MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

(A Government of Maharashtra Undertaking)

ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL),

ASSISTANT ENGINEER (E&M), JR. ENGINEER (CIVIL), FILTER INSPECTOR,
TRACER, PUMP OPERATOR & CLERK-TYPIST
INFORMATION HANDOUT
This handout contains details pertaining to various aspects of the online exam you are going to undertake and
important instructions about related matters. You are advised to study the handout carefully as it will help you in
preparing for the examination.
The on-line examination will comprise the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated below :

ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CIVIL), ASSISTANT ENGINEER (E&M) & JR. ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Sr. No. Test Structure No. of Questions Marks Version Time

1. English Language 10 20
2 Marathi Language 10 20 Bilingual i.e.
English &
3 General Knowledge 10 20
Marathi except
4 Logical Ability 10 20 120 Minutes
Test of English
5 MID Act 10 20
and Marathi
6 Technical Knowledge 50 100 Language
TOTAL 100 200

FILTER INSPECTOR, TRACER & PUMP OPERATOR

Sr. No. Test Structure No. of Questions Marks Version Time

1. English Language 10 20 Bilingual i.e.
2 Marathi Language 10 20 English &
3 General Knowledge 15 30 Marathi except
120 Minutes
4 Logical Ability 15 30 Test of English
5 Technical Knowledge 50 100 and Marathi
TOTAL 100 200 Language

CLERK-TYPIST

Sr. No. Test Structure No. of Questions Marks Version Time

1. English Language 20 40 Bilingual i.e.
2 Marathi Language 20 40 English &
3 General Knowledge 20 40 Marathi except
120 Minutes
4 Logical Ability 20 40 Test of English
5 MID Act 20 40 and Marathi
TOTAL 100 200 Language

The time for the test is 120 minutes; however you may have to be at the venue for approximately 180 minutes
including the time required for logging in, collection of the call letters, going through the instructions etc. The tests will
be provided in English and Marathi except Test of English and Marathi Language. You can attempt any question from
1 to 100 at any point of time within these 120 minutes. All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five
answers to a question only one will be the correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and
‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/correct. The alternative/option that you have
clicked on will be treated as your answer to that question. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by
you. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by you one fourth or 0.25 of the marks
assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective test.

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The Scores of Online Examination will be obtained by adopting the following procedure :
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for arriving at the
Corrected Score.
(ii) The Corrected Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor difference in
difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at the Equated Scores*
*Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by considering the distribution of scores of
all the forms.
(iii) Testwise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal points upto two digits.
Note : Cutoffs may be applied in two stages :
(i) On scores in individual tests
(ii) On Total Score
Please note that the types of questions in this handout are only illustrative and not exhaustive. In the actual
examination you will find questions of a higher difficulty level on some or all of these types and also
questions on the types not mentioned here.
Some sample questions are given below.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This is a test to see how well you know English. Your English language ability would be tested through questions on
grammar & vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, comprehension of a passage etc.
Q.1-2. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will
be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No
error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
Q.1. Most of the third world / country are experiencing / the ethnic or communal problem/
(1) (2) (3)
in varying degrees. No error.
(4) (5)
Q.2. The regaining of freedom / as we well know has given rise for / many dormant issues /
(1) (2) (3)
and conflicts in our society. No error.
(4) (5)
Q.3-4. Pick out from the words given below each sentence the word which would complete the sentence correctly
and meaningfully.
Q.3. Continuous unemployment has induced in the people a kind of _____ which is most depressing.
(1) laziness (2) encouragement (3) satisfaction (4) anger (5) awakening
Q.4. He wants me to look ____ his garden during his absence.
(1) at (2) over (3) after (4) into (5) from
Q.5-10. In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed
below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
Find out the appropriate word in each case.
The true (5) of rights is duty. If we all (6) our duties, rights will not be (7) to seek. If leaving duties
unperformed we run (8) rights, they will (9) us like an elusive person. The more we pursue them, the farther
(10) they fly.
Q.5. (1) end (2) source (3) joy (4) purpose (5) power
Q.6. (1) deny (2) devote (3) discharge (4) imagine (5) fulfill
Q.7. (1) far (2) close (3) easy (4) against (5) common
Q.8. (1) as (2) after (3) at (4) from (5) for
Q.9. (1) hold (2) grab (3) fight (4) escape (5) chase
Q.10. (1) off (2) can (3) did (4) could (5) towards
MARATHI LANGUAGE

