Departmental Tests Previous Papers

Insights from Previous Papers
Repeat Question Patterns: Analyzing previous papers reveals that nearly 30-40% of questions are repeated or based on similar themes year after year.
Focus on Rules: For GOT 88 and 141, questions frequently revolve around TA Rules, Leave Rules, and Pension Rules.
The “Open Book” Strategy: Since these are open-book exams, previous papers teach you how to use the Index and Table of Contents of your bare acts effectively.
Time Management: Previous papers highlight that the challenge isn’t just knowing the answer, but finding the specific rule in the book within the allotted time.
Section weightage: Past papers show a heavy emphasis on the Fundamental Rules (FR) and Subsidiary Rules (SR).
Case Study Scenarios: EOT 141 papers often include practical scenarios regarding payroll and budget appropriations.
Numerical Problems: Previous GOT 88 papers often include simple calculations regarding Dearness Allowance (DA) or HRA increments.
Terminology: Reviewing old papers helps you get used to specific bureaucratic terminology used in the questions.
Penalty and Disciplinary Rules: GOT 97 papers frequently ask about the CCA Rules (Classification, Control, and Appeal).
Latest Amendments: Recent previous papers often incorporate questions on the latest Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations.
Multiple Choice Tactics: Since these are objective tests, previous papers help you practice the process of elimination.
Annexure Knowledge: Many answers in GOT 88 are tucked away in the Annexures of the Financial Code; old papers guide you to these hidden spots.
Education Specifics: For GOT 97, past papers consistently test knowledge on the Grant-in-Aid code.
Treasury Procedures: EOT 141 papers often focus on the procedure for drawing and disbursing bills (DDO powers).
Service Register Rules: Questions regarding entries in the Service Register (SR) are a staple across all three papers.
Leave Encashment: Previous papers frequently test the rules surrounding Half Pay Leave (HPL) and Earned Leave (EL).
Audit Objections: Understanding how to answer questions on audit paras is a common theme in EOT 141.
Constitution Links: Some papers include basic questions on the Articles of the Constitution related to public finance.
Marking Trends: Reviewing old keys helps you understand how “most correct” answers are chosen when options are similar.
Confidence Building: Solving at least five years of previous papers is generally cited as the best way to ensure a passing score.