BHU Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 199 Vacancies!

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BHU Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025: Overview

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Junior Clerk (Group ‘C’). This recruitment drive aims to fill 199 vacancies within the Administrative Sector of the university. Interested candidates can apply online through the official BHU recruitment portal. The last date for online submission of the application form and fee payment is April 17, 2025, up to 5:00 PM. Ensure you submit the downloaded application hardcopy by April 22, 2025.

Organization Details: Banaras Hindu University

  • Hiring Organization: Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.
  • Post Name: Junior Clerk (Group ‘C’, Non-teaching).
  • Number of Posts: 199.
  • Location: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005.

BHU Junior Clerk Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The 199 vacancies for the Junior Clerk position are distributed across various categories as follows:

CategoryNumber of Posts
UR (Unreserved)80
EWS20
SC28
ST13
OBC50
PwBDs*8
Total199

*PwBDs categories include (A) LV, (B) D, HH, (C) OA, OL, BL, OAL, AAV, Dw, LC (OA, OL, BL, OAL), (D) ASD, SLD, ID, MI, (e) MD from amongst A to D. Refer to the official notification for detailed abbreviations.

Eligibility Criteria for BHU Junior Clerk

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements as of the last date of application submission (April 17, 2025):

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Second Class Graduate degree.
    • At least six months of training on the use of Computer for Office Automation, Bookkeeping, and word processing from a certified Institution OR Second Class Graduate with a Diploma in Computer recognized by AICTE.
  • Skill Test Requirement:
    • A Computer Typing Test (Skill Test) is mandatory and is qualifying in nature.
    • Required typing speed: 30 words per minute (wpm) in English OR 25 wpm in Hindi.
  • Age Limit (as of 17.04.2025):
    • General Category: 18-30 years.
    • SC/ST: 18-35 years.
    • OBC: 18-33 years.
    • Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): 18-35 years (40 years for SC/ST).
    • Age relaxation for PwBDs, Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.
    • No age bar for permanent employees of BHU.
    • Age relaxation may apply for candidates with prior work experience (daily wage/contract) in BHU projects/schemes, subject to conditions.

Important Dates for BHU Recruitment

Keep track of these crucial dates:

  • Notification Date: March 18, 2025.
  • Online Application & Fee Payment Start Date: March 18, 2025.
  • Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: April 17, 2025 (upto 5:00 PM).
  • Last Date for Submission of Hardcopy Application: April 22, 2025 (upto 5:00 PM).

Salary and Benefits: Junior Clerk Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Junior Clerk post will be placed in Pay Level 2 of the Pay Matrix.

  • Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200.
  • Other allowances and benefits will be applicable as per University/Government rules.

Selection Process: How BHU Selects Junior Clerks

The selection process for the BHU Junior Clerk position involves multiple stages:

  1. Written Test: The University will conduct a written test for all eligible applicants.
  2. Computer Proficiency & Skill Test: Candidates shortlisted based on the written test performance will undergo:
    • A Computer Proficiency Test assessing knowledge of computer usage, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), formatting, etc.
    • A Computer Typing Skill Test (qualifying nature) with required speeds of 30 wpm (English) or 25 wpm (Hindi).
    • The university may conduct multiple skill tests if required.
  3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents.

How to Apply for BHU Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Registration: Visit the BHU website (Official Website Link) and navigate to the Recruitment & Assessment Cell portal of BHU. Register yourself first.
  2. Fill Application Form: Log in and fill out the online application form carefully across all tabs. Ensure all details are correct before final submission, as no changes are allowed afterwards.
  3. Upload Documents: Upload a digital passport-size photograph and signature in JPEG format (max 50 kb each).
  4. Fee Payment: After submission, proceed to the payment gateway (if applicable) and pay the application fee online via Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI.
  5. Download & Print: Download the submitted application form and take a printout.
  6. Submit Hardcopy: Send the downloaded hardcopy application form along with all necessary enclosures to the “Office of the Registrar (Recruitment and Assessment Cell), Holkar House, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005” by Speed Post/Registered Post to reach on or before April 22, 2025 (5:00 PM).

Application Fees

  • UR, EWS, OBC Categories: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable).
  • SC, ST, PwBDs Categories: Nil.
  • Women Candidates: Nil.

The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway integrated with the application portal.

Official Notification & Apply Link

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