Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
| Steps in selection process | Description of Steps |
| (A) Reference Checks | (I) Elimination of unqualified or unfit job seekers based on the information supplied in the application forms. |
| (B) Contract of Employment | (II) Generally contains a date by which the appointee must report on duty. |
| (C) Preliminary Screening | (III) For verifying information and gaining additional information of an applicant. |
| (D) Job Offer | (IV) It includes job title, duties, responsibilities, rates of pay, allowances, hours of work, leave rules, sickness, etc. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(A) Reference Checks — this matches (III) For verifying information and gaining additional information of an applicant. The firm contacts the referees named by the applicant, such as former employers or teachers, to confirm what he has said and learn more about him.
(B) Contract of Employment — this matches (IV) It includes job title, duties, responsibilities, rates of pay, allowances, hours of work, leave rules, sickness, etc. This is the written agreement signed after the candidate accepts the job. It sets out all the terms of employment.
(C) Preliminary Screening — this matches (I) Elimination of unqualified or unfit job seekers based on the information supplied in the application forms. It is the first step after applications arrive. Applicants who do not qualify are removed.
(D) Job Offer — this matches (II) Generally contains a date by which the appointee must report on duty. The job offer is given through a letter of appointment, which tells the selected candidate when to join.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Process of Selection … (i) Preliminary Screening: Preliminary screening helps the manager eliminate unqualified or unfit job seekers based on the information supplied in the application forms. …” “(iv) Reference and Background Checks: Many employers request names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and, gaining additional information on an applicant. …” “(vii) Job Offer: The next step in the selection process is job offer to those applicants who have passed all the previous hurdles. Job offer is made through a letter of appointment/confirm his acceptance. Such a letter generally contains a date by which the appointee must report on duty. …” “Contract of Employment: … There is also a need for preparing a contract of employment. Basic information that should be included in a written contract of employment will vary according to the level of the job, but the following checklists sets out the typical headings: Job Title, Duties, Responsibilities, Date when continuous employment starts and the basis for calculating service, rates of pay, allowances, hours of work, leave rules, sickness, grievance procedure, disciplinary procedure, work rules, termination of employment.” |