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CSIR-CMERI Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2025: Salary, Benefits, and Application Details
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Written by: ARVIND KUMAR
Published:
2025-03-16
Basic Information
| Organization Name | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) |
| Description | CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, is a premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It conducts multidisciplinary R&D programs in mechanical engineering for economic, environmental, and societal benefits. |
| Post Title | Junior Secretariat Assistant (General, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase) |
| Contact Number | Not explicitly mentioned in the document |
| Address | CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur - 713 209, West Bengal, India |
| Official Website | https://www.cmeri.res.in |
Dates
| Date of Opening of Online Applications | 14th February 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Applications | 16th March 2025 |
| Tentative Date for Online Examination | May 2025 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result | As per shedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Employees | Exempted (No Fee) |
Eligiblity Critera
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 28 years (Relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules). |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2/XII or its equivalent qualification. Proficiency in computer typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi is required. |
| Reservation | Out of 16 total posts, 01 is reserved for PwBD-VH and 01 for Ex-Servicemen. |
| Job Requirement | Assisting General Administration, Stores & Purchase, Finance & Accounts departments, and other official tasks as assigned. |
Post Details
| Post Title | Post Code | Total Posts | Reservation | Pay Level | Job Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) | 250201 | 08 | SC-02, OBC-01, EWS-01, UR-04 | Pay Level-2, Cell-1 (Approx. ₹36,000/- per month) | Durgapur (West Bengal) / Ludhiana (Punjab) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts) | 250202 | 04 | OBC-01, UR-03 | Pay Level-2, Cell-1 (Approx. ₹36,000/- per month) | Durgapur (West Bengal) / Ludhiana (Punjab) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase) | 250203 | 04 | SC-01, OBC-01, UR-02 | Pay Level-2, Cell-1 (Approx. ₹36,000/- per month) | Durgapur (West Bengal) / Ludhiana (Punjab) |
Selection Process
- Competitive Written Examination:
- Two papers: Paper-I (Qualifying Nature) and Paper-II (Merit-Based).
- Paper-I includes a Mental Ability Test (100 questions, 90 minutes).
- Paper-II includes General Awareness and English Language sections (50 questions each, 1 hour).
- Questions are multiple-choice and bilingual (English and Hindi, except English Language questions).
- Proficiency Test in Computer Typing:
- Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi is mandatory.
- Test duration: 10 minutes; compensatory time provided for eligible PwBD candidates.
- Merit List Preparation:
- Based on marks obtained in Paper-II by candidates who qualify the typing proficiency test.
- Document Verification:
- Verification of original documents and certificates.
- Medical Fitness Test:
- Ensuring medical fitness for appointment as per government guidelines.
Exam Pattern
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | English and Hindi (except for the English Language section) |
| Standard of Exam | 10+2 (XII) Level |
| Total Questions | 200 questions |
| Total Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Paper-I |
Time Allotted: 90 minutes Subject: Mental Ability Test (100 questions) Maximum Marks: 200 marks (2 marks per correct answer) Negative Marking: No negative marks |
| Paper-II |
Time Allotted: 1 hour Subjects:
Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Syllabus - Mental Ability Test | General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgment, etc. |
| Syllabus - General Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International), Indian Economy, General Science, and Banking Awareness |
| Syllabus - English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, and Sentence Rearrangement |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://www.cmeri.res.in.
- Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" option to open the application portal.
- Register by choosing the "Click here for New Registration" tab and provide your name, contact details, and email ID.
- Save the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system for future use.
- Fill out the application form and click "SAVE AND NEXT" to verify details before final submission.
- Upload the required documents, including:
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Educational certificates and category documents
- Preview the completed application form and make corrections if necessary.
- Proceed to payment by clicking the "Payment" tab. Pay the application fee via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated form and payment receipt for records.
Link
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Download Notification | Download Notification |
| Admit Card | Not Available |
| Result | Not Available |
| Official Website | CSIR-CMERI Official Website |
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