DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING, GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Online Computer Based Test for Contract Appointment of City Managers under Urban Local Bodies 2020:
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, Bihar will conduct online computer based test for the post of City Manager Under Urban Local Bodies.
As per Advt. No.- UD&H/CTM-2020/04 Dated : 25.11.2020, Online Computer Based Test will be conducted on December 9, 2020.
As per Brochure,
- Duration of CBT will be of 2 hours.
- Medium of CBT will be English.
- Questions will be multiple choice Objective type having 1 (one) marks each.
- Total number of Question will be 100 (hundred).
Exam Pattern:
| Section of the Test Paper | Numbers of Questions | Standard |
| A | 40 | Graduate Level |
| B | 30 | Graduate Level |
| C | 30 | Graduate Level |
Indicative Syllabus For The Post Of City Manager:
For Section A:
(i) General Science – No. of Questions- 20
(ii) Current events of national and international importance- No. of Questions- 20
For Section B:
(i) History of India and Indian National Movement- No. of Questions- 15
(ii) Indian and World Geography- No. of Questions- 15
For Section C:
(i) Indian Polity and Economy- No. of Questions- 15
(ii) General Mental Ability- No. of Questions- 15
Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline. In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In history of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. Questions on the India National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. In Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources. Questions on Indian polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country’s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Social Systems and economic developments in India. On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.