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CSIR JSA / Jr Steno Previous Year Question Papers
CSIR Laboratories Recruitment of Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (CSIO, SERC, CECRI, CCMB, IIP, CFTRI and others)19 papers · 2025–2026Verified 13 Oct 2026
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About CSIR JSA / Jr Steno
CSIR laboratories recruit Junior Secretariat Assistants (General, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase) and Junior Stenographers for their administrative cadre through their own advertisements. JSA candidates take an objective Paper I on mental ability and Paper II on general awareness and English, followed by a qualifying computer typing test; Junior Stenographer candidates take one objective paper followed by a stenography proficiency test. The pattern below is from the CSIR-CSIO booklets for Advt. No. Regular 01/2025.
Stages & subjects
- 1
JSA Written Examination
Paper I Mental Ability Test and Paper II General Awareness and English Language
- 2
Junior Stenographer Written Examination
One objective paper on general intelligence and reasoning, general awareness and English language
- 3
Proficiency Test
Qualifying computer typing test (JSA) or stenography test (Junior Stenographer)
Mental AbilityGeneral Intelligence and ReasoningGeneral AwarenessEnglish Language and Comprehension
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
JSA Written Examination
Junior Secretariat Assistant
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: Mental Ability Testtwo marks each, no negative marking | 100 | 200 | 90 minutes |
| Paper II: General Awareness and English Languagethree marks each (150+150), 1 mark deducted per wrong answer | 100 | 300 | 60 minutes |
CSIR-CSIO Advt. No. Regular 01/2025, written examination held on 17.05.2025 · official source
Junior Stenographer Written Examination
Junior Stenographer
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language and Comprehensionone mark each; section marks 50+50+100 | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
CSIR-CSIO Advt. No. Regular 01/2025, written examination held on 17.05.2025 · official source
Preparing with CSIR JSA / Jr Steno papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: JSA Written Examination, Junior Stenographer Written Examination, Proficiency Test.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download CSIR JSA / Jr Steno previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 19 CSIR JSA / Jr Steno papers from 2025 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts CSIR JSA / Jr Steno?
CSIR JSA / Jr Steno is conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (CSIO, SERC, CECRI, CCMB, IIP, CFTRI and others). Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 13 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (CSIO, SERC, CECRI, CCMB, IIP, CFTRI and others) — official website
- CSIR-CSIO question papers and provisional answer keys, JSA and Jr Stenographer, Advt. Regular 01/2025
- CSIR headquarters recruitment page
Last verified 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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