CSIR ASO Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Subject-Wise Topics
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CSIR ASO has published the CSIR ASO Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Subject-Wise Topics for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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How to Use the Syllabus
- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
| Conducting Body | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Vacancies | Reported as 100 posts in available sources not confirmed against an official CSIR notification |
| Selection Stages | Stage 1 (Paper I & Paper II - Objective), Stage 2 (Paper III - Descriptive), Stage 3 (Computer Proficiency Test) |
| Total Objective Questions (Stage 1) | 350 (Paper I: 150 + Paper II: 200) see note under Exam Pattern below on a conflicting "200 questions" figure found in source material |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in objective papers |
| CPT Duration | 1 hour |
| CPT Maximum Marks | 100 (qualifying in nature; not added to final merit) |
| Official Website | csir.res.in |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Stage | Paper | Section | Type | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Paper I | General Awareness | Objective | 100 Marks | 1 Hour |
| English Language and Comprehension | Objective | 100 Marks | 1 Hour | ||
| Paper II | General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability | Objective | 100 Marks | 1 Hour | |
| Stage 2 | Paper III | English/Hindi - Descriptive | Descriptive | 100 Marks | 1 Hour |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Nature | Qualifying only marks not added to final merit |
| Mode | Computer-based practical test |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Purpose | Assesses basic computer skills needed for routine office work |
Details
| Section | Topics Covered |
| Word Processing | Typing a passage, document creation, text formatting and editing exercises |
| Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet creation, data entry, formatting, basic formulas and calculations |
| Presentation (PowerPoint) | Creating slides, formatting content, inserting images/tables |
| Office Skills | Practical tasks assessing day-to-day office computer proficiency |
Exam Pattern & Marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Minimum Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 40% | 40 |
| EWS | 37% | 37 |
| OBC | 37% | 37 |
| SC | 35% | 35 |
| ST | 35% | 35 |
| PwBD (all categories) | 30% | 30 |
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Online applications for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 start on 15 July 2026.