrance test chose to study abroad if they could, or simply picked another option. And, such choices apparently blocked their chances of coming back.
However, a change started taking shape when about ten years back one of the business schools in India opened another avenue in the city of Hyderabad with launching a midcareer M.B.A. program. It was something unique and could be completed over a span of one year only. The ratio of enrollment in this program also increased compared to 2001 from just 126 to 575. The program is well received by the candidates and as a result, the school is planning to build its second campus the coming year for over 200 candidates in Mohali, Punjab, one of the wealthiest states of India.
Today, a large number of top business schools in India are providing 1 year executive program in MBA. This course is specially meant for computer professionals and those who belong to technical backgrounds. It is useful for those who are interested in changing the course of their careers or want to assume new roles and responsibilities at the organizational level.
Institutions, which are providing such courses, feel that their students are as efficient as those who study two year M.B.A programs. Some employers do not agree with this, while alumni, teachers and placement cells are confident that recruiters will also accept this soon.
Some of the reputed institutions that run one year executive MBA programs can see increased demand in this sphere. The Noida campus of the Indian Institute of Management was mainly opened for this executive course only.
In the first three years, less than 50 enrollments were made for the executive programs, but it increased to 67 over a period of time. A credit for this is attributed to the facility of new residential building.
One of the students of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Bangalore was working as a computer software engineer. After the completion of his 1 year executive program, he joined HSBC in Bangalore. He got this opportunity when he was still studying. He said that earlier he was designing software programs for others to use and now, he himself is a user of such tools and methods. He is doing well in the business sphere. He added that many people are looking for this course nowadays.
Further, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad is also witnessing rising demand in its one year executive M.B.A. program. Institute’s director Samir K. Barua endorsing this fact said that the total demand for the program has shot up by 25 percent in 5 years. In fact, the popularity of this course is so vast that students with 10 years of professional experience are also enrolling in this course in the state of Gujarat.
Many feel that since a large number of students seeking admission to this course have considerable work experience, the program needs less communication hours than the two year MBA course.
Another reason behind the popularity of the executive programs is that the working professionals are not only able to learn more information but can also make its faster and effective use than those who pursue two-year program without any work experience. Along this line, director of the Xavier Labour Relations Institute Jamshedpur, E. Abraham expressed that midcareer professionals are not only able to introduce fresh ideas at the middle to senior levels, but also have the ability to perform from the very first day of their joining.
While all this sound promising, there are some human resources officials who feel that employers still prefer to recruit candidates from two year MBA programs and one year degree courses as well. They are of the opinion that students from two year management programs have more things to show and pressing two years of information into one year course results in weak content.
No doubt, these concerns hold valid points, but more such courses will be introduced in near future to satisfy the demands of Indian corporations. In recent times, many organizations have evolved and are creating great employment opportunities. This, in turn, is leading to a gap that should be filled up soon by several engineers.
Furthermore, there are some students who opine that the attitude towards one year program needs to be changed. Most people are interested in leading a campus life and hence, they fail to attach real value to these short-term courses. Those who have done short term programs feel that their prior work experience helps them to be a better student. They become more practical and less theoretical and can apply the newly gained knowledge in more effective way.
Echoing the same opinions, some students add that one year programs make them go-getter compared with two year courses. Marketing and strategy building activities become clearer to them.
There are some students who were doing great in their jobs, but somewhere down the line, they felt this urge to expand the base of their knowledge. They realized that many things need to be learnt even while doing a job and for this, one year programs are the great solutions. Owing to this, many students opt for one-year M.B.A. program offered by the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow and other such reputed centers of learning.
At the end of these professional courses, these candidates either join big organizations at leading positions or opt for a trainee profile. Whatever be the choice, the end result is definitely pleasant because they are the ones who can strike a perfect balance between their practical and theoretical knowledge.
So, for all those who were thinking of doing executive program in MBA, but hesitated to make a final decision, it’s the right time to make a move.

