DRAFT ADVERTISEMENT

ORDNANCE CLOTHING FACTORY (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE)

AVADI, CHENNAI – 600 054.

PHONE: 044-26365000, FAX: 044-26381701

ADVT NO: ORDFYS/OCFAV/DAVP/ 07/2015-16/ESTT/01 dt. 26 . 09.2015

ON-LINE Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for filling up of the following Group “B” posts (at Sl.No 1 & 3 below) & Group ‘C’ posts (at Sl.No. 4 to 9 below) in the Non Industrial Establishment & Industrial Establishment of this factory from the candidates who are fulfilling the requisite qualifications / specification as mentioned below. The intending candidates must carefully read all the provisions / conditions /instructions etc. given in the advertisement before proceeding to apply. IMPORTANT DATES AND RELATED INFORMATION IN BRIEF

a) Filling up of online applications will start immediately after publication of advertisement in

Employment News.

b) Last date of application on online system – 21 days from the date of opening online system for filling of online application.

d) Tentative date of uploading of Admit Card will start after 45 days from the closing date of online application, however candidates are advised to visit the OCF Avadi website on frequent intervals for finding out the status of application and for printing of admit card etc.

DETAILS OF POSTS

note

(i) Abbreviations stand for: UR = Un-Reserved, OBC = Other Backward Classes, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, PH = Physically Handicapped, XSM = Ex-Servicemen.

(ii) The posts reserved for PH & XSM will be adjusted by Horizontal Reservation i.e. the selected PH & XSM candidates will be adjusted against the categories of UR/SC/ST/OBC to which they belong.

(ii ) The categories of PH candidates suitable for the post of Teacher Primary & LDC is OA (one Arm), OL (one Leg), BL (Both leg), OAL (One Arm & One Leg), B (Blind), LV (Low Vision). Further the category of HH (Hearing Impaired) is also suitable to the post of LDC in addition to above & categories of PH candidates suitable for the post of Tailor/SS is BL (Both Leg), OL (One Leg) & HH (Hearing impaired).

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Sl. No

Name of Post Pay Band + Grade Pay

Total: Post

Reservation break-up PH XSM

UR OBC SC ST

1 Trained Graduate Teacher

(MATHS) PB-2 Rs.9300-34800, GP-Rs.4600/- 02 02 -- -- - - -

2 Trained Graduate Teacher

(TAMIL) PB-2 Rs.9300-34800, GP-Rs.4600/- 01 -- -- 01 -- -- --

3 Teacher (Primary) PB-2 Rs.9300-34800, GP-Rs.4200/- 11 06 04 - 01 01 -

4 Supervisor / NT(OTS) PB-1 Rs.5200-20200, GP-Rs.2400/- 01 01 - - - - -

5 Lower Division Clerk PB-1 Rs.5200-20200, GP-Rs.1900/- 14 10 03 01 - 01 01

6 Store-Keeper PB-1 Rs.5200-20200, GP-Rs.1900/- 02 01 01 - - - -

7 Fireman PB-1 Rs.5200-20200, GP-Rs.1900/- 01 01 - - - - -

8 Durwan PB-1 Rs.5200-20200, GP-Rs.1800/- 02 01 01 - - - 01

9 Tailor/Semi-Skilled PB-1 Rs.5200-20200, GP-Rs.1800/- 53 30 13 09 01 02 05

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DETAILS FOR THE POST OF TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHER

1) QUALIFICATION

A) Essential

Graduation in relevant subject and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)

OR Graduation in relevant subject with at least 50% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.ED) in relevant subject

OR Graduation in relevant subject with at least 45% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) in relevant subject in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure ) Regulation issued from time to time in this regard.

OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.ED) (relevant subject)

OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year BA/B.SC.ED or B.A.ED./B.Sc.ED (in relevant subject).

Note: Relaxation upto 5% in the qualifying marks shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved category (i.e) SC.

AND B) Pass in Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.

Desirable : Competent to teach in Hindi or English (for Maths).

2) AGE : Between 18 and 30 years as on closing date for receipt of application. Relaxable by 05 years of SC Candidates / 10 years for Persons with Disability & 15 years of SC/PWD candidates. Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules.

3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

(1) Written Test: There will be a written examination of 200 marks. Question paper will consist multiple choice objective questions in two parts as per the following:-

Part Subject Maximum

No. of questions

Maximum No. of marks

Minimum qualifying

marks (subject

wise) (40%)

Minimum qualifying

marks (Aggregate)

(45%)

Duration of examination.

Part-I English 20 20 8

18

3 Hours.

Hindi 20 20 8

Part-II

Current Affairs 20 20 NA NA Reasoning & Numerical

Ability 20 20 NA NA

Concerned Subject 120 120 NA NA Note: (a) Part-II of the question paper of the candidate will be evaluated only if he/she qualifies in Part-I. (b) The merit will be based only on the basis of performance in written test.

