CSIR JSA / Jr Steno 2026 — JSA Written Examination
1 JSA Written Examination paper from the 2026 CSIR JSA / Jr Steno examination, conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (CSIO, SERC, CECRI, CCMB, IIP, CFTRI and others). Each paper links to its official source. JSA Written Examination: Paper I Mental Ability Test and Paper II General Awareness and English Language.
JSA Written Examination pattern
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
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSIR-IIP JSA 2026 – Paper I and Paper II with answer keys Paper I and Paper II with answer keys · 5 Apr 2026 · 13 MB · Source: iip.res.in | 2026 | JSA Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- CSIR-IIP JSA 2026 – Paper I and Paper II with answer keys2026JSA Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper I and Paper II with answer keys · 13 MB · Source: iip.res.in