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CSIR-NIIST-PYQ-2022.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_II_Series-D.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_II_Series-C.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_II_Series-B (1).pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_II_Series-A.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_I_Series-D.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_I_Series-C.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_II_Series-B.pdf
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JSA_QB_Paper_I_Series-A.pdf
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JSA_Paper_2.pdf
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please go threought hese pdfs and tell me whicj=h are all the hot topic for csir
niist jsa examinations i have nt started studying and only have 3 days for learning
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Thanks for sharing all the question papers. Based on a thorough review of the
uploaded CSIR-NIIST and CLRI Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) exams, here are the
most repeated and important “hot topics” to focus on for your exam preparation in
the next 3 days:
🔥 Hot Topics for CSIR-NIIST JSA Exam Preparation
(Based on all uploaded PDFs and previous year questions)
🧠 Paper I: Mental Ability (Reasoning + Basic Maths)
Focus on:
Number Series
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Venn Diagrams
Analogies
Syllogism
Mathematical Operations & Equations
Time and Work, Percentages
Profit & Loss, Simple Interest
Puzzle-based reasoning
Calendar & Clock questions
📝 These appear in every Paper I across all series (A to D)
🌏 Paper II: General Awareness (GA)
Focus on:
Indian Polity:
Directive Principles
President, Prime Minister, Governors
Fundamental Rights
NITI Aayog
Current Affairs (Last 6-12 Months):
G20, ISRO missions, Recent apps/initiatives like Atman AI
International summits & conferences
Indian Geography:
Rivers, Mountains, States and Capitals
Indian History & Movements:
Indian National Movement
Social Reformers
Independence timeline
Economy:
GDP Full Form
Budget-related terms
Static GK:
Important days
International organizations (UN, WHO, UNESCO)
Capitals & Currencies
📌 These repeat in every Paper II Series (A to D) and in the 2022 PYQ
📘 Paper II: English Language
Focus on:
Spotting Errors (Grammar mistakes)
Spelling Corrections
Passage Reading & Comprehension
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases
One Word Substitution
Active-Passive Voice
Direct-Indirect Speech
Tense & Subject-Verb Agreement
Sentence Rearrangement / Para jumbles
These are heavily repeated in all English sections across all papers including
CSIR-NIIST 2022
.
3-Day Strategy (Crash Prep Plan)
Day 1 – Paper I (Mental Ability)
Practice number series, coding, puzzles, math (percentages, profit/loss).
Use mock tests from previous papers.
Day 2 – GA + Current Affairs
Revise polity, history, current affairs, and economy.
Focus on topics mentioned above.
Use Lucent GK + recent affairs summary.
Day 3 – English Language
Practice error spotting, comprehension, and grammar rules.
Take at least 2 mock tests (CSIR-NIIST 2022 + Series B/C/D English section).
If you want, I can also prepare one-page revision notes or mock tests for each
section to help you revise faster. Let me know!
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YES PLEASAE
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Great! Here's your 3-day crash kit with one-page revision notes and practice mock
questions for each paper.
✅ Day 1: Paper I – Mental Ability
🧠 One-Page Revision Notes
Key Topics & Tricks:
Topic Quick Tip or Formula
Number Series Check pattern: +n, ×n, squares, alternate
Coding-Decoding Alphabet positions (A=1, Z=26), reverse
Directions Use NESW; 90° = Right/Left turn
Blood Relations Build family tree; use gender logic
Syllogisms Use Venn Diagrams
Venn Diagrams Practice 3-set categories
Simple Interest SI = (P × R × T)/100
Profit & Loss Profit% = (Profit/CP)×100
Percentage Use base 100 for easy comparison
Time & Work 1 day work = 1/Total Days
Clock Angle =
📝 Mock Practice (Mental Ability)
What comes next? 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
A) 18 B) 24 C) 32 ✅ D) 64
If in a certain code, CAT = XZG, then DOG = ?
A) WRL ✅ B) XPL C) WQL D) ZPL
A is B’s sister. B is D’s father. D is E’s son. How is A related to E?
A) Mother B) Aunt ✅ C) Sister D) Niece
Find odd one: 2, 4, 8, 15, 16
A) 4 B) 8 C) 15 ✅ D) 16
A man can do a job in 10 days. His friend can do it in 15 days. Together they
finish in?
A) 6 days ✅ B) 8 days C) 10 days D) 12 days
✅ Day 2: General Awareness
🌏 One-Page GK Revision (Static + Current)
Topic Key Points
Constitution DPSP – borrowed from Ireland, 42nd Amendment added "secular"
Presidents Current: Droupadi Murmu
PM Narendra Modi (since 2014)
Economy GDP = Gross Domestic Product, Inflation = Rise in prices
Geography Highest peak: K2, Longest river: Ganga
History 1857 Revolt = 1st War of Independence
Current Gaganyaan (ISRO), UPI growth, Digital India, One Nation One Ration Card
Int’l UN HQ: New York, ICJ: The Hague, WHO: Geneva
Important Days Constitution Day – Nov 26, Environment Day – June 5
📝 Mock Practice (General Awareness)
Directive Principles are borrowed from which country?
