GUIDELINES FOR EXAM NTA 2023 HSSC_21.10.23.pptx

HSSC EXAM GUIDLINES FOR EXAM CONDUCTING ON REGULAR BASIS FOR GROUP D AND FOLLOWING

1. INTERACTIVE SESSION FOR NTA EXAMINATION 2023 (Examination Date: - 21 st October and 22 nd October) Meeting Schedule:- 17 th October and 18 th October 2023 at 15:00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs

2. National Testing Agency Assessment Matters

3. Haryana Staff Selection Commission(HSSC ) About NTA Examination 2023 The NTA Examination-2023 is being conducted on behalf of Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). Role of NTA in NTA Exam - 2023 The NTA Exam - 2023 for Group D will be conducted by NTA as per Advertisement of Govt. of Haryana, available on official Website. All the test-related information, as amended from time to time (if any), will be available on this website only. ities Centre count AMBALA 42 BHIWANI 49 CHANDIGARH 23 FARIDABAD 51 FATEHABAD 51 GURUGRAM 46 HISAR 69 KAITHAL 51 KARNAL 50 Kurukshetra 42 MAHENDRAGARH 41 PALWAL 30 PANCHKULA 25 PANIPAT 50 REWARI 60 SIRSA 39 SONIPAT 53 YAMUNA NAGAR 26 Total 798

4. Vacancies and candidate count : 1 . Total no. of Vacancies:-13,536 posts 2. Candidate Count:- 1378368 3. Total No. of City Coordinators:- 18 4. Total no. of Cities :- 18

5. Contents S . No. Content 1. Pattern of Exam 2. Role and responsibility of City Coordinators 3 Arrangement and Conduct of the Briefing/Meeting 4 Role and responsibility of Centre Superintendents 5 Appointment & remuneration of Staff 6 Staff Briefing/Meeting prior to Examination at Centre 7 Important for Invigilators 8 CCTV System Installation for Live Streaming at Control Room Set up at NTA 9 Duties of Other Functionaries at Centre 10 Deputy Observer 11 Flying Squad Member 12 Invigilators on Duty 13 Opening of Iron Box( es ) & Test Booklet Parcels in Control Room 14 Test Booklets/Attendance Sheets/Answer Sheets 15 Packing of Confidential Material 16 Packing of Answer Sheets 17 Material to be Packed Sealed & Delivered to the NTA 18 . Unfair means Practices & Breach of Examination Rules

6. 19 . Barred Items & Dress Code 20 . Filling of Appendices & Bills APPENDICES   Appendix-1: Seating Plan (Separate For Each Room) Appendix-2: Attendance Sheet Appendix-3: Absentee Proforma Appendix-4A: Receipt of Sealed Iron Box (es) containing sealed Test Booklet parcels by Centre Superintendent Appendix-4B: Receipt of Sealed Iron Box (es) containing sealed Test Booklet Parcels by Centre Superintendent Appendix-5: Certificate for opening of Sealed Iron Box (es) containing Test Booklet Parcels Appendix-6: Certificate of packing of Unused Test Booklets Appendix-7: Certificate of room wise receipt and packing of OMR Answer Sheets in Examination Control Room by Invigilator Appendix-8: Certificate of packing of OMR Answer Sheets in fabric bag(s) in Examination Control Room by Centre Superintendent Appendix-9: No Relation Certificate Appendix-10: Certificate of material packed after conclusion of the Examination Appendix-11: Details of Impersonation/Unfair Means cases, if any Appendix-12: Certificate and conduct of Examination, procedure of Videography, Live streaming of CCTV display and installation & effectiveness of Jammers Appendix-13A: Feedback Proforma for the Centre Superintendent Appendix-13B: Feedback Proforma by NTA Observer(s) Appendix-14: Adherence to Frisking/Biometric norms & care of sensitivity issues Appendix-15A: Final Bill Appendix-15B: Remuneration Bill Form For Local Observer Appendix-15C: Remuneration Bill Form For Outstation Observer Appendix-16: Receipt of sealed Material Packed at Collection Centre after conclusion of the Examination Appendix-17: Summary of receipt of sealed material at Collection Centre

7.   S.No Annexure     1 Annexure-1 Centre Material Kit   2 Annexure-2: A Note for Invigilators   3 Annexure-3A: Important Information at a Glance   4 Annexure-3B: Bell Timing Schedule on the day of Examination   5 Annexure-4: Cover/Last Page of Test Booklets   6 Annexre-5: Frequently Asked Questions

8. Chapter-1(Pattern of Exam) Content No. of MCQ Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Questions : 100 Maximum Marks : 95 General Awareness General Knowledge General Science 15   15 Reasoning 10 Quantitative Ability 15 English Language 10 Hindi Language 10 General Knowledge of Haryana State 25 Total 100 Date Shifts 21 and 22 October, 2023 Morning : 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM Evening : 03:00 PM to 04:45 PM (including 5 minute for marking fifth option Date and Shift of Examination :

9. Important Points:- Entry for Morning shift will commence at 07:30 a.m. and for Evening Shift at 12:30 p.m. The Test Booklet contains 100 questions carrying 0.95 mark for each correct/most appropriate answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. All questions are compulsory. Each question has five Options. There is only one correct answer to each question. Candidate has to choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION and darken/bubble the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. If the candidate does not wish to answer any of the questions, she/he must denote the same by darkening the Circle against Option No.5. No marks will be awarded against this Option No.5. However, no marks will be deducted for choosing this Option No.5 In case a candidate does not fill any of the Options then 0.95 marks will be deducted for each question which is left blank.

