CSIR NBRI Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Technical Assistant, Technician & JSA Posts

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Csir nbri recruitment 2025 notification for junior secretariat assistant (jsa), technician, and technical assistant posts. Apply online at nbri. Res. In

Introduction to CSIR NBRI Recruitment 2025

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, a key laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), is recruiting for multiple technical and administrative positions. This recruitment drive, Advertisement No. 01/2025, seeks dynamic Indian citizens for the roles of Technical Assistant, Technician, and Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase) on a direct recruitment basis. A total of 30 vacancies are available across these posts. The online application process commences on May 3, 2025, and the last date to submit applications is June 2, 2025.

Organization Details: CSIR-NBRI Lucknow

  • Hiring Body: CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow. NBRI is a constituent laboratory of CSIR, focused on plant science research.
  • Total Number of Posts: 30.
  • Post Names: Technical Assistant, Technician, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase).
  • Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

CSIR NBRI Vacancy Breakdown 2025

Post NameTotal Posts
Technical Assistant09
Technician18
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts)01
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase)02
Total30

(Reservation details for UR, OBC, SC, EWS, PwBD categories are specified for each post in the detailed notification provided below) 

Eligibility Criteria for CSIR NBRI Posts

Technical Assistant

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Varies by Area/Field (Pharmacognosy, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding, Agriculture/Horticulture, Electrical Engineering).
    • Generally requires B.Sc. in the relevant subject (Chemistry, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, Agriculture, Horticulture) with minimum 60% marks and one year of relevant experience OR one year full-time professional qualification.
    • For Engineering (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical Engineering (min. 3 years full-time or 2 years lateral entry) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years relevant experience.
  • Age Limit:
    • Generally 28 years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS categories.
    • Relaxations apply for reserved categories: OBC (31 years), SC (33 years). PwBD candidates should refer to the age relaxation section. The cut-off date for age calculation is June 2, 2025. Minimum age is 18 years.

Technician

  • Educational Qualification:
    • SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in the relevant trade (e.g., Tractor Mechanic, Lab Assistant, Gardener, COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Plumber, Housekeeping).
    • OR SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade.
    • OR SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Government/PSU/Autonomous Body.
  • Age Limit:
    • Generally 28 years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS categories.
    • Relaxations apply for reserved categories: OBC (31 years), SC (33 years). PwBD candidates should refer to the age relaxation section. Cut-off date: June 2, 2025. Minimum age is 18 years.

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) (Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase)

  • Educational Qualification:
    • 10+2/XII or its equivalent.
    • Proficiency in computer type speed (English @ 35 wpm OR Hindi @ 30 wpm) and in using computer as per DOPT norms.
  • Age Limit:
    • For JSA (F&A): 31 years for OBC (NCL).
    • For JSA (S&P): 28 years for Unreserved (UR), 33 years for SC.
    • Relaxations apply as per government rules. Cut-off date: June 2, 2025. Minimum age is 18 years.

(Note: Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Widows/Divorced Women etc., is applicable as per Govt. of India/CSIR rules) 

Important Dates for CSIR NBRI Recruitment

EventDate
Online Application Start DateMay 3, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Online Application & Fee Submission Last DateJune 2, 2025 (Up to 06:00 PM)
Exam DateTo be Notified

Salary and Benefits at CSIR NBRI

PostPay Matrix (₹)Approx. Monthly Salary*
Technical Assistant35,400 – 1,12,400₹ 75,212/-
Technician19,900 – 63,200₹ 41,237/-
Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A/S&P)19,900 – 63,200₹ 41,237/-

*Approximate total emoluments include Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA as applicable in Class ‘Y’ Cities for Central Government Staff.

Other Benefits:

  • Medical Expense Reimbursement.
  • Children Education Allowance.
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
  • House Building Advance.
  • Accommodation as per CSIR rules (subject to availability).
  • National Pension System (NPS) applicability. Existing Old Pension Scheme for eligible candidates joining from other Govt. bodies.
  • Career Advancement opportunities under CSIR assessment promotion rules.

