CBSE has released a detailed course and examination plan for the post of Superintendent under Advt. Number 10/24. CBSE Superintendent course 2025 and understanding the examination structure is necessary for applicants to effectively plan their preparation, focus on scoring areas and modify the main concepts with clarity.
This comprehensive approach helps candidates promote accuracy and performance in both the purpose and descriptive stages of the exam.
CBSE Superintendent course observation
| Description | Description |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central board of secondary education |
| post name | Superintendent |
| Social class | Course and exam pattern |
| Examination level | National (All India) |
| Examination method | Offline (OMR and Descriptive) |
| Selection process | Tier -1 (MCQ) + Tier -2 (Purpose + Descriptive) + Skill Test |
| Period (each level) | 3 hours per tier |
| total marks | 450 (Tier -1), 300 (Tier -2) |
| official website | cbse.gov.in |
CBSE Superintendent Syllabus 2025 -Tier -1 subject
Tier -1 paper is purposeful in nature and assesses the general qualification, logic skills, subject knowledge and communication ability of a candidate.
1. General awareness and current affairs
- National and international programs
- Important personality, location and award
- Social media, ICT and artificial intelligence
- Sports, Science and Technology Update
2. Argument and analytical capacity
- Coding-decoding
- Series (number, letter)
- Relationship and data interpretation
- Figures, patterns and logical sequence
3. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system, LCM and HCF
- Average, ratio, percentage
- Profit and loss, time-grade
- Algebra, geometry, statistics
4. General English and Hindi
- Grammar, sentence structure
- Sensible path
- Synonyms/Antonyms, idioms and phrases
- Direct and indirect speech, active/passive voice
5. computer proficiency
- Basics of Hardware/Software
- MS office, keyboard shortcut
- Internet, email and cyber security
Also read: CBSE Junior Assistant Syllabus 2025 And Exam Pattern
CBSE Superintendent Syllabus 2025 -Tier -2 Subject
tier 2 Paper includes both purpose and descriptive components. Covered topics are:
Purpose Section:
- Topic
- Indian History and Culture
- Indian economy
- Geography of India
- Science Technology
- English understanding
Descriptive section:
- Essay and accurate writing on administrative, educational or general subjects
- Constitution, politics and governance
- Concepts and principles of public administration
- Academic board and institutional rule
CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern 2025
Tier -1 exam pattern
| Section | Number of questions | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| General awareness and current affairs | 30 | 90 |
| Argument and analytical capacity | 30 | 90 |
| Quantitative qualification and data handling | 30 | 90 |
| English and Hindi language | 30 (15+15) | 90 |
| computer proficiency | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
- Duration: 3 hours
- Method: OMR (offline)
- medium: Bilingual (Hindi and English except English section)
Tier -2 exam pattern
| Component | Objective (digit) | Descriptive |
|---|---|---|
| Topic | 30 | 20 |
| Indian History and Culture | 12 | 20 |
| Indian economy | 12 | 20 |
| Geography | 12 | 20 |
| Science Technology | 12 | 20 |
| Public Administration and MGMT. | 24 | 20 |
| Constitution, politics and governance | 24 | 20 |
| English understanding | 24 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Duration: 3 hours
- Method: OMR + written (offline)
Fines for wrong answer
For both the purpose part of Tier -1 and Tier -2, the candidates will lose 1 mark For every wrong answer. No punishment For questions without questions.
