NRA CET Application Form- Overview, Important Guidelines

The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) will be conducting a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for recruitment to the Non-Gazetted posts in the Central Government. The Government has decided to replace the Preliminary examination for the major government departments/organisations and conduct a common eligibility test instead. The NRA CET examination will be held bi-annually (twice a year). The test score will be valid for 3 years. These scores will also be used to shortlist the names of the successful candidates for examinations conducted by different organisations for higher-level posts. The candidates will be able to apply for the test once the authority releases the notification for the recruitment. This article will provide you with the details of the NRA CET Application Form.

Disclaimer: The contents of this blog are not official. The information provided is tentative and based on research and is not official information.

NRA CET Examination: Overview

Name of the Examination conducting Agency	National Recruitment Agency
Name of the Examination	CET (Common Eligibility Test)
Frequency of the examination	Twice a year
Language	12 Indian Languages
Level of Examination	National Level Examination
Mode of examination	Online
Validity of Score of the examination	3 years
Purpose of Examination	To recruit candidates for various Group-B and Group- C non-technical posts
Post covered	Group- B Non- Gazette postsGroup- B Gazetted posts that are exempted from the consultation of UPSC Group- C
Examination centres	In every district of the country
Date of the Examination	Early 2022 (expected)

Documents To Upload During The NRS CET Registration

The candidates will have to upload the documents mentioned below at the registration time, along with the application form. The details are given below:

• Scanned copy of candidate’s photo (passport size), preferably with white background
• The photo must not be more than three months old
• Scanned copy of the candidates signature.
• Acceptable formats are jpg, or .jpeg,
• Caste certificate (If required)
• Scanned copy of the left thumb impression
• Handwritten Declaration

How To Fill The NRA CET Application Form

Candidates can follow the steps given below to fill the application form:

• Registration

Step 1:  Go to the official website of the National Recruitment Agency.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on Apply Online

Step 3: Now, click on New Registration.

Step 4: Enter your details- Name,  DoB, E-mail ID, mobile number, etc.

Step 5: Once your registration is complete, you will receive your login credentials on your registered e-mail ID.

• Filling the Application Form

Step 1: Login using the credentials sent to you (on your registered e-mail ID) via e-mail. (The Registration No. And Password)

Step 2: Select the examination centre of your choice. Enter your details like- Gender, Nationality, address, contact detail, academic qualifications, etc.,

Step 3: After you are done, preview the application form before submitting it. 

Step 5: Click on submit.

Uploading the Required Documents

Step 1: Click on the link to upload your photograph and the signature

Step 2: Browse the location where the documents are saved in your system

Step 3: Choose and click on upload.

Payment of the Application Fees

The candidates can pay their application fee using a debit card or through net banking. The process to make the payment is:

Step 1: Select the mode of payment.

Step 2: Enter the credentials and make the payment.

When the process of fee payment is completed, the preview of your application form will be displayed on your screen (with the application number and the e-receipt)

The candidates must save it and take a printout for future use.

Important Guidelines To Fill The NRA CET Application Form

• The candidates should ensure that all the details ate filled in carefully and correctly. No corrections are allowed once NRA- CET Application Form is submitted.
• The candidate must meet the eligibility requirement issued by the examination authority. If not, the agency will cancel the candidature.
• The candidate can fill the NRA CET Application Form online. The agency will accept no other modes of application.
• Read all the provided instructions carefully before filling the application form.

Conclusion

Now that you have an idea about the NRA Application form fill-up procedure and other relevant details, you can apply for the examination once the authorities release the notification for the recruitment. You must start preparing earnestly to crack the examination. Download the syllabus and buy the relevant books. Do not waste your time and study systematically. You will certainly succeed.

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