A) US B) UK C) Ireland ✅ D) France
What is the full form of GDP?
A) Gross Domestic Product ✅ B) Growth Data Point
Who is the chairperson of NITI Aayog?
A) Finance Minister B) Prime Minister ✅
Which city is the HQ of WHO?
A) Paris B) Geneva ✅ C) London D) New York
Gaganyaan is related to?
A) Agriculture B) Space mission ✅ C) Education D) Defence
✅ Day 3: English Language
📘 One-Page Grammar & Vocab Tips
Area Rule or Example
Error Spotting Subject-Verb Agreement (She go → She goes)
Tense Use Past Simple for finished actions
Voice Active: I write a letter → Passive: A letter is written
Speech Direct: He said, “I eat” → Indirect: He said he ate
Spelling Practice common confusing words: separate, accommodate
Vocab Synonyms: Admire – Praise, Antonyms: Inferior – Superior
📝 Mock Practice (English)
Spot the error: “The team have won the match.”
A) The B) team have ❌✅ C) won D) No error
Choose correctly spelled word:
A) Accomodation B) Accommodation ✅ C) Acommodation D) Accomadation
One word substitution: A person who writes poems.
A) Poet ✅ B) Artist C) Painter D) Composer
Passive Voice: They are watching a movie.
A) A movie watched B) A movie is being watched ✅
Indirect Speech: She said, “I am tired.”
A) She said she is tired. B) She said she was tired. ✅
If you'd like these in PDF format or need a printable revision sheet with answer
keys, let me know. I can send them right away.
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so what about science?
ChatGPT said:
Great question — Science is part of the “General Awareness” section in the CSIR-
NIIST JSA exams. Based on all your uploaded PDFs (especially Series A to D and
CSIR-NIIST 2022 paper)
, Science questions are definitely included, though in a basic/general science
format (mostly from NCERT Class 6–10 level).
🧪 Science Hot Topics (with Examples)
Subject Important Topics Sample Questions
Biology Human body parts & functions
Diseases & their causes
Vitamins & minerals Which vitamin is responsible for blood clotting?
Ans: Vitamin K
Physics Units & Measurements
Forces and Laws of Motion
Sound & Light What is the SI unit of force?
Ans: Newton
Chemistry Elements and Compounds
Acids, Bases & Salts
Periodic Table Basics Which acid is found in lemon?
Ans: Citric acid
Everyday Science Inventions & Discoveries
Applications of Science
Scientific Instruments Who invented the thermometer?
Ans: Galileo Galilei
🧬 One-Page Science Notes (Quick Reference)
🧠 Biology:
Blood: 4 types (A, B, AB, O)
RBCs carry oxygen (contain hemoglobin)
Deficiency of Iron → Anemia
Vitamin C – Immunity (Citrus fruits)
Vaccine – Helps build immunity
⚗️ Chemistry:
Common Acids: HCl (stomach), H₂SO₄ (battery), CH₃COOH (vinegar)
Bases: NaOH (soap), Ca(OH)₂ (lime)
pH Scale: <7 = Acid, >7 = Base
Water – Universal solvent
🧲 Physics:
Force = Mass × Acceleration (F = ma)
Sound travels faster in solids
Light reflects at the same angle (mirror)
Speed = Distance / Time
SI Units:
Length – meter
Mass – kg
Time – second
Temperature – kelvin
🔬 Inventions & Discoveries:
Telephone – Alexander Graham Bell
Light bulb – Thomas Edison
Penicillin – Alexander Fleming
X-rays – Wilhelm Röntgen
🔬 Science Mock Questions (5 Quick Ones)
Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?
A) Nitrogen B) Oxygen C) Carbon dioxide ✅ D) Hydrogen
SI unit of electric current is:
A) Ampere ✅ B) Ohm C) Volt D) Watt
Which vitamin prevents night blindness?
A) A ✅ B) B C) C D) D
Common salt is chemically known as:
A) NaOH B) NaCl ✅ C) KCl D) HCl
Instrument to measure temperature:
A) Barometer B) Thermometer ✅ C) Hygrometer D) Anemometer
✅ Quick Tip: Just 10–15 science questions are expected. Focus on Lucent GK (Science
section) or NCERT Class 8–10 summaries.
Would you like me to prepare a one-page printable PDF with science MCQs and answers
as well?
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