Use the verified scheme to plan pacing and answer discipline. The notification states the marks and duration but not the number of questions.
Scheme of the Combined Recruitment Test
| Mode | Pen and paper based |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two hours |
| Maximum marks | 300 |
| Number of questions | Not specified in the notification |
| Question type | Objective type, multiple choice |
| Medium | Both English and Hindi |
| Test date | 1 November 2026 |
Negative marking
There is a penalty for wrong answers. One-third of the marks assigned to that question is deducted.
If no answer is marked for a question, there is no penalty for that question.
Weightage and interview
Weightage of Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) marks and Interview marks will be in the ratio of 75:25 for determining the final merit.
| Minimum interview suitability — General / EWS | 50 |
|---|---|
| Minimum interview suitability — OBC | 45 |
| Minimum interview suitability — SC / ST | 40 |
| Interview total marks | 100 |