Is there negative marking in the CCRAS LDC exam pattern?

Yes, the CCRAS LDC exam typically follows a negative marking scheme, which is standard for SSC-style exams. Usually, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective-type written test. However, the exact deduction may vary as per the official notification, so you should confirm the precise negative marking details from the CCRAS recruitment advertisement before appearing.

Is the CCRAS LDC exam conducted online (CBT) or offline (pen-paper)?

The mode of the CCRAS LDC exam depends on the specific recruitment cycle. Many SSC-affiliated LDC exams are conducted as Computer-Based Tests (CBT), but CCRAS has often used the offline OMR-based pen-paper mode for its clerical posts in earlier notifications. Since the mode can change, check the official CCRAS notification for the current cycle to know whether you will appear for a CBT or a written offline test.

Are there sectional time limits for each part of the CCRAS LDC exam?

The CCRAS LDC written exam generally consists of multiple sections, such as General Intelligence/Reasoning, General Awareness, and Numerical Aptitude, followed by a typing test. For the objective paper, sectional timing (e.g., a fixed time per part) is not always specified in CCRAS notifications; instead, a single overall duration is usually given for the entire question paper. However, if the exam is conducted through a CBT platform, sectional timing may apply. Refer to the detailed exam pattern in the official notification to confirm whether each section has its own time limit.

Are any aids like calculators or rough paper allowed during the CCRAS LDC exam?

Electronic aids such as calculators, smartwatches, or mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the CCRAS LDC exam hall. You are expected to solve all numerical questions manually. Rough paper or a scribble pad is usually provided by the exam invigilators for calculations, and you must return it before leaving the exam hall. Always double-check the instructions given on your admit card and in the official notification for any case-specific allowances.

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Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Exam Pattern

CCRAS Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – Exam Pattern

The selection process for the CCRAS Lower Division Clerk (LDC) post consists of two main stages:

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) (Primary Screening & Merit Evaluation)
Stage 2: Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying in Nature)

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Question Type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Language: Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong response
Nature: Marks obtained in the CBT determine shortlisting for the skill test and final merit ranking.

Marks Distribution & Scheme

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Sectional Duration
Section I	General English	25	25	Composite Time
Section II	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25	Composite Time
Section III	Numerical Aptitude	25	25	Composite Time
Section IV	General Awareness	25	25	Composite Time
Total		100	100	90 Minutes (120 mins for PwBD)

Stage 2: Skill Test (Typing Test)

Candidates who clear the cut-off marks in Stage 1 CBT are called for the Typing Skill Test.

Nature: Qualifying only (marks are not added to the final merit list).
Option: Candidates can choose either English or Hindi for the test.

Language	Speed Requirement	Duration	Medium
English	35 w.p.m. (Words Per Minute)	10 Minutes	Computer
Hindi	30 w.p.m. (Words Per Minute)	10 Minutes	Computer

Final Selection Criteria

Merit List: Prepared solely on the basis of marks scored in Stage 1 (CBT).
Mandatory Prerequisite: Passing Stage 2 (Skill Test) and clear verification of documents.

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