10. Examination Functionaries involved in NTA Exam-2023 Virtual Observers…at the Control Room(NTA) City Coordinator :-There will be one City Coordinator for about 25 Centres. Deputy City Coordinator :- depending upon the number of Centres or number of candidates in the City Observer(s) and Deputy Observer(s) :- at every Examination Centre depending upon the number of candidates allotted to the Centre . Centre Superintendents Deputy Centre Superintendents:- is appointed by the Centre Superintendents to assist them in the conduct of the Examination for Centre having more than 360 candidates . Invigilators Flying Squad/NTA Representative

11. CHAPTER-2 (ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY COORDINATOR & DEPUTY CITY COORDINATORS): To Monitor the basic frameworks of the Examination Activities Pre-Examination: Login into www.nta.ac.in/Testadmin/login and Check that all the Functionaries involved have filled their consent. One day Before the Exam :- To plan and conduct a meeting with Centre Superintendents and Observers at their own institute or at any other suitable venue on 20 October, 2023 preferably in the forenoon at 11.00 A.M to review and discuss the preparation and planning for the smooth conduct of NTA Exam - 2023 . The City Coordinator and Deputy City Coordinator should ensure that each Centre Superintendent has contacted District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner/ Collector and Superintendent of Police/Deputy Commissioner of Police / Police Authorities of the area for deputing at least four policemen including (female Police) and one Sub-Inspector in uniform at the Centre to maintain law and Order for the smooth and fair conduct of the Examination . They need to prepare a database for Scribe as per the numbers allotted in their City and upload the details on their dashboard ( www.nta.ac.in/Testadmin/login ). The Authority Letter regarding receiving the material from the Custodian duly signed by the Director-General, NTA will be available on the dashboard (www.nta.ac.in/Test Admin/login ) for each City Coordinator and Deputy City Coordinator. Finalization of time for distribution of confidential material from the Custodian (Day-wise). During the meeting, a Power Point Presentation shared by NTA will be used by the City Coordinator with an effort to communicate the exact information to all the participants as communicated by the NTA. For frisking/biometric by the authorized agency appointed by NTA , the details to be shared:- one male and one female guard for 240 students. Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the Examination venue:- Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in. Two Self-attested colored photo (same as uploaded on the Application Form), one pasted on Admit Card and another photograph to be pasted on Attendance Sheet. Original valid ID proof.

12. Pasting of Roll Number Stickers supplied by the NTA on the desks as per seating plan . Collection of digital locks from all Centre Superintendents against receipt and maintaining a log of all locks collected. City Coordinator would store these locks safely till it is picked up by a concerned agency. Digital locks locks should not be used for any other purpose Only pad locks should be used and recorded count to be mentioned in Appendix-16. The NTA has modified the process of opening of Test Booklet parcels. Each Invigilator will get an envelope containing 24 Booklets. Envelope needs to be opened in the room/hall where the candidates are sitting. Small scissors may kindly be provided in each room/hall. Each individual Booklet will be wrapped in a transparent plastic envelope which will be opened by the candidate himself/herself.

13. CHAPTER-3 : ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CENTRE SUPERINTEDNDENT Preparatory Stage : Identify a well-protected room to be used as a Control/Examination Room ; A strong almirah with keys in duplicate to be used by the Centre Superintendent for storage of Examination material; Facsimile Signature stamps of Centre Superintendent in adequate number to affix on each Test Booklet. Stamps to be kept in the safe custody of the Centre Superintendent to avoid any misuse; Sufficient and comfortable seating arrangement/furniture for the candidates; Suitable arrangement of washroom/toilets separately for boys and girls; Ensure Jammers (if applicable) are installed in each Centre one day before the date of Examination by an authorized Agency of NTA. These Jammers will be switched on half an   hour before the start of the Examination and will be switched off after half an hour of Examination or as per the instructions of NTA. The switching ‘on’ is to be done in consultation with NTA only . Pre-Exam Preparation: Barcode readers will be used at the entry point to scan Barcode on the Admit Card. The room/hall number will be informed to the candidates at this point. Candidate should fill Admit Card and Undertaking completely and properly, as per instructions. At the time of entry, the filled-in Undertaking on Admit Card will be checked and Centre staff will guide the candidate to Exam Room/Hall after frisking and document verification During Examination: Candidates are required to paste passport size photograph, sign and thumb impression on the Attendance Sheet . After Examination: The CS Should Ensure that the Invigilators have collected all OMR Answer sheets and Office Copy and Admit cards of the candidates.

14. Appointment and remuneration of Staff : (a) Engagement of Staff By the Centres; CATEGORY OF STAFF NORMS ELIGIBILITY Centre Superintendent One Should be Principal of School/College   Deputy Centre Superintendents   One (for above 360 candidates )   Should be Deputy Principal /PGT of School/College Administrative Staff/Clerk Two Should be amongst the Administrative staff of the School/College.   Sweeper/Cleaning Staff/Watchman/Guards/Water Boy 03 of which at least one will be female staff and extra one will be allowed above 360 candidates.   Should be amongst the class IV Staff/Watchman/Guards/Cleaning staff of the School/College.

