CSIR NGRI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for JSA (Gen/F&A/S&P) Posts!

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Introduction: CSIR NGRI JSA Recruitment 2025

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, has announced recruitment for the position of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) for the year 2025 through Advertisement No. 02/2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill multiple vacancies across General (Gen), Finance & Accounts (F&A), and Stores & Purchase (S&P) departments. Eligible Indian nationals are invited to apply online for these promising government job opportunities. The application deadline has been extended to May 26, 2025 (6:00 PM). Don’t miss this chance to join a premier R&D institute!

Organization Details: About CSIR-NGRI

  • Hiring Body: CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad.
  • Parent Organization: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  • Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase.
  • Total Number of Posts: 11.
  • Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, however, posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
  • Gender Balance: CSIR-NGRI encourages applications from women candidates to promote gender balance in its workforce.

CSIR NGRI JSA Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The vacancies are distributed across different categories as follows:

Post NameTotal Posts
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen)8
Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A)1
Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P)2
Total11

Eligibility Criteria for CSIR NGRI JSA Posts

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria as of the crucial date (May 5, 2025):

  • Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Must have passed 10+2/XII standard or its equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Typing Proficiency:
    • Proficiency in computer typing speed is mandatory.
    • Required speed: 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English OR 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.
    • This corresponds to 10500 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) / 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word.
    • The typing test duration is 10 minutes and is qualifying in nature.
  • Computer Usage: Proficiency in using computers as per norms fixed by DoPT from time to time is required.
  • Age Limit:
    • The upper age limit is 28 years as of May 5, 2025.
    • Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules:
      • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
      • OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation.
      • PwBD: 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST).
      • Widows, Divorced Women, Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (UR), 40 years (SC/ST).
      • Ex-Servicemen: As per GoI/CSIR rules.
      • CSIR Employees: No age limit.
    • Candidates applying against unreserved (UR) posts are not eligible for age relaxation unless they belong to PwBD category.

Important Dates: CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2025

Keep track of these crucial dates:

EventDate
Notification Release Date (Advt. No. 02/2025)April 1, 2025
Online Application Start DateApril 2, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Original Last Date for Online ApplicationMay 5, 2025 (06:00 PM)
Extended Last Date for Online ApplicationMay 26, 2025 (06:00 PM)
Crucial Date for Eligibility/Age LimitMay 5, 2025
Written Exam/Typing Test DateTo be notified on the website

Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute network issues. Updates regarding exam dates will be posted on the official CSIR-NGRI website.

Salary and Benefits: JSA Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Junior Secretariat Assistant post will be placed in Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.

  • Pay Level: Level-2
  • Approximate Total Emoluments: Rs. 38,483/- per month (This includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for a Class ‘X’ City, Transport Allowance (TA), etc.).
  • Other Benefits:
    • Reimbursement of Medical Expenses.
    • Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
    • Children’s Education Allowance.
    • Eligibility for Council accommodation (subject to availability, HRA not admissible if availed).
    • National Pension System (NPS) coverage.
    • Service conditions governed by Central Civil Services Rules and other applicable GoI/CSIR rules.

Selection Process: Written Exam & Typing Test

The selection process for the CSIR NGRI JSA posts involves the following stages:

  1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on the information provided.
  2. Competitive Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination. The exam consists of two papers:
    • Paper-I: Mental Ability Test (100 questions, 200 marks, 90 minutes). Includes General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement, etc. No negative marking.
    • Paper-II: General Awareness (50 questions, 150 marks) and English Language (50 questions, 150 marks). Total time: 1 hour. Negative marking: One negative mark for each wrong answer.
    • Exam Standard: Class XII.
    • Medium: Questions (except English Language) will be in both English and Hindi. Candidates must choose their preferred medium (Hindi/English) for the exam/typing test during application.
    • Evaluation: Paper-II will only be evaluated for candidates who secure minimum threshold marks (decided by the Selection Committee) in Paper-I.
  3. Typing Test (Qualifying): Candidates who qualify the written exam based on Paper-II marks will be called for a typing test on the computer. Proficiency in typing (English: 35 wpm / Hindi: 30 wpm) is mandatory and qualifying in nature.
  4. Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based only on the marks obtained in Paper-II of the written examination, for candidates who qualify the typing test.
  5. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will undergo document verification.

How to Apply Online for CSIR NGRI JSA Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to submit your application online:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the CSIR-NGRI application portal.
  2. Registration: Click on “New Registration”. Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number. Keep this email active throughout the recruitment process.
  3. Login: Log in using the credentials obtained after registration.
  4. Fill Application Form: Carefully fill in all the required details in the online application form. You can apply for multiple JSA posts (Gen/F&A/S&P) and indicate your preference order.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
    • Recent passport-size color photograph.
    • Signature.
    • Date of Birth proof (SSC/10th Marksheet/Certificate or School Leaving Certificate).
    • Educational Qualification Certificates (10+2/Equivalent) and Marksheets.
    • Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in the prescribed GoI format, if applicable. OBC (NCL) certificate must be valid as of the closing date.
    • OBC (NCL) Declaration Form.
    • Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates.
    • Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates.
    • No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous bodies.
    • Experience Certificates, if any.
    • SBI Collect e-receipt for application fee payment.
    • Other relevant documents supporting claims.
  6. Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online via SBI Collect.
  7. Verify and Submit: Review the filled application form for accuracy. Update payment details (if applicable) and click ‘Final Submit’. Once submitted, no modifications are allowed.
  8. Print Application: Keep a printout of the finally submitted online application form for your records. Do notsend a hard copy unless specifically asked later.

Application Fees

  • General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): Rs. 500/-.
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Employees: NIL (Fee Exemption).
  • Payment Mode: Online through SBI Collect link provided on the website.
  • Note: Application fee once paid is non-refundable.

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Official Notification & Apply Link

Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification (Advt. No. 02/2025 and the Addendum) thoroughly before applying. Regularly check the CSIR-NGRI website for any updates or corrigenda.