Instructions to Fill the Online Application Form

1. Candidates are required to apply online through ICSSR’s website at www.icssr.org. No

other means/mode of application will be accepted.

2. Candidates are required to have a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number.
Candidates are advised not to share / mention e-mail id/ log in credentials to any other
person under any circumstances. Both e-mail id and mobile should be kept active during
the currency of this recruitment. All the eligible candidates will be informed by e-mail
or through SMS regarding downloading of Admit Card from designated web portal.

3. Complete details should be filled carefully in online application form. Scan and upload
recent photograph, signature at the appropriate places as per instructions contained in
the online application form and submit the same online. Login id and password would
be generated on successful submission of application and will be displayed on the
screen. Candidates are advised to note down their login id and password for future use.

4. No application fee is required to be paid by candidates belonging to PwD and

Ex-Servicemen category. Fee once deposited, shall not be refunded under any
circumstances.

5. The candidates have to pay examination fee online in favour of ICSSR, New Delhi,
through NEFT/RTGS on A/c No. 8474101050001, IFSC Code: CNRB0008474,
the post-wise examination fee payable is as under:
Candidates must submit their UTR no of the payment made by them to ICSSR
conforming their fee.
UR/OBC For Level-10 :- 1500
For Level-6 :- 1000
For Level-2 :- 800
SC/ST For Level-10 :- 750/-
For Level-6 :- 500/-
For Level-2 :- 400/-
PWD/Women/EWS/Ex-Servicemen NIL

6. The candidates should take a printout of the online application, affix a recent passport
size photograph and preserve it with them for their record and should not send the
same to ICSSR address or any other address. The application printout with photograph
affixed will have to be submitted during document verification at the time of
interview/written test along with the self-attested copies of certificates in support of
Age, Qualification, Experience, Caste, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy Layer, Physical
disability, EWS etc. as applicable.

3|Page
7. The name of the candidate, date of birth and his/ her parents' name etc. should be spelt
correctly in the application as it appears in the class X certificates/ mark sheets. At the
time of filling the online application, candidates are advised to fill their particular i.e.
name, father's/ mother's name, date of birth, caste, gender correctly. After the
examination or at the time of interview, the request for change of particulars especially
for change of category / sub-category will not be entertained by ICSSR. The result will
be processed considering the details like category, date of birth, etc. which has been
indicated in the online application.

8. A link will be provided in the website of ICSSR for downloading the admit card for written
test/interview. Candidates are required to download the admit card for written
test/interview from ICSSR website i.e. www.icssr.org. Candidates are required to visit
ICSSR website regularly with regard to downloading admit card for written
test/interview and other updates etc. No correspondence shall be entertained by the
ICSSR nor ICSSR shall send separate intimation to the candidates to this effect.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Commencement of Online submission

of applications on ICSSR website 04th January, 2024
www.icssr.org

Last Date of Online submission 05th February, 2024

Date of Written Test Will be intimated separately

MODE OF SELECTION:

a) Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in computer based test and
written examination. The decision of ICSSR about the mode of selection to the above posts
and eligibility conditions of the applicants for interview shall be final and binding. No
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

b) However, the mode of selection for all the above posts will be at the sole discretion of
ICSSR and may be changed with due notification. The final merit list for the position of
Assistant Director (Research) will be based on the performance of the candidates in
computer based test (Paper-1 (Part-A & Part-B)), written test (Paper-2) and interview.

c) The merit list for the position of Research Assistant will be prepared based on the
performance of the candidates in the computer based test (Paper-1 (Part-A & Part-B))
and written test (Paper-2) only.

d) For the position of Lower Division Clerk, candidates have to qualify the written test and
computer based test. Those who qualify written test will be called for Typing Test. However,
typing test will be of qualifying nature. Assessment will be done on the basis of written test
and computer based test & not on the speed obtained in the typing test. There will be no
interview for the post of Research Assistant and Lower Division Clerk.