(2) Teaching Skill Test: Candidates to be called on the basis of merit in written test in the ratio of 1:5. The teaching skill test will be of qualifying nature only. The teaching skill of the candidates will be assessed in the following parameters / areas:-

(a) Communication Skills

(b) Teaching Methodology Note: Only CTET / State TET pass candidates will be allowed to apply as per recruitment rules.

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DETAILS FOR THE POST OF TEACHER (PRIMARY)

1) QUALIFICATION ESSENTIAL a) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in elementary Education (by whatever name known)

OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.

OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.ED)

OR Graduation and two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)

AND

b) Pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.

DESIRABLE

Competent to teach both in English & Hindi.

2) AGE : Between 18 and 30 years of age as on closing date for receipt of application. Relaxable by 03 years for OBC, 05 years for ST, 10 years for PWD, 13 years for OBC/PWD & 15 years for ST/PWD candidates. Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules. 3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION 1) Written Test: There will be a written examination of 200 marks. Question paper will consist of multiple choice objective questions in two parts as per the following:

Part Subject Maximum

No. of questions

Maximum No.of marks

Minimum qualifying

marks (subject

wise) (40%)

Minimum qualifying

marks (Aggregate)

(45%)

Duration of examination

Part-I English 25 25 10

23

3 Hours

Hindi 25 25 10

Part-II

Current Affairs 25 25 NA NA Reasoning Ability 25 25 NA NA (i) General Science (ii) General Maths (iii) Environmental Science

100 100 NA NA

NOTE: (a) Part-II of the question paper of the candidate will be evaluated only if he/she qualifies in Part-I. (b) The merit will be based only on the basis of performance in written test. 2) Teaching skill Test: Candidates to be called on the basis of merit in written test in the ratio of 1:5. The Teaching Skill Test will be of qualifying nature only. The Teaching Skill of the candidates will be assessed in the following parameters/areas:-

(a) Communication Skills (b) Teaching Methodology

NOTE: Only CTET/State TET Pass candidates will be allowed to apply as per recruitment rules.

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(i) Core language Competency (English and Hindi) – 50 marks (25+25)

CORE LANGUAGE COMPETENCY : The candidate should have adequate understanding of English and Hindi to deal with students of Elementary Classes. The ability to comprehend texts and express them effectively in writing / orally will be measured through Written Test and teaching skill test.

English : Articles/Determinals, Prepositions, Verb Forms, Adjectives, Tense, Modal Auxiliaries, Active/Passive, Reported speech, Punctuations, Letter writing-formal & informal, Essay on current issues, Speech, Vocabulary, idioms and phrases, Antonym & Synonyms, Methods of teaching English at Elementary level.

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(ii) Current Affairs : 25 Marks (iii) Reasoning ability : 25 marks (iv) a) General Science b) General Maths 100 marks c) Environmental Science

(a) GENERAL SCIENCE : Living world, Human body, Plant life, Natural vegetation and wild life, food, the universe:- Natural phenomenon, planets, Indian space research programme; Our Country:- its surface, natura resources, food & crop. Matter:- concept of elements, molecule and atom. Basic structure of atom, radioactivity, gases and liquids, classification of Hydrocarbons. Chemical and physical changes. Green house effect, photo synthesis, motion:- displacement, velocity; uniform and non-uniform motion along a straight line; acceleration, distance- time and velocity, idea of uniform circular motion. Force and motion, inertia, momentum, force and acceleration action and reaction forces. Elementary idea of conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, simple machine.

(b) GENERAL MATHS : Number system, estimation of numbers, place value, use of symbols, word problems on number operations involving large numbers, conversions of units of length and mass, multiples and factors, even, odd and prime/composite numbers, prime factorization, HCF and LCM, rationale numbers, whole numbers, seeing patterns:- identifying and formulating, rules, integers, properties of integers, fractions, ratio and proportion, percentages, profit and loss, work and time, velocity and distane, simple and compound interest, binomials, polynomials, basic of algebra, linear equation, quadratic equation and word related problems, basic geometrical ideas: line, line segment, ray. Open and closed figures. Angle – vertex, arm, interior and exterior, triangle, vertices, sides, angles, interior, quadrilateral-sides, vertices, angles, circle-centre, radius, diameter, arc. Concept of perimeter, data handling, pictograph-scaling in pictographs and its interpretation. General understanding of perimeter using regular shapes. Shapes of different kinds with same perimeter. Area of various regulargeometric shapes, measuring areas of different shapes with the help of graphs. Concept of volume, measurement of volume using a basic unit, volume of a cube, cuboids and cylinder, volume and capacity (measurement of capacity). Surface area of cube, cuboids and cylinder.

(c) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE : Primary institutions of democracy, local bodies, state bodies, national bodies, citizen’s rights in democracy, role of panchayat and nagarpalikas in education, health and other social services. Population growth in India: distribution, density and growth, sex ratio, rural urban composition, education, human development indicators. Common diseases, deficiency diseases and communicable diseases and their prevention. First aid and our health services at village and district level, natural calamities – their causes, impact and steps to reduce the effect, transport and communication – their impact, natural resources-air, water, soil and land (minerals, metals, non-metals), resources and developments; natural resources:- forest and minerals, water resources, rivers, irrigation system and crop pattern. Map of India :- location of identification, understanding of globe with special reference to latitude, Longtitude and time, five years plans, national freedom movement, cultural renaissance, social reformers of India.

