Preliminary Examination

  1. The objective of PE shall be to shortlist candidates for the ME by ensuring minimum standard required of a candidate.
  2. PE papers shall be common to all candidate.
  3. PE shall consist of objective type questions to test English and Dzongkha communication skills, logic and analytical, problem solving and data interpretation abilities, and general awareness/ current affairs of the candidates.
  4. Candidates who achieve the minimum cut off marks as decided by the RCSC, shall be eligible to sit for the Main Examination (ME).
  5. Marks obtained in the PE shall not be carried forward to the ME and shall be valid only for that particular year/examination.
  6. The RCSC may waive the requirement of PE for categories of profession that are accredited and certified by a competent body to practise that profession, and when there are critical shortages of such profession.
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