4|Page
e) A written test and computer based test for the post of LDC will be conducted on the pattern
of Staff Selection Commission. The syllabus of the test will be of the Higher Secondary
Level of CBSE board.

f) The minimum qualifying marks will be 50% of the maximum marks in each paper.
In case of SC/ST/OBC candidates, the qualifying marks will be 45% of maximum marks in
each paper. There will be two papers (Objective Type and Descriptive Type). There will be
negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

g) The Computer Based Test/Typing Test/Interview (wherever applicable) for recruitment for
the notified posts of Lower Division Clerk, Research Assistant & Assistant Director
(Research) will be conducted in New Delhi. However, if required the computer-based
test/typing test may be conducted in other cities as well. Decision of ICSSR shall be final
in this regard.

h) The category-wise minimum level of suitability in interview for the position of Assistant
Director (Research) will be UR/EWS-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, SC/ST/PwD-40 marks, out
of the total marks of interview being 100. The candidate will have to achieve minimum level
of suitability in their respective category at the interview stage. The ratio of weightage of
marks in the computer based test and written test and marks in interview will be 75:25.

i) Persons with disability of 40% or more, if so desires, will have to bring their own scribe to
assist them in the examination, ICSSR will not provide the scribe. The facility of Scribe will
be allowed to any person with benchmark disability as defined under section 2 (r) of the
PwD Act, 2016 and has limitation in writing including that of speed if so desired by him/her.
In case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the category of blindness, locomotor
disability (both arms affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe will be allowed,
if so desired by the person. In case of other category of persons with benchmark disabilities,
the provision of scribe will be allowed on production of a certificate to the effect that the
person concerned has physical limitation to write, and scribe is essential to write
examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical
Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution. The qualification of the scribe
should be at least one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination.
The candidates with benchmark disabilities opting for own scribe shall be required to submit
details of the own scribe at the time of examination, as per proforma at Annexure-I
(as available in the detailed notification published on ICSSR website). In addition, the scribe
has to produce a valid ID proof (PAN, Aadhaar Card, Driving License etc.) in original at the
time of examination. A photocopy of the ID proof of the scribe signed by the candidate as
well as the scribe will be submitted along with proforma at Annexure-II (as available in
the detailed notification published on ICSSR website). If subsequently it is found that the
qualification of the scribe is not as declared by the candidate, then the candidate shall
forfeit his/ her right to the post and claims relating thereto. Only visual impaired (blind/low
vision) candidates shall be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the
examination whether availing the facility of scribe or not. Other candidates i.e.

5|Page
 orthopedically Handicap (whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently by
cerebral palsy with locomotor impairment) shall be allowed compensatory time of 20
minutes for every hour of the examination availing the facility of scribe.

j) The candidates who are in regular employment are required to submit their application
through proper channel. The format for submitting the application through proper channel
may be found at Annexure-III.

6|Page
Scheme & Syllabus:

Lower Division Clerk:

Time: 1hour*
Paper-1 (Objective Type) Question Marks
General Intelligence 25 50
English Language 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
General Awareness 25 50
*20 minutes for every hour of the examination whether availing the facility of scribe or not. Other
candidates i.e. orthopedically Handicap (whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently by cerebral
palsy with locomotor impairment) shall be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the
examination availing the facility of scribe.

Time: 30 Minutes

Paper-2 (Descriptive Type) Marks

Essay Writing 100

Syllabus:

Subject Topic
Paper-1 (Computer Based Examination)
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The
test will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations,
Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space
Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/
Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification,
General Intelligence
Punched hole/ Pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural
Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures,
Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional
Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding,
Numerical Operation and other sub-topics if any.
Spotting the Error, fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms,
Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases,
one-word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive
English Language
Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of
Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage,
Comprehension Passage.

Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M. and

H.C.F, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average Profit &
Quantitative Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time &
Aptitude Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs etc., Hindi Language &
Comprehension and English Language & Comprehension,
Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms
and their correct usage
Questions will be designed to test candidate’s general awareness of
the environment and its application to society. Questions are also
designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of
everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as
General Awareness
may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include
questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially
pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economics, General policy
and scientific research.