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Teaching Skill Test – for assessing the teaching ability of the candidates:- it will inter-alia, include test of communication skills and teaching methodology.

DETAILS FOR THE POST OF SUPERVISOR / NON TECHNICAL (OTHER THAN STORES)

1) QUALIFICATION

Essential: Degree in any subject from a recognised University. Desirable: Should have “O” level certificate as per Department of Electronics Accredition Committee Certificate.

2) AGE : Between 18 and 27 years as on closing date for receipt of application. Relaxable by 10 years for PWD candidates & Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules.

3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

a) The examination will consist of written test of three objective type multiple choice question papers conducted in Two Tiers. Paper-I will be conducted in the First Tier and Paper-II & III will be conducted in the Second Tier.

b) After the first tier examination the number of candidates to be called on the basis of merit for the second tier examination shall be in the ration of 1:20 i.e twenty times the number of vacancies.

c) Merit of candidates will be decided on the basis of the total marks scored in the First tier and second tier written examination.

d) Resolution of Tie cases – Tie cases will be resolved by applying one after another, as applicable till the tie is resolved:

(i) By referring to the total marks in Tier-II (ii) By referring to the total marks in Tier-I (iii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher. (iv) Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear. SCHEME OF WRITTEN TEST FIRST TIER:

Paper No. Subject Maximum Marks & No.

of questions Duration

I A. General Intelligence & Reasoning (Graduation Level)

B. General Awareness (Graduation level)

C. Quantitative Aptitude (10+2 Level)

D. English comprehension (Graduation Level)

E. Basic Computer Concepts (Certificate Level).

200 (200 Questions) Part A, B, C & D-45 Questions each Part E- 20 Questions

02 hours.

Note 1. Questions paper will be set in English / Hindi except Part-D of Paper –I which will be set in English.

Note 2. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I

SECOND TIER:

Paper No. Subject Maximum Marks & No.

of questions Duration

II Quantitative ability (Graduation Level) 200 (100 questions) 02 Hours III English Language & Comprehension

(10+2 level) 200 (200 questions)

02 Hours

Note 1. Question paper for paper-II will be set in English / Hindi and that of Paper-III will be set in English.

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Note 2. There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II & negative .marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in paper-III SYLLABUS OF WRITTEN TEST:

FIRST TIER

Paper-I

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concept, arithmetical reasoning & figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, semantic analogy, symbolic / number analogy, figural analogy, semantic classification, symbolic / number classification, figural classification, semantic series, number series, figural series, problem solving, word building, coding and de-coding, numerical operations, symbolic operations, trends, space orientation, space visualization, venn diagrams, drawing inferences, punched hole / pattern – folding and un-folding, figural pattern – folding and completion, indexing, address matching , date & city matching, classification of centre codes / roll numbers, small and capital letters / number coding, decoding and classification, embedded figures, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, other sub-topics, if any.

B. General awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Policy and Scientific Research.

C. Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and alligation, Time and Distance, Time & Work, basic algebraic identities of school algebra & elementary surds, graphs of linear equations, triangle and its various kinds of centres, congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemsipheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard identities, complementary angles, Heights and distances, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar-diagram & Pie Chart.

D. English Comprehensions: Candidates ability to understand correct English, his / her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc would be tested.

E. Basic computer concepts: The questions will be designed to test the candidates computer literacy, computer concepts, Ms-Windows, Note pad, word pad, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Power Point, Ms-Access, computer communications, Internet (user account, E-mail, browsers, searching).

SECOND TIER

Part-II

Quantitative Ability (Same as “C” above) Part-III

English Language & Comprehension Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidates understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on Spot the error, fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms and phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of sentences, Active/Passive voice of verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of sentence parts, Shuffling of sentences in a passage, Close passage & Comprehension passage.

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DETAILS FOR THE POST OF LOWER DIVISION CLERK

1) QUALIFICATION 1) 12th class or equivalent qualification from a recognised board or University. 2) Skill Test Norms “only on Computers” A typing speed of 35 words per minutes in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on Computer. (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10000 and 500 key depressions per hour or 9000 key depressions per hour on an average of 05 key depressions for each word.)

2) AGE : Between 18 and 27 years as on closing date for receipt of application. Relaxable by 03 years for OBC, 05 years for SC, 10 years for PWD, 13 years for OBC/PWD & 15 years for SC/PWD. Ex-Serviceman & Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules. 3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION a) The examination will consist of written examination of 200 marks and typing test on Computer. b) After the Written Examination the number of candidates to be called on the basis of merit for the Typing test shall be in the ration of 1:5 i.e five times the number of vacancies. c) Merit of candidates will be decided on the basis of the total marks scored in the written examination subject to qualifying in the typing test. d) Resolution of Tie cases – Tie cases will be resolved by applying one after another, as applicable till the tie is resolved: (iii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.