15. (b) Remuneration payable to the staff engaged for the conduct of NTA Exam 2023. Category Remuneration and Conveyance Payable Centre Superintendent Rs.11,000/- Fixed for the Examination.(Two and half days) Deputy Centre Superintendents (for above 360 Candidates) Rs.7500/- Fixed for the Examination.(Two and half days) Invigilator(s) (All Invigilators must be called for Briefing Meeting prior to the day of the Examination)   Rs.2,600/- Fixed for the Examination.(Two and half days) Administrative Staff/Clerk Rs.2000/-Fixed for the Examination.(Two and half days)   Sweeper/Cleaning Staff/Watchman/Guards/Water Boy   Rs.1,500/-Fixed for the Examination.(Two and half days)               Other Charges Contingent Charges are inclusive of maintenance of furniture etc. Rs.5/- Per Candidate Fixed. Postal Charges Rs.100/- Fixed   Refreshment for Staff Rs.60/-Per Staff engaged for the day of the examination. Conveyance for Collection of Center kit material from the City Coordinator Rs.500/- Fixed Conveyance for Collection of Confidential Material from Custodian and transportation to the centre . Rs.500/- Fixed Conveyance for delivery of OMR Sheets and answer sheet and other material after the conclusion of the examination from Centre to the City Coordinator.   Rs.500/- Fixed

16. (C) Engagement of Staff and Remuneration payable to the City Coordinator for the conduct of CET Exam-2023. Category Remuneration and Conveyance Payable   City Coordinator Total Rs.13,000/- (Rs.10,000/- Remuneration (10% TDS) + Rs.3,000/- Conveyance) Fixed for the Examination. The CC is required to go to the custodian one day Prior to the date of the exam and also on the day of the exam.   Deputy City Coordinator Total Rs.7,500/- (Rs.6,000/- Remuneration (10% TDS) + Rs.1,500/- Conveyance) Fixed for the Examination. To attend the briefing meeting Prior to the exam day is must. Observer Total Rs.11,000/-(Remuneration Rs.8,000/- (10% TDS) + Rs.3,000/- Conveyance Fixed for Two and Half Days) Deputy Observer Total Rs.6,000/- (Remuneration Rs.4,000/- (10% TDS) + Rs.2,000/- Conveyance Fixed for Two and Half Days) Administrative Staff/Clerk One Rs.2,000/-Fixed for the Examination. Supporting Staff/Watchman/Guards One Rs.1,500/-Fixed for the Examination. Refreshment for Staff Rs.60/-Per Staff engaged in the examination per day for a maximum of two and half days. *Note : In case of a city Coordinator and Centre Superintendent being the same, a duplicate bill for the staff cannot be submitted.

17. NTA TRAVEL GUIDELINES Claimant should ensure submission of original bills / receipts (Toll tax / cab receipts / train tickets etc.) It is recommended to keep two copies of documents (one for self-reference, one for CC/RC) For local travellers : Fixed local conveyance of Rs. 1000/- per duty day is permissible up to 60 km. Food shall be provided at centre. For Outstation travellers : NTA expects team members to travel comfortably and safely, hence NTA discourages usage of own car for outstation travel (beyond 100 km/ one side). However, use of own car for long distance travel (more than 100 Km /one side) can be claimed only with the PRIOR APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR (EXAMINATION) NTA. Use of own car for more than 100 km/one side, can be claimed@ Rs. 16/ per km. Taxi hiring charges, toll receipts, 2 AC Train, Hotel charges (up to Rs. 2500/- day – Excluding tax), Food charges (up to Rs. 1000/- day – including tax) can be claimed only on the receipt of actuals /original bills. Spouse/ any travel partner is not permissible considering sensitivity of professional exams. Extended personal stay, laundry charges shall not be reimbursed by NTA. Place finance letter / appointment letter and copy along with cancelled cheque, while submitting documents. Cancellation / rescheduling charges can be reimbursed only with the approval of Competent Authority. Traveller is liable to claim only for their own expenses. The approval of (CC / RC) is must for accurately reviewing expense reports / declaration for compliance and adhere to policy. All travel arrangements must adhere to the above-mentioned guidelines. Any deviation must be approved by DIRECTOR NTA . Any travel claim related questions can be clarified at [email protected] .

18. Before the Examination, the Centre Superintendent shall call the Deputy Superintendent(s), all Invigilators, Clerk(s) and Class-IV Staff for a briefing with the help of Power Point Presentation shared by the NTA. Management of Centre and Registration Rooms/Halls. Management of candidates : Circulation of Attendance Sheets (it may be ensured that while distributing Attendance Sheets , the same shall not be cut into pieces ) A detailed plan of frisking/biometric along with authorized staff/agency deputed for frisking/biometric and scanning both. Information to be displayed inside the Centre: There will be two copies of OMR Answer Sheet i.e. Original copy and Office copy. After the examination is over, the candidates shall handover the OMR Answer Sheet completely i.e. both the copies together to the Invigilator. The candidate will also hand over the duly filled Admit Card to the Invigilator. The candidate can take away the question Booklet/Ball Point Pen after the examination is over. If, the candidate does not handover both the copies of OMR Answer Sheets to the Invigilator and goes away any of the above documents (both the OMR Answer Sheets and Original Admit Card), his/her candidature shall be cancelled and criminal proceedings shall also be initiated against him/her.

19. Each question has five Options. There is only one correct answer to each question. Candidate has to choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION and darken/bubble the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet with only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen provided by the NTA. If the candidate does not wish to answer any of the questions, she/he must denote the same by darkening the Circle against Option No.5. No marks will be awarded against this Option No.5. In case a candidate does not fill any of the Options then 0.95 marks will be deducted for each question which is left blank . NOTE:- For Persons with Benchmark Disability 20 minutes per hour Will be allowed as an extra time/compensatory time Important for Invigilators: NTA will be providing the following documents as part of the Centre Kit for each Centre: A note to Invigilator as part of Appendices Invigilators must read them carefully a day before the Examination. This will help Invigilators in remembering and performing their duties in the Examination room. Centre Superintendents may please supply a copy of the same to each Invigilator. These may be retained by the Centers after the Examination for using the same during next shift/day . Note:- CCTV system Installation for Live Streaming at Control Room Set up at NTA Internet , Power backup and other arrangements at each Examination Centre would need to be provided by the authorized agency. In case they are not able to provide the Services satisfactorily this must be reported in the Feedback/Report Proforma . The authorized service provider of NTA will make arrangements for live viewing at remote locations and recording CCTVs Systems of all Examination Centers at the control room situated in the NTA .