7|Page
 Paper – 2 (Descriptive Paper)
Tier-II Paper will be a descriptive Paper of 100 Marks in ‘Pen and
Paper’ Mode. The duration of the Descriptive Paper will be for one
hour. The Paper will comprise of writing Essay.
Descriptive The minimum qualifying marks in tier-II would be 33 per cent.
The paper will have to be written either in Hindi or in English. Part
paper written in Hindi and part in English will be awarded zero
marks.

Skill Test/ Typing Test

Skill Test/ Typing Test for the shortlisted candidates will be
conducted on computers provided by the ICSSR or its authorized
agency.
Skill/Typing Test
30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi. Skill Test/ Typing Test will be
of qualifying nature.
Errors in the Skill Test be calculated up to 2 decimal places.

Research Assistant:

Time : 1.5 hours*

Paper-1
Part-A (Objective Type) Question Marks
General English 25 50

General Awareness 25 50

Quantitative Aptitude 25 50

General Intelligence 25 50

Part-B (Objective Type) 25 50

Total 125 250

Time: 1.5 hours*

Paper-2 (Descriptive Type) Marks

Descriptive &
100
Language Proficiency test

*20 minutes for every hour of the examination whether availing the facility of scribe or not. Other
candidates i.e. orthopedically Handicap (whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently by cerebral
palsy with locomotor impairment) shall be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the
examination availing the facility of scribe.

8|Page
Syllabus:

Subject Topic
Paper-1 (Computer Based objective type test)
PART-A
Sentence Improvement, Sentence Arrangement, Error Correction,
Passage Completion, Prepositions, Spotting Errors, Antonyms,
General English Synonyms, Direct and Indirect speech, Active and Passive Voice,
Para Completion, Idioms and Phrases, Joining Sentences, Fill in the
blanks, Sentence Completion One Word Substitution.
Current Affairs, Events of National & International Importance,
History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian & World
General Awareness Geography, Economic & Social Development, Indian Polity &
Governance, General Science, Environmental Issues & General
Ecology
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The
test will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic
operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy,
Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams,
Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural
General Intelligence Classification, Punched hole/ Pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic
Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series,
Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem
Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence,
Coding and de-coding, Other sub-topics, if any Numerical
Operation.
Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M. and
H.C.F, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average Profit &
Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time &
Quantitative Aptitude Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs etc., Hindi Language &
Comprehension and English Language & Comprehension,
Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms
and their correct usage.
PART-B
Knowledge of finance, GFR, Budget and its control, Knowledge of
Research domain areas, Research Methodology, Statistical methods
and tools, Basic knowledge of computers and internet tools,
Knowledge of office procedure, Protocol, Noting, Drafting etc.,
Awareness of artificial intelligence, modern social media
applications and trends, information about RTI, PG Portal,
Parliamentary questions, Conflict management etc.
Paper-2 (Descriptive & Language Proficiency Test)
Subject and qualification-related questions.
English Language and Comprehension, Essay writing: Topics on
current affairs of National and International interests, culture, society,
women empowerment, environment etc.
Descriptive & Letter writing: Letters on various subjects like requests to, commercial
Language Proficiency loan from banks, , lodging police complaints, , letter to Municipal
Test Authorities highlighting various civic issues like road, sanitation, street
lights, etc. Letter or email to Project director relating to issues of
Project Awarded.
Translation of Questions/Statement Hindi to English vice-versa.
Questions related to Social Science Institutions, their need in society,
importance & their roles (It should be in Descriptive)

9|Page
Assistant Director:

Time: 1.5 hours*

Paper-1
Part-A (Objective Type) Question Marks
General Awareness 25 50
Numerical Ability 25 50
Reasoning Ability 25 50
English Language &
25 50
Comprehension
Part-B (Objective Type) 25 50
Total Marks 250

Time: 1.5 hours*

Paper-2(Descriptive Type) Marks

English Language and 50

Comprehension, Essay writing
Letter writing 25

Expansion of Ideas in the English 25

language
Total Marks 100
*20 minutes for every hour of the examination whether availing the facility of scribe or not. Other candidates
i.e. orthopedically Handicap (whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently by cerebral palsy with
locomotor impairment) shall be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the
examination availing the facility of scribe.