(iv) Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear.

4) SCHEME OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

The written examination consists of one objective type multiple choice question paper of 200 marks as shown below:

Part Subject Maximum

Marks & No. of questions

Time duration for

general candidates

Time duration for visually handicapped candidates.

I General Intelligence 50 (50 questions)

2 Hours. 2 Hours 20

minutes II English language (basic knowledge) 50 (50 questions) III Quantitative Aptitude (basic Arithmetic Skill) 50 (50 questions) IV General Awareness 50 (50 questions)

Note. 1: Question paper will be set in English / Hindi except Part-II which will be set in English.

Note. 2: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Note. 3: Standard of questions will be of the level to commensurate with educational qualification for the post i.e 12th standard.

Note. 4: Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates with visual disabilities of 40% or above can avail the assistance of a scribe in the written examination, subject to such requests being made at the time of applying for the examination. Question papers and answer sheets will not be provided in Braille.

Note. 5: Persons with visual disability of less than 40% will not be considered as visually handicapped persons. One eyed candidates and partially blind candidates who are able to read with or without magnifying glass will be allowed to use the magnifying glass in the examination hall and will not be entitled to a scribe. Such candidates will have to bring their own magnifying glass to the examination hall.

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5) SYLLABUS OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION GENERAL INTELLIGENCE

1 Semantic Analogy 14 Symbolic operations 2 Symbolic/ Number analogy 15 Trends 3 Figural Analogy 16 Space Orientation 4 Semantic Classification 17 Venn Diagrams 5 Symbolic/Number Classification 18 Drawing inferences 6 Figural Classification 19 Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding 7 Semantic Series 20 Figural Pattern – folding and completion 8 Number Series 21 Embedded figures 9 Figural series 22 Critical thinking 10 Problem solving 23 Emotional intelligence 11 Word Building 24 Social Intelligence 12 Coding and de-coding 25 Other sub-topics if any 13 Numerical operations

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1 Spot the error. 2 Fill in the blanks 3 Synonyms / Homonyms 4 Antonyms 5 Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words 6 Idioms and phrases 7 One word substitution 8 Improvement of sentences 9 Active/Passive voice of verbs 10 Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration 11 Shuffling of sentence parts 12 Shuffling of sentences in a passage 13 Cloze passage 14 Comprehension passage

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

1.Arithmetic

A) Number systems: Computation of whole Number, Decimal and Fractions Relationship between Numbers

B) Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Percentages, Ratio and proportion Square roots, Averages, Interest (simple and compound), Profit and loss Discount, Partnership Business,Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work

2.Algebra

Basic algebraic identities of school algebra (and their simple applications) e.g Formulas for ( , ( , ( ,

( if a+b+c=0 then

abc etc and elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations.

3.Geometry

Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts Triangle and its various kinds of centres Viz, centroid, In-centre, Ortho centre, circumcentre, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

4.Mensuration

Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons (sum of the internal angles of a Polygon), Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemsipheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular right Pyramid with triangular or square base

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5.Trigonometry

Trigonometry (for acute angles Ɵ˚with 0 ≤̊ Ɵ≤90˚) Trigonometric ratios Degree and Radian Measures Standard identities like sin²Ɵ+cos² Ɵ=1 etc., complementary angles, Heights and Distances (simple problems only)

6.Statistical Charts

Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram Frequency Polygon Bar-diagram

GENERAL AWARENESS:

Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

TYPING TEST

1. The typing test will be conducted in English or Hind and candidates while applying for the examination, will have to indicate their option. 2. Candidates opting for English Typing shall have typing speed of 35 words per minute and those opting for Hindi Typing shall have typing speed of 30 words per minute on Computer. (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500 key depressions per hour or 9000 key depressions per hour respectively. The speed will be adjudged on the accuracy of typing on the compute of a given text passage in 10 minutes. 3. Visually Handicapped candidates (with 40% disability and above) should be provided with a passage dictators for the typewriting test. The passage dictators will read out the passage to the VH candidates within the allotted time period.

DETAILS FOR THE POST OF STORE KEEPER

1) QUALIFICATION a) ESSENTIAL : 10+2 b) DESIRABLE : Basic knowledge of computer application having “O” level certificate as per Department of Electronics Accredition Committee Certificate (DOEACC) 2) AGE : Between 18 to 27 years as on closing date of receipt of application. Relaxable by 03 years for OBC Candidates, 10 years for PWD candidates, 13 years for OBC/PWD candidates & Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules.

3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:

A written examination will be conducted on the following subjects and details such as maximum marks, Number of questions and duration of the exam are shown against each:

Part Subject Maximum

Marks Number of Questions

Total duration/ Timings

I General Intelligence (Objective type multiple choice questions)

50 50

2 Hours II

English language (basic knowledge) (objective type multiple choice questions)

50 50

III Quantitative Aptitude (basic Arithmetic Skill) (Objective Type Multiple choice Questions)

50 50

IV General Awareness (Objective Type Multiple choice questions)

50 50

Note: The minimum qualifying marks in each paper/part will be 40% & the minimum qualifying marks in aggregate will be 45%.