20. Chapter-4 DUTIES OF OTHER FUNCTIONAIRES AT CENTRE Day Before the Exam: Deputy Observers A day Before The Exam :- The Deputy Observer should report a day before at Centres to ensure the operation/activities are begin done as per the protocol/procedure and familiarize with the staff (Invigilators, CS, support staff etc.) On the day of Exam :- To ensure that the Security Guard is stationed outside the gate To address crowd management of candidates and their guardians To take rounds of the Examination Room to ensure all Examination functionaries are doing their duty in a vigilant manner. No candidate is sitting idle for a long period of time. During the Examination:- They have to visit the Examination rooms frequently and check if Invigilators are vigilant andmoving in entire room Flying Squad Member:- Opening of Iron Boxes at 09:15 A.M. and 02:15 PM distribution of Booklets, Instructions given by Invigilators, Videography of each candidate and collection of both Original OMRs and Officecopy of OMRs. Invigilators:- 1. Proper administration and discipline inside the Examination room. 2. Completion of all formalities to ensure proper documentation 3. Fair conduct of Examination inside the Examination room .

21. The Invigilators must check :- On Test Booklet: Candidate’s name Roll Number (in figures/in words) Centre of Exam Candidate’s signature On OMR Answer Sheet (Original Copy ): Roll No. Test Booklet Number Mother’s Name/Father’s Name Candidate’s name and signature with time Candidate’s Left Hand Thumb impression Candidate’s Responses (marked) On OMR Answer Sheet (Office Copy) : The impression of Original OMR sheet will automatically be marked on Office copy . On Attendance Sheet : Mother’s Name Test Booklet Number Test Booklet Code OMR Answer Sheet Number OMR Answer Sheet Code Thumb Impression

22. Chapter-5 Duties of Observers : Read and understand the Guidelines carefully and will update their information on www.nta.ac.in/Testadmin/login . Attend the Briefing/Meeting which is generally convened at 11.00 A.M. one day prior to the conduct of Examination at the place of the City Coordinator or on a suitable venue decided by the City Coordinator. However, they are requested to get the venue and schedule of the meeting confirmed by the Coordinator. Briefing/meeting is very important and without attending it, Observers will not be able to perform their duties judiciously. In case, the meeting is not attended by Observers, they will not be allowed to act as Observers in the Examination and their claim will not be processed for payment . At the place of Custodian, on the day of Examination, one key of the Iron Box will be handed over to the Observer and Centre Superintendent by City Coordinator. While taking the delivery of the confidential material, they need to check the details mentioned on the Iron Box and key to ensure that the material is sealed and belongs to the designated Examination Centre and a receipt as per Appednix-4A (receipt of Locked Iron boxes) and Appendix-4B (receipt of sealed key envelope) be duly filled and submitted to the NTA . Observers will ensure that candidates are not in possession of the following while entering in the Centre: Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/ Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc . Observers must be present at the time of packing of Answer Sheets (Original Copy & Office Copy) and ensure that the whole process of packing of the Answer Sheets (Original Copy & Office Copy) as detailed in Chapter-7 of these Guidelines is strictly adhered to by the Centre Superintendent . They will also ensure that parcel of OMR has been sealed properly with the help of cardboard, sutli , Tamper Evident Plastic bag and finally cloth bag supplied by the NTA. observers will invariably submit the report of the conduct of Examination in the prescribed Proforma on the dashboard and will submit bills on the next day of the Examination at the following address: Joint Director (Finance) National Testing Agency (NTA), 1 ST Floor, NSIC, MDBP Building, Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi-110020

23. C HAPTER-6: CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION Late start of the Examination for Unavoidable Reasons Delivery/Distribution of Test Booklets: At the time of receiving sealed Iron Box( es ) from the City Coordinator/Custodian, Centre Superintendent and Observer will check the number of Iron Box( es ), respective keys (Appendix-4B) of the locks and the seal of the Iron Box( es ) ( Appendix – 4A). Opening of Iron Box( es ) and Test Booklet Parcels in Control Room :- Iron Box( es )/Parcels containing Test Booklets Packets should be opened by the Centre Superintendent in the confidential room, 45 minutes before the time fixed for the Examination, i.e., at 09:15A.M. (Shift-I) and 02:15 P.M.(Shift-II) on 21 October, 2023 and 22 October, 2023 respectively. The Centre Superintendent shall open the sealed Iron Box( es ) and thereafter the sealed parcels & test booklet packets in the presence of Observer and at least two Invigilators and two candidates as witnesses (Appendix-5 ). Movement of Candidates after entry into the Examination Centre: Frisking/Biometric Document verification For Persons with Benchmark Disability Test Booklets:- Five minutes before the commencement of the Examination, i.e., at 09:55A.M. for Shift-I and 02:55 P.M. for Shift-II , Invigilators will direct the candidates to tear the paper seal and take out the OMR Sheet from the Test-Booklet. The Invigilators will ensure that the candidates have filled in the required particulars on side of the Original copy of the OMR Sheet. The Invigilators will then ask the candidate to start answering the questions . Attendance Sheets:- The Invigilator will take the signature of the candidate on the prescribed Attendance Sheet while delivering the Test Booklet to the candidate before the commencement of the Examination. The Attendance Sheet will be supplied by the NTA as per the format given in Appendix-2. The candidate will write Mother’s Name, Test Booklet No., Test Booklet Code and Answer Sheet No. and put signatures atthe space provided for signature as well as space provided for Thumb Impression for marking his/her presence on the Attendance Sheet. (In case the Computerized Attendance Sheets are not received by the Centre Superintendent in time, he/she will ensure that sufficient copies of the same as per Appendix-2 are kept ready to be used by the Invigilator(s) on duty).

