CG Vyapam Hostel Warden Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility
173 topics across 6 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Chhatrawas Adhikshak Shreni "D" (Hostel Superintendent, Grade D) runs the hostels and ashrams of the Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department. The department recruits; the written exam was set by Vyapam (now CGSSB).
The last round was THS24 for 300 posts: 271 regular and 29 ST backlog. Applications ran in March 2024 and the final answer key was published later that year. No new Hostel Superintendent exam has been announced since.
Last checked against the official notification on .
CG Vyapam Hostel Warden Details
Exam Pattern
100 objective questions, 100 marks. A quarter mark is cut per wrong answer. You must score at least 50% in the computer section.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Computer knowledge | 30 |
| Maths | 25 |
| General knowledge | 15 |
| Child psychology | 10 |
| Hindi | 5 |
| English | 5 |
| Current affairs and sport | 5 |
| Chhattisgarh GK | 5 |
Syllabus
Computer: basics, parts, printers, operating systems, word processor, spreadsheet and presentation, internet and email, viruses, multimedia, search engines.
Maths: HCF and LCM, averages, percentage, speed and distance, simple interest, profit and loss, birth and death rates, lines and angles, plane figures, area, volume.
General knowledge: polity, history, geography of India and Chhattisgarh, economy, basic science, and a block on education, yoga, sport and hostel management.
Child psychology: education and psychology, intelligence and personality, inclusive education, individual differences, guidance and counselling.
Languages: school-level Hindi and English grammar.
Eligibility Criteria
- Local resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Education: Class 12 (10+2). Candidates with computer training are preferred.
- Age: at least 21 on 1 January 2024; the upper limit follows state rules.
Salary
Pay Matrix Level 6, ₹25,300 to ₹80,500 (the old scale of ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 plus grade pay ₹2,400).
Important Dates
| Event | THS24 |
|---|---|
| Department advertisement | 5 October 2023 |
| Apply online | 1 to 31 March 2024 |
| Correction window | 1 to 3 April 2024 |
The exam was held in 32 district headquarters in 2024.
Result
The THS24 final answer key is on the board 2024 results page. Selection and posting are done by the department.
Preparation Tips
- Computer carries 30 marks and has its own 50% pass mark, so start there.
- Child psychology and hostel management are what set this paper apart from other Class 12 level exams.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qualification for CG Hostel Warden?
Class 12. Computer training is a plus.
How many posts were there in 2024?
300.
Is there a minimum in any section?
Yes, 50% in the computer section.
Is a new exam announced?
No. Watch the CGSSB site.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Computer Internet
- Computer System Architecture
- Computer Operating System
- Important File Extensions
- Important Abbreviations
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- History of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Input /Output Devices
- Memory Management
- Computer Languages
- Number System
- Logic Gates
- Computer Network
- Database Management System
- Computer Security
Current Affairs (14)
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Appointments and Resignations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Economy and Banking News
- Science and Technology News
- Defence News
- Summits and Conferences
- Agreements and MoUs
- Books and Authors in News
- Important Days in News
- State News
English Language (26)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
- Quadratic Equations
Reasoning (39)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
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