Andaman & Nicobar Police Radio Operator (Assistant Sub-Inspector) Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the Andaman & Nicobar Police Radio Operator (Assistant Sub-Inspector) exam generally includes the following sections:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Current Events:
- National and International importance.
Indian History:
- Focus on key events, freedom movement, and milestones.
Geography:
- Physical and Economic Geography of India.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution, Political System, Public Policy, and Panchayati Raj.
Economics:
- Indian Economy, Budget, and Economic Planning.
General Science:
- Basic concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Environmental Studies:
- Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Issues.
Culture:
- Indian Art, Literature, and Heritage.
Sports:
- Important events, awards, and achievements.
2. English Language
Reading Comprehension:
- Understanding passages and answering questions.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, and Phrases.
Grammar:
- Parts of Speech, Tenses, Sentence Structure, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions.
Sentence Improvement:
- Error correction and sentence restructuring.
Writing Skills:
- Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Letter Writing.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic:
- Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Averages, Mensuration.
Algebra:
- Basic equations and expressions.
Geometry:
- Concepts related to shapes, angles, and theorems.
Statistics:
- Mean, Median, Mode, Probability.
Data Interpretation:
- Analysis of Graphs, Charts, and Tables.
4. Reasoning Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Series, Direction Sense, Syllogism.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Series, Classification, Analytical Reasoning, Pattern Recognition, Visual Memory.
5. Technical Knowledge (Radio & Communication)
Basics of Radio Communication:
- Principles of Radio Waves, Frequency, Modulation, Demodulation.
Communication Systems:
- Analog and Digital Communication, Transmission Lines, Antennas, and Propagation.
Electronics:
- Basic concepts of Electronics, Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers, and Oscillators.
Telecommunication Networks:
- Fundamentals of Networking, Switching, Routing, and Protocols.
Wireless Technology:
- Concepts of Wireless Communication, Satellite Communication, Mobile Communication.
Radio Equipment:
- Types of radio equipment used in police communication, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Signals and Systems:
- Understanding signal processing, filters, and system analysis.
Security Aspects:
- Encryption, Decryption, Cybersecurity in Communication Systems.
6. Computer Knowledge
Basics of Computers:
- History, Types, Generations.
Operating Systems:
- Fundamentals of Windows, Linux, etc.
MS Office:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics.
Networking:
- Basic understanding of LAN, WAN, Internet protocols.
Cyber Security:
- Awareness of online threats, security protocols, and safe practices.
7. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Running:
- Timed runs.
Long Jump:
- Minimum qualifying distance.
High Jump:
- Minimum qualifying height.
Other Physical Tests:
- Push-ups, Sit-ups, etc., as per the criteria.
8. Interview/Personality Test
Assessment:
- Evaluating technical knowledge, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the role of Radio Operator (ASI).
