Selection Procedure
Assessment for Selection (Total Marks 100)
The selection procedure will be held at the Centre for Studies in Rural Development – Institute of Social Work and Research, Ahmednagar. Eligible candidates will be assessed through the following criteria:
Academic Background: Academic performance is considered, but high academic achievement alone does not guarantee selection.
Written Test (50 Marks): The test consists of objective-type questions assessing general awareness, logical reasoning, language skills, and contemporary social issues. English proficiency is also evaluated.
Personal Interview (50 Marks): Candidates are interviewed based on their application details and statement of purpose. The interview evaluates interest, aptitude for social work, and relevant experience.
Announcement of Selection
The list of selected candidates will be displayed on the institute's notice board and website. Candidates can also check their results by calling:
0241-2346328 / 2327258
After Selection Formalities
Acceptance Letter: Candidates must obtain and submit the acceptance letter to the Office Superintendent to confirm their admission.
Verification of Original Documents: The verification of original documents will be carried out between prescribed date, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. The selected candidates must produce the following documents for verification, in original, at the time of admission. If a candidate has submitted his/her original documents like certificates, mark-sheet, etc. to a College/University for re-evaluation or for any other purpose, he/she is required to produce a letter from the college/ University authority addressed to the Director of the Institute clearly indicating that the candidate’s original documents, as stated above, have been retained by the college/ University for a specific purpose.
Payment of Fees: The full fees and deposits of the first year should be paid in Bank through Challan obtained from the office, or by a Demand Draft drawn in favor of Director, CSRD, Ahmednagar payable at Ahmednagar. The candidates are required to submit the cash or demand draft of the requisite amount towards first year fees and deposits at the time of verification of original documents. Otherwise, the admission will be treated as automatically cancelled. Bank timings are 10.30 to 3.00 p.m.
Sample Question Paper for entrance test