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प्र.1-2. पढ
ु ील प्रत्येक प्रश्नात वाक्याचे चार भाग पाडले आहे त. व्याकरणाच्या, वाक्य रचनेच्या किवा भाषेच्या दृष्टीने वाक्य सदोष असल्यास,
कोणत्या भागात दोष आहे ते ठरवून त्या भागाचा क्रमांक उत्तर म्हणून द्या. वाक्य निर्देष / बिनचूक असल्यास उत्तर “(5)” द्या.

प्र.1. इंग्लंडमधन
ू जन्मलेल्या / कुसम
ु ाग्रजांना शेक्सपियर म्हणतात / व हिंदस्
ु थानात जन्मलेल्या शेक्सपियरांना /
(1) (2) (3)
कुसुमाग्रज म्हणतात. निर्देष
(4) (5)

प्र.2. माझ्या स्मरणशक्तीनुसार / माझ्या बाळपणी माझ्या वडिलांची बदली / एका गलिच्छ गावी / झाली आहे . निर्देष
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

प्र.3-4. पढ
ु े काही शब्दसमूह दिले आहे त. त्यांचा अर्थ सांगणारा एक शब्द दिलेल्या पर्यायातून निवडा.

प्र.3. स्वतःच स्वतःची सर्व कामे करणारा.

(1) स्वयंभू (2) स्वावलंबी (3) स्वयंचलित (4) स्वकष्टार्जित (5) स्वाध्यायी

प्र.4. कोणतेही काम करू शकणारा.

(1) बहुश्रुत (2) हुषार (3) चलाख (4) हरहुन्नरी (5) डोकेबाज

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Q.1. “Kumbh-Mela” is held in our country after every –––––
(1) 6 years (2) 10 years (3) 12 years (4) 14 years (5) Other than those given as options
Q.2. OSCAR awards are given for best performance in which of the following field ?
(1) Films (2) Literature (3) Sports (4) Science (5) Social Service
LOGICAL ABILITY
Q.1. In a row of boys, Mahesh is seventh from the left side and 18th from the right side of the row. How many boys
are there in the row ?
(1) 26 (2) 25 (3) 27 (4) Cannot be determined (5) Other than those given as options
Q.2. Which of the following English letter groups will replace the question-mark (?) in the following series of letter
groups ?
AB   BC   CD   DE   ?   FG
(1) DF (2) DG (3) FE (4) EF (5) GF
Q.3. In a certain code ‘A + B’ means “A is the mother of B” and ‘A – B’ means “A is the father of B”. Which of the
following means “P is the grand-mother of R” ?
(1) P – Q + R (2) Q – R + P (3) P + Q – R
(4) Q + R – P (5) Other than those given as options
Q.4. Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences definitely follows from
these two statements ?
(1) Satyapriya is honest (2) Satyapriya is dishonest
(3) Some leaders are honest (4) Leaders are generally dishonest
(5) Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest
MID ACT
Questions in this test will be based on the specialisation.
TECHNICAL
Questions in this test will be based on the specialisation.

