Syllabus Overlap Mapping

Technical + GK/IQ Syllabus Mapping (Cross-Organization)

Note: GK/IQ content and depth may vary based on organization; some (e.g., NRB) may have no GK/IQ component.


Core Technical (≈ 65–70% overlap across exams)

  • Programming Fundamentals: C/C++, OOP, data types, control structures, pointers, algorithms

  • Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA): Arrays, Linked Lists, Stack, Queue, Trees, Graphs, Searching/Sorting, Complexity

  • DBMS: ER modeling, Normalization, SQL, Transactions, Indexing

  • Operating Systems: Processes, threads, scheduling, deadlock, memory, file systems

  • Computer Networks: OSI/TCP-IP, IP addressing, routing/switching, protocols, network security

  • Software Engineering: SDLC, requirement analysis, UML, testing, maintenance


Secondary Technical (≈ 20–25% overlap)

  • Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS, REST, client-server, security basics)

  • Computer architecture (CPU, memory, I/O)

  • Information security (cryptography, authentication, firewalls, malware)

  • MIS & system analysis (decision support, documentation, dashboards)


GK/IQ (when included)

  • General Knowledge: Politics, economy, international affairs, science & technology updates

  • Aptitude/IQ: Logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning


Organization-Specific Topics (≈ 10–15%)

  • NRB/Banks: Core banking & financial systems

  • NEA: SCADA, power systems, reliability

  • NTC/Telecom: Switching, wireless, telecom infrastructure

  • CAAN: Aviation IT, real-time systems

  • Province/Local: E-governance, MIS reporting, IT policies


Study Strategy (Phase-wise)

Phase 1 — Base (3–4 months)

  • Core technical subjects + basic GK & aptitude

  • Covers majority of all exams

Phase 2 — Strengthen (1–2 months)

  • Secondary technical topics + deeper GK topics

  • MCQ practice + timing strategies

Phase 3 — Final Revision

  • Organization-specific topics

  • Past questions & mock tests (technical + GK/IQ)

  • Written/long-answer preparation