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CSB Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Scientist-B, Assistant & Tech Exam Scheme PDF

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  • The Central Silk Board (CSB)—a statutory apex organization under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India—conducts recruitment for various scientific, technical, and ministerial positions to advance India's sericulture and silk manufacturing sector. Candidates aspiring to join as Scientist-B (Pre-Cocoon and Post-Cocoon Sectors), Assistant Engineer, Technical Assistant, Sericulture Assistant, or Junior Stenographer must build a clear understanding of the prescribed syllabus and examination scheme. To track active vacancy notifications, deadlines, and salary details, visit our complete CSB Recruitment 2026 Hub.

CSB Selection & Examination Architecture 2026

Post CadreStage 1: Primary Screening GatewayStage 2: Evaluation / SkillStage 3: Final Selection
Scientist-B (Pre-Cocoon)ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) Entrance ScorePersonal Interview (Board Assessment)Combined Merit (Entrance Score + Interview)
Scientist-B (Post-Cocoon)GATE (Textile / Engineering Sciences)Personal Interview (Technical Board)GATE Score Ranking + Interview Marks
Technical & Sericulture AssistantNational Computer Based Test (CBT - 120 MCQs)Laboratory / Practical Trade VerificationWritten CBT Merit Order
Stenographer & LDCComputer Based Test (Aptitude, English, GK)Skill / Typing / Shorthand Speed TestCBT Merit (Subject to Skill Test Qualification)
  • The selection mechanism in the Central Silk Board is segmented strictly based on cadre classification and post responsibility:

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown for Scientist-B Posts

  • Scientist-B positions require deep domain proficiency across specialized agricultural or engineering sciences. Candidates must prepare according to their designated sector:

Exam Pattern for Technical & Ministerial CBT (120 Marks)

SectionSubject DomainQuestionsMax MarksDuration
Part AGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning2525120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Part BGeneral Awareness & Science2525
Part CNumerical Aptitude & Quantitative Ability2020
Part DDomain Discipline (Sericulture / Textile / English)5050
Total120120Negative: 0.25
  • The written computer-based screening test for Technical Assistants, Sericulture Assistants, and Junior Ministerial Cadres is structured as follows:
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