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4) SYLLABUS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION:

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE

1 Semantic Analogy 16 Space Orientation 2 Symbolic/ Number analogy 17 Venn Diagrams 3 Figural Analogy 18 Drawing inferences 4 Semantic Classification 19 Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding 5 Symbolic/Number Classification 20 Figural Pattern – folding and completion 6 Figural Classification 21 Indexing 7 Semantic Series 22 Address matching 8 Number Series 23 Data and city matching 9 Figural series 24 Classification of centre codes/roll numbers 10 Problem solving of 12th standard 25 Small & Capital letters/number-coding,

decoding and classification 11 Word Building 26 Embedded figures 12 Coding and de-coding 27 Critical Thinking 13 Numerical operations 28 Emotional intelligence 14 Symbolic operations 29 Social Intelligence 15 Trends 30 Other sub-topics if any

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1 Spot the error. 2 Fill in the blanks 3 Synonyms 4 Antonyms 5 Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words 6 Idioms and phrases 7 One word substitution 8 Improvement of sentences 9 Active/Passive voice of verbs 10 Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration 11 Shuffling of sentence parts 12 Shuffling of sentences in a passage 13 Cloze passage 14 Comprehension passage

NUMERICAL APTITUDE

1.Arithmetic

C) Number systems: Computation of whole Number Decimal and Fractions Relationship between Numbers

1.Arithmetic

D) Fundamental Arithmetical Operations Percentages Ratio and proportion Square roots Averages Interest (simple and compound) Profit and loss Discount Partnership Business Mixture and Alligation Time and distance Time and work

2.Algebra

Basic algebraic identities of school algebra (and their simple applications) e.g Formulas for ( , ( , ( ,

( if a+b+c=0, then

abc etc and elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations.

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3.Geometry

Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts Triangle and its various kinds of centres Viz, centroid, In-centre, Ortho centre, circumcentre Congruence and similarity of triangles Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

4.Mensuration

Triangle, Quadrilaterals Regular Polygons (sum of the internal angles of a Polygon) Circle Right Prism Right Circular Cone Right Circular Cylinder Sphere, Hemsipheres Rectangle Parallelepiped Regular right Pyramid with triangular or square base

5.Trigonometry

Trigonometry (for acute angles Ɵ˚with 0 ≤̊ Ɵ≤90˚) Trigonometric ratios Degree and Radian Measures Standard identities like sin²Ɵ+cos² Ɵ=1 etc., complementary angles, Heights and Distances (simple problems only)

6.Statistical Charts

Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram Frequency Polygon Bar-diagram

GENERAL AWARENESS:

Questions are designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research

NOTE:1 The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part I, III & IV.

NOTE:2 There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

NOTE:3 The questions will be of the level to commensurate with educational qualification prescribed for the post i.e 12th standard.

DETAILS FOR THE POST OF FIREMAN 1) QUALIFICATION : (i) Tenth Class pass from recognised Board/Institution, (ii) must have completed basic course on elementary fire fighting (period not less than six months) from a Recognised Institute. (iii) Must be physically fit and capable of performing strenuous duties. This requirement will be tested as follows: (a) Height without shoes 165 cms, (b) Chest (unexpanded) 81.5 cms, (expanded) 85 cms, (c) Weight 50 Kgs minimum.

ENDURANCE TEST (d) Carrying a man (Fireman lift of 63.5 Kgs to a distance of 183 mtrs within 96 seconds), (e) Clearing 2.7 mtrs wide ditch landing on both feet (long jumps), (f) Climbing 3 mtrs vertical rope using hands and feet.

Note: Concession of 2.5 cms in height and/or chest may be allowed for the candidates from hilly areas.

2) AGE : Between 18 and 27 years as on closing date for receipt of application. Relaxable by 10 years for PWD and Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules.

3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:

3(a) Written Test 3(b) Measurement of Physical Standards (as specified in column 1(iii) a to c above). 3(c) Endurance Test (as specified in column 1 (iii) d to f above)

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4) WRITTEN TEST : will be conducted on the following subjects and details such as maximum marks, Number of questions and duration of the exam are shown against each:

Subject Maximum Marks

Number of Questions

Duration

General Intelligence (10th Standard) (Objective type) 50 50 2 Hours General Awareness (10th Standard) (Objective type) 50 50

General Awareness on Fire Fighting(Objective type) 50 50

5) SYLLABUS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION:

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE

The questions will be of 10th standard and would include both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination observation, relationship concept, figure classification, arithmetical number series, verbal and non-verbal series and mathematics of 10th standard. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, mathematical computation and other analytical functions.

GENERAL AWARENESS

The questions will be of 10th standard. Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of a 10th standard educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General polity including Indian Constitution and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that, they do not require a special study of any discipline.

