1. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Notification

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 notification. CSIR has released 9 vacancies for Junior Secretariat Assistants. The CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Selection Process consists of two stages i.e., an OMR/Computer Based Test and a Typewriting Test. To be appointed to the corresponding positions, candidates must pass all phases of the selection process. 

Candidates must check their eligibility criteria before applying for the CSIR JSA 2023 position. The complete information about the CSIR JSA 2023 Exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, selection process, and vacancy details is given in this blog candidates can also refer to the CSIR JSA 2023 notification. The link to the CSIR JSA 2023 notification pdf is given below.

Check here for CSIR JSA 2023 notification Pdf

2. About CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Exam pattern

The CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 selection process consists of two stages i.e. OMR/Computer Based Test and a Typewriting Test.  The exam pattern of CSIR JSA 2023 is given below.  

2.1 Online examination:

Paper Subject Questions Marks Negative Marking Duration
Paper I Mental Ability Test 100 200 NA 90 min
Paper II General Awareness 50 150 -1 for every wrong answer 60 mins
English Language 50 150
Total 200 500 2 hours 30 mins

2.2 Typing test: After qualifying Paper-I and Paper-II candidates are called for proficiency tests to test the candidate’s typing speed. To qualify in this round, your English Typing Speed must be 35 w.p.m. or your Hindi Typing Speed must be 30 w.p.m. with a time limit of 10 minutes.

3. About IACE coaching for CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023

Applicants preparing for the CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Exam can use the coaching facility as a resource. For individuals getting ready for the CSIR exam, the greatest exam study guides from IACE are helpful. 

  • IACE offers a comprehensive training curriculum that includes numerous practice tests and protracted training sessions. 
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  • The online courses offered by IACE can help candidates prepare for the test.

4. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Exam Highlights

The important highlights of the CSIR JSA 2023 exam are given below.

CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam Pattern Details
Conducting body Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) 
Mode of Exam OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination
Selection process CBT + Typing test
Vacancies 9 post
Medium of Question Paper English & Hindi
Standard of Exam Class XII
Total Number of Questions 200
Total Time Allotted 2 Hour 30 minutes

5. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Online Application & Fee

5.1 The Online application process for CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 is given below. 

Step 1: Before applying for the post candidates must have a valid e-mail ID Candidates must visit the official website of CSIR https://www.ngri.res.in/

Step 2: Visit the career page, and click on CSIR JSA 2023 recruitment. 

Step 3: Click on the Apply button and fill out the application form carefully. 

Step 4: Upload the photograph and make payment of application fees. 

Step 5: Save the application form. 

5.2 Application fees for CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 are given below. 

The application fee details of CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 are given below.

Category Application fees
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Permanent CSIR Employees  Nil
All other candidates  100/- 

6. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Eligibility Criteria

CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Eligibility Criteria depends on the educational qualification and age limit of candidates.  And the upper age candidates can avail of the age relaxation. 

6.1 Educational qualification

Post Educational Qualification
Junior Secretariat Assistant (G)
  • 12th class certificate
  • Proficiency in computer typing speed (English-35 w.p.m.).
Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A)
  • 12th class with Accountancy as one of the subjects
  • Typing speed (English-35 w.p.m.) 
Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P)
  • 12th class certificate
  • Typing speed (English-35 w.p.m.) 
Junior Stenographer (English/Hindi)
  • 12th class certificate
  • Typing speed of 35 wpm (English) and 30 wpm  (Hindi) 

6.2 Age limit of CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 

Post Age Limit
Junior Secretariat Assistants 28 years
Junior Stenographer 27 Years

 

The age relaxation for Upper age candidates is given below. 

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PWD

(i) SC/ST 15

(ii) OBC 13

(iii) General 10

(i) 15 years

(ii) 13 years

(iii) 10 years

Widows, Divorced women

(i) General

(ii) SC/ST

(iii) OBC

(i) 35 years(ii) 40 years

(iii) 38 years

7. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 - Important Dates

The important dates about Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Exam dates admit card dates, and last dates for applying online are tabulated below. 

Events Important Dates:
CSIR JSA 2023 notification release 20.12.2023
CSIR JSA 2023 Online application starts  27.12.2023 (Wednesday); 09.30 AM
CSIR JSA 2023 last date of for closing On-line submission of Applications 26.01.2024 (Friday); 06.00 PM
CSIR JSA 2023 admit card release date To be notified 
CSIR JSA 2023 Online exam date To be notified 

8. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Selection Procedure

The CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 selection process consists of two stages i.e. Online exam and typing test.

  1. Online examination: The CSIR JSA 2023 online exam consists of Paper I and Paper II. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes with 500 marks. There will be no negative marking for the CSIR JSA 2023 Paper-I exam and  1 mark will be deducted in the Paper-II Exam.  
  2. Proficiency test (Typing test): The shortlisted candidates are called for the second round. To qualify in this round, your English Typing Speed must be 35 w.p.m. or your Hindi Typing Speed must be 30 w.p.m. with a time limit of 10 minutes.

