Syllabus for DRDO SAO (Senior Administrative Officer)

Syllabus for DRDO SAO Syllabus for DRDO SAO

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The position of Senior Administrative Officer within DRDO is highly coveted and requires a rigorous selection process. Understanding the syllabus for DRDO SAO (Senior Administrative Officer) Exam is crucial for candidates preparing to take this examination. This article outlines the key components of the syllabus, providing insights into the topics that candidates need to master to succeed in the exam. So, let’s deep dive into the Syllabus for DRDO SAO (Senior Administrative Officer).

PART-A

ENGLISH

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Synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and word meanings. To learn more about vocabulary and workmanlike words, please check here.

Sentence structure, punctuation, verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement.

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PART-B

General Ability
  1. Human Resource Management
    • Introduction to HRM
    • Sourcing of Human resource
    • Performance and compensation Management
    • Employer-Employee Relation
  2. Social Processes and Behavioural Issue
    • Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
    • Intrapersonal Processes
    • Interpersonal and Group Processes
  3. Organisational Theory and Design
    • Understanding Organisation
    • Basics of Organisational Structure
    • Organisational Design
    • Job Design
    • Internal Dynamics
  4. Human Resource Development
    • Introduction to HRD
    • Managing HRD
    • HRD in practice
  5. Industrial and Employment Relations
    • Trade Unionism
    • Collective Bargaining
    • Grievance, Discipline and Conflict resolution
  6. Compensation and Rewards Management
    • Legal Frameworks of compensation and rewards
    • Compensation management
    • Rewards management
  7. Human Resource Planning
    • Methods of Human resource planning
    • Measurement of HRP decisions

Public Administration and Developmental Issues

History of RTI Act and various provisions, Constitutional mandate

Principles of Accounting, Financial management

Basic arithmetic operations, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, Basic geometric concepts, angles, triangles, circles, Deductive and inductive reasoning, syllogisms, analogies, patterns, and puzzles.

Computer awareness including the history of computer, types of computer, etc. The topic is covered in detail and can be accessed under Computer Awareness section.

This section includes the basic questions from physics, chemistry and biology from NCERT.

Key historical events, notable personalities, cultural heritage, and significant milestones. Also, Basic understanding of the Indian Constitution, governance structure, and Indian polity.

National and international news, political developments, sports, entertainment, major events, recent technological advancements, scientific discoveries, and their implications.

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