24. Answer Sheet:- The Invigilator will serialize the OMR Sheets (both Original and Office Copy) separately in the order of Roll Number and tally them with the Attendance Sheets. They will bring their OMR (Original in pink envelope and Office Copy in blue envelope) to the room of the Centre Superintendent by keeping them in designated envelopes. They will ensure that no answer sheet is missed in between the Examination room and Centre Superintendent room. The packing of OMR (both Original and Office Copy) will be done room wise in a small paper envelope of relevant color as per the packing plan and then 24 of these will be placed inside the Tamper Evident Plastic envelopes by Centre Superintendent. These will be deposited by the Invigilator with the In-charge person(s) designated by the Centre Superintendent for this purpose. The person collecting the Answer Sheets from the Invigilator will count and obtain the signature of the Invigilator concerned in a format as per Appendix-8. The Answer Sheets packets collected from different rooms be arranged Room wise and counted. It should be ensured that Total number OMR (Original copy) = Total number OMR (Office copy) =Total no. of candidates.

25. CHAPTER-7:PACKING OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL Material to be Packed, Sealed and Delivered to the NTA   Sl. No. Enclosures     Parcel-1   (Pink Fabric Bags) Packet-1: Pink Colour Fabric Bag Parcel(s) containing: a. Pink Colour Envelopes of OMR Answer Sheets OMR Answer Sheets (ORIGINAL Copy) No of Envelope(s)   b. Yellow Colour Paper Envelopesof OMR Answer Sheet (s) OMR Answer Sheets (ORIGINAL as well as OFFICE Copy) along with confiscated material of Impersonation/ Unfairmeans case(s), if any No of Envelope(s) Parcel-2 (Blue Fabric Bags) Packet-2 Blue Colour Fabric Bag containing: Blue Colour Envelopes of OMR Answer Sheets OMR Answer Sheets (OFFICE Copy) No of Envelope(s)     Parcel-3 Packet-3 : Green Colour Paper Envelope (12x16) containing: ( a) Attendance Sheets Please refer to (Appendix-2) No of Sheet(s)

26. Important N o te:- Parcel of unused Test Booklets and empty envelopes/cloth parcels of used Test Booklets be sealed by Centre Superintendent and Kept in Iron Box( es ). Iron Box( es ) be locked and sealed by Centre Superintendent. The Centre Superintendent will sent it to the City Coordinator who will then forward to NTA.

27. CHAPTER-8:UNFAIR MEANS PRACTICES AND BREACH OF EXAMINATION RULES Smuggling out the Answer Sheet:- In case a candidate has smuggled out the OMR (both Original and Office copy), the Centre Superintendent should call for the student directly or through any source and try to procure the OMR (both Original and Office copy). If the efforts fail, the matter should be reported to the police and a copy of the FIR be sent to the office of the NTA along with the statement of the Invigilators present in the room and also of the candidate. The statement of the Peon/Police constable etc., if any, should also be forwarded. The statement should contain: Time of incident. Details of the case as to how the candidate took away the OMR (both Original and Office copy) Efforts were made to recover the OMR (both Original and Office copy) along with the Test Booklet . Important Note:- In case of impersonation, the Centre Superintendent should send to the NTA the statement of the person found to be impersonating, the Invigilator(s) and that of the real candidate, if possible. The Centre Superintendent must invariably call the police and handover the person who is impersonating to the police and file an F.I.R.

28. CHAPTER-9: BARRED ITEMS AND DRESS CODE Barred Items:- Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc. Any communication device like Mobile Phone*, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, HealthBand etc . Dress Code:- If candidates are wearing garments with full sleeves, with big buttons or badges, brooches etc. which could be used to hide tiny communication devices such as Bluetooth, camera, etc., they need to be checked thoroughly. However, such a checking should not lead to any kind of harassment to the candidate and be done more sensibly and responsibly

29. CHAPTER-10:-FILLING OF APPENDICES & BILLS Appendix-1 : Seating Plan (Separate For Each Room ):- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet-4 ) Appendix-2 : Attendance Sheet:- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet - 3 Appendix-3 : Absentee Proforma :- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet-3 Appendix-4 A: Receipt of sealed Iron Box( es ) containing sealed Test Booklet Parcels by Centre Superintendent:- To be placed inside Parcel 3, Packet-4 Appendix-4 B : Receipt of sealed envelopes of Keys by Centre Superintendent and NTA Observer(s) :- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet-4 Appendix-5 : Certificate for opening of sealed Iron Box ( es ) containing Test Booklet parcels:- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet-4 Appendix-6 : Certificate of packing of Unused Test Booklets:- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet-4 Appendix-7 : Certificate of room wise receipt and packing of OMR Answer Sheets in Examination Control Room Appendix-8 : Certificate of packing of OMR Answer Sheets in fabric bag(s) in Examination Control Room by Centre Superintendent:- To be placed inside Parcel-3, Packet 4 Appendix-9: No Relation Certificate:- To be placed inside packet 4 Appendix-10: Certificate of material packed after conclusion of the Examination of each shift:- To be placed inside parcel-3, packet 4 Appendix-11: Details of Impersonation/ Unfair means cases, if any:- To be placed inside packet 4 Appendix-12 : Certificate on conduct of Examination, procedure of Videography, Live streaming of CCTV display and installation & effectiveness of Jammers:- To be placed inside packet 4 Appendix-13A : Feedback Proforma for The Centre Superintendent :- to be filled online on www.nta.ac.in/Exam centre /login Appendix-13B : Feedback Proforma for NTA Observer(s ):- to be filled online on www.nta.ac.in/testadmin/login Appendix-14 : Adherence to Frisking/Biometric norms and care of sensitivity issues :- To be placed inside packet 4 Appendix-15A : Final Bill Appendix-15B: Remuneration Bill Form For Local Observer/Deputy Observer (AWPO )

