ICMR Assistant Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

Whole numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart.

General Intelligence

Analogies, Similarities and differences, Space visualization, Spatial orientation, Problem-solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision making, Visual memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship concepts, Arithmetical reasoning, Non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, Statement conclusion, Syllogistic reasoning, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole pattern, Indexing, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers, Decoding and classification, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.

General Awareness

Current events and their scientific aspect, India and its neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Scientific Research.

English Language

Ability to comprehend correct English, basic comprehension, and writing skills.