Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) 27-28 April 2019

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1.1    ABOUT COMPUTER PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION TEST (CPCT)

Computer literacy has created many opportunities, especially with the global advancement towards digitization. Acquiring working proficiency in computers is a smart move to increase your potential. Digital India envisages electronic services delivery as one of the most critical component and has put substantial efforts to promote Information Technology as a solution to improve performance of Government system.

Computer has also become essential equipment in various clerical/ office support positions in the departments, corporations, agencies under Government of MP or service delivery units for day to day working. Computers and digital recorders are consistently replacing old paper based system.

With the requirement of trending and essential skills, candidates are often assessed on the basis of computer training certificates provided by various agencies and sometimes through personal interviews. Many a times computer proficiency appeared in such certification process does not reflect in real time performance of human resources appointed. As of now, there are no fixed and widely accepted standards for computer proficiency and no such global/ national certification is available.

Government of MP has introduced Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) in the State to assess computer proficiencies including key board proficiency and other allied skills of the candidates applying for various Job viz., Clerical Grade-3/Office assistant/Data Entry operators etc., in various Government Departments and Agencies. It is also decided by state government that CPCT assessment will be done using Computer Based Test (CBT) methodology to ensure fair and transparent assessment of candidates.

1.2    CPCT- AS MANDATE:

Government of MP, by its order C 3 – 15/ 2014/1/3 dated 26 February 2015 has recognized Computer Proficiency & Certification Test (CPCT) as a mandatory eligibility criteria for various Jobs/positions viz., Clerical Grade-3/Office assistant/Data Entry operators etc., in various Government departments and agencies, where working knowledge of computers and typing skill are basic job requirements.

Candidates wishing to get employed in such government Jobs will be required to participate in the CPCT to get the score card. This score card will help recruiters to evaluate computer proficiencies and allied skills of a candidate. CPCT score card will be referred in recruitments for such positions in State Government, Corporations, Boards and all other agencies.

1.3    OBJECTIVES OF CONDUCTING CPCT

1.      Setting-up a common uniform testing system for assessment of basic computer skills and typing proficiency.

2.      Develop and sustain computer proficient talent pool; certified against acceptable standards for computer and key board proficiency.

3.      To facilitate all the Govt. departments, Corporations, Boards, and all other agencies for their relevant human resource requirements at various levels.

4.      To develop a transparent, fair, object oriented and scientifically designed system to asses’ relevant capabilities of Candidate to refer during recruitments in various government departments, Corporations, Boards, and all other agencies.

1.4    CPCT – A CERTIFICATION TO ASSESS COMPUTER AND ALLIED SKILLS:

CPCT is a Computer Based examination to assess the computer related competencies using

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Typing skill of English and Hindi:

MCQ on the following competencies

1.       Basic knowledge of Computer Operations

2.       Familiarity with Computer Hardware and Software

3.       Proficiency in general IT skills, such as Networking, Internet, Email etc.

4.       Reading Comprehension Skills

5.       Mathematical/ Reasoning Skills

6.       General Awareness

Typing Test for the following competencies

1.       Typing in English Language

2.       Typing in Hindi(Unicode) language

a.        Remington(Gail) – Keyboard Layout

b.       Inscript – Keyboard Layout

Disclaimer: CPCT certification test is to assess and certify a candidate’s relative proficiency in computer operations and typing skills that may be required to work efficiently in government set up. CPCT- is only; a pre-requisite, by its mandate, it neither verify applicant’s educational qualification nor validate any other eligibility for a government job.

Certified Candidates would have to apply separately and fulfill the other required eligibility criteria for a particular position that a Government department / organization has invited application for. Government departments/organizations may ask for a higher scores/speed in any/all section(s), as per its job requirement and preferences.

Madhya Pradesh Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP_IT) is an autonomous society under Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of MP, promoted by Government of Madhya Pradesh to implement the State IT Policy. MAP_IT also acts as an agency to serve as nodal agency to propel the growth of Information Technology (IT) and enabling e-Governance in government departments/agencies to deliver citizen services through electronic means.

MAP_IT provides policy and Institutional framework, strategic and project consultancy, project implementation, technical and capacity building support to government departments/agencies for their e-Governance’ and computerization efforts. MAP_IT also, promote skill development and awareness in the IT sector, facilitate Human Resource Development in the field of IT within the Government and facilitate language localization support and policies for IT related projects.

MAP_IT has been entrusted as Nodal Agency to conduct CPCT assessment by Madhya Pradesh Government vide its letter F 14-16/2012/56 dated 18 February 2015.

2. CPCT Protocol:

2.1    REGISTRATION FOR CPCT

The registration facility is available in both Hindi and English for the candidates. The candidate needs to register themselves on the CPCT Portal (www.cpct.mp.gov.in) or MAP-IT portal (www.mapit.gov.in) for appearing in CPCT. The portal is browser independent and can be accessed through all commonly and currently used browsers and hand held devices too. The portal provides a dedicated section for candidate registration where candidates have to provide their basic details and declarations to register themselves. The candidates should refer to the user guide and read carefully all the instructions provided on application form for the related specification to be observed while filling up the desired information.

Candidate registration will also create profile of candidate on the portal, which will help them to Pay Exam fees, download Admit Card, Score Card etc. User Credentials i.e. login details of CPCT portal will be sent on registered Email ID and message will be sent to registered mobile number.

Any modification to the application will not be allowed once the exam fee is paid and the form is submitted successfully. After successful registration and payment, candidate will be allotted with the available test date at an available test center in one of the preferred city opted by the candidate. In case of non-availability of test dates, MAP_IT would refund the fee paid by the candidate.