Build a vital link
Gauri Chhabra
Wish to get into a career that deals with the construction and maintenance of roads in the border areas of the country? If yes, getting into BRO, the Borders Road Organisation is a good option. Border Roads Organisation, popularly known as BRO, is a civil engineering institution responsible for providing civil (construction) engineering cover to the Armed Forces of India, during war and peace.
Borders area roads are constructed and maintained by BRO, which is a Government of India undertaking. These roads improve security by ensuring fast and smooth movement of troops and ammunition in terrains that can be treacherous.
Officers from the Border Roads Engineering Service (BRES) and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the Border Roads Organisation. It is also staffed by officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers on extra regimental employment (on deputation).
Currently, the organisation maintains operations in 21 states, one UT (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), and neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
Role of BRO
In Peace: Develop and maintain the operational road infrastructure of general staff in the border areas.
Contribute to the socio-economic development of the border states.
In War: To develop and maintain roads to keep Line of Control through in original sectors and re-deployed sectors.
To execute additional tasks as laid down by the government contributing to the war effort.
BRO Recruitment 2020
Border Roads Organisation has recently released the recruitment advertisement for Electrician, MSW & Other (Non-Technical) posts. It has planned to conduct the Electrician, MSW & Other Examination 2020 for selection of suitable aspirants for DVRMT (OG), Electrician, Veh Mechanic & Multi-Skilled Worker (Cook) posts.
As per the BRO recruitment notification 2020, there are 778 vacancies allocated for this recruitment. It invites online applications from qualified aspirants.
Selection process
Written test
Applicants need to perform well in the first 2 rounds to get selected for the written exam section. Preference should given to technical subjects while preparing for exams.
n Exam duration will be 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
n Physical efficiency test
n BRO has released the dates of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Practical Test and list of candidates for whom admit card issued for appearing PET and Physical Test for Phase – I and Phase – II. Candidates can check the list of the candidates and PET Dates on official website of BRO
Interview
n Document Verification
n Final Merit List
BRO GREF Exam Paper Pattern 2020
Examination Type: Objective Type
Subjects: Concerned Subjects and General Knowledge
Marks: 100
It is an OMR-based written test. Objective Type/ Subjective Type/ both Objective & Subjective questions will be there. The question paper will be bilingual i.e. English and Hindi.
Exam duration may vary from 1 to 3 Hours depending upon the trade.For Radio Mechanic, Welder, MSW, the exam will be of 1 to 3 hours based on GK and subject concerned. For laboratory assistant, it would be based on the subject and would carry 100 marks.
Syllabus: Driver Mechanical Transport (DVRMT)
The questions would be asked on maintenance of heavy/light vehicle,use of oils ,daily / periodic checking,tyre rotation,road signs,traffic rules,use of tools and General knowledge
for Vehicle Mechanic: For vehicle mechanic questions will be asked on 0perations of petrol/diesel engines,checking of faults,repair & maintenance on engine,fuel system,brake system, clutch system, chassis and General Knowledge
for Electrician: Questions will be asked on wiring of all types of vehicles/equipment including house wiring,charging batteries, maintenance of electrical machinery, Simple electrical calculations, Measuring and testing instruments, electrical motors and generations and General Knowledge
for MSW Cook: You would be responsible for preparation of procedure & different types of ingredients used with the quantity mentioned against each, for the preparation of dishes from different cuisines.
Important Dates
Starting date for submission of application: February 2, 2020.
Last date: February 28, 2020.
Start Date: 25.05.2020
Last Date: 24.06.2020
Cook PET (Phase I)
Exam date: March 2, 2020
Cook PET (Phase II)
Exam Date: March 11, 2020
Details
Job Type: Central Govt.Job
Name of posts: Electrician, MSW & Other
Total Posts: 778
Vacancy Details
DVMT (OG): 388 posts
Electrician: 101 posts
Veh Mechanic: 92 posts
Multi Skilled Worker (Cook): 197 posts
Total: 778 posts
Qualification: Matric/ SSC/ SSLC pass.
Age limit: Minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 28 years.
Application Fee: For General, EWS, and OBC: Rs1000 whereas for SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen it is Rs500
RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
a) Applications are shortlisted on the basis of percentage and/or qualification and will be issued call letters for appearing in test. The dates of test are decided by Commandant GREF centre, Pune. The selection is made strictly as per merit; on the basis of physical test/written examination and interview.
b) On the day of reporting for the trade test, preliminary documentation check of the original documents of candidates will be done by Board of Officers detailed by the Directorate General Border Roads.
(c) After completion of documents checking, candidates will undergo physical test i.e one mile run within 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Candidates those who have passed in physical test will only be allowed to attend the written examination
(d) Any disclosure of identity on answer sheet will render one disqualified. The syllabus for the written examination will generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or technical qualifications prescribed for the post. The question paper will be bilingual i.e. English and Hindi.
(e) Interview is be carried out by the Chief Engineer/Commandant of respective recruitment zone.
(f) The whole process will take minimum of10 days, therefore candidates are requested to plan their stay at own expense.
g) Candidates once found fit in all respects will be sent for medical fitness test at GREF Centre, Pune. The appointment of selected candidates is subject to his passing requisite medical/fitness. Test to be conducted by the Medical Officer of BRO. The appointment is subject to fitness in medical examination and production of all requisite documents only
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
For MSW(Multi Skilled Worker):
STREAM: FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
1.’LFAR’ in Bank audit refers to:
a. Long Financial Analysis Report
b.Long Form Audit Report
c.Long Form Analysis Report
d.None of the above
2. Find the missing term in the series. 2816, ?, 176, 44, 11
a.704 b.1408 c.352 d.2640
3. The length and breadth of a rectangular piece of land are in ratio of 5 : 3. The owner spent Rs. 3000 for surrounding it from all the sides at Rs. 7.50 per metre. The difference between its length and breadth is –
a.50 m b.100 m c.150 m d.200 m
4. Yuan is the currency of which country?
a. Japan b.North Korea c.China d.South Korea
5. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ___________ full faith in him.
a.proposed b.imposed c.deposed D.reposed
For Supervisor, Draughtsman, MSW & other posts
1. Write an essay on the topic of current status of Indian Economy
2. The position of India in the terms of production of coal is ______
3. In arc welding, if arc is too long, it will result in________
4. What is the minimum distance for the eye to focus any object?
5. Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits prescribed by __________
6. Find the area of trapezium whose parallel sides are 20 cm and 18 cm long, and the distance between them is 15 cm.
7. How will the letters “BMW” (in that order) help you at dinner?
8. The size of a plane table is ______________
9. Find the meaning of given phrase: Feather one’s own nest
10. The assets that can be converted into cash within a short period of (i.e. one year or less) are known
as ______________
Exam Pattern
for Multi Skilled Worker (MSW)
Subjects Exam Duration Exam Type
General Knowledge 1 Hour to 3 Hours Objective & Subjective
Analytical & Quantitative Ability
General English/ Hindi
General Arithmetic
Exam Pattern for Electrician
Subjects Questions Marks
Reasoning 50 50
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
English Language 50 50
General Awareness 50 50
