Assam Career: PNRD Assam Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The Panchayat and Rural Development (PNRD) Department, Assam, has announced its recruitment for 95 temporary/contractual IT-based professional posts for 2025. This recruitment focuses on IT roles under key rural development schemes such as MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), and the Social Assistance Programme (SAP). This blog provides a detailed overview of the syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategies to help candidates excel in recruitment.

PNRD Assam Recruitment 2025 Overview

The PNRD Recruitment 2025 drive allows IT professionals to contribute to Assam’s rural development initiatives. Selected candidates will support flagship schemes like MGNREGA, PMAY-G, and SAP.

• Total Vacancies: 95
• Position: IT-Based Professionals
• Application Start Date: December 4, 2024 (10:00 AM)
• Application End Date: December 18, 2024 (11:59 PM)
• Application Mode: Online only via PNRD Assam’s official website.

PNRD Selection Process Explained

Selection Stages

The selection process consists of:

1. Written Examination: Tests knowledge in general awareness, reasoning, numerical aptitude, and IT skills.
2. Skill Test: Assesses practical IT expertise.
3. Personal Interview: Evaluates technical expertise, communication skills, and problem-solving ability.

Process Overview

Stage	Description	Applicable Posts
Written Examination	Assess subject knowledge	All posts
Skill Test	Practical IT and technical tasks	All posts
Personal Interview	Evaluates interpersonal skills	All posts
Document Verification	Validate eligibility	All posts

Complete Exam Pattern for PNRD Recruitment 2025

General Awareness Exam Pattern

Topics	Marks
Current Affairs	10
Indian Polity	10
Assam-Specific GK	15
Environmental Science	15
Total	50

Logical Reasoning Exam Pattern

Topics	Marks
Logical Puzzles	10
Data Interpretation	10
Coding and Decoding	10
Total	30

Numerical Ability Exam Pattern

Topics	Marks
Percentages, Profit & Loss	10
Ratios and Proportions	5
Time, Speed, Distance	5
Data Sufficiency	5
Total	25

IT-Specific Exam Pattern

Topics	Marks
Programming Basics	20
Networking	20
Cybersecurity	20
Database Management	20
Total	80

Overall Exam Distribution

Sections	Marks
Discipline-Specific Topics	80
General Awareness	50
Logical Reasoning	30
Numerical Ability	25
Grand Total	185

Syllabus for PNRD Assam Recruitment 2025

1. General Awareness

Topic	Subtopics	Examples	Marks
Current Affairs	National, international, and Assam-specific events	Recent awards, Assam state government initiatives	10
Indian Polity	Constitution, governance systems, and political frameworks	Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Panchayati Raj System	10
Assam-Specific GK	History, culture, geography, and political developments in Assam	Assam’s Tea Industry, Bihu Festival, Role of Ahom Dynasty	15
Environmental Science	Pollution control, biodiversity, and sustainable development	Air pollution mitigation strategies, Wildlife sanctuaries in Assam	15

2. Logical Reasoning

Topic	Subtopics	Examples	Marks
Logical Puzzles	Blood relations, seating arrangements, and pattern recognition	“A is the brother of B, B is the son of C. How is A related to C?”	10
Data Interpretation	Pie charts, bar graphs, and tabular data	Interpret data from a bar chart showing literacy rates	10
Coding and Decoding	Numeric and alphabetic sequences	If “CODE” is written as “DPEF,” how is “HELP” written?	10

3. Numerical Ability

Topic	Subtopics	Examples	Marks
Percentages, Profit & Loss	Financial arithmetic	Calculate the profit from selling an item bought for ₹500 at ₹650	10
Ratios and Proportions	Word problems in relationships	“The ratio of A to B is 3:4. If A = 9, what is B?”	5
Time, Speed, Distance	Motion problems	“A car travels 60 km in 1.5 hours. Find the speed.”	5
Data Sufficiency	Logical evaluation of numerical data	“Statement 1: Total sales are 50. Statement 2: Profits are 20%. Can you determine the profit amount?”	5

4. IT and Technical Knowledge

Topic	Subtopics	Examples	Marks
Basics of Programming	Syntax, loops, functions in C, C++, Python	Write a Python function to check if a number is prime	20
Networking Concepts	TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, and network security	Define the difference between a hub and a switch	20
Cybersecurity	Threat detection, cryptography, firewalls	Explain how encryption works in secure communications	20
Database Management	SQL, normalization, and data storage concepts	Write an SQL query to retrieve the top 5 highest salaries from a table	20

Overall Exam Distribution

Section	Marks
General Awareness	50
Logical Reasoning	30
Numerical Ability	25
IT and Technical Knowledge	80
Total	185

Recommended Books and Resources

Subject	Recommended Books
General Awareness	Lucent’s General Knowledge
Logical Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
Numerical Ability	Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
IT and Technical Skills	Networking All-in-One For Dummies by Doug Lowe

Strategic Preparation Plan for PNRD 2025

Time Slot	Activity	Focus Area
Morning (6-8 AM)	General Awareness	Current Affairs
Midday (11 AM-1 PM)	IT and Technical Topics	Programming, Networking
Evening (6-8 PM)	Mock Tests	Familiarity with patterns

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Neglecting IT Skills: They carry the highest weightage.
2. Skipping Mock Tests: Practice ensures familiarity with the exam format.
3. Not Following Updates: Regularly check the PNRD Assam website for announcements.

Important Links

Title	Link
PNRD Official Website	Click Here
Official Notification	Download Here
Addendum Notice	Download Here
PNRD Assam Recruitment 2025	Click Here
Join our WhatsApp channel	Join Now

Conclusion

The PNRD Assam Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for IT professionals to contribute to Assam’s rural development initiatives. Candidates can excel in the recruitment process with strategic preparation and a clear understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern.

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