GENERAL AWARNESS ON FIRE FIGHTING:

This test will include questions on knowledge of Fire Fighting, operational use of Fire Fighting Equipments, life saving drills, causes of fire etc. NOTE: After the written test the number of candidates to be called on the basis of merit for measurement of physical standard test and endurance test shall be in the ratio of 1:10 i.e 10 times the number of vacancies. For the candidates called after written test the measurement of physical standards will be carried out first. Then only those candidates who qualify in the measurement of physical standards shall be subjected to the endurance test. The measurement of physical standards test and endurance test are of qualifying nature only. Failure in any of these tests shall be failure in the examination. Candidates will be recommended for selection on the basis of their marks or merit in the written examination only.

DETAILS FOR THE POST OF DURWAN

1) QUALIFICATION :

a) ESSENTIAL :

(i) Matriculation or equivalent (ii) Must be physically fit for the duties of Durwan as per specified standard indicated below :

(a) Height without shoes 165 cms (b) Chest unexpanded 77 cms. Expanded 82 cms (c) Weight 45 kgs.

b) DESIRABLE

(i) Ex-Servicemen (ii) Three years service as Home Guard / Civil Defence volunteer and training in atleast basic and

refresher courses in Home Guard and Civil Defence.

2) AGE LIMIT :

Not more than 27 years and not less than 20 years as on closing date for receipt of application. Relaxable by 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PWD & 13 years for OBC/PWD candidates. Ex-Serviceman and Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per rules.

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3) SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: 3(a) Written Test 3(b) Measurement of Physical Standards (as specified in column 1a (ii) a to c above). 3(c) Screening Test: Running of 100 Metres in 15 seconds

4) WRITTEN TEST : will be conducted on the following subjects and details such as maximum marks, Number of questions and duration of the exam are shown against each:

SUBJECT MAXIMUM MARKS

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS

DURATION

General Intelligence (10th Standard) (Objective Type)

25 25

2 Hours

General Awareness (10th Standard) (Objective Type)

50 50

English Language (10th Standard) (Objective Type)

50 50

Numerical Aptitude (10th Standard) (Objective Type)

25 25

5) SYLLABUS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION:

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE :

The questions will be of 10th Standard and would include questions of non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination observation, relationship concepts, figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

GENERAL AWARENESS :

The questions will be of 10th Standard. Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an 10th Standard educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that, they do not require a special study of any discipline.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE :

The questions will be of 10th Standard. Candidate’s understanding of the Basics of English language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. and writing ability would be tested.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Use of Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work etc. The questions will be of 10th standard. NOTE: After the written test the number of candidates to be called on the basis of merit for physical test & screening test shall be in the ratio of 1:10 i.e 10 times the number of vacancies.

The physical test and screening test are only of qualifying nature but failure in these tests shall be failure in the examination i.e the candidates who fail in any of these qualifying tests will not be considered for selection at all. Candidates will be recommended for selection on the basis of their marks or merit in the written examination only.

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DETAILS FOR THE POST OF TAILOR / SEMI-SKILLED

1. ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION:

Matriculation + (NAC) National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by NCTVT (National Council of Trades for Vocational Training) / (NTC) National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Trades (NCVT)] in the relevant trade.

2. AGE LIMIT:

18 to 32 years as on last date of receipt of application. Relaxable by 03 years for OBC, 05 Years for SC/ST, 10 years for PWD, 13 years for OBC/PWD, 15 Years for SC/ST-PWD, For EX.TAs of Ordnance Factories to the extent of period for which they had undergone training. Ex-serviceman and Departmental candidates are eligible as per extent rules. 3. EX-TRADE APPRENTICES OF OCF AVADI

The Ex-Trade Apprentices of OCF Avadi are required to apply online along with other candidates. 4. SCHEME & SYLLABUS OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION: SCHEME :

SUBJECT SUBJECT MAXIMUM MARKS DURATION

PART-A (Objective type)

Question will be of upto 10th Std.

General Science (10 Questions)

Quantitative Aptitude (10 Questions)

10 Marks

10 Marks

2 HOURS PART-B

(Objective type)

Questions from the NCVT Syllabus of relevant trade

80 Questions 80 Marks

Total 100 Questions 100 Marks

All the questions will be compulsory. There will be no negative marking.

SYLLABUS :

(A) General Science (10 Questions)

Question will be aimed at testing the candidate’s General Awareness of the environment around him. Question will also be designed to test knowledge of basic science studied upto 10th Standard and would include such matters of every day observations and experience as may be expected of any educated person.

(B) Quantitative Aptitude (10 Questions)

The candidate will be tested for general mathematics of upto 10th Standard involving number systems, equations in two variables, simple and compound interest, perimeter, area and volume of geometrical figures, direct and inverse proportions, Pythagoras theorem and trigonometry.

(C) NCVT Trade (80 Questions)

Questions from the NCVT Syllabus of relevant trade.

There shall be no interview.

