Introduction
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the CSIR CRRI Junior Secretariat Assistant & Stenographer Recruitment 2025, offering a total of 209 vacancies. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in prestigious research institutions in Delhi. The online application process has commenced on March 22, 2025, and the last date to apply is April 21, 2025.
Organization Details
The hiring organization is CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), specifically its constituent laboratories/institutes in Delhi, including CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NISCPR), CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), and CSIR Headquarters. The total number of posts to be filled is 209. These positions are based in New Delhi.
Vacancy Breakdown
Here’s the breakdown of the vacancies across different CSIR labs/institutes:
| S.No. | Name of Labs /Instt. | Post & Cadre | Total |
| I | CSIR-CRRI | JSA (G) | 6 |
| JSA (F&A) | 2 | ||
| JSA (S&P) | 5 | ||
| Jr. Steno | 2 | ||
| II | CSIR Hqrs. | JSA (G) | 60 |
| JSA (F&A) | 27 | ||
| JSA (S&P) | 18 | ||
| Jr. Steno | 18 | ||
| III | CSIR-IGIB | JSA (G) | 10 |
| JSA (F&A) | 5 | ||
| JSA (S&P) | 4 | ||
| Jr. Steno | 4 | ||
| IV | CSIR-NISCPR | JSA (G) | 11 |
| JSA (F&A) | 6 | ||
| JSA (S&P) | 6 | ||
| Jr. Steno | 3 | ||
| V | CSIR-NPL | JSA (G) | 7 |
| JSA (F&A) | 4 | ||
| JSA (S&P) | 6 | ||
| Jr. Steno | 5 | ||
| Grand Total | 209 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Junior Secretariat Assistant and Stenographer positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: 10+2/XII or equivalent with proficiency in computer typing and usage as per DOPT norms.
- Junior Stenographer: 10+2/XII or equivalent with proficiency in stenography as per DOPT norms.
- Age Limit:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Not exceeding 28 years.
- Junior Stenographer: Not exceeding 27 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Important Dates
Keep track of these important dates:
- Commencement of Online Application: March 22, 2025 (10:00 AM IST)
- Last Date of Submission of Online Application: April 21, 2025 (up to 05:00 PM IST)
- Date of Written Examination (CBT): Tentatively in May/June 2025 (To be notified later)
- Date of Proficiency Test: Tentatively in June 2025 (To be notified later)
For the latest updates, candidates should regularly visit the official CSIR-CRRI website.
Salary & Benefits
The selected candidates will receive pay and allowances as admissible to Central Government employees. The Pay Level for Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) is Pay Level 2 (₹19900 – ₹63200) and for Junior Stenographer is Pay Level 4 (₹25500 – ₹81100). Further other benefits includes:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other benefits like Medical Expenses reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, and House Building Advance as per CSIR rules.
- Pension benefits under the New Pension System.
Selection Process
The selection process involves:
- Written Examination:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Paper I (Mental Ability Test – Qualifying) & Paper II (General Awareness & English Language).
- Junior Stenographer: Single paper with General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.
- Proficiency Test:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Computer typing test (English @ 35 w.p.m. and Hindi @ 30 w.p.m.).
- Junior Stenographer: Stenography test (English or Hindi at 80 w.p.m.).
- Document Verification
The final merit list will be based on the written examination, with the proficiency test being qualifying in nature.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: crridom.gov.in/recruitment
- Fill the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including:
- Date of Birth proof
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form before the deadline.
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Application Fees
- Unreserved (UR), OBC (NCL), and EWS Candidates: Rs 500/-
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Nil
Payment can be made online through UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit cards.
Official Notification & Apply Link
- Notification Link: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
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This article provides a comprehensive overview of the CSIR CRRI Junior Secretariat Assistant & Stenographer Recruitment 2025. Ensure you read the official notification for detailed information and updates.