Engineering makes life simple for us

2011-07-17T22:16:00.001-07:00

Engineering talents help us lead a hassle-free, peaceful life. So, if you want to be a part of this, do choose this as the subject of your study!
In this fast-paced world of technology and gadgets, it is impossible for anyone of us to imagine our life without electronic gears, televisions, mobile phones, laptops, Ipods, and cameras. We are all, almost, technology savvy. We cannot think of doing anything without the help of machines. In fact, in their absence, we feel like lost species, left with no time for ourselves and daily grinds taking a toll on us. Isn’t it? But, thank god, we don’t ever have to undergo such painful phase because of electronic engineering, an engineering discipline that deals with technology.
It is the gift of this subject that such devices and systems are created which can make adequate use of electrical energy to assess, transfer and reserve information. Most often than not, the three engineering disciplines which are taken in the same spirit include electronic, electrical and communication engineering. At many places, students are offered a combined course in electronic and communication engineering.
According to Andrew Thangaraj, engineering is a vast area with sub-divisions like electronics, signal processing, VLSI, communications, power, machines, energy systems, controls and instrumentation. Students need to choose an area of specialization from the aforementioned options at both bachelor’s as well as master’s level. However, if there is any confusion regarding the choice, students can opt for internships in acclaimed institutions or companies to finally decide on the course of their specialization.
As per the employment opportunities are concerned, students really don’t need to worry about anything. Both public as well as private sectors are abuzz with plenty of options for engineering enthusiasts. You must be thinking – “what makes this course so popular?” Well, engineering is one of those few educational fields where students get to learn updated things and teachings are also need as well as demand based. Thus, it is clear from this that engineering is definitely a good option in terms of education and employment.
On the completion of electronic engineering course, candidates can look for options in sectors like electronics design automation, power industries, telecommunication, instrumentation and control, information technology, etc. However, this doesn’t imply that opportunities are restricted to these sectors only. Aside from these, any bright graduate can take a plunge in space technology, transport and entertainment industries as well. Initial pay packet may be somewhere around Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
Those who want to gain expertise in this field can seek admissions in any of the top institutes mentioned below:
• Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
• National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
• Haldia Institute of Technology, Hatiberia
• Bhabha Institute of Technology, Kanpur

IGNOU Management Program OPENMAT-XXX Admission Notification 2011

2011-07-17T21:53:00.000-07:00

Indira Gandhi National Open University better known as IGNOU was established in the year 1985. Also known as “People’s University”, IGNOU offers a broad spectrum of courses at the bachelor’s, master’s, post graduate, under graduate diploma, and doctorate levels. The university also offers certificate courses. The university imparts education in the ODL or Open and Distance Learning Mode.

IGNOU has announced admission notification for OPENMAT XXX, an entrance examination that enables students to enroll into various management courses offered by the university.

OPENMAT-XXX will be held on August 21st 2011 between 10.00AM and 1.00PM in different examination centers across the country.

For procuring prospectus and registration form, a candidate can visit the office of the university in the following address – Registrar (SRD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068. Forms are also available in different IGNOU regional centers. The cost of the application form is rupees 550.

Forms are also available on IGNOU website. Downloaded and filled in forms should be sent to the Registrar, SED, IGNOU Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068 along with rupees 550 bank draft. Completed application forms for OPENMAT- XXX along with the IPO or DD of rupees 550 has to reach IGNOU not later than July 15th 2011 if the candidate is sending the form by Speed post or Registered post. The last date for receipt of requests of application form by post was June 30th 2011.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for admission into PGDIM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), MBA (Master of Business Administration), DIM (Diploma in Management), and Post Graduate Diplomas in OM(Operations Management), FM (Financial Management), HRM (Human Resource Management), and MM (Marketing Management) is mentioned below.

* The candidates have to crack OPENMAT XXX. Admission depends on the score of the test

* Students who have qualified in CAT, State Level Tests, or MAT are not required to take OPENMAT XXX. However, the cut off percentage of such student will be decided by IGNOU.

* Graduates with 45% marks in any stream (Reserved category) and 50% in case of General category or

* Graduation with managerial, supervisory or professional experience or

* Master’s degree in any stream or,

* Professional qualification in Company Secretaryship, Cost and Works Accountancy, or Accountancy, or

* Professional qualification in Pharmacy, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, Technology, or

* Students who have not passed their graduation (10+2 students) but have 6 years or more experience in professional field, in managerial or supervisory capacity and have also cracked the OPENMAT-XXX are eligible to apply or Diploma in Management (DIM).

* No age limit

Students who qualify in the entrance examination (OPENMAT XXX) can enroll for classes that will commence January 2012 semester or July 2012 semester.

There are around 338 academic programs offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University comprising more than 3500 courses. Currently there are more than 30 lakh student registered with IGNOU.