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.
(2) The tests will be provided in English and Marathi except Test of English Language and Marathi Language.
(3) All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will be the correct
answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative
which he/ she feels is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that is clicked on will be treated as
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 the answer to that question. Answer to any question will be considered for final evaluation, only when
candidates have submitted the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.
(4) The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your screen will display
the time remaining for you to complete the exam. When the clock runs out the exam ends by default - you are
not required to end or submit your exam.
(5) The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following status of each of the questions numbered:

The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the question again. If an
answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final
evaluation.
(6) To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following :
(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to that numbered
question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the current question.
(b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question in sequence.
(c) Click on ‘Mark for Review and Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for review, and to go to
the next question in sequence.

(7) To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.

(8) To change your answer, click another desired option button.

(9) To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.

(10) To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response button.

(11) To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next. If an answer is selected for a question that is
Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.

(12) To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer option followed
by a click on the Save & Next button.

(13) Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY be considered for evaluation.

(14) Sections will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can be viewed by clicking on the
section name. The section you will view will be highlighted.
(15) After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a section, you will automatically be taken to the
first question of the next section.
(16) You can move the mouse cursor over the section names to view the status of the questions for that section.
(17) You can shuffle between sections and questions anytime during the examination as per your convenience.
(18) The candidates are requested to follow the instructions of the “Test Administrator” carefully. If any candidate
does not follow the instructions / rules, it would be treated as a case of misconduct/ adoption of unfair means
and such a candidate would be liable for debarment from appearing for examinations for a period as decided by
the MIDC.
(19) The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the commencement
of the test. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the examination.

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(20) After the expiry of 120 minutes, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check their answers.
The answers of the candidate would be saved automatically by the computer system even if he/ she has not
clicked the “Submit” button.
(21) Please note :
(a) Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the actual test time.
(b) Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ once the exam
starts as this will lock the exam.
B] General Instructions:
(1) Please note date, time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.
(2) You may visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so that you are able to
report on time (as printed on the call letter) on the day of the examination. Late comers will not be allowed.
(3) The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent passport size
photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was as uploaded).
(4) You must scrupulously follow the instructions of the Test Administrator and the MIDC Representative at the
examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be disqualified and will be asked to leave the
examination venue.
(5) No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones (with or without
camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed during the examination.
(6) Please bring the call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, currently valid Photo identity proof in original
and a photocopy of the same ID proof which you bring in original - THIS IS ESSENTIAL. Please handover the
call-letter alongwith photocopy of photo identity proof duly stapled together to the invigilator. Currently valid
photo identity proof may be PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with
photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead /Photo Identity proof issued
by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised
College/University/Aadhar Card/E-adhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with
photograph. Please Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID
proof. Please note that your name as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of
registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who
have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch
between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof you will not be allowed to appear for the
exam. In case of candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette
notification/their marriage certificate / affidavit.
(7) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of right and
wrong answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard, it is inferred/concluded that the responses
have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/valid, your candidature may be cancelled. Any
candidate who is found copying or receiving or giving assistance or engaging in any behaviour unbecoming of a
candidate will not be considered for assessment. MIDC may take further action against such candidates as
deemed fit by it.

(8) You should bring with you a ball-point pen. A sheet of paper will be provided which can be used for rough work
or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your
answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over this sheet of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving
the venue.

(9) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out
completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be
made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam
is at the absolute discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test. Candidates
not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected
from the process.

(10) If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated to adjust
for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions. More than one session are
required if the nodes capacity is less or some technical disruption takes place at any centre or for any candidate.

(11) Please note that a candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination. Multiple appearance (for
the same post) in online examination will result in cancellation of candidature. In case more than one call letter

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 has been generated (for the same post), candidates are advised to appear only once on the date and at the time
mentioned on the respective call letter. All other call letters (for that post) are to be surrendered.

(12) Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating transmission and
storage of test contents in any form or any information therein in whole or part thereof or by any means verbal or
written, electronic or mechanical or taking away the papers supplied in the examination hall or found to be in
unauthorised possession of test content is likely to be prosecuted.

(13) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the
selection, process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be
allowed to appear in any recruitment process of MIDC in the future. If such instances go undetected during the
current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective
affect.