Interview

Total Marks 100

10 | P a g e
Syllabus:

Subject Topic
Paper -1
Part-A
General awareness related to the day-to-day affairs, Current events,
History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography,
General Awareness
Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/
International Organisations.
Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M. and
H.C.F, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average Profit &
Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time &
Numerical Ability Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs etc., Hindi Language &
Comprehension and English Language & Comprehension, Vocabulary,
Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and their correct
usage
Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Space visualization, Problem
Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision making, Visual memory,
Reasoning Ability Discrimination, Observation, Relationship, Concepts, Arithmetical
reasoning, Verbal and figure classification, Arithmetical number
series, etc.
English Language & Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and
Comprehension their correct usage, etc.
Part-B
Knowledge of finance, GFR, Budget and its control, Knowledge of
Research domain areas, Need assessment of research and its timeline,
Research Methodology, Statistical methods and tools, Sensitivity to social
and gender issues and ethics, Human resource Management and its allied
topics, Awareness about status of research and latest trends in India and
the world, Knowledge about social science research institutions of India,
gaps in research and measures to fill them, Information about RTI, PG
Portal, Parliamentary questions, conflict management etc.
The subject-related questions as per the qualification.

Paper - 2 (Descriptive Paper)

Subject and qualification-related questions.
English Language and Comprehension, Essay writing: Topics on
current affairs of National and International interests, culture, society,
women empowerment, environment, Relation with neighbouring
countries, etc. Questions related to Social Science Institutions, their need
in society, importance & their roles.
Letter writing: Letters on various subjects like requests to Registering
authorities for issue of birth certificates, marriage registration, to get a
Descriptive commercial loan from banks, to get membership from various councils,
lodging police complaints, letters to the Editor of a newspaper
highlighting social evils, letter to Municipal Authorities highlighting
various civic issues like road, sanitation, street lights, etc. Letter or email
to Project director relating to issues of Project Awarded.
Expansion of Ideas in the English language: Candidates will be
required to elaborate their ideas on specific quotes/ topics for example,
“Everything that glitter is not gold; As you sow, so shall you reap; Once
in a blue moon” and on other topics of general interests, etc.

11 | P a g e
 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

a) Number of posts is tentative. ICSSR reserves the right to increase or decrease the number
of posts and may or may not fill any post(s).

b) The prescribed qualifications are the minimum and mere possession and fulfilment of the
essential and desirable qualifications for a post does not entitle the candidate to be called
for interview/test.

c) The candidate applying against the vacancies reserved for EWS must possess income and
asset certificate as on closing date of online application for this advertisement. Accordingly,
these candidates are required to produce valid income and asset certificate during
documentation stage.

d) There is no provision of re-evaluation / re-checking of Answer Sheets in respect of

examination conducted by ICSSR or any Recruiting agency recognized/authorised by the
ICSSR.

e) ICSSR/Recruiting Agency will upload answer keys on web-portal after the Computer Based
Test for a limited period for viewing and challenging by the candidate. The candidates will
have to pay Rs.1000/- per question for challenging the answer keys and the fee paid will
be refunded to the concerned candidate, if the challenge is accepted by the subject experts
and answer key is revised. No challenge of answer key will be accepted from any candidate
after the notified period.

f) The list of candidates shortlisted for interview, venue and date of interview will be notified
on ICSSR website.

g) There will be no interview for the position of Research Assistant. Candidates will be
shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in the computer based test (Paper-1 (Part-A &
Part-B)) and written test (Paper-2) only.

