The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research–Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) has officially released the CSIR CECRI Recruitment 2025 notification to fill two Junior Stenographer posts. This recruitment offers a promising opportunity for 12th pass candidates with stenography skills to secure a government job in one of India’s premier R&D institutions, located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Interested applicants can apply online between 14 June and 13 July 2025 via the official portal.
CSIR CECRI Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Below is a quick summary of the recruitment details including application dates, age limit, and more:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) |
| Recruitment Name | CSIR CECRI Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025 |
| Post Name | Junior Stenographer |
| Vacancies | 2 (UR – 1, OBC-NCL – 1) |
| Qualification | 12th pass + Stenography Proficiency |
| Application Dates | 14 June to 13 July 2025 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 27 years (as on 13 July 2025) |
| Pay Level | Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Stenography Skill Test |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Exempted for reserved categories) |
| Official Website | www.cecri.res.in |
Important Dates – CSIR CECRI Stenographer Recruitment 2025
The official notification outlines the complete recruitment schedule. Make sure to note the following key dates:
- Notification Release Date: 13 June 2025
- Start of Online Application: 14 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 13 July 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
- Admit Card Release Date: 17 July 2025
- Written Examination Date: 19 July 2025
- Stenography Proficiency Test: 20 July 2025
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CSIR CECRI Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
CECRI has announced 2 vacancies for the Junior Stenographer post. These are reserved as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 01 |
| OBC (NCL) | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
Both posts are under Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC, with multiple benefits and allowances.
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Eligibility Criteria – CSIR CECRI Stenographer Posts 2025
Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed 10+2/XII standard or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Must possess stenography skills as per DoPT norms:
- Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 words per minute (w.p.m.)
- Transcription:
- English: 50 minutes (70 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates)
- Hindi: 65 minutes (90 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates)
Age Limit (as on 13 July 2025):
- Maximum age: 27 years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. of India rules
Applicants are advised to carefully verify their eligibility before submitting the online application.
CSIR CECRI Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates will be shortlisted through a two-stage selection process:
1. Competitive Written Examination
- Mode: OMR-based offline
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
2. Stenography Proficiency Test
- Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 w.p.m.
- Transcription Time:
- English: 50 minutes (70 mins with scribe)
- Hindi: 65 minutes (90 mins with scribe)
- Qualifying in nature: No marks added to final merit
Salary & Job Benefits – CSIR CECRI Junior Stenographer
The selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- National Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Annual Increments and Promotions as per rules
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Application Fee – CSIR CECRI 2025
The application fee must be paid online via NEFT/IMPS/Bank Transfer.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM | Nil |
Note: Payment must be made to Indian Bank, A.C. Campus Branch, Karaikudi. Proof of payment should be uploaded while submitting the application.
How to Apply – CSIR CECRI Junior Stenographer Online Form 2025
Eligible candidates should follow the below steps to apply:
- Visit the official portal: jsa.cecri.res.in
- Click on New Registration and generate login credentials.
- Log in to fill the online application form.
- Upload:
- Recent photograph and signature
- Class 12th marksheet
- Stenography certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Fee payment proof
- Submit the application and download/print the final copy.
No hard copies need to be sent at this stage. Keep the submitted application for future reference.