Applying for the CSIR Technician Role
To apply for the Technician role, candidates should visit the official CSIR recruitment portal. Start by registering online and filling out the application form. Ensure that you upload all required documents and pay the application fee by the deadline of 17 September 2026. It's recommended to keep a printout of your application for future reference.
Examination Details
The selection process will include an examination featuring an objective type format. Candidates will have a total of 150 questions to answer within 2 hours and 30 minutes. The questions will cover various subjects, and the examination will be conducted in English and Hindi.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marking | Time |
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| Paper-I | Mental Ability Test | 50 | 100 (2 marks/correct answer) | None | 1 hour |
| Paper-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks/correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer | 30 minutes |
| Paper-II | English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks/correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer | |
| Paper-III | Concerned Subject (Trade) | 50 | 150 (3 marks/correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer | 1 hour |