CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI) Technician 2025 syllabus and exam pattern are important for candidates preparing for the recruitment. The selection process includes two stages—a qualifying Trade Test and a Written Examination, with the final merit list prepared based on written exam marks only. The written exam consists of three papers: Paper I for Mental Ability, Paper II for General Awareness and English, and Paper III for trade-specific knowledge. Candidates must qualify Paper I for their Paper II and Paper III responses to be evaluated. All papers are objective-type, and negative marking applies to Paper II and Paper III.
CSIR Technician 2025 Syllabus – Paper I (Mental Ability)
This qualifying paper tests logical reasoning and basic intelligence. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers in this section.
Number & Alphabet Series
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Test
Analogies
Classification
Arithmetic Reasoning
Missing Numbers
Pattern Recognition
Simple Puzzles
CSIR Technician 2025 Syllabus – Paper II (General Awareness & English)
Paper II is important for merit and includes 25 questions from General Awareness and 25 from English.
General Awareness Topics:
National & International Current Affairs
Indian History & Geography
Indian Constitution & Polity
Environmental Issues
Basic Computer Knowledge
Science & Technology
Awards and Books
Government Schemes
CSIR Technician 2025 Syllabus – Paper III (Trade/Subject Specific)
Paper III is purely based on the trade applied for and carries the most weight in final selection. Questions will be based on the ITI syllabus relevant to that trade. For example, Electrician Trade include:
Electrical Circuits and Wiring
Tools and Safety Measures
Transformers & Motors
Power Systems
Electrical Machines
Measurement Instruments
Repair & Maintenance
Basics of AC/DC
Fault Diagnosis