CSIR CASE (SO / ASO) 2026 — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Combined Administrative Services Exam (CASE) Free Online Mock Test Series

Prepare for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Combined Administrative Services Exam (CASE) (CSIR CASE (SO / ASO)) conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) with free online mock tests, sectional practice sets, and topic-wise drills on Mock Test Mama. Every practice paper is strictly aligned with the latest official exam pattern (General Awareness (History, Constitution, Polity, Governance & Current Events) (100 Qs), English Language & Comprehension (50 Qs)), marking scheme, and difficulty profile, complete with detailed step-by-step solutions and instant performance analytics.

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Paper 1 (General Awareness & English) (150 Questions, 150 Marks, 120 Mins)

  • General Awareness (History, Constitution, Polity, Governance & Current Events) (100 Questions) — Current Affairs: National and International Current Events, Government Schemes, Summits, Awards and Sports, Union Budget, Economic Survey and Reports | Indian Polity: Constitutional Framework, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Parliament, Union & State Executive and Judiciary, Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Panchayati Raj | History: Ancient and Medieval Indian History, Art & Culture, Modern Indian History and Indian National Movement | Geography of India: Physical, Riverine, Climatic and Economic Geography of India, Environment, Biodiversity, Ecology and Climate Change | Indian Economy: National Income, Inflation, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, Banking System, RBI Functions, Financial Inclusion and NITI Aayog | General Science: Everyday Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (Biology), Space, Defence, Biotechnology and IT Advancements
  • English Language & Comprehension (50 Questions) — Reading Comprehension: Factual and Narrative Passages, Inference, Central Theme and Tone Questions, Contextual Vocabulary from Passages | Grammar & Usage: Error Detection / Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement and Correction, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses and Prepositions | Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases and One-Word Substitution, Cloze Test and Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement

Paper 2 (General Intelligence, Reasoning & Mental Ability) (200 Questions, 200 Marks, 150 Mins)

  • General Intelligence, Reasoning and Mental Ability (50 Questions) — Logical Reasoning: Syllogism and Coded Inequalities, Blood Relations and Direction & Distance, Order & Ranking and Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding-Decoding and Analogy | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: Linear and Circular Seating Arrangement, Floor, Box and Scheduling Puzzles, Data Sufficiency and Input-Output | Verbal Reasoning: Statement & Assumptions, Conclusions and Arguments, Cause & Effect and Course of Action, Classification, Venn Diagrams and Non-Verbal Series
  • Arithmetical and Numerical Ability (50 Questions) — Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time, Speed & Distance, Averages, Ages and Number System | Algebra: Simplification and Approximation, Linear and Quadratic Equations, Number Series and Algebraic Identities | Geometry & Modern Math: Mensuration (2D & 3D Figures), Triangles, Circles and Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Interpretation: Tabular, Bar Graph, Line Chart and Pie Chart DI, Caselet Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
  • General Science & Economic/Social Development (50 Questions) — Physics: Mechanics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Optics, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics | Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals, Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds and Everyday Chemistry | Life Sciences: Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Organ Systems, Plant Physiology, Genetics, Nutrition, Health and Diseases
  • Ethics, Integrity, Decision Making & Management Principles (50 Questions) — Current Affairs: National and International Current Events, Government Schemes, Summits, Awards and Sports, Union Budget, Economic Survey and Reports | Indian Polity: Constitutional Framework, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Parliament, Union & State Executive and Judiciary, Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Panchayati Raj | History: Ancient and Medieval Indian History, Art & Culture, Modern Indian History and Indian National Movement | Geography of India: Physical, Riverine, Climatic and Economic Geography of India, Environment, Biodiversity, Ecology and Climate Change | Indian Economy: National Income, Inflation, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, Banking System, RBI Functions, Financial Inclusion and NITI Aayog | General Science: Everyday Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (Biology), Space, Defence, Biotechnology and IT Advancements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official examination pattern for CSIR CASE (SO / ASO) 2026?

The CSIR CASE (SO / ASO) (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Combined Administrative Services Exam (CASE)) examination conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) comprises 2 stage(s): Paper 1 (General Awareness & English) (150 Questions, 150 Marks, 120 minutes); Paper 2 (General Intelligence, Reasoning & Mental Ability) (200 Questions, 200 Marks, 150 minutes).

What are the sections and syllabus topics in CSIR CASE (SO / ASO)?

In Paper 1 (General Awareness & English), the paper is divided into 2 section(s): General Awareness (History, Constitution, Polity, Governance & Current Events) (100 Qs), English Language & Comprehension (50 Qs). Each section tests core conceptual clarity, speed, and analytical application.

Is there negative marking in the CSIR CASE (SO / ASO) exam?

Yes, 0.33 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer, while each correct response awards +1 mark(s). Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.

In which languages is the CSIR CASE (SO / ASO) mock test series available?

CSIR CASE (SO / ASO) is officially supported in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Urdu. On Mock Test Mama, you can practice full-length mock tests, sectional tests, and chapter-wise topic drills in your preferred exam language.

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