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CSIR NGRI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Scientist, Technical Assistant & Technician Exam Scheme PDF

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  • The CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) conducts competitive national examinations to recruit world-class research scientists, technical officers, laboratory assistants, and skilled technicians. Candidates aspiring to secure regular employment at this premier Earth sciences laboratory in Hyderabad must master the official exam syllabus, mark allocations, and qualifying trade test thresholds. For live notification updates, vacancy counts, and official application portals, consult our verified NGRI Recruitment 2026 Hub.

CSIR-NGRI Selection & Examination Architecture 2026

Post CadreStage 1 ScreeningStage 2 Competitive AssessmentFinal Merit Compilation
Scientist (Group IV - Level 11)Shortlisting by Expert Screening Committee based on Research Publications/PatentsTechnical Research Seminar & Personal Interview before CSIR Selection Committee100% Interview & Research Presentation Score
Technical Assistant (Group III - Level 6)Qualifying Practical Trade / Skill TestCompetitive Written Examination (3 Papers: Mental Ability, General English/GK, Subject Domain)Aggregate Marks in Paper II & Paper III (Paper I is qualifying)
Technician (Group II - Level 2)Trade Practical / Craft Skill Test (Qualifying)OMR/CBT Written Exam (Mental Ability, General Awareness, English, ITI Trade Subject)Aggregate Marks in Paper II & Paper III
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Written Examination (Paper I & Paper II)Computer Typing Speed Test (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi) - QualifyingMerit based on Paper II Written Examination Marks
  • Recruitment at CSIR-NGRI is divided into distinct examination structures corresponding to the operational cadre:

CSIR-NGRI Technical Assistant (Group III) Exam Pattern

PaperSubjects / SectionsQuestionsMax MarksDurationNegative Marking
Paper IMental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving)50100 (2 marks each)1 HourNo Negative Marking (Qualifying Threshold)
Paper IIGeneral Awareness (25 Qs)English Language Comprehension (25 Qs)50150 (3 marks each)30 Minutes-1 Mark for every incorrect response
Paper IIIConcerned Subject / Engineering Domain (Geophysics / Geology / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical)100300 (3 marks each)90 Minutes-1 Mark for every incorrect response
  • The competitive written examination for Technical Assistant is conducted in a single day across three sequential papers. Only candidates who qualify in the Trade Test are issued admit cards for the written examination:
  • Note on Scoring: Paper I is strictly qualifying in nature. A minimum benchmark percentage is prescribed by the CSIR Examination Board. The merit list is prepared strictly by aggregating scores from Paper II (150 marks) and Paper III (300 marks) for a total evaluated score of 450 marks.

Technician Grade-II Exam Pattern

  • For ITI trade technician posts (Surveyor, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Draughtsman, Fitter, Computer Operator), the exam comprises:
  • Trade Test: Practical evaluation of tool handling, circuit wiring, precision measurements, drawing software (AutoCAD/GIS), or machinery operation.
  • Written Test: Paper I (Mental Ability - 50 Qs / 100 Marks, No negative marking), Paper II (General Awareness & English - 50 Qs / 150 Marks, 1 mark negative), and Paper III (Trade Subject - 50 Qs / 150 Marks, 1 mark negative). Total composite marks for merit: 300 marks.
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