Introduction to CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2025 for JSA/Steno
The CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, a prestigious R&D institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced its latest recruitment drive for 2025. This notification, Advertisement No. 4/2025 dated 30.05.2025, invites online applications from bright, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Indian nationals for the positions of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Junior Stenographer. Interested candidates have a golden opportunity to join a premier scientific organization. The online application process commences on June 1, 2025, and concludes on June 30, 2025.
Organization Details
The hiring body is the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), located in Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana. CSIR-NGRI is a constituent research institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. This recruitment aims to fill vacancies for administrative support roles crucial to the institute’s functioning. Women candidates are encouraged to apply to promote gender balance within the workforce.
CSIR NGRI Vacancy Breakdown 2025
The institute has notified vacancies for the following posts:
| Post Code | Name of the post | No. of posts |
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen) | 01 |
| JSG | Junior Stenographer | 03 |
CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions as of the last date for online application submission (June 30, 2025).
Essential Qualifications:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) (Post Code: JSA):
- 10+2/XII or its equivalent.
- Proficiency in computer type speed and in using computer as per prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from time to time (currently 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi). This corresponds to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word.
- Note: A 3-year diploma acquired after 10th standard is treated as equivalent to 12th standard if the diploma is a recognized course from a recognized institution.
- Junior Stenographer (Post Code: JSG):
- 10+2/XII or its equivalent.
- Proficiency in stenography as per prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from time to time. This involves one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidate) at a speed of 80 w.p.m. in shorthand, with transcription time of 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi.
Age Limit (as on 30.06.2025):
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen): Not exceeding 28 years.
- Junior Stenographer: Not exceeding 27 years.
- The minimum age for all applicants is 18 years as on the last date of submission of the online application.
- Age Relaxations: Details on age relaxations for various categories (EWS, SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, CSIR Departmental Candidates, Widows, divorced women, etc.) are applicable as per Government of India/CSIR rules. For instance:
- PwBD: Age relaxation of 10 years for Unreserved (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC). This is applicable if the post is identified as suitable for the relevant disability category and the disability is not less than 40%.
- Ex-Servicemen (EXS): Upper age limit is relaxable by 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered.
- CSIR Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees): No age limit, provided they possess the prescribed qualifications.
- Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated (not re-married): Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST for reserved posts).
CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening date for On-line Applications | 01.06.2025 (from 10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last date for closing On-line Applications | 30.06.2025 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Last date for determining upper age limit, qualification | 30.06.2025 |
CSIR NGRI JSA & Steno Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be entitled to the following:
Pay Scale:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen): Level – 02 of Pay Matrix as per VII CPC (₹19900 to ₹63200).
- Junior Stenographer: Level – 04 of Pay Matrix as per VII CPC (₹25500 to ₹81100).
Total Emoluments:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen): Approximately ₹38,907/-* p.m. (including HRA in Class ‘X’ City).
- Junior Stenographer: Approximately ₹52,755/-* p.m. (including HRA in Class ‘X’ City).
Other Benefits:
- Usual allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible to central government employees and as applicable to CSIR employees.
- Entitlement to accommodation as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules (HRA not applicable if accommodation is provided).
- Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, and Children’s Education Allowances as per CSIR/Govt. of India rules.
- Governance under the ‘National Pension System’ or Extant Pension System based on defined contributions.
- Career advancement opportunities under CSIR Administrative Services (Recruitment & Promotion) Rules, 2020.
CSIR NGRI Selection Process 2025
The selection procedure will differ for each post:
For Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen) (Post Code: JSA):
- Screening: Candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria will be recommended by a Screening Committee.
- Proficiency in Typing Test: This will be conducted on computers and is qualifying in nature.
- English: 35 w.p.m. (10500 KDPH)
- Hindi: 30 w.p.m. (9000 KDPH)
- Time allowed: 10 minutes.
- Open Competitive Written Examination: This will consist of two papers.
- Paper-I (Mental Ability Test): 100 questions, 200 marks (2 marks per correct answer), 90 minutes. No negative marking. This paper is qualifying in nature.
- Syllabus includes General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement, etc.
- Paper-II (General Awareness & English Language): 60 minutes.
- General Awareness: 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks per correct answer).
- English Language: 50 questions, 150 marks (3 marks per correct answer).
- Negative Marking: One negative mark for every wrong answer in Paper-II.
- The medium of questions will be English and Hindi, except for the English language questions. Standard of exam will be Class XII.
- Paper-I (Mental Ability Test): 100 questions, 200 marks (2 marks per correct answer), 90 minutes. No negative marking. This paper is qualifying in nature.
- Merit List: Paper-II will be evaluated only for candidates who secure minimum threshold marks in Paper-I. The final merit list will be based on performance in Paper-II, for candidates who qualify the typing test.
For Junior Stenographer (Post Code: JSG):
- Screening: Candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria will be recommended by a Screening Committee.
- Proficiency Test in Stenography: This is qualifying in nature.
- Dictation: 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted) at 80 w.p.m.
- Transcription Time:
- English: 50 minutes (70 minutes for eligible scribes).
- Hindi: 65 minutes (90 minutes for eligible scribes).
- Open Competitive Written Examination: This will consist of one paper with three parts.
- Total Questions: 200.
- Total Time: 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for eligible scribes).
- Standard of Exam: 10+2/XII.
- Medium of Questions: English and Hindi, except for English Language & Comprehension.
- Parts:
- Part I: General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 questions, 50 marks.
- Part II: General Awareness – 50 questions, 50 marks.
- Part III: English Language & Comprehension – 100 questions, 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
- Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the competitive written examination for candidates who qualify the stenography test.
The actual sequence of conducting the Proficiency Test and Written Examination will be decided by CSIR-NGRI and notified on its website. The examination will be held in Hyderabad only.
How to Apply for CSIR NGRI Recruitment 2025
Eligible and interested candidates must apply ONLINE only through the official CSIR-NGRI website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Guide:
- Visit the Official Website
- Valid Email ID: Ensure you have a valid email ID and keep it active throughout the recruitment process.
- Read Instructions: Carefully go through the “How-to-apply online” instructions and “Fee Payment Procedure” available on the website.
- Registration: Register online with your name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Login and Fill Application: Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form.
- Upload Documents: Upload your recent passport-size scanned color photograph (max 50 KB), signature (max 50 KB), and relevant certificates (max 1 MB each).
- Fee Payment (if applicable): Remit the application fee online via SB Collect.
- Verify and Submit: Verify all details to ensure accuracy and completeness. Once finalized, submit the application and update payment details (if applicable).
- Print Application: Keep a printout of the completed application form and payment details for your records. There is no need to send a hard copy of the online application at this stage.
Candidates applying for multiple postcodes must fill separate applications and pay the fee for each post code.
Application Fees for CSIR NGRI JSA & Steno Vacancy
- Application Fee: ₹500/-
- Payment Mode: Online through SBI Collect.
- Exempted Categories: SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of application fee, subject to uploading relevant supporting documents.
Applications without the prescribed fee (for non-exempted categories) will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
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