CSIR JSA Govt Jobs

The CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, has announced the recruitment of 18 Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) positions under Advertisement No. NCL/01-2025/ADMIN-JSA. The vacancies are distributed as follows: 11 for General, 4 for Stores & Purchase, and 3 for Finance & Accounts. Eligible candidates who have completed their 12th standard and possess proficiency in computer typing (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi) can apply online from April 7, 2025, to May 5, 2025, through the official website recruit.ncl.res.in. The age limit is set between 18 to 28 years, with relaxations applicable as per government norms. The selection process includes a written examination followed by a qualifying typing test. Selected candidates will receive a salary in Pay Level 2, ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200, along with additional allowances. The application fee is ₹500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while it is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, women, and CSIR employees.

CISR-NCL JSA Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Organization: National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL)
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: recruit.ncl.res.in
Advertisement No.: NCL/01-2025/ADMIN-JSA
Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant
Number of Vacancies: 18

General: 11 Posts
Stores & Purchase: 04 Posts
Finance & Accounts: 03 Posts

CISR-NCL JSA Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification

10+2/XIIth or its equivalent and proficiency in computer typing speed and in using computer as per the prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from time to time.

Age limit

28 years (as on 05.05.2025)

Application fee

The application fee structure is as follows:

Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹500/-.
Women Candidates: NIL.
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Candidates: NIL.
CSIR Permanent Employees: NIL.

Selection Process

The selection process for the CSIR NCL JSA position involves multiple stages:

Competitive Examination: This will consist of two papers conducted either in OMR-based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice format. The standard of the exam will be Class XII level. Questions (except for English Language) will be bilingual (English & Hindi). Total duration is 2 hours 30 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).
Paper I: Mental Ability Test

Subjects: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc..
Number of Questions: 100.
Maximum Marks: 200 (2 marks per correct answer).
Duration: 90 Minutes.
Negative Marking: None.
Nature: Qualifying. Minimum threshold marks will be decided by the Selection Committee.

Paper II: General Awareness & English Language

General Awareness: 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer).
English Language: 50 Questions, 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer).
Total Questions: 100.
Total Marks: 300.
Duration: 60 Minutes.
Negative Marking: Yes, 1 negative mark for every wrong answer.
Evaluation: Paper II will only be evaluated for candidates who clear the minimum threshold in Paper I.

Proficiency Test (Typing Test):

Requirement: English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm.
Duration: 10 Minutes (15 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).
Nature: Qualifying. Mistakes up to 5% (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/OH/VH) or 7% (ST/HH/ESM) are ignored.
Exemption: PwBD candidates permanently unfit for typing may seek exemption by providing the required medical certificate.

Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based solely on the marks obtained in Paper II. Paper I and the Typing Test are qualifying in nature. Tie-breaking methodology will be applied if needed (based on fewer negative marks, older age, earlier acquisition of qualification, alphabetical order).
Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted will be called for DV, where they must produce original documents uploaded during application.

Steps To Apply For CISR-NCL JSA Recruitment 2025

Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the official CSIR-NCL recruitment portal. Follow these steps:

Visit the official CSIR-NCL recruitment website: recruit.ncl.res.in
Find the link for Advertisement No. NCL/01-2025/ADMIN-JSA or the direct link for Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2025.
Click on the “Apply Online” link (available from April 7, 2025)
Register yourself if you are a new user or log in with your credentials.
Fill in the online application form carefully with all required details (personal information, educational qualifications, contact details, etc.).
Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable), etc., as specified. Ensure certificates for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM) are in the prescribed format and valid for Central Government posts.
Pay the application fee online through the available modes (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card).
Review the application form thoroughly before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Important: Hard copies of the application form are NOT required to be sent to CSIR-NCL.