9. CSIR JSA Syllabus 2023

CSIR JSA 2023 paper-I and Paper-II syllabus is given below, 

Subject CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Syllabus
English Language
  • Vocabulary
  • English Proficiency
  • Spelling mistake finding
  • Odd word out
  • Synonyms and antonyms 
  • One-word substitution
  • Paragraph Completion
  • Analogies
  • Rearrangement of Words in Sentence
  • Idioms and phrases 
  • Sentence reconstruction
  • Reading comprehension
  • Error sporting
  • Word Meaning Match
  • Para jumble
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Paragraph Formation
  • Preposition
  • Sentence Formation
  • Sentence Completion
  • Sentence Correction
Mental Ability Test General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Verbal Logic
  • Puzzle 
  • Linear & Matrix Arrangements 
  • Coding and decoding
  • Syllogism 
  • Statement & Conclusion
  • Situational Judgement
  • Series
  • Decision Making
  • Input and output
  • Data Structures
  • Partnership
  • Alphabetical Series
  • Problem Solving
  • Blood relationships
  • Pie Chart
  • Circular arrangement
  • Family Tree Problem
  • Bar graph
  • Tables

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Percentage
  • BODMAS
  • HCF and LCM
  • Number system
  • Venn diagram
  • Averages
  • Arithmetic Progression
  • Geometric Mean
  • Mensuration
  • Calendar
  • Binomial expression
  • SI and CI
  • Linear Equations Algebra
  • Set theory
  • Median
  • Compound interest
  • Vectors
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Arithmetic Mean
  • Ratios
  • Trigonometry
  • Time and work
  • Harmonic Mean
  • Permutation and combination
  • Mode
  • Instalments/ payments 
  • Probability
  • Geometry
  • Time , Speed and Distance
  • Probability 
  • Clocks
  • Geometric Progression
  • Ratios & Proportions
  • In- equations Quadratic
  • Profit and loss
General Awareness
  • International Affairs 
  • Politics
  • General science
  • Business
  • Banking current trends
  • Literature
  • Geography
  • Industry
  • Awards & Awardees
  • Sports
  • Society
  • Mythology
  • Economics
  • History
  • Films
  • Entertainment

10. CSIR JSA Vacancy 2023: Category-wise

CSIR has released 9 vacancies for Junior Secretariat Assistant. The detailed CSIR JSA 2023 Category-wise vacancies list is given below.

Name of post Category-wise vacancies
Junior Secretariat Assistant (General)  01 – UR
01- OBC
01 – EWS 
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts) 01 – UR
01- OBC
01 – SC
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase) 01 – UR
01- OBC
01 – SC

11. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Exam Centre

The exam centres of CSIR JSA CBT are given below. 

S. No. CSIR JSA CBT exam centers
1 Ahmedabad
2 Bengaluru
3 Bhopal
4 Bhubaneswar
5 Chandigarh
6 Chennai
7 Dhanbad
8 Dehradun
9 Delhi (NCR)
10 Guwahati
11 Hyderabad
12 Jaipur
13 Jammu
14 Jamshedpur
15 Kolkata
16 Lucknow
17 Pune
18 Nagpur
19 Thiruvananthapuram

12. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Salary Structure

The salary structure of CSIR JSA is given below.

Post name of CSIR salary
Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) Level – 02 [₹ 19900- 63200] 

Total emoluments ~ ₹ 36425/- p.m. 

Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase) 

13. CSIR JSA Preparation Tips 2023

CSIR JSA Exam preparation is mostly dependent on six critical measures prior to taking the exam.

  • Syllabus analysis: First, thoroughly understand the CSIR JSA 2023 Syllabus and identify your strong and weak subjects. Then devote extra time to your weakest subjects and practise them on a daily basis until you are proficient.
  • Making a Study Plan: Make a plan to divide the time in the day for daily practice, a timeline to complete the syllabus before the exam, and a review schedule. Always stick to the timetable and practice as much as possible throughout the allotted time.
  • Good Study Material: You need genuine study material for everyday practice as well as reference information to answer your questions. To receive the best solutions for your practice, always use a well-known brand of study material. IACE supplied vast and authentic study material derived from the IBPS Banking syllabus and past question papers after a decade of research and development.
  • Mock Tests & Test Series: Completing the syllabus is only the first half of the preparation process. Many applicants with a thorough understanding of the subject struggle in the exam due to poor time management and exam anxiety. As a result, you must prepare at least 1000+ questions per topic in the final test pattern within the exam time constraints.
  • Periodic self-assessment: At least once a week, self-assess yourself and verify your progress. Nothing will motivate you more than your progress. If you are not making progress, identify where you are going wrong and make changes to your preparation strategy as soon as feasible.

14. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Admit Card & Call Letter

CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023  Online Exam Admit Card will be available a few days before the exam date, the admit card includes the exam date and location. The candidates who made the shortlist will receive an interview call letter. The link to  the Admit card will be released by the CSIR Officials. As soon as the admit cards are out, a direct link will be available in the blog. Students can instantly download the Admit cards. To get regular updates about CSIR 2023 Junior  Secretariat Assistant do check our blog. 

15. CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 Result

The CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023 notification exam dates are yet to be notified, So As the dates for the exam are awaited, The CSIR recruitment board will announce the results within one month after the commencement of the exam, The official link will be released directly by CSIR Recruitment Board. Do regularly check the blog for more information

16. FAQ's

1. What is the minimum age requirement for attempting the 2024 CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant exam?

Ans The CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam 2024 has an age restriction of 28 years.

2. What is the CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam 2024 selection procedure?

Ans: OMR Exam/Computer Test and Typewriting were part of the selection procedure for the CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam 2024.

3. When will the 2024 CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Admit Card be made available?

Ans: The official CSIR website announces the release of the CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Admit Card 2024.

4. What is the salary range of the CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant?

Ans:  The salary range of the CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant is different for different posts JSAG Level 2 ₹19900-63200 ₹27,936/ JSAF Level 2 ₹19900-63200 ₹27,936/- JSAP Level 2 ₹19900-63200 ₹27,936/- JSTE Level-4 `. 25500-81100 `. 36,021/- and may vary depending on the post.

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