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WCD Pune Probationary Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025: Download PDF

Last Updated on Jul 01, 2025

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The syllabus is broken down into detailed topics across the five key sections as outlined below:

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

National and international current events
Indian polity and constitutional provisions
History and cultural heritage of India
Geography of India and the world
Economic & social development indices
Environmental issues and biodiversity
Latest developments in science & technology
Awards, honors, and notable personalities
Books and authors
Important national and international observances and themes

2. Reasoning Ability

Analogies and classification
Sequence and series completion
Coding-Decoding patterns
Blood relations
Direction sense tests
Venn diagrams and logical diagrams
Alphabetic and numeric series
Statement & conclusion analysis
Syllogisms
Data interpretation and puzzles

3. Quantitative Aptitude

Number systems & properties
Simplification and approximation
Percentage, ratio, and proportion
Averages
Profit & loss calculations
Simplified interest (simple & compound)
Time and work-related problems
Time, speed, and distance calculations
Questions on mensuration
Data interpretation (tables, graphs, charts)

4. English Language & Comprehension

Reading comprehension passages
Synonyms and antonyms
Fill-in-the-blank exercises
Error identification
Sentence improvement tasks
Active-Passive voice conversion
Direct and indirect speech usage
Idioms and phrases
One-word substitutions
Spelling corrections

5. Social Work & Welfare Policies

Basic principles and foundations of social work
Major Indian social legislations
Government schemes for women and children
Child rights and protection frameworks
Women empowerment and related initiatives
Role and functioning of NGOs
Case study analysis on social issues
Community development and organisation
Human rights and social justice concepts
Recent policy developments in welfare

WCD Pune Probationary Officer Exam Pattern 2025

A computer-based exam evaluates candidates on a total of 200 marks, covering all five sections. Here’s the detailed layout:

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	40	40
Reasoning Ability	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40
English Language & Comprehension	40	40
Social Work & Welfare Policies	40	40
Total	200	200

Duration: 120 minutesMarking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer; –0.25 for each incorrect response; no marks for unattempted questions.

Selection Process 2025

The selection process of WCD Pune Probationary Officer 2025

Online (CBT) Examination: Based on the above pattern.
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents verifying their eligibility.
Final Merit List: Prepared by combining CBT performance with verification results, leading to final selection.

Eligibility for Probationary Officer 2025

Age: Between 18 and 38 years (as on the closing date) with standard category relaxations.
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Social Work, Home Science, or Nutrition from a recognized university.

Application Process 2025

Visit wcdcommpune.com and go to the Recruitment tab.
Read the official Probationary Officer notification in detail.
Register and fill out the application with required personal and educational details.
Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee online.
After submission, download and save the application form for future reference.

Application Fee 2025

Category	Fee
General/Open	₹1,000
Reserved Categories	₹900

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Latest WCD Pune Probationary Officer Updates

Last updated on Jul 2, 2025

-> The WCD Pune Probationary Officer Exam Dates have been officially announced.

-> The Computer Based Test examination is scheduled from 10th to 12th February 2025 for the post of probationary officer.

-> Candidates had applied online till 10th November 2024.

-> A total of 72 vacancies have been announced.

-> Graduates between 18-38 years of age are eligible for this recruitment.

-> The selection of candidates is based on a written exam, and document verification.

-> The salary of the appointed candidates will be in the pay scale of Rs.38600-122800.

WCD Pune Probationary Officer Syllabus & Exam Pattern FAQs

What is the selection process for this recruitment?

The process comprises a Computer-Based Test covering five sections followed by Document Verification, with a final merit list based on performance and eligibility.

What is the exam pattern?

The CBT consists of 200 objective-type questions across five subjects, each carrying 1 mark, to be completed in 120 minutes, with a penalty of –0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Is there negative marking?

Yes, each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks, while unanswered questions earn zero marks.

What are the eligibility criteria?

Candidates must be aged 18–38 years and have graduated in a relevant field such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Social Work, Home Science, or Nutrition.

How do I download the syllabus PDF?

Visit the WCD Pune official portal, navigate to Recruitment, and click on the Probationary Officer syllabus PDF link to download the official document.

What is the application fee?

General category candidates must pay ₹1,000, while those in reserved categories pay ₹900.

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