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CSIR Technician Previous Year Question Papers
CSIR Laboratories Recruitment of Technician (1) (Group II)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (SERC, NPL, IIP, CECRI, CSIO and others)54 papers · 2022–2026Verified 13 Oct 2026
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About CSIR Technician
CSIR laboratories recruit Technician (1) in Group II for ITI and SSC holders in trades such as electrician, fitter, machinist, welder, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and COPA. Each laboratory advertises and examines on its own: a qualifying trade test is followed by a three-paper objective written examination, and the merit list comes from Papers II and III. The pattern below is the one printed on the CSIR-SERC Technician (1) booklet for Advt. SE-1/2021 and SE-3/2021.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Trade Test
Qualifying trade test in the advertised ITI trade
- 2
Competitive Written Examination
Paper I Mental Ability Test, Paper II General Awareness and English Language, Paper III concerned trade
Mental AbilityGeneral AwarenessEnglish LanguageElectricianFitterMachinistTurnerWelderRefrigeration and Air ConditioningElectronic MechanicInstrument MechanicCOPAPlumberCarpenterLaboratory Assistant
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Competitive Written Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: Mental Ability Testtwo marks per correct answer, no negative marks | 50 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II: General Awarenessthree marks per correct answer, one negative mark per wrong answer | 25 | 75 | 30 minutes (Paper II) |
| Paper II: English Languagethree marks per correct answer, one negative mark per wrong answer | 25 | 75 | — |
| Paper III: Concerned subjectthree marks per correct answer, one negative mark per wrong answer | 50 | 150 | 60 minutes |
CSIR-SERC Technician (1), Advt. Nos. SE-1/2021 and SE-3/2021, competitive written examination held on 24.08.2026 · official source
Preparing with CSIR Technician papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Trade Test, Competitive Written Examination.
- 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 Technician previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 54 CSIR Technician papers from 2022 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts CSIR Technician?
CSIR Technician is conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (SERC, NPL, IIP, CECRI, CSIO 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 (SERC, NPL, IIP, CECRI, CSIO and others) — official website
- CSIR-SERC Technician (1) question papers, answer keys and challenge notification (03.09.2026)
- CSIR headquarters recruitment page
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