The answer key is released today 24 February for the exam conducted on 5 February and 20 February 2024. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) exam was conducted for the post of Section Officer (SO) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO).
The examination was held for Paper I and Paper II. The answer key window will be open till 28 February till 5 PM.
Candidates who are dissatisfied with any answer key can challenge it by paying Rs.100 per answer key.
Note
It is important to note here that Challenges will be verified by the panel of subject experts and, if the challenge is found correct, the answer key will be revised accordingly. Based on the verified Final Answer Key, the result will be prepared.
Representations received through any other mode e.g. letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. No individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance/non-acceptance of his/her challenge. No grievance with regard to answer key(s) after declaration of result will be entertained.
How to Challenge the CSIR CASE 2023 Answer Key?
Candidates are required to login to the portal using their credentials i.e. Registered E-mail Id and Date of Birth at CSIR website available under ‘Career and Opportunity’àCASE -2023 Tab OR directly access through the link https://csir01.cbtexamportal.in/ ‘Challenge Management User Manual’ and ‘Instructions to Candidate to raise Challenges’ are available in the ‘Challenge Management Portal
CSIR CASE Answer Key Overview 2024
CSIR CASE Exam was conducted for 444 vacancies in the General (Gen), Stores & Purchase (S&P), and Finance & Accounts (F&A) departments in the CSIR. The details regarding the exam are provided below:
| Exam Conducting Body | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Name of Exam | Combined Administrative Services Examination |
| Posts | Section Officer & Assistant Section Officer |
| Number of Vacancies | 444 |
| Written Exam Date | 05 February to 20 February 2024 |
| CSIR CASE Answer Key | To be Released |
| Official Site | www.csir.res.in |
The CSIR SO and ASO examination is conducted in two stages: a written test and an interview round. The eligibility criteria for the exam include a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with a minimum of 55% marks. The exam is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, analytical and problem-solving skills, and general awareness. The exam is an essential part of the recruitment process for scientific and administrative positions in CSIR laboratories and institutes.