30. Appendix-15C : Remuneration Bill Form for Outstation Observer Appendix-16: Receipt of sealed material packed at Collection Centre after conclusion of the Examination Appendix-17: Summary of receipt of sealed material at Collection Centre :- Material Packed At Centre after Conclusion of the Examination as Per Appendix-10 Annexures:- Annexure-1 : Centre Material Kit: Packet-01 Brown Paper Envelope through City Coordinator: Sl. No. Items Quantity   1. Guidelines for City Coordinator, Deputy City Coordinator, Observers, Deputy Observers,, Centre Superintendents and Invigilators   Two 2 . A Note for Invigilator 2 for every 24 candidates 3. List of Candidates appearing at the Centre. Two (One with Mother’s Name and One without Mother’s Name 4. Attendance Sheets of candidates appearing at the Centre. One- in rubber band 5. Adhesive stickers of Roll No of candidates for pasting on Table/ Desk.   One- in Polythene with interlocking 6. OMR based Absentee Proforma of candidates appearing at the Centre. 7. All Appendices and Annexures Two Copies -in rubber band

31. Packet-02 Brown Paper Envelope (Sent along with Confidential Material in sealed Iron Box( es )): Sl. No. Items Quantity 1. Brown Paper Envelope 3 inch box(Jali) Two per Centre 2. Ball point pens One Poly pack of 26 for every 24 candidates 3. Inkless Pads One for every 24 candidates in Shift-1 and Shift-II 2. White Paper Envelopes (10x12) for bringing UNUSED Test Booklets from Examination Room to CONTROL ROOM by Invigilators One for every 24 candidates 3. Yellow Paper Envelope (10x12 laminated) : for packing OMR Answer Sheets (ORIGINAL as well as OFFICE Copy) of Impersonation/Unfair Means along with Examination materials confiscated from the candidates. Two for each Centre 4. Pulp Board (12x14) Four for every 720 Candidate 5. Pink Paper Envelopes (10x12), Pink Tamper Evident Envelope (12x14) and Pink Fabric Bag (16x18) for packing OMR Answer Sheets (ORIGINAL Copy) only (a) Pink Paper Envelopes (10x12) for bringing OMR Answer Sheets (ORIGINAL Copy) from Rooms to Examination Control Room by Invigilators One for every 24 candidates (b) Pink Tamper Evident Envelope(12x14) for packing OMR Answer Sheets (ORIGINAL Copy) of 10 Rooms in CONTROL ROOM One for every 240 candidates (c) Pink Fabric bag (16x18): (Parcel-1) for packing upto Six Pink Tamper Evident Envelope (12x14) packed @ Sl.No.-5(b) between two Pulp Boards and tied with strong thread. The tied packet along with Yellow Paper Envelope packed @ Sl. No.-3 is put in one Pink Fabric Bag. One for every 720 candidates

32. 6. Blue Paper Envelopes (10x12), Blue Tamper Evident Envelope (12x14) and Blue Fabric Bag (16x18) for packing OMR Answer Sheets (OFFICE Copy) only   ( a) Blue Paper Envelopes (10x12) for bringing OMR Answer Sheets (OFFICE Copy) from Rooms to Examination Control Room by Invigilators One for every 24 candidates ( b) Blue Tamper Evident Envelope(12x14) for packing OMR Answer Sheets (OFFICE Copy) of 10 Rooms in CONTROL ROOM One for every 240 candidates ( c) Blue Fabric bag (16x18): (Parcel-2) for packing upto Six Pink Tamper Evident Envelope (12x14) packed @ Sl.No.-6(b) between two Pulp Boards and tied with strong thread. The tied packet is put in one Blue Fabric Bag. One for every 720 candidates 7. Green Fabric Bag (16x18 ) : (Parcel-3) for packing Packet-3 and Packet-4 One for each Centre ( a) Green Paper Envelope (12x16 with Jali ) : (Packet-3 ) for Packing of Attendance Sheets (Appendix-2) in rubber band and OMR based Absentee Proforma (Appendix-3) in Polythene with interlocking One for each Centre ( b) Green Paper Envelope (10x12 laminated) : (Packet-4) for Packing of All Appendices. All Appendices be tagged in serial order. One for each Centre     8. I Cards: for Centre Superintendents As per Requirement for Observers and Deputy Observers As per Requirement for Invigilators, Support staff, Administrative Staff, Authrozied Person (Videographer- Photographer/Jammers/Frisking) at Centre. As per Requirement

