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राष्ट्रीयसरकारी2023 चक्र

CSIR CASE

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

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परीक्षा सारांश

अवलोकन

आयोजक संस्था

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

आपको क्या मिलेगा

Assistant Section Officer, Section Officer posts

नवीनतम सामग्री चक्र

2023

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Eligibility
Exam pattern

Qualification pathway

Clear each applicable stage in order

Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.

Selection sequence

  1. 1

    Stage-I Examination - Paper-I and Paper-II (objective, computer-based)

    Required

    Candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in aggregate out of 350 marks (Paper-I and Paper-II) are called for Stage-II. Marks are normalised by a formula where the examination is conducted in multiple shifts. Minimum threshold marks are decided by the Competent Authority.

    Stage2 Examination: 2024-07-07

  2. 2

    Stage-II Examination - Paper-III (descriptive) and, for ASO only, the Computer Proficiency Test

    Required

    Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III are common and compulsory for all the posts.

    Stage2 Examination: 2024-07-07

  3. 3

    Interview

    If applicable

    Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P) only

    Interview End: 2024-10-29

Paper and stage details

What each stage contains

3 records

Stage-I Examination - Paper-I and Paper-II (objective, computer-based)

Computer-based test; Paper-I in the morning session and Paper-II in the afternoon session

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Stage-II Examination - Paper-III (descriptive) and, for ASO only, the Computer Proficiency Test

Descriptive paper; CPT held in a separate session

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Interview

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Syllabus

सभी 5 विषय और 14 अध्याय शामिल हैं — पूरे 216 टॉपिक यहाँ दिखाए गए हैं।

General Awareness3 अध्याय · 57 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • History of India & Indian National Movement

    21 टॉपिक

    • Sources of Indian History
    • The Harappan Civilization
    • The Mauryan
    • The Vedic
    • Post Mauryan period (200 BC-300 AD)
    • Gupta & Post - Gupta period: Society, Economy & Polity
    • Chronology of Events in Medieval India
    • North India between 750-1200
    • The Sultans of Delhi
    • The Mughal Kings
    • The Marathas
    • The Saints of Medieval India
    • Indian in the Eighteenth Century
    • Rise of the Regional Powers
    • economic Impact of The British
    • Indian Renaissance and Reform Movement
    • Early Uprisings Against The British
    • The Revolt of 1857
    • Nature and Causes For The Rise of National Movement
    • The Rise of Neo-Nationalists or Extremists
    • The Beginning of the Gandhian Era
  • Constitution of India, Polity, Governance, Social Justice

    15 टॉपिक

    • Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
    • Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
    • Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
    • Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
    • Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
    • Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
    • Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity
    • Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
    • Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
    • Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
    • Health, Education, Human Resources
    • Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
    • Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
    • Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
    • Issues relating to poverty and hunger
  • Current event of National and International importance

    21 टॉपिक

    • National - National Issues
    • Indian Economy
    • Indian Polity
    • Judiciary
    • Environment
    • Science and Technology
    • States
    • Social Schemes
    • Sports News
    • Reports
    • Committee and Commission
    • Awards and Honours
    • Accident and calamities
    • First in India
    • International -Important Summits & Events
    • International Awards
    • First in the world
    • International leadership
    • International Reports
    • International committees and recommendations
    • Geographical event around the world
English Language & Comprehension1 अध्याय · 10 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • English Language & Comprehension

    10 टॉपिक

    • Comprehension
    • do as directed (Active-Passive; Direct-Indirect etc.)
    • Prepositions
    • fill in the blanks
    • synonyms
    • antonyms
    • sentence correction
    • common errors
    • punctuation
    • idioms & phrases etc.
General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability8 अध्याय · 140 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning and Mental Ability

    27 टॉपिक

    • analogies
    • similarities and differences
    • space visualization
    • problem solving
    • analysis
    • judgement
    • decision making
    • visual memory
    • discriminating observation
    • relationship concepts
    • arithmetical reasoning
    • verbal and figure classification
    • arithmetical number series
    • non-verbal series etc.
    • Analogy
    • Classification
    • Series
    • Coding-Decoding
    • Blood relations
    • Direction Sense Test
    • Logical Venn Diagrams
    • Alphabet Test
    • Sitting Arrangements
    • Mathematical Operations
    • Inserting the Missing Character
    • Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
    • Eligibility Test
  • Arithmetical and Numerical Ability

    16 टॉपिक

    • Simplification
    • Decimals
    • Data Interpretation
    • Fractions
    • L.C.M.
    • H.C.F.
    • Ratio & Proportion
    • Percentage
    • Average
    • Profit & Loss
    • Discount
    • Simple & Compound Interest
    • Mensuration
    • Time & Work
    • Time & Distance
    • Tables & Graphs etc.
  • General Science

