The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially announced the dates for the Stage 2 examinations for the positions of Section Officer (SO) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) as part of the CSIR Recruitment 2024 process. The Stage 2 exams will be held on July 7, 2024, and are crucial for candidates aspiring to secure these positions and will include both a descriptive paper and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Only candidates who have successfully cleared the Stage 1 examination, the results of which were announced on June 2, 2024, are eligible to participate in the Stage 2 exams. The list of qualified candidates is available on the official CSIR website. Eligible candidates can download their admit cards from the website from July 4 (10 AM). The admit card will provide all necessary details, including the examination venue and personal instructions.
Exam Schedule
The Stage 2 examinations for the CSIR CASE-2023 recruitment will be conducted as follows:
Morning Session (Section Officer & Assistant Section Officer)
- Paper III: Descriptive Test (Essay, Precis Writing, Letter/Application Writing)
- Reporting Time: 8:30 AM
- Exam Time: 10 AM to noon
Afternoon Session (Assistant Section Officer Only)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- Reporting Time: 1:30 PM
- Exam Time: 3 PM to 4 PM
The Stage 2 exams are designed to evaluate the candidates' competencies in both written and computer-based skills, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals advance in the selection process for the SO and ASO positions.