Rajya Sabha Secretariat Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 115 Secretariat Asst, Security Asst Grade-II & Other Posts: Parliament of India, Rajya Sabha Secretariat has announced a notification for the recruitment of 115 Parliamentary Interpreter (English/ Hindi), Assistant Legislative/ Committee/ Protocol/ Executive Officer, Secretariat Assistant(English) & various vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply online from 25-07-2017 to 18-08-2017. Other details like age, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below….

Rajya Sabha Secretariat Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 115
Name of the Posts:
1. Parliamentary Interpreter (English/ Hindi): 01 Post
2. Parliamentary Interpreter (Odia): 01 Post
3. Assistant Legislative/ Committee/ Protocol/ Executive Officer: 20 Posts
4. Stenographer (English): 11 Posts
5. Security Assistant Grade-II: 21 Posts
6. Secretariat Assistant(English): 30 Posts
7. Secretariat Assistant (Hindi): 07 Posts
8. Secretariat Assistant (Urdu): 02 Posts
9. Translator: 19 Posts
10. Proof Reader: 03 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 18 to 35 years for 1,2, 9 & 10, 18 to 30 years for remaning posts as on closing date of online application. Age relaxation is applicable by 05 years for SC & ST, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PwD candidates.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Masters degree from a recognised university in English with medium of Hindi Language upto degree level or Masters degree in Hindi with medium of English Language upto degree level for Post 1, Masters degree from a recognised university in any discipline with Odia up to degree level for Post 2, Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university for Post 3, Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university and possessing a minimum Shorthand speed of 80 w.p.m. in English for Post 4, Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university for Post 5. For more details refer the notification.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Preliminary Examination, Written Examination, Skill Test and Interview.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 300/- per post applied for plus Bank charges through online mode only i.e. Net Banking, Credit or
Debit Card. SCs, STs, Persons with Disability, Females and Ex-Servicemen are not required to pay any fee.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates apply online through the website www.rajyasabha.nic.in from 25-07-2017 to 18-08-2017.

Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Before applying online candidates should have valid scanned copy of passport size photograph & signature.
2. Log on through the website www.rajyasabha.nic.in
3. Click on “Apply online”
4. Read the General Instructions & Click on Register.
5. Fill all the details in the application & Submit the form
6. After submission, take printout of online application for future use.

Important Dates:
Starting Date to Apply Online: 25-07-2017
Last Date to Apply Online: 18-08-2017
Last Date for Fee Payment for already registered application: 20-08-2017

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11 August 2017 Current Affairs: The Lok Sabha passed the State Banks (Repeal and Amendment) Bill, 2017. The bill seeks to repeal the two Acts namely State Bank of India.

It is to amend the State Bank of India (SBI) Act, 1955 to remove references to subsidiary banks and powers of State Bank of India (SBI) to act as an agent of the RBI.

The Union Cabinet approved the merger of five associate banks along with Bharatiya Mahila Bank with SBI. The five banks were State Bank of Bikaner.

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Few Basic General Knowledge questions and answers

1. Which crop is sown on the largest area in India?  

A.  Rice
B.  Wheat
C.  Sugarcane
D.  Maize

Answer : A.  Rice

2. The value of Gold is determined in  

A.  Rome
B.  Washington
C.  Teheran
D.  London

Answer : D.  London

3. The state which has the largest number of sugar mills in India is  

A.  Bihar
B.  Haryana
C.  Punjab
D.  Uttar Pradesh

Answer : D.  Uttar Pradesh

4. First University in India was founded at  

A.  Bombay
B.  Chennai
C.  Calcutta
D.  Delhi

Answer : C.  Calcutta

5. Tajmahal is on the banks of  

A.  Ganges
B.  Jamuna
C.  Tapti
D.  Cauvery

answer : B.  Jamuna

6. The currency notes are printed in  

A.  New Delhi
B.  Nasik
C.  Nagpur
D.  Bombay

Answer : B.  Nasik

7. Which is the Land of the Rising Sun?  

A.  Japan
B.  Australia
C.  China
D.  Taiwan

Answer : A.  Japan

8. The largest ocean in the world is  

A.  The Indian Ocean
B.  The Antarctic
C.  The Atlantic Ocean
D.  The Pacific Ocean

Answer : D.  The Pacific Ocean

9. Kalahari Desert is in  

A.  India
B.  Chile
C.  South Africa
D.  Saudi Arabia

Answer : C.  South Africa

10. Mica is available abundantly in  

A.  Bihar
B.  Haryana
C.  Karnataka
D.  Rajasthan

answer : A.  Bihar

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Important Updates  of  9th August

• From Green Climate Fund the Maharastra Government is likely to raise $270m
• In Mumbai, the Inaguaration of Dawn of Cruise Tourism in India has taken place.
• Along the India – Pakistan Border, Government plans for the installation of the 24X7 virtual fence.
• India and Iran made a commitment for early completion of Chabahar Port.
• To make her seventh appearance at China open in Beijing Maria Sharapova has accepted the wild card.
• Amazon India signed MoU with Telangana State Handloom Department.
• Dilip Chauhan the Indian-American takes the appointment as the Deputy of Comptroller of Minority Affairs of Newyork Nassau Country.
• Bajaj Auto ties up with Triumph which is a British Firm.
• The another 400m gold medal for Van Niekerk.
• Southampton pays a huge record club fee to sign Juventus player Lemina.

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