SOCIAL DISTANCING MODE CONDUCT OF EXAM RELATED INSTRUCTIONS

1 Candidate is required to report at the exam venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in the Call Letter AND/OR
informed via SMS/Mail on their registered mobile number/mail prior to exam date. It is expected that candidate strictly
adhere to this time slot – as entry into the exam venue will be provided based upon the individual’s time slot ONLY.
Candidates should report atleast 15 minutes before the Reporting time indicated on the call Letter.
2 Mapping of ‘Candidate Roll Number and the Lab Number’ will NOT be displayed outside the exam venue, but the same
will be intimated to the candidates individually at the time of entry of the candidate to the exam venue.
3 Items permitted into the venue for Candidates
Candidates will be permitted to carry only certain items with them into the venue.
a. Mask (WEARING A MASK is COMPULSORY)
b. Gloves
c. Personal transparent water bottle (Candidate should bring his / her own water bottle)
d. Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
e. A simple pen
f. Exam related documents (Call Letter and Photocopy of the ID card stapled with it, ID Card in Original.)
g. Call Letter should be brought with the Photocopy of the Photo ID stapled with it. Original ID (same as
Photocopy) is also to be brought for verification. The name on the ID and on the Call Letter should be exactly
the same.
h. In case of Scribe Candidates - Scribe form duly filled and signed with Photograph affixed.
No other Items are permitted inside the venue.
4 Candidate should not share any of their personal belonging/material with anyone
5 Candidate should maintain safe social distance with one another.
6 Candidate should stand in the row as per the instructions provided at venue.
7 If candidate is availing services of a scribe, then scribe also should bring their own Gloves, N95 Mask, sanitizer (50ml)
and transparent water bottle. Wearing a mask is compulsory. Both candidate and Scribe will require to be wearing N95
Mask.
8 A Candidate must have AarogyaSetu App installed on his mobile phone. The AarogyaSetu status must show
candidate’s risk factor. A candidate will have to display this status to the Security Guard at the entry into the exam
venue. In case a candidate does not have a smart phone, he/she will have to bring in a signed declaration to this
effect (declaration is provided along with this Call Letter) and show the same to the Security Guard at the entry into
the exam venue. Candidates with Moderate or High Risk Status on AarogyaSetu App will not be allowed entry. In case
any of the responses in declaration suggest COVID 19 infection/symptoms, the candidate will not be permitted inside
the exam venue. (If candidate is availing services of a Scribe, then Scribe should also follow the same instructions.)
9 After AarogyaSetu status display at the entry gate, candidates will be required to switch off their mobile phones, and
deposit it at the designated location, to be collected while exiting.
10 All candidates (and Scribe, if applicable) will be checked with Thermo guns at the entry point for temperature. In case,
any person is observed to be having above normal temperature (> 99.14° F) or displaying any symptoms of the virus,
they will not be allowed to enter into the venue.
11 In candidate registration :

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 a. Candidate registration will be done through photo capture. Photo captured will be matched with the photo
uploaded by you in the application (as printed in the call letter). You must NOT change your appearance from the
photo uploaded by you.
b. Photograph will be taken while candidate is standing.
c. Seat number will be given to the candidate.
12 Rough sheet, call letter and ID proof management
 Rough sheet(s) kept at each candidate desk will be used by candidate.
 Candidate must follow the instructions related to dropping the call letter with the ID proof copy in the boxes
provided at the exit of lab/venue while leaving or at the designated place. Those candidates who avail the
services of Scribe should submit Scribe form also along with the Call Letter and ID proof copy.
 Candidate must drop the rough sheets, call letter, ID proof copy in the boxes provided at the exit of lab/venue
while leaving or at the designated place indicated by Exam officials.
13 Post Examination Controls
 On completion of examination, the candidates should move out in an orderly manner without crowding as
instructed by the venue staff.

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK