Overview of CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment 2025
The CSIR-Central Road Research Institutte (CRRI) , Delhi Mathura Road, New Delhi has released a notification for Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer from official websites www.crridom.gov.in through online mode on 21.03.2025. Those Candidates who has the eligibility criteria and interested to apply these Posts, they can read the notification and apply online. The Applicants can find the eligibility criteria and age limit,Syllabus, Selection process and Qualification Details as given below

Important Dates
Application Online Start Date : – 22nd March 2025
Application Apply Online Last Date – 21st April 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Computer-Based Written Examination (CBT): Tentatively in May/June 2025
Proficiency Test (Computer/Stenography): Tentatively in June 2025
Who Can Apply : Both Male and Female
Official Websites – www.crridom.gov.in
Vacancy Details
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) – 177 Posts
Institute | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
CSIR-CRRI | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
CSIR Headquarters | 47 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 105 |
CSIR-IGIB | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
CSIR-NIScPR | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
CSIR-NPL | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Total | 85 | 44 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 177 |
Junior Stenographer (JST) – 32 Posts
Institute | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
CSIR-CRRI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
CSIR Headquarters | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
CSIR-IGIB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
CSIR-NIScPR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
CSIR-NPL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Total | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment 2025 – Salary
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) (Gen/F&A/S&P)
- Candidates will get Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
Junior Stenographer (JST)
- Candidates will get Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment 2025 – Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS Category – ₹500/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Ex-Servicemen – No Fee
- Payment Mode – Online (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card)
CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment 2025 – Educational Qualification Details
- The Candidates must have passed 12th class in any discipline from recognized Board.
- The Candidates must have proficiency in typing. speed must be 35 words per minute in english or 30 words per minute in hindi.
- Basic Computer Knowledge.
CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
UR/OBC/EWS
- Minimum Age – 18 Years
- Maximum Age – 28 Years
Junior Stenographer (JST)
UR/OBC/EWS
- Minimum Age – 18 Years
- Maximum Age – 27 Years
Age relaxation as per Govt Guidelines
- SC – 5 Years
- OBC – 3 Years
- PWD – 10 Years
CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment 2025 – Exam Pattern
Junior Stenographer (JST)
Computer Based Test with 200 no of Questions for 200 Marks within a duration of 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marking |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 0.25 per wrong answer |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 per wrong answer |
English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 0.25 per wrong answer |
Total | 200 | 200 | Applicable |
Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying):
Language | Dictation Speed | Transcription Time |
English | 80 w.p.m | 50 mins |
Hindi | 80 w.p.m | 65 mins |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Paper 1 (Mental Ability Test – Qualifying in Nature)
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marking |
Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Reasoning, Problem Solving) | 100 | 200 | No negative marking |
Total | 100 | 200 | None |
Paper 2 (Merit-Based Evaluation)
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marking |
General Awareness | 50 | 150 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
English Language | 50 | 150 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Total | 100 | 300 | Applicable |
Typing Test (Qualifying in Nature)
Language | Typing Speed |
English | 35 w.p.m |
Hindi | 30 w.p.m |
CSIR-CRRI JSA & JST Recruitment – Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT / OMR).
- Computer Proficiency Test / Typing Test / Stenographer Test.
- Certificate Verification.
How to Apply for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) & JST
- Please visit the offical websites www.crridom.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online” and register.
- Fill in the application form and upload documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and take a print copy.
Important Documents
- Birth Certificate (if not in 10th Certificate)
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- Essential Qualification Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
Apply Online Start Date | 22nd March 2025 | |||||
Apply Online Close Date | 21st April 2025 | |||||
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Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can apply for CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant & Junior Stenographer Posts?
Indian citizens who have completed 10+2 class with the required skill sets
What is the mode of the examination?
The exam will be Computer-Based Test (CBT).
What is the typing speed requirement?
Candidates must have to typing 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi