PUNJAB WAKF BOARD SYLLABUS

 

MODE OF SELECTION I. For all other posts except the post of Peon i. Selection for all other posts except the post of Peon shall be done in following three steps. 

Step – 1 (Written test of 400 marks): Written test for the selection will consist of 100 Questions carrying total of 400 marks. In addition to this, there will be one Urdu language section of 25 questions (100 marks). This Urdu language section will be of qualifying nature only. Marks obtained in Urdu language section shall not be considered for determination of merit. 

Step – 2 (Interview of 70 marks):

Candidates equal to three times the number of postsin their order of merit of written test at step - I will be called Interview by the Punjab Wakf Board (PWB). This number shall be subject to variation if two or more candidates at the last number (the number at the end) get equal marks, then all of them shall be considered for appearing in the Interview (subject to eligibility), warranting the corresponding increase in the stipulated ratio. The aim of the Interview is to assess the candidate's suitability for the job in terms of his personal qualities by a Panel Interview. Final merit will be prepared by the Punjab Wakf Board (PWB) on the basis of marks secured in the written test and interview of the candidates. 

Step – 3 (Skill Test):

Candidates selected after the interview will be called for skill test of qualifying nature. Skill test shall be conducted on the selected candidates in the order of merit. The test shall be of qualifying nature. Skill test shall consist of typing test in Punjabi and English with such terms and conditions as have been fixed by the Government of Punjab, for the post of clerk. Page 4 of 12 Candidates who fail to qualify the skill test will still be eligible for selection subject to the condition that they should qualify the skill test within a period of two years from date of appointment. 

ii. There will be no negative marking in the written test. 

iii. Candidates are required to secure minimum 40% marks in each section of the written test to qualify. However, for Urdu language section, this limit can be reduced to 35% marks in case the number of qualifying candidates is less than three times the number of posts. 

iv. Marks obtained by the candidates in all the sections except for the Urdu language section shall be counted for determination of written test merit. 

v. In case of a tie of marks in the final score after the interview, the merit in that case shall be determined on the basis of date of birth. Candidate senior in age shall rank higher in order of merit. In the case of a tie in age also, a candidate getting higher percentage of marks secured at 10+2 level shall be ranked higher in order of merit. 

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 For the post of Peon 

i. Merit list of candidates applying for the post of Peon shall be prepared on the basis of 12th marks. 

ii. Candidates equal to 10 times the number of posts of Peon in their order of merit of 12th marks shall be called for Urdu language qualifying exam that will be of qualifying nature. 

iii. Qualifying exam of Urdu language will have 50 Questions carrying 4 marks each and the time for the same shall be 1 hour. 

iv. There will be no negative marking in the written test. vi. Minimum qualifying marks in the qualifying examwill be 40%. However, this limit can be reduced to 35% marks in case the number of qualifying candidates are less than three times the number of posts. 

v. The candidates not more than three times the number of posts in their order of merit of 12th marks and who have qualified the Urdu language qualifying exam shall be called for interview. This number shall be subject to variation if two or more candidates at the last number (the number at the end) get equal marks, then all of them shall be considered for appearing in the Interview (subject to eligibility), warranting the corresponding increase in the stipulated ratio. The aim of the Interview is to assess the candidate's suitability for the job in terms of his personal qualities by a Panel Interview. 

vi. The final merit for the post of peon shall be determined on the basis of marks obtained in class 12th which shall carry a weightage of 85% and the marks obtained in interview that shall have a weightage of 15%. 

vii. In case of a tie of marks in the final score after the interview, the merit in that case shall be determined on the basis of date of birth. Candidate senior in age shall rank higher in order of merit. In the case of a tie in age also, a candidate getting higher percentage of marks secured at matriculation level shall be ranked higher in order of merit. 

Note for the post of Peon 

i. Aggregate marks as mentioned by the respective education board in 10+2 DMC of the candidate shall be considered while preparing the 10+2 merit. 

ii. In case some education boards have provided the CGPA/Grades instead of marks in 10+2 DMC, candidates will have to submit the conversion formula/mechanism in their respective boards for converting the CGPA/Grades to percentage of marks. Page 5 of 12

 iii. In case aggregate marks (total of the marks) is missing in the 10+2 DMC of the candidate and the candidate result is declared as ‘Pass’ then marks mentioned against all the subjects where marks have been awarded in DMC, shall be taken into account for calculation of total marks.

i. Section Officers/Estate Officer/Executive Officer Rent collector/Assistant EOs/ Clerks Senior Assistants Duration of test: 3 hours 

 Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability and English Comprehension   40(N.Q)    160(M.M)  64 (Q.M)

Current Affairs & General Knowledge including History, General Science, Geography, Polity, Economy                50(N.Q)        200(M.M)      80 (Q.M)        

The Waqf Act, 1995 (as amended till date), The Punjab Waqf Rules, 2018, Waqf property (Lease Rules), 2014 (as amended till date)    10(N.Q)      40 (M.M)        16 (Q.M)

Urdu Language Test (Only qualifying nature)#(Not to be included for merit determination) 25(N.Q)      100(M.M)    40 (Q.M)

Total    125     500 

Interview- (b) 70 

Total Marks 570 

Total marks for final merit- (a+b) 470

ii. Accounts Clerk Legal Support assistants/ Officers Duration of test: 3 hours 

 Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability and English Comprehension   40(N.Q)    160(M.M)  64 (Q.M)

Current Affairs & General Knowledge including History, General Science, Geography, Polity, Economy                50(N.Q)        200(M.M)      80 (Q.M)        

The Waqf Act, 1995 (as amended till date), The Punjab Waqf Rules, 2018, Waqf property (Lease Rules), 2014 (as amended till date)    10(N.Q)      40   (M.M)      16 (Q.M)

Urdu Language Test (Only qualifying nature)#(Not to be included for merit determination) 25(N.Q)      100(M.M)    40 (Q.M)

Total    125     500 

Interview- (b) 70 

Total Marks 570 

Total marks for final merit- (a+b) 470

For the post of Accounts Clerk:

Special focus on but not limited to Financial accounting, Principles of Economics, Business laws, Tax procedures & practice and Indian tax system with special focus on Income-tax law and Indirect taxation particularly GST, Corporate accounting, Company law, Law of contracts, Money and Banking, Corporate Financing, Management accounting, Cost accounting, e-commerce and Marketing etc. 

For the post of Legal Support assistants/ Officers: 

Special focus on but not limited to Constitution of India, Civil procedure Code, CrPC, Evidence Act, The Waqf Act, Prevention of Corruption act, Transfer of Property act, Law of Contracts, Punjab Village (Common Lands) Act, Punjab Land Revenue Act, Punjab security of land tenures act, Specific performance act, Punjab Relief of Indebtedness Act, 1934 etc as amended till date.

iii. Peon Duration of test: 1 hour

Urdu Language Test (Only qualifying nature)   50 (N.Q)      200 (M.M)       80 (Q.M)

Urdu Language Test:

For all the posts: 

i. Comprehension based on unseen passage 

ii. Change the number (Wahid/Jamma:Singular/Plural) 

iii. Change the Gender (Jins ki qismain/Muzakkar Monas) 

iv. Synonyms (Hum-maeni) v. Antonyms (Mutzaad/Mutradif) 

vi. Idioms and Phrases (Jumle aur Mahavre) 

STRUCTURE OF WRITTEN TEST

The Written testwill have objective type questions with multiple choice answers, each carrying four marks. The candidate will mark their answer on OMR sheet. The question paper will be provided in English (except the Urdu language section). Post wise details of the written test are as below.

Other Information

i Any attempt on the part of a candidate to obtain support for his candidature by any unfair means will render him/ her liable for disqualification and disciplinary action. 

2. The selection will be subject to any notification /amendments issued by Punjab Government from time to time and approved by the board. 

3. Waiting list of the candidates will be prepared and shall be valid for one year from the date of publication of result. 

4. Candidate shall have to make his/her own arrangement to reach the examination centres/skill test places thirty minutes before scheduled time. No TA/DA will be payable for appearing in written test/skill test/interview. viii. Written test/skill test/interview can be conducted at any place in the State of Punjab