There are 43 regional centers, as many as 1400 study centers, and 6 sub regional centers. IGNOU imparts education in various courses through 21 Schools of Study.

summer jobs

2011-07-11T10:15:00.000-07:00

You may wish to have a job or an internship this summer. There are a lot of student summer jobs but in most cases they do not pay at all but allow you to gain experience within your major and looks really good on your resume. Many times the company that provided your student summer jobs will hire you once you graduate.

If you do find yourself with the summer free, why not take advantage of the long holiday and get work experience abroad by doing a summer internship? It could be you want to teach a favorite activity of yours (skiing or diving perhaps) or that you are looking for something a little less stressful – say fruit-picking or au-pairing in the Mediterranean. By working abroad, you’ll demonstrate your independence and want for adventure to your future employers and of course, you’ll be able to add some sort of language skills to your CV too (assuming you make an effort to communicate with the native people whilst abroad). Should your language skills already be highly developed, consider work in a hotel – reception jobs are often open during the summer months as the rise in tourism levels means there is often a high demand for staff – this is a great job of much responsibility so be sure to check it out!

Please bear in mind that it’s not absolutely essential that you go abroad to get international experience – how about teaching English in theIndia? Being a native speaker, you’re already qualified so all that’s left to do is find a school! If you already have a background in a second language, ideal. For example, you could employ the hindi you learnt at school to teach English to Spanish people in a language school in hindi, practicing your foreign language skills when explaining the English grammar yet still being able to go back to your comfortable family home during the evenings – certainly the best of both worlds!

No matter how you choose to invest your time during the summer, a summer job or summer internship, make sure it is benefiting you! Whether it is earning money or getting experience, the summer holidays and the time you have outside of class during the academic year is a lot and so be sure not to waste it!

Some usefull websites to find a summer job are:

summerjobs
summer job finder

Internships: How to find, What to agree on and What to expect?

2011-07-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

The first thing you do in your internship process is to think about what kind of internship you are looking for. This is an important decision because you will learn a lot about the specific job that you are going to do. Do not just randomly take opportunities that are easy to arrange or have a nice destination. Your internship is one of the most important learning processes in your study, so think carefully about what kind of job you want to have in the future, and try to find an internship that is as similar as possible. This way you will develop many basic skills that will be a big advantage for you once you start looking for a job after graduation. Another thing that can happen is that you might find out that you do not like the kind of job as much as you thought. In this case you can think about working in the same sector in the future but maybe in a different department or other subsector. If you do not like the sector at all, then at least you discovered this before you start working, and while you are finishing your studies you can start looking around for other possibilities and read extra books about other (sub) sectors that you are interested in.
How to find an internship?

Once you know what kind of internship you want you can start looking for opportunities. Another important decision that you have to make is whether you want to do an internship in your own country or not. If you are interested in learning new languages or do you want to improve your language skills, it will be highly recommendable to do your internship in another country. It has also other benefits because you will learn more about other cultures. When you look for an internship you can do it yourself or book a company to do this for you. There are many different companies that are willing to help you finding your internship, but this way will not be cheap. An advantage about this is that you get opportunities more easily and that you do not get involved with complicated contracts. But when you decide to look for an internship yourself you will learn a lot from the process, you will get involved with paperwork and will improve your organizing and time management skills. In both cases you will have to write a good motivation letter with a C.V., if you do not have a letter of motivation yet, I would suggest you to take a look at the C.V. section on this website.
What to agree on?

If you found the perfect internship, there is still a long way to go because now you have to sign contracts and do other paperwork. In many cases your school helps you with making a contract because they have a standard contract. But sometimes the company also has its own contract or you have to make one. When you are not working with the standard school contract, there are many things that you have to pay attention to:

* Are the dates correct? Keep in mind that 4 weeks are not the same as 1 month.
* Did the company mention all your payments and rewards on the contract?
* In case you get extra benefits like a place to live or transport compensation, then check if this is mentioned in your contract.
* Read the rules of the company carefully; is there anything that you do not agree with?
* Also do not forget to include a part that your supervisor has to assess your work. This is always helpful for your internship report.
* Check if you have the right to have free days, and if this is included in the contract.
* Check your working hours: are they correct and do they match the requirements of your school?
* Is the contract signed by all three parties (the school, your company and by yourself)
* Are your main working activities included in the contract?
* Think about the way that they described your working activities, are they concrete enough or are they very vague (watch out that they do not make you do things that are not related with your studies)?
* Always make spare copies of every contract

What to expect

An important thing that will prevent you from any kind of disappointment during your internship is that you know what you should expect. Be realistic about the situation, internships can, and should be a lot of fun, but your main reason that you are doing an internship is to learn. Always research the company a bit before you start working, and read your contract to see what kind of working activities you will have.

