CSIR Technician 2025 — Competitive Written Examination
35 Competitive Written Examination papers from the 2025 CSIR Technician examination, conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – recruiting laboratories (SERC, NPL, IIP, CECRI, CSIO and others). Each paper links to its official source. Competitive Written Examination: Paper I Mental Ability Test, Paper II General Awareness and English Language, Paper III concerned trade.
Competitive Written Examination pattern
| 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
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper I (Mental Ability), Set A Paper I (Mental Ability), Set A · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.9 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper II (General Awareness and English), Set A Paper II (General Awareness and English), Set A · 13 Sep 2025 · 6.0 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – COPA / PASAA Paper III – COPA / PASAA · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.4 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Carpenter Paper III – Carpenter · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.4 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Digital Photographer Paper III – Digital Photographer · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.5 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Draughtsman (Civil) Paper III – Draughtsman (Civil) · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.9 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Electrician Paper III – Electrician · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.3 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Electronic Mechanic Paper III – Electronic Mechanic · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.4 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Fitter Paper III – Fitter · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.1 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Laboratory Assistant Paper III – Laboratory Assistant · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.6 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper I (Mental Ability), Set A2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper I (Mental Ability), Set A · 5.9 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper II (General Awareness and English), Set A2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper II (General Awareness and English), Set A · 6.0 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – COPA / PASAA2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – COPA / PASAA · 4.4 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Carpenter2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Carpenter · 4.4 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Digital Photographer2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Digital Photographer · 4.5 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Draughtsman (Civil)2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Draughtsman (Civil) · 4.9 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Electrician2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Electrician · 5.3 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Electronic Mechanic2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Electronic Mechanic · 5.4 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Fitter2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Fitter · 5.1 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Laboratory Assistant2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Laboratory Assistant · 4.6 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Machinist Paper III – Machinist · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.0 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Painter Paper III – Painter · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.6 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Plumber Paper III – Plumber · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.0 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Paper III – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.2 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Turner Paper III – Turner · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.1 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Welder Paper III – Welder · 13 Sep 2025 · 4.8 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Wireman Paper III – Wireman · 13 Sep 2025 · 5.2 MB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| CSIR-NPL Technician 2025 – Final Answer Keys, Papers I, II and III (Sets A-D) Final Answer Keys, Papers I, II and III (Sets A-D) · 7 Dec 2025 · 739 KB · Source: nplindia.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | English | Answer Key | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper I Answer Key (Sets A-D) Paper I Answer Key (Sets A-D) · 13 Sep 2025 · 357 KB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | English | Answer Key | |
| CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper II Answer Key (Sets A-D) Paper II Answer Key (Sets A-D) · 13 Sep 2025 · 367 KB · Source: cecri.res.in | 2025 | Competitive Written Examination | English | Answer Key |
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Machinist2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Machinist · 5.0 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Painter2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Painter · 4.6 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Plumber2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Plumber · 5.0 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning · 5.2 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Turner2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Turner · 5.1 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Welder2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Welder · 4.8 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper III – Wireman2025Competitive Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Wireman · 5.2 MB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-NPL Technician 2025 – Final Answer Keys, Papers I, II and III (Sets A-D)2025Competitive Written ExaminationEnglishAnswer Key
Final Answer Keys, Papers I, II and III (Sets A-D) · 739 KB · Source: nplindia.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper I Answer Key (Sets A-D)2025Competitive Written ExaminationEnglishAnswer Key
Paper I Answer Key (Sets A-D) · 357 KB · Source: cecri.res.in
- CSIR-CECRI Technician 2025 – Paper II Answer Key (Sets A-D)2025Competitive Written ExaminationEnglishAnswer Key
Paper II Answer Key (Sets A-D) · 367 KB · Source: cecri.res.in