CSIR SO/ASO Selection Process

CSIR SO/ASO Selection Process

To secure posts as Section Officer (SO) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in CSIR Recruitment 2023, candidates are required to go through a three-stage selection process. The preliminary stage consists of Paper 1 and Paper 2 examination, which is the first examination. The second stage involves the Paper 3 examination, which leads to the second examination. The third and final stage of the selection process for Section Officer (SO) posts involves an interview test, while for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) roles, it involves a computer proficiency test. The final selection of the candidates will be determined on the basis of cumulative marks obtained at all stages of the recruitment process.

• Stage 1 (Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exam)
• Stage 2 (Paper 3)
• Interview Exam for Section Officer Posts
• Computer Proficiency Test for Assistant Section Officer Posts

CSIR SO/ASO Exam Pattern

The CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) Section Officer (SO) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) exam pattern for the upcoming recruitment provides a structured framework for the candidates preparing for these roles. There are three papers – Paper I (General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension), Paper II (General Intelligence and Mental Ability), and Paper III (English/Hindi Descriptive Paper). 

CSIR Exam Pattern for Section Officer (SO) Posts 2023

• Candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in aggregate out of 350 marks (Paper – I and Paper – II) will be called for Paper-III (Descriptive Paper).
• Candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in Paper– I, Paper- II and Paper- III in aggregate out of 500 marks will be called for an Interview. The interview carries 100 marks.
• The total marks for the post of Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P) will be 600.
• Final Select/Wait List will be prepared to keep in view the number of vacancies and total marks obtained by the candidates, subject to securing the minimum threshold marks.
• There will be a negative marking in Paper 1 and Paper 2, 0.33 marks will be deducted for for each wrong answer.

CISR Exam Pattern for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) 2023

• Candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks in aggregate out of 350 marks (Paper – I and Paper – II) will be called for Paper-III (Descriptive Paper) and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). CPT is Qualifying in nature and Marks obtained in CPT will not be counted towards final marks.
• The total marks for the post of Assistant Section Officer (Gen/F&A/S&P) will be 500, excluding CPT.
• Final Select/Wait List will be prepared to keep in view the number of vacancies and total marks obtained by the candidates, subject to securing the minimum threshold marks and qualifying marks in CPT.
• There will be a negative marking in Paper 1 and Paper 2, 0.33 marks will be deducted for for each wrong answer.