CSIR NCL Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 18 Junior Secretariat Assistant Posts

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CSIR NCL JSA Recruitment 2025 – Introduction

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, has announced the recruitment drive for the position of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) for the year 2025. This recruitment aims to fill 18 vacancies across different categories. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online starting from April 7, 2025, until the closing date of May 5, 2025. This is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a Group C government position in a prestigious research institution.

Organization Details

  • Hiring Organization: CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune. NCL is a premier scientific research and development institute operating under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
  • Location: Pune.
  • Total Posts: 18.
  • Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – General, Stores & Purchase (S&P), Finance & Accounts (F&A).
  • Job Description: The selected candidates will be required to provide assistance in General Administration, Stores & Purchase, or Finance & Accounts sections, along with any other official duties assigned.

Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 18 Junior Secretariat Assistant positions, distributed as follows:

  • Junior Secretariat Assistant (General): 11 Posts
    • Unreserved (UR): 05
    • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 02
    • Scheduled Caste (SC): 02
    • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 01
    • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 01
  • Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase): 04 Posts
    • Unreserved (UR): 02
    • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 01
    • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 01
  • Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts): 03 Posts
    • Unreserved (UR): 02
    • Scheduled Caste (SC): 01
  • Total Posts: 18
    • (Note: 01 post out of the total 18 is reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria before applying:

  • Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Candidates must have passed 10+2 / XIIth standard or its equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Typing Proficiency:
    • Proficiency in computer typing speed is mandatory. Candidates should possess a typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English OR 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer. (35/30 w.p.m. corresponds to 10500/9000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) on an average of 5 key depressions for each word).
    • Proficiency in using computers as per norms prescribed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) from time to time is also required.
  • Age Limit (as of 05.05.2025):
    • Minimum Age: 18 years.
    • Maximum Age: 28 years.
  • Age Relaxation: Permissible beyond the upper age limit for reserved categories as per Government of India norms:
    • SC/ST: 5 years.
    • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
    • PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years.
    • PwBD (OBC): 13 years.
    • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years.
    • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service.
    • Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially separated (UR/OBC): Up to 35 years.
    • Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially separated (SC/ST): Up to 40 years.
    • CSIR Departmental Candidates (Permanent Employees): No age limit.

Note: The cut-off date for determining age limit, qualifications, and other eligibility criteria is May 5, 2025.

Important Dates

Keep track of these important dates related to the CSIR NCL JSA Recruitment 2025:

EventDate
Notification Release DateApril 4, 2025 
Online Application Start DateApril 7, 2025 (10:00 AM) 
Online Application Last DateMay 5, 2025 (05:30 PM) 
Last Date for Fee PaymentMay 5, 2025 
Competitive Examination DateTo be Notified
Typing Test DateTo be Notified

Candidates are strongly advised to apply well in advance of the last date.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates for the Junior Secretariat Assistant post will receive a competitive salary package and benefits as per CSIR norms:

  • Pay Scale: Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, which corresponds to a pay range of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200.
  • Classification: Group C (Non-Gazetted).
  • Allowances: Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), etc., as applicable to Central Government employees and adopted by CSIR.
  • Accommodation: Eligible for entitled type accommodation based on availability as per CSIR rules (HRA not admissible if accommodation is provided).
  • Other Benefits: New Pension Scheme (NPS) 2004, reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), etc., as per CSIR rules.
  • Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth under the CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 2020 (ASRP).

Selection Process of JSA in CSIR NCL

The selection process for the CSIR NCL JSA position involves multiple stages:

  1. Competitive Examination: This will consist of two papers conducted either in OMR-based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice format. The standard of the exam will be Class XII level. Questions (except for English Language) will be bilingual (English & Hindi). Total duration is 2 hours 30 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).
    • Paper I: Mental Ability Test
      • Subjects: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc..
      • Number of Questions: 100.
      • Maximum Marks: 200 (2 marks per correct answer).
      • Duration: 90 Minutes.
      • Negative Marking: None.
      • Nature: Qualifying. Minimum threshold marks will be decided by the Selection Committee.
    • Paper II: General Awareness & English Language
      • General Awareness: 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer).
      • English Language: 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer).
      • Total Questions: 100.
      • Total Marks: 300.
      • Duration: 60 Minutes.
      • Negative Marking: Yes, 1 negative mark for every wrong answer.
      • Evaluation: Paper II will only be evaluated for candidates who clear the minimum threshold in Paper I.
  2. Proficiency Test (Typing Test):
    • Requirement: English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm.
    • Duration: 10 Minutes (15 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).
    • Nature: Qualifying. Mistakes up to 5% (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/OH/VH) or 7% (ST/HH/ESM) are ignored.
    • Exemption: PwBD candidates permanently unfit for typing may seek exemption by providing the required medical certificate.
  3. Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based solely on the marks obtained in Paper II. Paper I and the Typing Test are qualifying in nature. Tie-breaking methodology will be applied if needed (based on fewer negative marks, older age, earlier acquisition of qualification, alphabetical order).
  4. Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted will be called for DV, where they must produce original documents uploaded during application.

How to Apply for JSA Positions in CSIR NCL

Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the official CSIR-NCL recruitment portal. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official CSIR-NCL recruitment website: recruit.ncl.res.in
  2. Find the link for Advertisement No. NCL/01-2025/ADMIN-JSA or the direct link for Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2025.
  3. Click on the “Apply Online” link (available from April 7, 2025)
  4. Register yourself if you are a new user or log in with your credentials.
  5. Fill in the online application form carefully with all required details (personal information, educational qualifications, contact details, etc.).
  6. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable), etc., as specified. Ensure certificates for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM) are in the prescribed format and valid for Central Government posts.
  7. Pay the application fee online through the available modes (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card).
  8. Review the application form thoroughly before final submission.
  9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
  10. Important: Hard copies of the application form are NOT required to be sent to CSIR-NCL.

Application Fees

The application fee structure is as follows:

  • Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹500/-.
  • Women Candidates: NIL.
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Candidates: NIL.
  • CSIR Permanent Employees: NIL.

Note: The fee must be paid online. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Official Notification & Apply Link

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.

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Ensure you visit the official CSIR-NCL website regularly for updates regarding examination dates, answer keys, and results. Good luck with your application!