h) If there are two or more candidates in the same category having equal marks in the final
result (written examination+ interview), the candidate older in age will get preference.

i) ICSSR will not enter into any correspondence with the candidates about their candidature
before and after the examination.

j) Canvassing in any type from any source will disqualify the candidature of the applicant.

k) ICSSR may take up the verification of eligibility of the candidate at any point of time prior
to or after the completion of the selection process. Even if Admit Card is issued to a
candidate due to lack of information in the application form or otherwise and if it is found
at any stage (including the date of joining & thereafter) that the candidate is not eligible,
then his/her candidature shall be summarily rejected.

l) Travelling allowance for the unemployed SC/ST candidates for attending Examination as
per rules, i.e. 2nd class To and Fro train fare only is payable on production of railway/bus
tickets on completion of journey with caste Certificate (As per central Govt. format) and
unemployment Certificate.

12 | P a g e
m) No candidate will be admitted for the written examination without proper Admit Card.

n) Schedule of examination will be intimated through the Admit Card. Detailed examination
schedule will also be notified on ICSSR website www.icssr.org in due course.

o) Selected candidates will initially be on probation for a period of two years, which can be
extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority.

p) Mobile phone, Bluetooth or any other communication or electronic devices are not allowed
inside the premises where the examination will be conducted. Any infringement of these
instructions shall entail suitable action including ban from future examinations.

q) Any dispute with regard to this recruitment shall be subject to the court having its
jurisdiction in Delhi only.

r) In case the number of such candidates is too large considering the number of posts to be
filled, further screening may be done to limit the number of candidates to those with higher
percentage in written test.

s) Original certificates & NOC should be produced only at the time of interview/test.

t) Age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen and Physically Handicapped candidates shall

be as per the Government of India rules.

u) Reservations would be as per the Govt. of India’s instructions/guidelines.

v) ICSSR reserves the right to interpret all rules including wherever it is not specifically
mentioned and may cancel the candidature without assigning any reason (s).

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (ICSSR)

13 | P a g e
 Annexure-I

Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write

This is to certify that, I have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs

________________________________________________ (name of the candidate with

disability), a person with ___________________________________________________

(nature and percentage of disability as mentioned in the certificate of disability).

S/o, D/o ___________________________________________ a resident of

_________________________________ (Village/District/State) and to state that he/she has

physical limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities owning to his/her disability.

Signature

Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a

Government health care institution

Name & Designation

Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal

Place:

Date:

Note: Certificate should be given by a specialist of the relevant stream/ disability (e.g. Visual
impairment-Ophthalmologist, Locomotor disability- Orthopaedic specialist/ PMR)

14 | P a g e
 Annexure-II

Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe

I _______________________________________ , a candidate with

_____________________________ (name of the disability) appearing for the

____________________________________ (name of the examination)

bearing Roll No _________________________at _________________________(name of the

centre) in the District_____________________ , ______________________ (name of the

State/UT) My qualification is ____________________.

I do hereby state that _______________________________________ (name of the scribe)

will provide the service of scribe for the undersigned for taking the aforesaid examination.

I do hereby undertake that his/ her qualification is __________________________________.

In case, subsequently it is found that his/ her qualification is not as declared by the undersigned

and is beyond my qualification, I shall forfeit my right to the post and claims relating thereto.

(Signature of the candidate with Disability)

Place:

Date :

15 | P a g e
 Annexure-III

Certificate by the forwarding office, in case, the application is submitted through

proper channel

Forwarded and certified that the information furnished by Shri/Smt./Ms.

__________________________________________________________________________

in his/her application, has been verified from records and is found to be correct and he/she is
having relevant experience mentioned as per the job description.

It is further certified that no vigilance/ disciplinary case is either pending or contemplated

against Shri/Smt./Ms. ________________________________________________________

Certified copies of APARs for the last five years are attached in separate sealed dossier.

Signature __________________

Name _____________________

Designation ________________
(Office seal)

16 | P a g e