CSIR-IITR Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, has announced 10 vacancies for the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA). This is an excellent opportunity for Indian nationals looking for a stable government job in an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The recruitment is open for candidates with a 10+2 qualification and proficiency in computer typing. Interested applicants can apply online from 17 February 2025 to 19 March 2025.

Check out the important details, including vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection process, and application procedure below.

Important Dates

Application Fees

• To be notified in the official application portal
• Candidates must check the CSIR-IITR recruitment website for updates on application fees

Age Limit (as of 19 March 2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years
  • Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women:
    • Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
  • PwBD Candidates:
    • 10 years (15 years for SC, 13 years for OBC)
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
  • CSIR Employees: No upper age limit

Vacancy Details

A total of 10 vacancies have been announced for the Junior Secretariat Assistant post:

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Level-2 (Cell-1) of the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
• Approximate Monthly Salary: ₹35,600 (including HRA, TA, and DA as applicable in Class ‘Y’ cities)
• Additional Benefits:
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Transport Allowance (TA)
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
  • Medical Reimbursement (CGHS/CSMA rules)
  • Pension Benefits (New Pension Scheme for new entrants)
  • Residential accommodation (subject to availability)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Higher Secondary (10+2) or an equivalent certification from a recognized board.
• Proficiency in computer typing speed:
  • 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English OR
  • 30 words per minute (w.p.m.) in Hindi
  • As per DoPT/CSIR norms

Selection Process

Written Examination

The OMR-based or Computer-Based Test will have two papers:

Paper-I (Qualifying in Nature)

• Duration: 90 minutes

Paper-II (Merit-Based)

• Duration: 60 minutes

Typing Proficiency Test

• Candidates must qualify in computer typing (35 w.p.m. in English OR 30 w.p.m. in Hindi)
• The test is qualifying in nature and will not impact the merit list

Merit List Preparation

• Only Paper-II marks will be considered for the merit list
• Tiebreaker Rules (if candidates score the same marks):
  1. Fewer negative marks
  2. Older candidate (by Date of Birth) gets priority
  3. Earlier qualification date
  4. Alphabetical order of the first name

Documents Required for Application

Candidates must upload the following documents in PDF format:

• 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
• Essential qualification certificates
• Birth certificate (if not mentioned in school documents)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• NOC (for government employees)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book (if applicable)

How to Apply?

1. Visit the CSIR-IITR official website
2. Register and fill out the application form
3. Upload required documents
4. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
5. Submit the application before the deadline

Why Join CSIR-IITR?

• Prestigious government job under the Ministry of Science & Technology
• Attractive salary and benefits
• Job security and career growth
• Work-life balance with fixed working hours
• Opportunities for promotion under CSIR Administrative Services Recruitment & Promotion (ASRP) Rules