5. MODE OF SELECTION:

(A) The selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit. The selection process will comprise of Written Examination of one paper. The paper will be of “Objective Multiple-choice-Type” of maximum 100 marks and Trade Test (Practical). All eligible candidates will be called for an objective type Written Test. On the basis of merit list based on marks obtained in Written Test, candidates 1.25 times the number of vacancies shall be called for Trade Test (Practical). The Trade Test (Practical) shall be only qualifying in nature without any marks. The final select list shall be based on marks in the Written Test only, the Trade Test (Practical) being qualifying in nature.

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(B) In case of tie in the selection process, other things being equal i.e., marks being equal,

(i) The trained Ex-Trade Apprentices of OCF Avadi and sister Ordnance Factories shall be given preference in the order in which they are stated.

(ii) In between the trained Ex-Trade Apprentice of the Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi preference shall be given to those who are senior i.e., if two or more Ex-Trade Apprentices secure the same marks, then preference shall be given on the basis of seniority. Seniority of Ex-Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi shall be decided on the basis of OFB Letter No.13/8/03-A/HRD dated 15/17.12.2003.

(iii) Similarly, in between the trained Ex-trade apprentices of the sister Ordnance factories preference shall be given to those who are senior as mentioned in column B (ii) above.

(iv) Among the ITI candidates, the merit position will be decided based on the marks / percentage obtained in the NCTVT Examination and if two or more candidates secure same marks in NCTVT Exam, the merit will be decided based on the date of birth.

(C) The General Manager, OCF Avadi reserves the right to fix the minimum qualifying marks for selection at any stage of the test.

(D) The General Manager reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of vacancies in the trade/category as per exigency of Production requirement of the factory.

METHOD OF APPLYING FOR ABOVE POSTS

(i) The candidates who fulfil the requisite qualification as mentioned above have to apply On-Line through website ____________ only after publication of advertisement in Employment News.

(ii) After submitting the on-line application and uploading recent passport size photograph & scanned signature a Unique User ID / Application No. will be generated automatically. This Unique User ID / Application No. can be used for future reference.

(iii) Eligible Persons working in Central / State Government / PSU may apply online, under intimation to their employer and must be in a position to produce No Objection Certificate when demanded.

(iv) During document verification, candidates seeking reservation under SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories should submit the certificates in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority applicable for reservation in jobs under Govt. of India.

(v) The candidates seeking OBC reservation, during document verification is required to submit a certificate regarding his/her OBC status and Non Creamy layer status issued by a Competent Authority and should be valid on the last date of online application. PHOTOGRAPHS & SIGNATURE

(a) The candidate should upload his/her recent (not more than three months old) passport size colour photograph and his/her signature on the online application.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1 Only male candidates can apply for the post of Fireman & Durwan 2 The above posts carry pay scale as shown above plus usual allowance as admissible to Central

Govt. Employees from time to time. 3 The candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the conditions stipulated for the posts before applying. 4 Candidates’ willing to apply for all the posts should submit their application on-line for each post

separately. 5 OBC Candidates should submit necessary certificates in the prescribed format to the effect that he/she

does not belong to the person/section (creamy layer) besides giving a self declaration to the effect that he/she does not belong to the person/section (creamy layer) as on the last date of receipt of application.

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6 Application fee will be charged to the value of Rs.100/- (Rupees Hundred only) for Group “B” Posts & Rs.50/- (Rupees fifty only) for Group “C” Posts (Both Non- Refundable) drawn in favour of the General Manager, Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi. (For each post separate fee is to be remitted). However no fee will be charged for SC/ST candidates, Ex.Serviceman, PWD (Person with Disability) candidates & Women candidates. Three options viz, Online mode, challan mode and DD/IPO mode will be available for making the payment, the candidates can choose any one of the three options.

7 Crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date of receipt of on-line application.

8 Candidates having disability of not less than 40% only is eligible to get the benefit of reservation under PH. Disability in following category is acceptable: For the post of TGT - (OA,OL,OAL,BL, B, LV) For the post of Supr/NT(OTS) [OL, BL,OA,OAL,B,LV,HH], For the post of SK-(OA,OL,HH), For the post of FM-(HH), For the post of Durwan-(OA).

9 Resolution of tie cases in general i.e if the method of resolution is not mentioned particularly for any post (Tie cases i.e more than one candidate secure equal marks in the examination, the same will be resolved by applying one after another, as applicable till the tie is resolved) 1 Date of Birth, with older candidate placed higher. 2 Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear

10 SC/ST candidates attending for exam will be paid only second class Rail/Bus fare for to & fro journey chargeable by the shortest route provided that the fare of first 30 Km in both cases is borne by the candidates. However this concession is not admissible to those SC/ST candidates who are already working in Central/State Government.

11 In case of non-conformity between the Advertisement published in Employment News and local News paper, the advertisement published in the Employment news may be treated as correct.

12 No GPF and DCRG scheme is admissible under Central Govt. w.e.f. 01.01.04. The new Pension Scheme i.e. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme is compulsory for all Central Govt. employees.

