CSIR JSA, Junior Stenography Exam Pattern, Stenography Test Details

1. CSIR JSA & Junior Stenographer Exam Syllabus and Pattern
2. Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern & Syllabus
3. Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Exam Pattern & Syllabus

CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam Syllabus Pattern:

The CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Junior Stenographer Exam follows a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a proficiency test as part of the selection process. The CBT for JSA consists of two papers: Paper-I (Mental Ability Test) with 100 questions (200 marks) and Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language) with 50 questions each (total 300 marks). Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while Paper-II scores determine the final merit list. Candidates must also pass a computer typing proficiency test (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi). 

The CBT for Junior Stenographer includes a single paper with 200 multiple-choice questions covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension. Each wrong answer carries negative marking (0.25 marks deducted per incorrect response). After the CBT, candidates must qualify for a stenography test (dictation at 80 w.p.m. with transcription in English or Hindi). The CBT is conducted online, and final selection is based on written exam performance, with the proficiency tests being qualifying in nature.

CSIR JSA & Junior Stenographer Exam Syllabus and Pattern

Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern & Syllabus

1. Mode of Examination: OMR Based or Computer-Based Objective type multiple-choice examination.
2. Medium of Question Paper: English & Hindi (except English Language section).
3. Standard of Exam: 10+2 (Class XII).
4. Total Questions: 200.
5. Total Time: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).

Exam Sections:

• General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions, 50 Marks.
• General Awareness – 50 Questions, 50 Marks.
• English Language & Comprehension – 100 Questions, 100 Marks.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

Proficiency Test in Stenography:

• Dictation Duration: 10 minutes in English or Hindi at 80 w.p.m.
• Transcription Time:
  • English – 50 minutes (70 minutes for scribe candidates).
  • Hindi – 65 minutes (90 minutes for scribe candidates).

Merit List Preparation:

• The proficiency test is qualifying in nature.
• The final merit list is based on the written examination.
• Only those who qualify in stenography will be considered for selection.

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Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Exam Pattern & Syllabus

1. Mode of Examination: OMR Based or Computer-Based Objective type multiple-choice examination.
2. Medium of Question Paper: English & Hindi (except English Language section).
3. Standard of Exam: 10+2 (Class XII).
4. Total Questions: 200.
5. Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Exam Structure:

Paper-I (90 Minutes) - Qualifying in Nature

• Mental Ability Test – 100 Questions, 200 Marks.
  • Topics: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc.
  • No Negative Marking.

Paper-II (60 Minutes) - Evaluated only if Paper-I is cleared

• General Awareness – 50 Questions, 150 Marks.
• English Language – 50 Questions, 150 Marks.
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.

Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying in Nature):

• English Typing Speed: 35 w.p.m.
• Hindi Typing Speed: 30 w.p.m.
• Duration: 10 minutes.
• Key Depression Calculation: 35 w.p.m. = 10500 KDPH, 30 w.p.m. = 9000 KDPH.

Merit List Preparation:

• Typing Test is Qualifying.
• Paper-I is Qualifying (Minimum Cut-off decided by the Selection Committee).
• Paper-II marks will determine the final merit list.

These details are based on the official CSIR JSA & Junior Stenographer 2025 recruitment document.