Hello Dear Friends, I have a great news to share with you. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) Lucknow has released a recruitment notification for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Junior Stenographer posts with salary ranging from Rs. 19300/ – Rs. 81000/. A total of 11 vacancies are available, including 07 for JSA (Gen./F&A/S&P) and 04 for Stenographer (Hindi/English).

Candidates must have passed 12th (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. For JSA, computer typing proficiency is required (35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi). For Stenographer, 80 WPM in shorthand (English/Hindi) is mandatory. The age limit is 28 years for JSA and 27 years for Stenographer, with age relaxation as per government rules.

The selection process includes a written examination and a skill test. The final merit list will be based on written exam scores, while the skill test (typing/shorthand) will be qualifying in nature.

Interested candidates can apply online from 10 February 2025 to 10 March 2025. Candidates can get all the information about this recruitment in this article.

CSIR – CDRI Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) & Steno Recruitment 2025 Overview

Recruitment Department	CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow
Post Name	Junior Secretariat Assistant & Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English)
Total Post	11
Official Website	https://cdri.res.in/#gsc.tab=0
Salary	Rs.19300-63200(Rs.36500 Total Approx) for Junior Secretariat Assistant
Salary	Rs.25500-81100(Rs.49623 Total Approx) for Junior Stenographer
Application Start Date	10 Feb 2025 10:00 AM
Application End Date	10 March 2025 5:30 PM
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh Job
Apply Mode	Online
Job Type	Govt. Job
Whatsapp	Telegram

CSIR – CDRI JSA & Steno Recruitment 2025 Application Fees

Gen/OBC/EWS	Rs. 500/
SC/ST	Rs. 0/
Female	Rs. 0/
Apply Mode	Online

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) JSA & Steno Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Application Start Date	10 Feb 2025 10:00 AM
Application Last Date	10 March 2025 5:30 PM
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	10 March 2025
Exam Date	Notified Soon
Admit Card Date	Notified Soon
Result Date	Notified Soon

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) JSA & Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

Minimum Age for Junior Secretariat Assistant	28 years
Minimum Age for Junior Stenographer	27 years
Maximum Age	NA
As on	10/03/2025

CSIR – CDRI Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) & Steno Vacancy 2025 Qualifications

Post Name

Total Post

JSA and Stenographer Eligibility

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

7

· 10+2 (12th pass) or equivalent qualification.

· 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English, or 30 words per minute (w.p.m.) in Hindi.

Junior Stenographer (Hindi/ English)

4

· 10+2 (12th pass) or equivalent qualification.

· Proficiency in Stenography Required (as per DoPT standards)

· Shorthand typing in English or Hindi.

Category Wise Details of Stenographer & JSA Recruitment 2025

Post Name	Total Post	GEN	OBC	SC
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	7	4	2	1
Junior Stenographer (Hindi/ English)	4	2	1	1

CSIR – CDRI JSA & Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

For Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):

Step 1: Written Examination (OMR/CBT Based) – Qualifying
Step 2: Typing Test on Computer (Qualifying in nature)
Step 3: Preparation of Merit List
Step 4: Document Verification
Step 5: Final Selection & Appointment

Note – Merit List is prepared on basis of only paper 2 score.

For Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English):

Step 1: Written Examination (OMR/CBT Based) – Qualifying
Step 2: Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying in nature)
Step 3: Preparation of Merit List (Based on written exam scores)
Step 4: Document Verification
Step 5: Final Selection & Appointment

CSIR-CDRI Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Exam Pattern

Paper-I (Qualifying in Nature)

Subject	Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Quantitative Aptitude)
Number of Questions	100
Marks	200
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking

Note - Minimum qualifying marks will be decided before Paper-II evaluation.

Paper-II (Merit-Based)

Subject	General Awareness	English Language
Number of Questions	50	50
Marks	150	150
Negative Marking	1 Mark Deducted	1 Mark Deducted

Typing Skill Test(Only Qualifying in Nature):

Test Type	Typing Test (Qualifying in Nature)
Language Options	English or Hindi
English Typing Speed	Minimum 35 Words Per Minute (WPM)
Hindi Typing Speed	Minimum 30 Words Per Minute (WPM)
Test Duration	10 Minutes
Purpose	To assess typing proficiency for final qualification
Final Selection	Candidates must pass the typing test to qualify, but selection is based on written exam marks

Note - Final Merit List will be based only on Paper-II scores.

CSIR-CDRI Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern

Exam Details:

Mode of Exam	OMR-Based or Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Exam Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks Deducted per Wrong Answer

Exam Structure (Stenographer):

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	0.25 Mark Deducted
General Awareness	50	50	0.25 Mark Deducted
English Language & Comprehension	100	100	0.25 Mark Deducted

Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying in Nature):

Dictation Test	10 Minutes at 80 WPM (English/Hindi)
Transcription Time (English)	50 Minutes
Transcription Time (Hindi)	65 Minutes

Note - Final Selection will be based only on Written Exam scores, and the Skill Test will be qualifying in nature.

CSIR – CDRI JSA & Steno Recruitment 2025 Salary

Candidates after getting selected for CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) received handsome salary. The Junior Secretariat Assistantposition offers a pay scale of Rs.19,900 – Rs.63,200/-, with an estimated salary of Rs.36,500/- and Junior Stenographerposition has a pay scale of Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100/-, with an estimated salary of Rs.49,623/-.

Post	Pay Scale	Estimated Salary
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Rs.19,900 – Rs.63,200/-	Rs.36,500/-
Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English)	Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100/-	Rs.49,623/-

How to apply for CSIR – CDRI JSA & Stenographer Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must apply between 10 Feb 2025 to 10 March 2025 for successful application form and then follow below steps:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website - Go to Official Website and click on the "Jr. Secretariat Assistant (Gen./F&A/S&P) and Jr. Stenographer Recruitment-2025" link. (Direct Link is provided in Important Links Section)

Step 2: Register Yourself - Click on "New Registration" and enter your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and create a password. Verify your email and mobile via OTP.

Step 3: Fill Online Application Form - Provide personal details such as Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Category. Enter educational qualifications, including 10+2 details, Board, and Year of Passing. Select the preferred post, either JSA (Gen/F&A/S&P) or Stenographer.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents - Upload a recent passport-size photo (JPEG, max 50KB) and a scanned signature (JPEG, max 20KB). If applicable, upload the Caste Certificate, PwBD Certificate, and Educational Certificates such as the 10+2 marksheet.

Step 5: Pay Application Fee - Candidates from UR, OBC, and EWS categories need to pay ₹500/-, while SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen, and CSIR Employees are exempt from the fee. The payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Step 6: Submit Application Form - Review all details carefully before clicking on "Final Submit." After submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

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CDRI Jr. Secretariat Assistant (Gen./F&A/S&P) and Jr. Stenographer Recruitment-2025FAQS

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-CDRI JSA & Stenographer recruitment?
A1. The last date to submit the online application form is 10 March 2025, 5:30 PM. Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Q2. How can I apply for CSIR-CDRI JSA & Stenographer posts?
A2. Visit Official Website, register, complete the online application form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.

Q3. What is the selection process for CSIR-CDRI JSA & Stenographer recruitment?
A3. Candidates must clear a written examination, followed by a skill test (typing for JSA and stenography for Stenographer). The final merit list is based on written exam scores.

Q4. What is the application fee for CSIR-CDRI JSA & Stenographer posts?
A4. The application fee is ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. However, SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/CSIR employees are exempted from paying the application fee.

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