    45 टॉपिक

    • Physics -Mechanics
    • heat
    • magnetism
    • Electricity
    • Light
    • sound
    • modern physics
    • Chemistry - nature and composition of substances
    • atomic structure
    • radioactivity
    • isotopic isotope isotronic
    • chemical bond
    • Oxidation & Equipment
    • acid, ash and salt
    • Valency and Atomic Weight
    • General properties of gases
    • Merger
    • electrochemistry
    • thermochemistry
    • chemical kinetics
    • inducement
    • fuel
    • periodic classification of elements
    • Latin names and chemical symbols of elements
    • metallurgical treatment
    • metals and their compounds
    • non-metals and their compounds
    • organic chemistry
    • Various such as alloy, fertilizer, cement etc.
    • Biology -plant diseases
    • plant tissue
    • plant genetics
    • cell Biology
    • ecology
    • Pollution
    • health and nutrition
    • human physiology
    • classification of animal kingdom
    • branch of zoology
    • chief biologist
    • Computer/IT - Basic knowledge and fundamentals about Computer
    • Word Processing
    • Spread sheet
    • generation of Slides
    • Email etc.
  • Economic & Social Development and General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change

    14 टॉपिक

    • Economic growth and development – basic concept and definition of economy and economics
    • uses and transfer of resources
    • distributive effects
    • macro and micro economic policy
    • micro-macro balance
    • distributive impact of economic policies
    • development versus growth
    • determinant of growth and development
    • concepts such as HPI/MPI, HDI, PQLI, GEM, GDI/GII, TAI, Green index
    • sustainable development
    • India’s ranking in the various indices
    • Terms like climate change, ecosystem, sustainable development, natural disaster, etc. are regularly featured in the news.
    • Environment topics can be interlinked with core concepts of other subjects like geography, biology, botany, zoology and also the economy.
    • Environment can also overlap with policy and governance since many government schemes are linked towards preserving the natural resources and environment, conservation of flora and fauna, and reducing pollution, etc.
  • Ethics and Human Interface

    5 टॉपिक

    • Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions
    • dimensions of ethics
    • ethics - in private and public relationships
    • Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
    • role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values
  • Decision Making and Problem solving

    5 टॉपिक

    • Identify the problem
    • Identify the possible solutions
    • Select the best solution
    • Eliminate other solutions
    • Make the decision
  • Management Principles & Practices

    19 टॉपिक

    • Principles of management (Planning, organizing, Directing & Control etc.)
    • Job analysis
    • Job description Job specification
    • Job design
    • Job change
    • Recruitment
    • Communication
    • Leadership
    • Motivation
    • Negotiations
    • Financial Management
    • Delegation
    • Working & Networking
    • Project Appraisal
    • Career Advancement
    • Procurement
    • Stores
    • Inventory Management
    • Facilities & Infrastructure Management
  • National Geography

    9 टॉपिक

    • Basics of India
    • Physical features
    • River systems
    • Climate
    • Minerals and Industries
    • Agriculture
    • Natural vegetation and fauna
    • Economic infrastructure
    • Human Geography
English/Hindi – Descriptive Paper1 अध्याय · 3 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Essay, Precis and Letter/Application Writing

    3 टॉपिक

    • Essay writing (02 questions)
    • Precis writing (01 question)
    • Letter/Application writing (01 question)
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)1 अध्याय · 6 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक
  • Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

    6 टॉपिक

    • Word Processing
    • Spread Sheet
    • Generation of Slides etc.
    • Typing of a passage and/or other word processing exercises
    • preparation of spreadsheet
    • preparation of Power Point Presentation and related exercises which are required in the normal day to day functioning of an Office.
Important dates

2023 cycle

Latest confirmed cycle has concluded

Final Result Date: 2025-01-02

Concluded

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Final Result Date

Completed

2025-01-02

Interview End

Completed

2024-10-29

Interview Start

Completed

2024-10-25

Cpt Retest Dates

Completed

2024-09-02

Cpt Retest Dates

Completed

2024-09-01

Stage2 Examination

Completed

2024-07-07

Stage1 Result Portal Close

Completed

2024-06-18

Stage1 Result Portal Open

Completed

2024-06-03

Stage1 Examination End

Completed

2024-02-20

Stage1 Examination Start

Completed

2024-02-05

Application Fee Last Date

Completed

2024-01-14

Application Closes

Completed

2024-01-12

Application Opens

Completed

2023-12-08

Job profile & salary

Employer

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, an autonomous body under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, established in 1942.

