NRA CET is an examination for recruiting candidates for Group-C and D jobs in the central government. It stands for the National Recruitment Agency Common Eligibility Test which provides the candidate with a scorecard using which the candidate can apply for the job in various Government organizations.
Earlier, there were different examinations for recruiting candidates for different jobs in the government. All these examination natures were the same, so, to ease out the candidate’s recruitment campaigns as well as managing this new system of evaluation has been introduced. IN this article, we will discuss NRA CET 2023 Application Form, Exam Date, Pattern, Eligibility, Result, etc.
NRA CET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for NRA CET-
- The candidate must be a citizen of India
- The age of the candidate should be 18 years or above and there are no maximum age limitations in the examination
- NRA CET examination is a multi-level examination three different education criteria has been set, which are as follows-
- Class 10th
- Class 12th
- Graduation
NRA CET 2023 Important Dates
Events | Exam Date |
Application Form Available | Not Announced |
Last date to submit the application form | Not Announced |
Admit Card Download | Not Announced |
NRA CET 2023 Exam Date | Not Announced |
Result | Not Announced |
Examination Replaced by the NRA CET examination-
The following are the list of examination replaced by the NRA CET examination-
SNo | Exams to be replaced by CET | Level |
1 | SSC MTS Paper-1 | Matriculate |
2 | SSC GD Constable Paper-1 | Matriculate |
3 | SSC Constable (Executive)Delhi Police | Higher Secondary |
4 | SSC CHSL Tier-1 | Higher Secondary |
5 | SSC Stenographer Grade C | Higher Secondary |
6 | SSC CGL Tier-1 | Graduate |
7 | SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Paper-1 | Graduate |
8 | SSC Selection Post | Matriculate/Higher Secondary/Graduate (as per the post requirement) |
9 | RRB NTPC Tier-1 | Matriculate/Higher Secondary/Graduate (as per the post requirement) |
10 | RRB Grade-D Tier-1 | Matriculate |
11 | IBPS PO Prelims | Graduate |
12 | IBPS Clerk Prelims | Graduate |
13 | IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Prelims | Graduate |
14 | Other banking exams | Graduate |
NRA CET 2023 Application Form
The following are the application form for NRA CET-
- Visit the official website of NRA CET
Visit the official website of NRA CET and click on the apply button
- Create an Account
Now, you’ll be asked to create an account using your email id and password
- Login to your account using your login credentials
After creating the ID, login to your account using your login credentials
- Click open application form
After logging in, you’ll have to click on the application form link of NRA CET 2023
- Fill the form
Now, an application form will appear which you’ll have to fill with the correct details like name, address, education qualification, etc.
- Upload documents and pay the application fee
After filling out the form, you’ll be asked to upload the documents mentioned below followed by paying the application fee
- Download the application form and payment receipt
After the successful payment, your application form for NRA CET has been completed successfully, and make sure to take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future use
Documents required for NRA CET
The following are the documents required for the NRA CET examination-
- Latest Scanned photo passport size
- 10 and 12 certificates scanned
- Graduate Degree/ Marks sheet
- Master’s Degree/ Marks Sheet
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Aadhaar card number and a scanned copy
NRA CET 2023 Examination Pattern (Tentative)
The following are the examination pattern for the NRA CET examination-
NRA CET Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
General Awareness and General Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
Language (English, Hindi, etc.) | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
NRA CET Exam Pattern Highlights
Particulars | NRA CET Exam Pattern Highlights |
Number of CET papers | 3 (Class 10, Class 12, and graduation) |
Exam mode | Online |
Language of paper | 12 major Indian languages including Hindi and English |
Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
The difficulty level of CET | In line with the educational qualification of a candidate – Class 10, Class 12, or graduation |
NRA CET Syllabus
The following are the syllabus for the NRA CET examination-
Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Discrimination & observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning and figural classification
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and Decoding
- Statement conclusion
- Number Series
- Figural Series
- Problem Solving
- Word Building
- Numerical Operations
- Symbolic Operations
- Embedded Figures
- Space Orientation & Visualization
- Venn Diagrams
- Drawing inferences
- Punched hole/ pattern–folding & Un-folding
- Figural pattern–folding and completion
- Critical thinking
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Space visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Problem solving & Analysis
- Judgment & Decision making
- Visual memory
- Syllogistic reasoning
- Semantic Analogy
- Symbolic/ Number Analogy
- Figural Analogy
- Semantic Classification
- Symbolic/Number Classification
- Figural Classification
- Semantic Series
- Address matching
- Date & city matching
- Classification of center codes/ roll numbers
- Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding
- Decoding and classification
Quantitative Aptitude
- Algebra
- Allegations and mixtures
- Area
- Problems on Age
- Averages, Mean, Median and Mode
- Boat Problems
- Chain rule
- Discount
- Data Interpretation
- Games and Races
- Heights and distances
- Inequalities
- Number Series
- LCM and HCF
- Linear Equations
- Logarithms
- Number theory
- Number System – Fractions, Decimals
- Partnerships
- Percentage
- Permutation and Combinations
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Points, lines, and angles
- Probability
- Profit and Loss
- Progressions
- Quadratic Equations
- Ratio and Proportions
- Remainder theorem and unit digit
- Sets and Venn Diagrams
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Simplification and Approximation
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Stocks and shares
- Data Sufficiency
- Surds, Indices, Exponents, and Powers
- Surface area
- Time and Work
- Problems on Train
- Trigonometry
- Volumes
- Work and Wages
English
- Phrases and Idioms
- One-word Substitution
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spellings Correction
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms-Antonyms
- Active Passive
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze test
General Knowledge & Awareness
- India and its neighboring countries especially History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Important Schemes
- Important Days
- Portfolio
- People in News
NRA CET 2023 Admit Card
The admit card for the NRA CET is not yet released, we will update the admit card once it has been released by the authorities.
NRA CET Result 2023
The result for the NRA CET examination is released in the form of a Scorecard which is valid for 3 years. The candidate must seek a job opportunity in his/her desired department/organization in the Government by giving an interview or further evaluation exams.
The result for NRA CET is not yet released by the examination authorities, we will update the result once the authorities release the result for the NRA CET 2023.
NRA CET Recruitment Process
After getting the scorecard, the candidates have to apply for further examination in different organizations like SSC, IBPS, and RRB in Tier-2, 3, and interview level evaluation.
The scorecard provided by the NRA CET is valid for up to 3 years and the candidates have an option to apply for this examination twice a year. Also, there are no age limitations except a minimum age requirement of 18 years.
This type of recruitment will help the candidate is fast-tracking the recruitment and increase their chances of getting recruited.