33. Annexure-2 : A Note for Invigilators

34. The candidate is NOT allowed to carry ORIGINAL or OFFICE Copy of OMR Answer Sheet with him/her on conclusion of the Examination. Check carefully that the Number and Code printed on the Test Booklet is the same as the Number and Code printed on the OMR Answer Sheet. In case of any mismatch, immediately ask the Invigilator to replace both the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet. Check immediately that the Test Booklet contains as many numbers of pages as printed on the top of the first page of the Test Booklet. Do not remove any page(s) of the Test-Booklet. If a candidate is found removing any page from the Test Booklet, it would be considered as Unfair Means and the candidate shall be prosecuted for criminal action. Read carefully Instructions given on back side of the OMR Answer sheet (OFFICE Copy) before you start writing/marking on ORIGINAL Copy. Put your signatures with time on OMR Answer Sheet in the space provided for signatures at the time of starting the work only in presence of Invigilator. You need to place your left hand thumb impression in the space provided at the bottom of the Original OMR in such a way that thumb impression is clear and does not go out of the space provided. Do not fold the OMR Answer Sheet. Do not make any stray marks on it. Do your Rough Work in the space provided in the Test Booklet only. On completion of the test, hand over the OMR Answer Sheet (ORIGINAL Copy as well as OFFICE Copy) to the Invigilator and sign with time on the attendance sheet again. You can take away only the Test Booklet with you. You can start writing on hearing the long bell. All the best for your Examination!” 10:00A.M. (Shift-I) and 03:00 P.M. (Shift-II). - Announce (May use verbatim) – “ Your test starts now ” Collect all unused sealed test booklets with plastic cover (Absentee cases), complete details on White Paper Envelope (size 10x12) and hand over them to the Centre Superintendent in Examination Control Room, along with the Absentee Statement for your room. Please ensure that all candidates sign twice with time in the Attendance Sheet – first at the time of receipt of Test Booklet and second, while handing over the OMR Answer Sheet (both ORIGINAL Copy and OFFICE) before leaving the Examination room. The candidates are also required to write their Mother’s name. Tally mother’s name with the name in the LOC (List of Candidates) given to you. For Persons with Benchmark Disability The Persons/Candidate with Benchmark disability (Blind/Visually Handicapped/ Locomotor disability-both arm affected, Cerebral palsy) who wants the help of a Scribe to write his/her paper will have to apply to the Centre Superintendent for the permission of a Scribe separately, 30 min before the entry time of examination along with the relevant documents i.e. Request, Disability Certificate issued by Medical Board constituted by the Chief Medical Officer of the concerned district, Aadhaar card of candidate and Scribe, and self-attested affidavit mentioning that he is a Blind/Visually Handicapped/ Locomotor disabled (both arm affected) candidate. The qualification of the Scribe shall be less than the essential qualification required for the post. A similar affidavit from the Scribe shall also be required to be submitted to the Centre Superintendent along with the application. Such candidates will be allowed extra time/compensatory time @ 20 minutes per hour. Such permission will be granted by the Centre Superintendent after checking the documents. All the candidates with benchmark disability (Blind/Visually Handicapped/ Locomotor disabled (both arm affected)) not availing the facility of Scribe may be allowed additional time of 20 minutes per hour. Any PwD candidates if unable to walk may be properly assisted to reach the Examination Room/Hall. Their seating arrangements are to be made at Ground Floor. During the Examination: Ensure that students have written particulars on test booklets and OMR Answer Sheets properly and put the facsimile stamp of the Centre Superintendent on Test Booklet of each student and Countersign OMR Answer Sheet. Take rounds. No Invigilator shall leave the Examination Room without making alternate arrangement, if needed. Ensure that no candidate leaves seat without permission. Keep an eye for any unusual activity like whispering, sitting idle, frequent washroom usage etc. Medical case, if any, arises, you may immediately contact Centre Superintendent for further necessary action. One of the Invigilators should accompany student till washroom. Ensure that only one candidate moves at a time. No washroom usage should be allowed after 11.15 AM (Shift-I) and 4:15 PM (Shift-II). This is for your own safety as you are responsible for collecting both the ORIGINAL Copy as well as OFFICE Copy of OMRs at the end of the Examination. 11.30 A.M. for shift-I and 04:30 P.M for Shift-II - Close the doors/of the Examination room. With an instruction only fifteen minutes left and to “ Stop Writing after hearing long bell ” 11:45 A.M. (Shift-I) and 04:45 P.M. (Shift-II (Long bell) – Say “Stop Writing ”. Collect OMR Answer Sheets ( ORIGINAL Copy as well as OFFICE Copy ) immediately. Take their signatures with time at the space provided for signature in the Attendance Sheet. Count and tally number of OMR Answer Sheets with number of candidates present. THEN YOU CAN ALLOW STUDENTS TO LEAVE THE ROOM. After the Examination: OMR Sheets should not be tagged/ stapled. Arrange OMR Answer Sheets in the order of Roll Number. Invigilator(s) need to fold the Answer Sheets OMR (ORIGINAL + OFFICE Copy) at perforation and then tear. Be extremely careful in this action so as to not damage the OMR. Moreover the original OMR will have another perforation but it must be left intact. Original OMRs have to come as complete A4 Sheets and not divided into two under any circumstances. They must count the OMRs (ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy) and then place them room wise inside the PINK Paper Envelope (ORIGINAL Copy of OMRs) and BLUE Paper Envelope (OFFICE Copy of OMRs) provided by NTA. Invigilator(s) to fill up required column given on Pink and Blue Paper Envelope. Invigilators shall carry PINK Paper Envelope (containing ORIGINAL Copy of OMRs) and BLUE Paper Envelope (containing OFFICE Copy of OMRs) from Room to Examination Control Room.

