CSIR JSA-JST Recruitment 2025 | Apply for 209 Posts
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Delhi, has released a notification for recruitment of 209 Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Junior Stenographer (JST) posts. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official CSIR portal. The main motive of this initiative is to fill the vacancies in its various institutes and Lab (CRRI, IGIB, NIScPR, NPL).
CSIR JSA-JST Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Name of Organization | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Name of Departments | (CRRI), (IGIB), (NIScPR), (NPL). |
| Name of Posts | Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Junior Stenographer (JST) |
| No. of Posts | 209 |
| Qualification | * For JSA– 10+2 with Computer and good typing speed. * For JST– 10+2 with proficiency in stenography. |
| Age Limit | * JSA– Not exceeding 28 years * JST– Not Exceeding 27 years |
| Pay scale | * JSA– Rs. 19900 – Rs. 63200 * JST– Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100 |
- Age Relaxation
- OBC- 3 Years.
- SC/ST- 5 Years.
- PwBD (UR)- 10 Years.
- PwBD (SC/ST)- 15 Years.
- PwBD (OBC)- 13 Years.
- Ex-servicemen- 3 Years.
- Widow/Divorced (UR)- Upto 35 Years of Age.
- Widow/Divorced (SC/ST)- Upto 40 Years of Age.
- CSIR Departmental Candidates- No Age Limit.
CSIR JSA-JST Recruitment 2025- Category wise vacancy:
| Name of Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 110 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 52 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12 |
| Economically Weaker Section(EWS) | 13 |
| Total | 209 |
Note: PwBD and Ex-servicemen included.
CSIR JSA-JST Recruitment 2025- Eligibility Criteria
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Candidates Applying for this posts must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with good knowledge in computers and expert level typing speed.
- Junior Stenographer (JST): Candidates Applying for this posts must have Completed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination with proficiency in Stenography.
CSIR JSA-JST Recruitment 2025 | Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | 22/03/2025 | |
| Last date of Application | 21/04/2025 | |
| Date of Written Examination (Computer Based) | May/June 2025 | |
| Date of Proficiency Test in Computer/Stenography | June 2025 | |
How to Apply
- Go to “Useful Link” section Below.
- Click on “Apply Online” Link.
- You will be redirected to CSIR Official Recruitment site.
- Scroll and Click on “New Registration Tab”.
- Scroll and click on “Start Application Form”.
- Verify your Mobile and E-mail.
- Fill up the form with Personal Details, Qualification Details.
- Upload Documents.
- Fees Payment.
- Final submission.
- Take a Print-out of the Receipt and Application for further Reference.
Category wise Fees Payment
- UR/OBC- Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/PwBDs/Ex-servicemen/Women- NIL
Selection Procedure
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):
There will be Written (CBT) exam consists of two papers and one computer proficiency test.
- Written Exam Pattern
| Subject (Paper I) | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 100 | 200 | 90 Minutes |
| Note: This paper includes questions from General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgments. No Negative Marking. | |||
| Subject (Paper II) | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 | 60 Minutes |
| General English | 50 | 150 | |
| Note: One negative mark for every wrong answer. | |||
- Computer Proficiency Test:
Only candidates who have qualified written exam will be called for Computer proficiency test. Proficiency test comprises two segments: English typing (35 w.p.m) or Hindi typing (30 wpm). With a total time allocation of 10 Minutes.
Junior Stenographer (JST):
There will be one written exam consist of only One paper and a Proficiency test in stenography.
- Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 120 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | |
| Note: 0.25 negative mark for every wrong answer. | |||
- Proficiency test in stenography
Candidate will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in english or hindi at the speed of 80 w.p.m. The candidate has to complete it in 50 minutes (English), 65 minutes (Hindi).
(Note: Proficiency tests will be in qualifying nature.)
Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Age Calculator | Click Here |
| Image Resizer | Click Here |
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CSIR JSA-JST Recruitment 2025 (FAQs)
What is Last date for applying?
21/04/2025
What is the age limit for applying?
For Junior secretariat assistant 28 years is the age limit. And for Junior Stenographer post 27 Years is the age limit. Age relaxation is also applicable.
What is the fee amount?
Rs. 500/- for UR/OBC. Fees is exemted for rest of the categories.
