CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
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CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
🔹 1. Overview of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Here is a brief overview of the recruitment notification: CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
| Exam Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur |
| Post Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Junior Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur |
| Official Website | https://cmeri.res.in |
📅 2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14.02.2025 |
| Online Application Start | 14.02.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16.03.2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
✅ 3. Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment, candidates must meet the following criteria: CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
Educational Qualification
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – 10+2/XII or its equivalent and
proficiency in computer type speed
@ 35 w.p.m. in English or @ 30
w.p.m. in Hindi and in using
computer as per the prescribed
norms fixed by DOPT/CSIR from
time to time.**
Age Limit
28 years
(Relaxation
available to SC / ST
/ OBC / PwBD/ ExSM etc. as per GOI
Rules)
📌 4. Vacancy Details
CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 16 [SC- 03, OBC- 03, EWS- 01, UR- 09] |
⚡ 5. Selection Process
The CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment process consists of multiple stages:
- Written Examination (Objective-type test)
- Skill Test (Typing Test / Stenography Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
📝 6. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment written exam includes the following sections:
a) Competitive Written Examination:
There will be two papers (Paper-I and Paper-II) in the written competitive examination. Paper I is
qualifying in nature. Proficiency Test (Computer Typing Test) in computer will be taken for those
candidates who secure minimum qualifying marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee) in
Paper-I. Further, merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper II for those candidates
only, who qualify the proficiency test in computer typing.
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
|---|---|
| Medium of Questions | The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English language |
| Standard of exam | 10+2 / XII |
| Total Number of questions | 200 |
| Total time allotted | Total 2 hours 30 minutes |
Paper – I [Time Allotted – 90 minutes]
| Mental Ability Test* | Number of Questions | 200 (two marks for every correct answer) | There will be no negative marks in this paper. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | 100 | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
*Mental Ability Test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude,
Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc.
Paper – II [Time Allotted – 1 hour]
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 (three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer. |
| English Language | 50 | 150 (three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer. |
Methodology of resolution of tie in marks between two or more candidates securing
equal aggregated marks (as per CSIR Letter No. 5-1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023) is
given below:
i. Candidate with lesser negative marks, if applicable, in the papers (which have
been considered for preparation of merit) of Written Test placed higher,
ii. Date of Birth, with older candidate placed higher,
iii. Candidate acquiring Essential Degree earlier placed higher,
iv. Alphabetical order in which first names of the candidates appear.
b) Proficiency in Computer Typing speed and in using computer:
The medium of Typing Test (Proficiency Test) will be Hindi or English. The candidates will have to
opt their medium of Typing Test i.e either English or Hindi in the online Application Form. The choice
of medium of Proficiency test given by the candidates in their Online Application Form shall be treated
as final and no change in the medium of Proficiency test will be entertained subsequently.
Candidates opting for English medium should have typing speed of 35 w.p.m. and those opting for
Hindi medium should have typing speed of 30 w.p.m. (Time allowed – 10 minutes.). [35 w.p.m. and
30 w.p.m correspond to 10500 KDPH / 9000 KDPH respectively on an average of 5 key depressions
for each word.]
The instructions for PwBD candidates regarding Proficiency test in computer typing shall be as per
Government of India/CSIR guidelines. Candidates eligible for scribe will be given compensatory time
of 5 minutes. Therefore, duration of Typing Test for such candidates will be 15 minutes. Passage
dictators will be allowed to those VH candidates for the Typing test who have opted for scribe
in the online Application Form. The Passage Dictator will read out the passage to VH candidate
within the allotted time period.
Persons with Disabilities candidates who claim to be permanently unfit to take the Typing Test
because of a physical disability may, with the prior approval of the CSIR-CMERI, be exempted from
the requirement of appearing and qualifying at such test, provided such a candidate submits a
Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-XIII) to the CSIR-CMERI from the competent Medical
Authority, i.e., the Civil Surgeon of a Government Health Care Institution declaring him to be
permanently unfit for the Typing Test because of a physical disability. In addition, such candidates
must substantiate their claim by furnishing the relevant Medical Certificate in the prescribed format
as per Annexure-VI to Annexure-VIII of the Advertisement, as applicable, at the time of Typing Test.
Otherwise their claim for seeking exemption from Typing Test will not be entertained by CSIR-CMERI.
Evaluation of Type-scripts of (Proficiency) typewriting test – Nature of Mistakes: The
criteria /methodology of evaluation of Type-scripts of typewriting test / proficiency in computer
type speed and in using computer in Hindi/English, calculation of mistakes etc. will be as per
CSIR Letter No. 5-1(116)/2011-PD dated 23.04.20214 and 13.07.2015.
The methodology for calculating the accurate typing speed, i.e. upto 5% mistakes shall be ignored
for UR/EWS/OBC/SC/OH/VH candidates and upto 7% mistakes shall be ignored for ST/HH/ExServicemen candidates.
For example: For a typing test of 10 minutes:-
5% mistakes of total words typed are ignored.
Total strokes typed : 1600
Words typed : 1600/5 = 320
Mistakes : 19
Ignorable Mistakes : 5% of 320 =16
Admissible mistakes : 19-16 = 3
𝐀𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 ∶
𝐍𝐨. 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
𝟏𝟎 (−)𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬
= (320/10) – 3
= 32 – 3
= 29 w.p.m.
💰 7. Application Fee
CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempted |
| Female Candidates | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
💼 8. Salary & Benefits
CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary as per the 7th Pay Commission:
Pay Level-2, Cell-1
(Total emoluments*
approximately Rs.
36,000/- per
month.)
Additional Benefits: HRA, DA, Medical Allowances, Pension, and other government perks.
🖊️ 9. How to Apply Online?
Follow these steps to apply for the CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment:
✅ Step 1: Visit the official website https://cmeri.res.in.
✅ Step 2: Click on “Apply Online” and register yourself.
✅ Step 3: Fill in the required details and upload documents.
✅ Step 4: Pay the application fee (if applicable).
✅ Step 5: Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 10. Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Application Link |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – Junior Secretariat Assistant & Junior Stenographer Recruitment
Q1. What is the age limit for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) post ?
A: The age limit is 18 to 28 years (age relaxation available).
Q2. What is the salary of a Secretariat Assistant (JSA) post?
A:Ranges from ₹36000 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission.
Q3. How can I apply for the JSA exam?
A: You can apply online at Official Website before the last date.
Final Words
If you’re looking for a stable government job, this is a great opportunity. Apply before the deadline and start your preparation now!
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