Interview tips

2011-07-01T03:12:00.000-07:00

1.Preparing for the unexpected
2.Before the interview Research the company
3.During the Interview

1. Stay focused; put away any worries

2. Switch off your cell phone before an interview starts

3. Eye contact conveys confidence

4. Introduce yourself clearly with your first and last name

5. Smile at appropriate times

6. Take time to understand the question and then answer it. It is not a question of how fast you answer but how well you answer

7. Be expressive, talk crisply and slowly. Do not mumble, stammer or use a monotone

8. Keep the answers to the point. Avoid rambling

9. Be forthright and direct. Do not be evasive or beat around the bush

10. Never lie in an interview

11. Never blame or badmouth anyone during an interview

12. Never argue, always give polite responses

13. If you do not know the answer be frank, admit it

At the end of the interview

Generally, the panel will indicate the end of the interview by asking: Do you have any questions for us? Use this opportunity to ask intelligent and relevant questions, to summarize your skills & experience related to the job and indicate your interest in the job.

Conclusion
It is essential to be confident in an interview. If you have practiced your answers and done your homework, most of the questions can be answered without difficulty. Ensure that you take the time to understand what they are looking for by asking the question. Remember to study the relevant topics before the interview. If you have an interview for an equity research position, know what has been driving the markets, who are the major players, etc. If you have an interview for a marketing position in a FMCG company know what has been the recent trend, what new products have been launched recently, etc.

Keep in mind why you want to go into the industry (Telecom, Banking, Auto, etc.), why you are interested in the job and the company. Make sure you have a good grasp of the basic concepts and convince your interviewer that you have the capability and interest to learn the more complex aspects of the job.

Finally, ensure that you dress and act professionally. Show up on time and make eye contact throughout the interview. All the Best!

career options

2011-06-30T05:07:00.000-07:00

1. humanities
2. commerce
3. science
4. vocational

Choose stream according to your interest and capability.
Humanities--A)B.a, M.a, p.h.d(Simple choice)
Best college--st.stephens

AIM--Teacher
1. primary teacher(Diet)
Minimum qualification---12
Then apply for 2 year Diet course
Admission is merit based (i.e. 12 marks)
Clear c.tet exam (passing 60%)
2. secondary teacher
Minimum qualification--bachelor
Then apply for b.ed
3. Lecturer, reader and professor
Minimum qualification--p.h.d
Then clear net exam

Other great career options---bank p.o, i.a.s, i.p.s.

Commerce--B.com, M.com, p.h.d(simple)
best college--s.r.c.c.
Aim-c.a
minimum qualification--12
Time period--4 years
simple open tests no class room study.

Other great career options---manager, i.a.s, i.p.s, accountant etc.

Science--B.s.c, M.s.c, p.h.d (simple)
Best college--st.stephens

Aim-Doctor
Minimum qualification--12
Course--m.b.b.s
Time----5 years+1service year
Admission-- By entrance exam
Top college--Aims

Aim-Engineer
minimum qualification--12
course--B.tech
Time--4 years
admission-- By entrance exam
Top college--I.I.T

vocational---Sky is only limit
Aim-conductor
minimum qualification---12
course--First aid(time---7 days)
requirements-- First aid Diploma +conductor license
Appointment--1.on contract basis for 6 months
2.Through D.S.S.b(permanent)

How important is the University–Industry collaboration for Indian higher education?

2011-06-24T22:11:00.000-07:00

The University–Industry collaboration holds immense importance for the Indian education, especially in the university level. We need to amalgamate industrial knowledge with academics so as to create a successful model for education. Jamia Hamdard has already created niche areas where we are actively working with industries on the campus. We have incubator centres on our campus that have been developed in association with large industries. For example, in pharmaceutical sector, the largest name today is Ranbaxy and we have its centre on our campus, which is focused on clinical research and clinical settings. Presently clinical education is of prime importance to us and hence, we are working very closely with industry.

The students are not only reading books but they are practically doing the clinical research on subjects or patients on the campus itself. That is a very successful model for us and based on that model we are enlarging our reach with other industries. We have just signed an agreement with Hilleman Laboratories and by September 2011, the lab will become functional in our campus. They have invested around Rs 30 crore and that will be an example of industry-academia practical interaction on the campus. Such partnerships will not only benefit the students but also positively affect the next generation. Thus, University-Industry collaboration is the future of the Indian higher education.

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