CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026: Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant & MTS Posts | Apply Online from 23 Jan 2026
Latest Update (January 2026): CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, a premier constituent establishment of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has released the CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt No. 02/2026 dated 23.01.2026) for direct recruitment to administrative posts: Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (General, S&P, F&A) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
Online applications start from 23 January 2026 (09:00 AM) and last date is 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM) at recruitment.clri.org. Selection through Competitive Written Examination + Proficiency Test (Steno/Typing where applicable). Vacancies tentative and may increase/decrease.
Official Notification PDF: Download CSIR-CLRI 2026 Full Notification PDF
Important Dates for CSIR-CLRI 2026 |
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| Online Application Starts: | 23-01-2026 (09:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply: | 02-03-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Exam / Proficiency Test: | To be notified later on website |
Application Fee |
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| General/OBC/EWS: | ₹500 per post code |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: | Nil (Exempted) |
| Pay online via SBI Collect. Non-refundable. Separate fee for each post code applied. | |
Age Limit (as on 02-03-2026) |
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| Junior Stenographer: | 18-27 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant: | 18-28 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff: | 18-25 years |
| Relaxation: | SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10/13/15, Ex-Servicemen + service rendered, Widows/Divorced women up to 35/40 years, CSIR departmental candidates – no limit etc. as per GoI/CSIR rules. |
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | recruitment.clri.org |
| Official Notification: | Download Full PDF |
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Post-wise Eligibility Criteria – CSIR-CLRI 2026
| Post Code | Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST2601 | Junior Stenographer | 10+2/XII or equivalent + Proficiency in Stenography as per DoPT norms | 18-27 years |
| JSA2602 | Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) | 10+2/XII or equivalent + Proficiency in Computer Typing as per DoPT norms | 18-28 years |
| JSA2603 | Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) | 10+2/XII or equivalent + Proficiency in Computer Typing as per DoPT norms | 18-28 years |
| JSA2604 | Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) | 10+2/XII or equivalent with Accountancy + Proficiency in Computer Typing as per DoPT norms | 18-28 years |
| MTS2605 | Multi-Tasking Staff | Matriculation or equivalent (Desirable: 12th pass) | 18-25 years |
Note: Proficiency norms as per DoPT. Diploma of 3 years after 10th treated as 12th equivalent. Accountancy subject mandatory for F&A. No hard copy of application to be sent.
CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Tentative Vacancy Breakup
Note: All vacancies are tentative. May increase or decrease. Horizontal reservation for PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Junior Stenographer – Total 01
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 01 | 01 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) – Total 02
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 02 | 02 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) – Total 03
| UR | OBC (Backlog) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 01 | 03 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) – Total 01
| SC | Total |
|---|---|
| 01 | 01 |
Multi-Tasking Staff – Total 06
| UR | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 02 | 01 | 06 |
CSIR-CLRI Salary Structure (7th CPC)
| Post | Level | Basic Pay Range | Approx. Total Emoluments (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Stenographer | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹53,628/- |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P/F&A) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹36,844/- to ₹39,545/- |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | ₹35,973/- |
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DA, HRA, TA etc. as admissible at place of posting (Chennai/Kolkata/Kanpur). Medical, LTC, Children Education Allowance etc. as per CSIR/GoI rules.
Exam Pattern – CSIR-CLRI Competitive Written Exam
Junior Stenographer
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hrs (2 hrs 40 min for scribe) |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking 0.25 for wrong answers. Stenography Proficiency Test qualifying (80 wpm dictation, transcription time 50/65 min English/Hindi).
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P/F&A)
| Paper/Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mental Ability Test | 100 | 200 | 90 min |
| Paper II | General Awareness + English | 100 | 300 | 1 hr |
Negative marking in Paper II. Computer Typing Test qualifying (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi).
Multi-Tasking Staff
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 | 2 hrs |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 | |
| English Language | 50 | 150 |
Negative marking 1 mark per wrong answer. Merit based on written exam only.
Syllabus Highlights – CSIR-CLRI
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities, space visualization, problem solving, arithmetical reasoning etc.
General Awareness: Current events, India & neighbors, sports, history, culture, geography, polity, science.
English: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, sentence structure.
Mental Ability/Quantitative Aptitude: Numerical, logical, diagrammatic reasoning, basic maths.
Selection Process
- Junior Stenographer: Written Exam + Stenography Proficiency Test (qualifying) → Merit on Written
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Written Exam (Paper I & II) + Computer Typing Test (qualifying) → Merit on Paper II
- MTS: Written Exam only → Merit list
How to Apply Online
- Visit recruitment.clri.org
- Register → Fill form carefully (one application per post code)
- Upload photo, signature, certificates, fee receipt (if applicable)
- Pay fee via SBI Collect (separate for each post code)
- Submit & take printout (no hard copy to be sent)
CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Most Asked Questions (FAQ)
CSIR-CLRI 2026 – Important Instructions (Form Reject Na Ho!)
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- Separate application & fee for each post code
- Upload clear photo/signature/documents/certificates
- No hard copy of application to be sent
- Check clri.org regularly for updates/exam date
- No interim enquiry/correspondence entertained
