CSIR Recruitment 2025: Junior Secretariat, Assistant & Stenographer

CSIR Recruitment 2025: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Madras Complex, a premier government research institution, is recruiting young and dynamic Indian nationals for Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer positions at its Taramani, Chennai campus. This recruitment drive, announced via Advertisement No. 01/2025 on April 17, 2025, aims to fill administrative vacancies. Applications are open from April 17, 2025, to May 19, 2025, and must be submitted through the official website, www.csircmc.res.in.

Details of CSIR Recruitment 2025

Explore the key details of this opportunity below:

Gross emoluments include allowances like DA, HRA (if not in staff quarters), and TA as per 7th CPC.

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Eligibility Criteria CSIR Recruitment 2025

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age criteria to apply for the Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer posts. The eligibility details for the post(s) are provided below:

Relaxations:

• SC/ST/OBC against UR posts: No age relaxation.
• Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (with documentary proof).
• PwBD: Up to 10 years for specified disabilities (40%+ disability, with certificate).
• Ex-Servicemen: As per GOI orders.
• CSIR Employees: No age limit if qualified.

Application Fees

Know the application fee details before applying:

Payment Mode: Online via RTGS/NEFT/IMPS/Debit Card/Credit Card to:

• Account Holder: CSIR Madras Complex
• Account Number: 30267725339
• Bank: State Bank of India, Taramani
• IFSC Code: SBIN0010673

Selection Process

Here’s how candidates will be selected:

1. Proficiency Test: Typing (JSA: 35 wpm English/30 wpm Hindi, 10 min) or Stenography (JSS: 80 wpm, 10 min dictation, 50/65 min transcription). Qualifying in nature.
2. Competitive Written Examination:
   • JSA: Two papers (Paper I: Mental Ability, 90 min; Paper II: General Awareness + English, 60 min). Merit based on Paper II.
   • JSS: One paper (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English, 2 hours). Merit based on written exam, post-stenography qualification.
3. Screening: By a committee to shortlist candidates. Sequence of tests to be notified on www.csircmc.res.in.

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How to Apply for CSIR Recruitment 2025 for Junior Secretariat, Assistant & Stenographer Posts

Follow these simple steps to submit your application:

1. Online Application:
   • Visit www.csircmc.res.in from April 17, 2025 (9:00 AM) to May 19, 2025 (5:00 PM).
   • Register with a valid email ID, log in, and complete the application form.
   • Upload required details and verify before submission.
   • Pay ₹500/- fee (if applicable) via online banking and note transaction details.
2. Hardcopy Submission:
   • Print the submitted application, sign it, and attach:
     • Self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, caste/community certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, and fee receipt (if applicable).
     • Recent passport-size photograph (signed).
     • Date of Birth certificate, NOC (if applicable).
   • Send in an envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (Post Code)” to: The Controller of Administration, CSIR Madras Complex, CSIR Road, Taramani, Chennai-600 113, Tamil Nadu.
   • Deadline: May 29, 2025 (5:00 PM).
3. Note:
   • Apply separately for each post.
   • Government employees must apply through proper channel or submit an advance copy.
   • Incomplete/late applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

Here’s the timeline for the recruitment:

FAQs CSIR Recruitment 2025

Check these FAQs for quick answers:

1. Who can apply for the Junior Secretariat Assistant and Stenographer posts?
   Indian nationals with 10+2/XII or equivalent, meeting the typing/shorthand speed and age criteria (as detailed in the eligibility table).
2. What is the selection process for these posts?
   Candidates must qualify a proficiency test (typing for JSA, stenography for JSS) followed by a competitive written exam. Final merit is based on the written exam.
3. Is there an application fee for SC/ST candidates?
   No, SC/ST candidates (with caste certificate) are exempted from the ₹500/- fee.
4. Where will the written examination be held?
   The skill test/written exam will be conducted in Chennai. Exact details will be shared via www.csircmc.res.in and email.
5. Can I change the medium of the typing test after applying?
   No, the medium (English/Hindi) chosen in the online application is final.