PostClassificationPay LevelPay Range INRPostsEssential Qualification
Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P)Group B (Gazetted)Pay Level - 8, Cell - 1Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,10076University Degree
Assistant Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P)Group B (Non-Gazetted)Pay Level - 7, Cell - 1Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400368University Degree
Cutoffs
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Previous-year papers
CSIR makes tentative answer keys of the CASE computer-based examinations available on its website after the examination, with a paid online representation window. Question papers and keys for CASE-2023 have not been ingested into StudyBddy in this batch.
Books & study sources
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Official & trusted free resources
TitleUrlPublisher
CASE-2023 detailed advertisement (Advt. No. E-I/RC/2023/1, 08.12.2023) - PDFOpen ↗Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
CSIR - Combined Administrative Services Examination - 2023 (CASE - 2023) - recruitment notice pageOpen ↗Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Declaration of final results of CSIR CASE-2023, notice dated 02.01.2025 - PDFOpen ↗Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Declaration of CSIR CASE-2023 Stage-I result, notice dated 03.06.2024 - PDFOpen ↗Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
CSIR Career & Opportunities - Recruitments (watch here for a future CASE advertisement)Open ↗Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
How to apply
Open official application page
  1. 1Watch the CSIR 'Career & Opportunities - Recruitments' page at csir.res.in for a CASE advertisement. No CASE cycle has been advertised since CASE-2023, so there is currently no open application window.
  2. 2When a cycle opens, read the detailed advertisement in full and satisfy yourself that you meet the essential qualification and age limit as on the closing date for online applications.
  3. 3Register and submit the online application on the CSIR online application system within the advertised window (for CASE-2023: from 17:00 hrs on 08/12/2023 to 17:00 hrs on 12/01/2024, with the final-results notice recording the portal as open until 13.01.2024).
  4. 4Upload the photograph and signature as specified and pay the online application fee of Rs. 500 through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI using the integrated payment gateway. Payment by any other mode is not accepted, and the fee is non-refundable.
  5. 5Do not wait until the last date - CSIR advises submitting well before the closing date to avoid login or connectivity failure. Applications once registered cannot be withdrawn and fees once paid are not refunded; where multiple applications are made, only one valid application is retained.
  6. 6Download the admit card / call letter when CSIR notifies it on its website and appear for Stage-I.
  7. 7Check the tentative answer key after the examination and, if needed, submit an online representation within the stated window on payment of Rs. 100 per question (non-refundable).
  8. 8Shortlisted candidates appear for Stage-II (Paper-III, plus CPT for ASO), and Section Officer candidates additionally attend the interview and document verification.
FAQs
What is CSIR CASE, and is it the same as CSIR NET?

No. CASE is the Combined Administrative Services Examination - CSIR's direct-recruitment examination for Section Officer and Assistant Section Officer posts in the Council. It is a job examination requiring only a University Degree, and it is entirely separate from the CSIR-UGC NET / JRF-NET fellowship examination administered through CSIR-HRDG.

Is a CASE cycle open right now?

No. The most recent cycle is CASE-2023, advertised on 8 December 2023 under Advt. No. E-I/RC/2023/1 for 444 posts, whose final results were declared on 2 January 2025. As of 3 August 2026 the CSIR recruitment listing carries no new CASE advertisement. Treat the exam as dormant and watch the CSIR Career & Opportunities - Recruitments page.

What was the CASE-2023 exam pattern?

Stage-I was two objective computer-based papers - Paper-I, General Awareness (100 questions) plus English Language & Comprehension (50 questions), 150 marks in 120 minutes; and Paper-II, General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability, 200 questions for 200 marks in 150 minutes. Both carried negative marking of 0.33 marks per wrong answer. Stage-II was Paper-III, a descriptive English/Hindi paper of 150 marks in 120 minutes, with a one-hour qualifying Computer Proficiency Test for ASO candidates. Section Officer candidates then faced a 100-mark interview, taking their total to 600; the ASO total was 500 excluding the CPT.

How competitive was CASE-2023?

CSIR received 475688 applications against 444 posts. The empanelment cut-off for unreserved candidates was 430.344787 out of 600 for Section Officer and 348.0513908 out of 500 for Assistant Section Officer.

What do the posts pay?

Section Officer is a Group B (Gazetted) post in Pay Level 8, Cell 1 (Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100). Assistant Section Officer is Group B (Non-Gazetted) in Pay Level 7, Cell 1 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400). Both required a University Degree and an age not exceeding 33 years in the 2023 cycle.

Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.