35. Annexure-3A: Important Information at a Glance S. No. Activity   Timings Shift-I       Shift-II 1. Reporting of candidates into the Examination Centre (as per timing indicated on Admit Card)       All processes in parallel *   07:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. to 02:30 P.M. 2. Last Entry of Candidate into the Examination Centre 9:30 A.M. 02:30 P.M 3. Gate Closing time of Centre 9:30 A.M. 02:30 P.M 4. Registration / Verification of the candidate 07:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. to 02:30 P.M 5. Strict and compulsory frisking/biometric and document verification of the Candidates inside the Registration Room   07:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.   12:30 P.M. to 02:30 P.M 6. Entry of the Candidates into the Examination Room 07:30 A.M. to 9:40 A.M. 12:30 P.M. to 02:40 P.M 7. Last Entry of the Candidates in the Examination Room 9:40 A.M. 02:40 P.M 8. Opening of sealed Iron Box(es) containing Test Booklet Parcels in the Control Room of the Centre 09:15 A.M. 02:15 P.M. 9. Verification of Admit Cards by the Invigilators in the Examination room while Candidates display itfrom a distance (for second time, as first one wasdone in the Registration Room) Announcement by Invigilator in Examination Room to ensure that Candidates have occupied their assigned seat only Candidates are not in possession of any prohibited item.       9:40 A.M. to 9:50 A.M.       02:40 P.M to 02:50 P.M. 10. Opening of sealed envelopes containing 24 Test Booklets by the Invigilator(s) inside the allotted Examination Room.   9:40 A.M.   02:40 P.M

36. 11 . Distribution of Test Booklet by the Invigilator to the candidates.   9:50 A.M.   02:50 P.M 12. Writing of particulars on Cover Page of the TestBooklet by the Candidate 9:50 A.M. to 09:55 A.M. 02:50 P.M to 02:55 P.M 13. Opening of the seal of the Test Booklet by the candidates to take out the OMR Sheet (both ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy) Instruction by the Invigilators to candidates Candidates must tally and ensure that Number and Code of the Test Booklet and OMR Sheet attached (ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy) are same Candidates must fill up correct information in the OMR Sheet (ORIGINAL Copy), put their Left Hand Thumb Impression and has to sign with time the “Declaration by the Candidate”. Candidates must not detach/separate/tear OFFICE Copy of OMR Sheet, attached with the ORIGINAL Copy All Rough Work needs to be done in the Test Booklet only. The candidate should not do any Rough Work or put stray marks on the OMR Sheet (both ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy)             09:55 A.M               02:55 P.M

37. 14. Test Commences 10:00 A.M. 03:00 P.M. 15. All the Unused Test Booklets with seal intact be put (in White Paper Envelope of Size 10x12) inches, Seating Plan (Appendix-1) and Roll No’s of Absent Candidates are collected by the Invigilators and counted, tallied with the Absentee List and handed over to the Centre Superintendent in the Examination Control Room.     10:05 A.M.     03:05 P.M. 16. White Paper envelope(s) of Unused Test Booklets and empty envelopes/cloth parcels of used Test Booklets are to be packed and sealed by Centre Superintendent@ Certificate of packing of Unused Test Booklets (Appendix-6) is prepared by the Centre Superintendent and verified by the NTA Observer(s). Consolidated Absentee Proforma (Appendix-3) is also prepared by the Centre Superintendent and verified by the NTA Observer(s).     Immediately after the commencement of Examination     Immediately after the commencement of Examination 17. Closing of the doors of Examination Room 11:30 A.M. 04:30 P.M. 18. Test Concludes 11:45 A.M. 04:45 P.M. 19. Room wise collection of OMR Sheets (both ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy) from the candidate by the Invigilators, Separate ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy and carry the same to Examination Control Room after packing inside (no sealing) PINK Paper Envelope (ORIGINAL COPY) and BLUE Paper Envelope (OFFICE COPY)       Immediately after the conclusion of Examination     Immediately after the conclusion of Examination 20. Exit from Examination Room in batches (Floor/Room wise exit as planned by the Centre Superintendent) After collection, counting and verification of OMR Sheets by Invigilators After collection, counting and verification of OMR Sheets by Invigilators

38. Annexure-3B: Bell Timing Schedule on the day of Examination   S.No .   Particulars   Shift-I Time   Shift-II Time   Type/No. of Bell     1.   Last Entry into the Examination Centre/Centre’s Gate closing time     09:30 A.M.     02:30 P.M.     Long Bell     2.   Distribution of Test Booklet to the candidates     09:50 A.M.     02:50 P.M.     Single Bell     3. Seal of the Test Booklet to be broken/opened by the candidates to take out the OMR Answer Sheet     09:55 A.M.     02:55 P.M.     Double Bell   4.   Commencement of Examination   10:00A.M.   03:00 P.M.   Long Bell     5.     After One Hour   11:00 A.M.     04:00 P.M.     Single Bell     6.   After one and Half Hours for Closing the Room doors   11:30 A.M.     04:30 P.M.     Single Bell   7.   Test Concludes   11:45 P.M.   04:45 P.M   Long Bell

39. Annexure-4: Cover / Last Page of Test Booklet

40. Annexure-5: Frequently Asked Questions On material required for conduct of Examination: During conduct of Examination: After the conclusion of the Examination: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

41. In Case of Emergency , You may Contact the Following:- NTA Exam Candidate Portal :- https://testservices.nic.in/AdmitCard/AuthForCity/Login?ApplicationId=101552311 Test Admin Portal :- www.nta.ac.in/Testadmin/login Exam Centre Portal :- https:// www.nta.ac.in/examCentre/login Service Providers:- for CCTV, Frisking & Biometric :- Innovatiview and for Jammers:- ECIL For any queries related to Bills, You may send a text message to : 8447257958 and or Email at [email protected] For any query call 011-40759000 or mail at [email protected] . Address:- 1 ST Floor, NSIC, MDBP Building, Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi-110020