AEGCL AAO Screening Test: The Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) position at Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) involves managing financial transactions, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial regulation compliance within the organization. Interested candidates can read this article to learn more about the syllabus and exam pattern of the screening test and get a good grasp of it and a guide on clearing the exam.
As part of their recent recruitment drive (Advt. No. 12/2024 dated 07-06-2024), AEGCL announced an opening for 61 vacancies in an attempt to improve financial management with qualified candidates across Assam. APSC will conduct the screening test for this recruitment drive on the 6th of April, and admit cards will be available from 1st April 2025.
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Selection Process for AEGCL AAO Vacancies
Typically, the selection process for vacancies released under APSC consists of three parts, which are the Written Exam, Interview and Document Verification. However, APSC has only informed about the screening test for AEGCL AAO recruitment till date, and other details about the future stages of selection will be notified in due course of time.
Screening Test
- There will be a written examination to be conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode.
- The written exam will consist of two papers.
- Each paper will have 02 parts – one objective and one descriptive.
- For every correct answer in the objective type questions, candidates will be awarded 1 mark, and 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
Paper 1
| Part | Subject | Type | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | General English | Descriptive | 100 | 2 hours |
| 2nd | General Knowledge | Objective | 50 | 1 hour |
Paper 2
| Part | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mathematics | Descriptive | 50 | 1 hour |
| 2nd | Any one of Accountancy, Statistics, Mathematics | Objective | 100 | 2 hours |
Syllabus
| Paper | Subject | Prescribed Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English | Essay writing, Grammar, Composition, etc. |
| General Knowledge | General Knowledge about Assam, Current affairs etc. | |
| 2 | Mathematics (Descriptive) | General Mathematics of 10th Standard |
| Accountancy | B.Com pass course standard | |
| Statistics | B.A/ BSc. pass course standard | |
| Mathematics (Objective) | B.A/ BSc. pass course standard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility criteria for the AAO position at AEGCL?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent. However, Arts or Science graduates need to have Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects.
What is the age limit for applying to the AEGCL AAO position?
The age limit is typically between 21 to 38 years, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
How can I apply for the AEGCL AAO position?
Applications can be submitted online through the official website of APSC during the application period specified in the recruitment notification.
Is the syllabus of APDCL AAO recruitment same as that of AEGCL?
Yes, usually the syllabus of screening tests for AAO vacancies in APDCL and AEGCL remains the same.
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