
LDCE-2025 for Promotion to SO, PS, and ASO – Exam Scheduled – India – 2025
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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
# | Event | Date |
---|---|---|
1 | Examination Date | July 12, 2025 |
2 | Examination Date | July 13, 2025 |
Fee Structure
Eligibility Criteria
1. Other Educational Qualifications
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Departmental Eligibility | Candidates must be current employees eligible for departmental promotion. |
2. Age Limit
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Age Range | N/A - N/A years |
3. Citizenship
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Citizenship Requirement | Candidates 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.
Important Links
Contact Details
Phone: 011-23470147
Address: Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001
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LDCE-2025 for Promotion to SO, PS, and ASO – Exam Scheduled – India – 2025
Posted: 2 months ago
|Posts: N/A
|Location: CENTRAL
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
# | Event | Date |
---|---|---|
1 | Examination Date | July 12, 2025 |
2 | Examination Date | July 13, 2025 |
Fee Structure
Eligibility Criteria
1. Other Educational Qualifications
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Departmental Eligibility | Candidates must be current employees eligible for departmental promotion. |
2. Age Limit
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Age Range | N/A - N/A years |
3. Citizenship
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Citizenship Requirement | Candidates 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.
Important Links
Contact Details
Phone: 011-23470147
Address: Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001
FAQ
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