Chapter V: Classification, Recruitment, Terms & Conditions of Service
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Rules — Interactive Learning Practice Test
Q1. Which Chapter of the rules covers Classification, Recruitment, Terms & Conditions of Service in NVS?
Correct Answer: C) Chapter V
Based on the chapter header title provided in the text.
Q2. Matters regarding classification of posts, appointment, confirmation, promotion, and seniority in NVS are governed by which rules?
Correct Answer: A) NVS Recruitment Rules
The text states these matters shall be as per the NVS Recruitment Rules.
Q3. When were the initial NVS Recruitment Rules notified?
Correct Answer: B) 7th June, 1991
The rules were first notified on 7th June, 1991.
Q4. Which of the following dates marks a notification of NVS Recruitment Rules or its modification?
Correct Answer: C) 22nd June, 1995
The text explicitly lists 22nd June, 1995 as one of the notification dates.
Q5. The NVS Recruitment Rules were modified vide a notification dated which day in December 1999?
Correct Answer: C) 29th December
The text highlights a modification vide notification dated 29th December, 1999.
Q6. Which amendment or modification date occurred in the year 2007?
Correct Answer: A) 16th July
The text refers to a notification/modification dated 16th July, 2007.
Q7. What is the latest specific notification year cited for the Recruitment Rules in the text?
Correct Answer: D) 2018
The text lists 14th November 2018 as the latest year variation given.
Q8. Which specific date in November 2018 marks an NVS notification?
Correct Answer: B) 14th November
The text notes the notification date as 14th November 2018.
Q9. Besides explicit notifications, what else can guide classification, promotions, and seniority from time to time?
Correct Answer: B) Administrative instructions issued by the Samiti
The text states: "...and any other notification/administrative instructions issued by the Samiti from time to time."
Q10. Which Appendix contains the relevant NVS Recruitment Rules referenced in Chapter V?
Correct Answer: C) Appendix-V
The text includes "(Appendix-V)" at the end of the first paragraph.
Q11. Which Article details the "Procedure for Direct Recruitment"?
Correct Answer: B) Article 35
Article 35 is explicitly titled "Procedure for Direct Recruitment".
Q12. Direct recruitment to which of the following individual administrative posts is centrally handled under Article 35?
Correct Answer: A) Principal
The text explicitly references the post of "Principal" alongside teaching/non-teaching staff.
Q13. Direct recruitment for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is carried out by which NVS authority level?
Correct Answer: C) Headquarters centrally
The text explicitly states recruitment "...shall be made centrally by the Headquarters".
Q14. Which of the following staff is EXCEPTED from central recruitment under Article 35?
Correct Answer: C) Sub Staff and Car Driver
The text says: "...except the posts of Sub Staff and car Driver...".
Q15. When necessary, central recruitment is to be initiated on the basis of what?
Correct Answer: B) An all India advertisement
The text says: "...on the basis of an all India advertisement".
Q16. Under what conditions should Sub Staff on daily wages be engaged?
Correct Answer: C) Work of casual, seasonal, or intermittent nature
The text states daily wage staff are for "work which is of casual or seasonal or intermittent nature".
Q17. Daily wage staff cannot be engaged for which type of work?
Correct Answer: A) Full-time nature work
The text explicitly states they are engaged "...for work which is not of fulltime nature."
Q18. Daily wage workers must be paid wages in accordance with which Act?
Correct Answer: B) Minimum Wages Act
The text explicitly states: "...as per the Minimum Wages Act".
Q19. If the minimum wage rate differs between State Government and Central Government guidelines, which one should be paid?
Correct Answer: C) Whichever rate is higher
The text outlines: "...notified by the State Govt. /Central Govt. / Administration, as per the Minimum Wages Act, whichever is higher."
Q20. What is the prescribed duration guideline for engaging daily wage workers?
Correct Answer: B) Short term period
The text explicitly says: "Such workers to be engaged for short term period."
Q21. Under section 35.1, exceptions to the normal recruitment procedure can be considered in how many specified case categories?
Correct Answer: B) In specific cases listed under subsequent clauses
Clauses 35.2 and 35.3 break down the specific exceptional conditions allowed.
Q22. Clause 35.2 permits special appointment proposals for near relatives of employees under what specific condition?
Correct Answer: B) When the employee dies in harness
Clause 35.2 explicitly deals with an "employee who dies in harness".
Q23. What financial/living circumstance must the family be left in to qualify for an exception under 35.2?
Correct Answer: B) Indigent circumstances
The text states: "...leaving his family in indigent circumstances".
Q24. Which of the following relatives is explicitly mentioned as eligible under Clause 35.2?
Correct Answer: A) Son / daughter
The phrase reads: "...appointment of a son/ daughter or other near relative..."
Q25. Clause 35.3 addresses proposals for appointment of persons who ceased to be in service due to a failure to do what?
Correct Answer: B) Resume duty after expiry of maximum extra-ordinary leave
The text specifies: "...failed to resume duty after the expiry of the maximum period of extra-ordinary leave".
Q26. To qualify under 35.3, the failure to resume duty must be due to reasons that were:
Correct Answer: B) Beyond their control
The text directly uses the qualifier: "...for reasons beyond their control".
Q27. What was the employment status of the individuals mentioned in Clause 35.3 before they ceased service?
Correct Answer: B) Temporary employees
The end of clause 35.3 designates them as "...temporary employees."
Q28. Clause 35.4 states that proposals for relaxation of normal recruitment procedures through which agency must be made with full justification?
Correct Answer: C) Employment Exchange
The text states: "...relaxation of the normal procedure of recruitment through the Employment Exchange".
Q29. Which official has the power to pass orders individually relaxing the normal procedure of recruitment through the Employment Exchange?
Correct Answer: C) The Commissioner
The text states: "The Commissioner may, in deserving cases, pass orders individually..."
Q30. In what type of cases may the Commissioner individually pass relaxation orders?
Correct Answer: A) In deserving cases
The text specifically uses the phrase "...in deserving cases".