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The GIC 2021 exam pattern was notified in the official GIC notification 2021 on March 11. The candidates can see the official notification for the detailed GIC 2021 exam pattern. The GIC 2021 Exam will be a two-phase exam where phase-I will be conducted online and the qualified candidates will be called for the Group Discussion and interview. The GIC 2021 scheme of examination is given below.
- Phase-I – Online Examination
- Phase-II- Group Discussion and Interview.
The maximum marks of every phase are given below
| Sl. No. |
Phase |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Online Test |
150 |
| 2 |
Group Discussion(GD) |
20 |
| 3 |
Interview |
30 |
| Total |
200 |
|
The GIC final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in all three phases of the exam. The GD and Interview will be conducted at selected centres and the selected candidates will be reimbursed with the to-and-fro III AC rail/bus fare to the exam centres. The GIC 2021 exam will be conducted at the designated exam centres notified in the GIC 2021 notification.
See here: GIC 2021 Exam Centre List
The GIC 2021 online test will be conducted separately for the Generalist and Specialist Streams.
GIC 2021 Exam Pattern–Specialist Stream
The GIC Scale I officer Exam will be conducted for the Specialist stream separately. The specialist streams were notified in the GIC 2021 notification.
|
|
Max Marks |
Number of Questions |
| Part A (Objective) |
|
|
| Technical & Professional Knowledge Test in the relevant discipline |
40 |
40 |
| Part B (Objective) |
|
|
| (i)Test of Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| (ii) Test of English Language with special emphasis on grammar and vocabulary |
25 |
25 |
| (iii) Test of General Awareness |
20 |
20 |
| (iv) Test of Numerical Ability & Computer Literacy |
15 |
15 |
| Part C (Descriptive) |
|
|
| Test in English Language –Essay, precise and Comprehension |
30 |
03 |
| Total |
150 |
123 |
GIC 2021 Exam Pattern – General Stream
|
|
Max Marks |
Number of Questions |
| Part A (Objective) |
|
|
| Higher-Order Reasoning Ability/Critical Thinking |
40 |
40 |
| Part B (Objective) |
|
|
| (i)Test of Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| (ii) Test of English Language with special emphasis on grammar and vocabulary |
25 |
25 |
| (iii) Test of General Awareness |
20 |
20 |
| (iv) Test of Numerical Ability & Computer Literacy |
15 |
15 |
| Part C (Descriptive) |
|
|
| Test in English Language –Essay, precise and Comprehension |
30 |
03 |
|
|
150 |
123 |
Part B and Part C of the GIC 2021 examination shall be common to all the candidates for all streams. The English descriptive paper will also be conducted online. The candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC and PwD will be provided pre-recruitment online training. The question paper will be conducted in two languages only – English and Hindi except for the English Language.
Negative Marking in GIC 2021 Online Test
The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the GIC 2021 online test. There will be a penalty of one-fourth marks assigned to the question for each of the wrong answers. Every three wrong answers will eat up the marks scored for one right answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks would apply to the total score of the online examination. Minimum qualifying marks in the online test –60% for General & OBC and 50% for SC /ST. Minimum qualifying marks for the overall selection process (online test, GD and Interview)–60% for General & OBC and 50% for SC /ST.
Candidates will be shortlisted for Group Discussion and interview on the basis of overall marks scored in the objective and descriptive section taken together against full marks of 150.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The GIC amount to study in quebec is as mentioned below:
- One person under the age of 18: CAD 7,541
- One person aged 18 and over: CAD 15,078
The canadian government is the authority who can change the amount of guaranteed investment certificate.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The process to pay or buy GIC Canada from India is very easy. Here is the step-by-step process:
- Visit the official website of banks.
- Fill out the required details such as (name, username, and personal email id).
- Bank will send you a URL and secure mailbox for communication with the bank.
- Bank will need
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The full form of GIC Canada is Guaranteed Investment Certificate. It is a liquid investment in banks in Canada. It is one of the important parts of required documents to study in Canada. The GIC amount is CAD 20,635 (INR 12.34 Lakhs) for Indian students. Earlier, it was CAD 10,000.
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What is GIC amount to study in Quebec?