CSIR NBRI Selection Process 2025

The selection process varies slightly depending on the post:

Technical Assistant

  1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria.
  2. Trade Test: Recommended candidates will be invited for a Trade Test (Qualifying nature).
  3. Competitive Written Examination: Candidates qualifying the Trade Test will appear for a written exam.
    • Mode: OMR Based Objective Type Multiple Choice.
    • Standard: Diploma/Graduation Level.
    • Papers: Three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III).
      • Paper-I (1 hour): Mental Ability Test (50 questions, 100 marks, No negative marking). Qualifying nature.
      • Paper-II (30 mins): General Awareness (25 Qs, 75 Marks) & English Language (25 Qs, 75 Marks). Negative marking (1 mark per wrong answer).
      • Paper-III (90 mins): Concerned Subject (100 Qs, 300 Marks). Negative marking (1 mark per wrong answer).
  4. Final Merit List: Prepared based ONLY on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III. Paper-II & III evaluated only if minimum threshold marks are secured in Paper-I.

Technician

  1. Screening: Applications screened based on eligibility.
  2. Trade Test: Recommended candidates invited for Trade Test (Qualifying nature).
  3. Competitive Written Examination: Candidates qualifying the Trade Test will appear for a written exam.
    • Mode: OMR Based Objective Type Multiple Choice.
    • Standard: SSC + ITI / XIIth Standard.
    • Papers: Three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III).
      • Paper-I (1 hour): Mental Ability Test (50 Qs, 100 Marks, No negative marking). Qualifying nature.
      • Paper-II (30 mins): General Awareness (25 Qs, 75 Marks) & English Language (25 Qs, 75 Marks). Negative marking (1 mark per wrong answer).
      • Paper-III (1 hour): Concerned Subject (50 Qs, 150 Marks). Negative marking (1 mark per wrong answer).
  4. Final Merit List: Prepared based ONLY on marks obtained in Paper-II and Paper-III. Paper-II & III evaluated only if minimum threshold marks are secured in Paper-I.

Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A/S&P)

  1. Competitive Written Examination: Selection based on an open competitive written exam.
    • Mode: OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice.
    • Standard: Class XII.
    • Papers: Two papers (Paper-I, Paper-II).
      • Paper-I (90 mins): Mental Ability Test (100 Qs, 200 Marks, No negative marking). Qualifying nature.
      • Paper-II (1 hour): General Awareness (50 Qs, 150 Marks) & English Language (50 Qs, 150 Marks). Negative marking (1 mark per wrong answer).
  2. Proficiency Test: Computer Typing Speed (English @ 35 wpm OR Hindi @ 30 wpm) and Computer Usage Test. This is Qualifying in nature. The choice of medium (English/Hindi) given in the application is final.
  3. Final Merit List: Prepared based ONLY on marks obtained in Paper-II. Paper-II evaluated only if minimum threshold marks are secured in Paper-I. Candidates must qualify the Proficiency Test to be included in the merit list.

(Tie-breaking methodology is detailed in the notification for each post category) 

How to Apply Online for CSIR NBRI Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates must apply online through the designated recruitment portal. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Official Recruitment Portal: Go to Direct Link or find the link via the NBRI main website under ‘Advertisement No.01/2025’.
  2. Read Instructions: Carefully read the ‘How-to-apply Online’ instructions, ‘Fee Payment Procedure’, and view the ‘Application Replica’ available on the portal.
  3. Registration: Complete the portal registration using a valid email ID. Keep this email active throughout the recruitment process.
  4. Fill Application Form: Log in and fill out the online application form with accurate details. For JSA posts (A01012025 & A02012025), submit a single application indicating preference order. For other posts, if applying for multiple post codes, fill separate applications for each.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of:
    • Recent passport-size color photograph (JPEG, max 50 KB).
    • Signature (JPEG, max 50 KB).
    • Relevant certificates (Proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificate, Experience Certificate, NOC if applicable, etc.) in PDF format (max 1 MB each). Ensure clarity and legibility.
  6. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) as per the ‘Fee Payment Procedure’.
  7. Submit Application: Review the application carefully and submit it. Once submitted, no changes can be made.
  8. Download Application: Download the final submitted application form and keep a printout for future reference.

Important: Apply well before the last date (June 2, 2025, 6:00 PM) to avoid last-minute technical issues. Hard copies of applications are not accepted.

Application Fees

  • Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS Category: ₹ 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only).
  • Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Fee Exempted (Not Applicable).
  • Fee must be paid online. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.

Official Notification & Apply Link

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