This thread will serve as a guidance for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Managers (SPS-8) {Engineering cadre, management and IT Etc.) in SUPARCO. Although the pattern has been already outlined in some old posts, this one bears the latest information regarding the process; as i went through recently for engineering post.

So the Technical Tests for various trades were held in December 2018. The test comprised of 50 MCQS (all Technical) to be done in 60 minutes.
Each correct answer awarded 2 marks while each wrong entry deducted 0.25 Marks.

Soon after, the qualifying candidates were called for Physiological / Personality tests.

The Test comprised of following components:

1- Mental Ability Test (MAT):

70 Questions to be completed in 30 minutes.
Difficulty: Easy

The test touched upon simple synonyms, antonyms, jumbled sentence, common sense test, logical reasoning and sequences, matrix etc.
(Have a look at any ISSB preparation book for idea and practice)

2- Two Sentence Completion exercises in URDU.

30 sentence to be done in 5 minutes.
Another set of sentences in limited time.

Just be positive and complete the test asap.

3- Sentence completion in ENGLISH

again, around 60 sentences in 15 minutes.

Remain positive, show respect, energy, motivational aspects in completing them.

4- Two Story writing exercises with Opening sentence given.

A story of minimum 4-5 lines or sentences to be completed in 3 minutes.
The story was to be continued from first sentence
Hint: the sentences projected some unfavorable/negative starting... Steer the situation in positive way with some positive ending.

5- Word Association Test (WAT)

around 50 to 60 words will be displayed and called out, time to write sentence will be 10 seconds each.
Hint: Practise from ISSB prep websites/books for ideas.

6- Comprehensive Bio-Data form was handed over for completion in the end.


Total time taken: Around 3.5 to 4 hours.

Any queries/ questions are welcomed. Pray for my success.

Regards.