The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the release of admit cards for the upcoming recruitment exam for the positions of Section Officer and Assistant Section Officer. Aspiring candidates can now download their admit cards from the official CSIR website https://www.csir.res.in/career-opportunities/recruitment/schedule-stage-i-paper-i-paper-ii-examination-and-downloading. With 444 vacancies to be filled through this recruitment drive, eager candidates are encouraged to prepare diligently for the forthcoming examination.
Scheduled to take place from February 5 to 20, 2024, the CSIR CASE exam will be conducted across various centres nationwide. As part of the preparation process, candidates will receive a mock test link via their registered email IDs. This initiative aims to familiarise candidates with the exam format and enhance their performance on the day of the actual test.
Exam Structure
The examination will be split into two shifts on the same day. The first paper will focus on English proficiency and general awareness, with a maximum score of 150. Candidates will have 120 minutes to complete this section. The second paper will cover topics such as reasoning, arithmetical ability, general science, economic and social development, and environment and climate change.
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree to qualify for the examination. Additionally, applicants should fall within the age bracket of 18 to 33 years.
Application Process
- Visit the official CSIR website.
- Navigate to the ‘Careers and Opportunities’ section on the homepage.
- Click on the ‘Recruitment and Results’ section.
- Locate the ‘Section Officer and Assistant Section Officer’ tab.
- Access the ‘CSIR SO ASO Admit Card 2024’ tab within the recruitment section.
- Enter your credentials as prompted.
- Your CSIR Admit Card 2024 will then be displayed on the screen.