CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant (G/F&A/S&P) Syllabus
CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam Pattern & Syllabus
For these posts, there will be two papers ( Paper I and Paper II). The second paper will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks ( to be determined by the Selection Committee) in the first paper.
| Mode of Examination | Computer based objective type multiple choice examination |
| Medium of Questions | The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English Language. |
| Standard of Exam | Class XII |
| Total no. of questions | 200 |
| Total time allotted | 2hrs 30 minutes |
Paper I (Time Allotted -90 minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Mental Ability Test | 100 | 200 (Two marks for every correct answer) |
Negative Marking – There will be no negative marks in this paper
Mental Ability test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment etc.
Paper II (Time Allotted -1 Hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 (Three marks for every correct answer) |
| English Language | 50 | 150 (Three marks for every correct answer) |
Negative Marking – One negative marks for every wrong answer
Skill Test in Typing –
Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in the examination as may be prescribed by the Selection Committee will only be called for the Skill Test. The details of the same will be informed later on official website. The proficiency in computer typing speed and in using computer will only be qualifying in nature. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the written examination.
Published on – 20th Sept 2021
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