13 Mere submission of application does not guarantee appointment. 14 The date of Exam will be intimated to the eligible candidates in due course individually. 15 Eligible/Non eligible candidates can see their status by entering Unique User ID / Application

No.& Date of birth on website i.e. __________________. 16 No correspondence / enquiry will be entertained in this regard and canvassing in any form will be

considered as a disqualification for the post(s).

FOR GENERAL MANAGER

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APPLICATION FORMAT

To

The General Manager Ordnance Clothing Factory Avadi Chennai – 600 054

Sub: Application for the post of __________________________________ (Name of the post to be mentioned). Ref: Advertisement No._____________ dated______________________

1 Name of the applicant as per School certificate (In capital Letters) : ____________________________________

2 Father’s Name/Husband’s Name :____________________________________

3 Permanent Address :____________________________________

:____________________________________

:____________________________________

4 Address for communication :____________________________________

:____________________________________

:____________________________________

5 Phone No. (With STD code)/Mobile No. :_____________________________________

6 Email ID, if any :_____________________________________

7 Nearest Railway Station :_____________________________________

8. Sex (Male/Female) :____________________________________

9. (a) Date of Birth :____________________________________ (b)Age on the last date of receipt of application:____________________________________ 10. Prominent Visible Identification mark in the Body :_____________________________________ 11. Educational qualification : S.No Name of the

Examination Name of

Board/University Year of passing

Division and Percentage

Remarks if any

12. Details of Passing NCTVT/ITI or equivalent examination: (only for the post of Tailor /Semi-Skilled)

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Affix scanned

passport size

photograph.

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Trade

Name of the Ordnance Factory/

Institution

Training Period

Trade Apprentice Batch No.

AITT Batch No.

Month & Year of Passing

Marks

Remarks From To Obtained Out of

% age of

marks

13. Community Whether SC/ST/OBC :____________________________________ 14. Nationality :_____________________________________

15. Whether Ex. Serviceman, if yes, please furnish the following details.

Date of Entry in Armed Forces Date of Discharge Number of years service rendered

16. Whether a person with disability, if yes furnish following details..

Type of Disability Percentage of Disability

17. Whether employed in Government/PSU, if yes furnish following details:

Name of Organisation/Department

Nature of work, Designation

Date from which employed

Remarks, if any

18 Indian Postal order No./Demand Draft No. Name of Post Office/Name of Bank/Branch :____________________________________

19 Measurement of physical standard (Only for the post of Fireman & Durwan) Height without shoes:__________Chest (unexpanded) :__________________________

Chest (on expansion) :__________Weight :__________________________

20. Language opted for Typing Test : English / Hindi (Only for the post of LDC)

DECLARATION

I do hereby declare that all statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of any information being found suppressed/false or incorrect or ineligibility being detected before or after the selection process, my candidature /appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated. Dated:

Signature of the candidate

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

ORDNANCE CLOTHING FACTORY, AVADI, CHENNAI – 600 054

WRITTEN TEST FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF _____________________

ADMIT CARD (OCF AVADI COPY)

NAME OF THE CANDIDATE

:

FATHER’S NAME

:

ROLL NO.

:

EXAMINATION DATE & TIME

:

EXAMINATION CENTRE

:

EXAM REPORTING TIME

:

COMMUNITY (UR/SC/ST/OBC)

:

CATEGORY (PH/XSM)

:

** For Male: Left thumb impression / Fore Female: Right Thumb Impression

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

ORDNANCE CLOTHING FACTORY, AVADI, CHENNAI – 600 054

WRITTEN TEST FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF ________________

ADMIT CARD (CANDIDATE’S COPY)

NAME OF THE CANDIDATE

:

FATHER’S NAME

:

ROLL NO.

:

EXAMINATION DATE & TIME

:

EXAMINATION CENTRE

:

EXAM REPORTING TIME

:

COMMUNITY (UR/SC/ST/OBC)

:

CATEGORY (PH/XSM)

:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A valid ID proof such as Passport/Voter Card/Aadhar Card/Driving Licence/Pan Card/ID cards issued by academic

Institutions/Govt. Dept should be brought to the Exam Hall for identification

Note : Candidate should preserve this Admit Card, which will be required for Trade Test, in case he/she is selected in Written

Examination.

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Signature of the Invigilator Signature of the Candidate

Signature of the Invigilator Signature of the Candidate

Scanned

Photo

Paste

Photo

Thumb

impression**

Scanned

Photo

Paste

Photo

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

ORDNANCE CLOTHING FACTORY, AVADI, CHENNAI – 600 054

WRITTEN TEST FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF _____________________

ATTENDANCE SHEET

VENUE NAME :

VENUE CODE :

EXAM DATE : EXAM TIME :

Sl. No

Roll No. / Name

of the

candidate

OMR No. /

Question

Booklet

No.

Q.P.

Version

Candidate’s

Photograph

Candidate’s

thumb

impression

Candidate’s

signature

Shade for

absentees

Invigilator’s signature: Total Present: Total Absent: