The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the Answer Key for the Combined Administrative Services Examination (CASE) for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Section Officer (SO) posts. Candidates who have appeared for the examination can now download the answer key to check their performance. The answer key provides an opportunity to compare your answers with the correct ones and raise objections if needed. 

1. Post Name:

   • Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

2. Total Vacancies:

   • 368 Posts

3. Eligibility Criteria:

   • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
   • More details are available in the official notification.

4. Age Limit (as of 12/01/2024):

   • Minimum Age: 18 Years
   • Maximum Age: 33 Years
   • Age Relaxation: As per CSIR CASE recruitment rules.

5. Application Fee:

   • General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
   • SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
   • All Category Female: ₹0/-
   • Payment Mode: Through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.

6. Important Dates:

   • Application Begin: 08/12/2023
   • Last Date for Apply Online: 13/01/2024 (till 5:00 PM)
   • Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 14/01/2024
   • Exam Date: 05-20 February 2024
   • Admit Card Available: 26/01/2024
   • Answer Key Available: 24/02/2024

Steps to Download CSIR CASE SO / ASO Answer Key 2024:

1. Visit the Official CSIR Website:

   • Go to the official CSIR website at https://csir.cbtexamportal.in

2. Find the Answer Key Link:

   • Look for the "Latest Announcements" or "Notifications" section on the homepage.

3. Click on the Answer Key Link:

   • Click on the link titled "CSIR CASE SO / ASO Answer Key 2024" to open the answer key.

4. Login (if required):

   • Enter your login credentials (such as registration number and password) to access the answer key.

5. Download the Answer Key:

   • The answer key will be available in a PDF format. You can either view it online or download it to your device for future reference.

6. Verify Your Answers:

   • Compare your answers with those in the answer key to assess your performance.

7. Raise Objections (if applicable):

   • If you find any errors or discrepancies in the answer key, follow the instructions provided to raise objections. Submit any supporting documents required for the objection.

8. Take a Printout:

   • After reviewing the answer key, you can take a printout for your reference.