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LDCE-2025 for Promotion to SO, PS, and ASO – Exam Scheduled – India – 2025

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Examination - Exam Schedules

Posted: 2 months ago

Posts: N/A

Location: CENTRAL

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Job Details

The Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 is conducted by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) for the promotion to the posts of Section Officer (SO), Personal Secretary (PS), and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in General, Finance & Accounts (F&A), and Stores & Purchase (S&P) departments. The examination includes both Objective and Conventional type papers, with specific cut-off marks set for each category.

Level:
central
Cities:
New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata
Other Information:
  • Examination Centers: The exam will be conducted in New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
Exam Centers:
  • Exam Centers: New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata

Job Summary

CSIR's LDCE-2025 aims to promote eligible candidates to SO, PS, and ASO positions. The exam will be held in July 2025, with specific cut-off marks and negative marking applicable.

Important Dates

#EventDate
1Examination DateJuly 12, 2025
2Examination DateJuly 13, 2025

Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria

1. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Departmental EligibilityCandidates must be current employees eligible for departmental promotion.

2. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
Citizenship RequirementCandidates must be Indian citizens.

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Post Details

1. Section Officer (SO)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Departmental Promotion: Eligible for promotion through LDCE.

2. Personal Secretary (PS)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Departmental Promotion: Eligible for promotion through LDCE.

3. Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Departmental Promotion: Eligible for promotion through LDCE.

Cut Off Marks

1. SO & PS:
UR: 35% (Paper I), 40% (Paper II & III); SC/ST/PwBD: 30% (Paper I), 35% (Paper II & III)
2. ASO:
UR: 35% (Paper I & II); SC/ST: 30% (Paper I), 33% (Paper II)

Exam Pattern

1. Objective Type:
Includes multiple-choice questions with negative marking.
2. Conventional Type:
Includes descriptive questions evaluated based on cut-off in Objective Type.

Selection Process

1. Selection Process:
Based on performance in Objective and Conventional type papers.

Important Instructions

1. Negative Marking:
0.33 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the Objective Type paper.

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Contact Details

Address: Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001

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