CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025: Secretariat Assistant & Stenographer Posts

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025: The CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), a premier research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is recruiting for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Junior Stenographer (JST) positions. This recruitment aims to fill various administrative and stenographic roles to support CSIR-NAL’s aerospace and civil aviation projects. The notification was released on April 16, 2025, with the application window open from April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM IST to May 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM IST. Interested candidates can apply exclusively through the official website: www.nal.res.in.

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025 Details of Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer Positions

Explore the key details of the JSA and JST positions below:

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age criteria to apply for these posts. The eligibility details for the post(s) are provided below.

Here are the details of the eligibility criteria for candidates applying for JSA and JST positions at CSIR-NAL:

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Age Relaxations:

• SC/ST: 5 years (for reserved posts).
• OBC (NCL): 3 years (for reserved posts).
• PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years.
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years.
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service.
• Widows/Divorced Women (Unreserved): Up to 35 years.
• Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years.
• CSIR Departmental Candidates: No age limit.

CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025 Application Fees

Know the application fee details before applying:

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CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Here’s how candidates will be selected:

1. Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P/F&A):
   • Competitive Written Examination: Two papers (Paper-I: Mental Ability Test; Paper-II: General Awareness and English Language). Paper-I is qualifying, and merit is based on Paper-II.
   • Proficiency Test in Computer Typing: Qualifying in nature (English: 35 w.p.m.; Hindi: 30 w.p.m.).
2. Junior Stenographer:
   • Competitive Written Examination: One paper with three parts (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension).
   • Proficiency Test in Stenography: Qualifying in nature (dictation at 80 w.p.m., transcription time: 50 min for English, 65 min for Hindi).

Note: Tests will be conducted in Bengaluru, with the sequence of tests notified on www.nal.res.in.

How to Apply for CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025

Follow these simple steps to submit your application:

1. Visit the official website: www.nal.res.in.
2. Complete the online registration process starting April 16, 2025.
3. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via SB Collect at www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect.
4. Submit the online application with the following documents in a single merged PDF (less than 5 MB):
   • Date of Birth Certificate/10th/SSC Certificate.
   • SSC/10th Certificate & Mark Sheet.
   • 10+2/XII or equivalent Certificate & Mark Sheet.
   • SB Collect Receipt (if applicable).
   • Caste/Category/EWS/PwBD/ESM/Sports Quota Certificate (if applicable).
   • Valid ID (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID).
   • Higher educational certificates (if any).
   • Experience/Service Certificate (if applicable).
   • No Objection Certificate (if applicable).
5. Download and retain a hard copy of the application for future reference.
6. Bring the hard copy, a passport-size photograph, and fee payment proof to the test or document verification when requested.

Note: Do not send hard copies to CSIR-NAL unless requested.

Important Dates

Here are the important dates for the recruitment:

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FAQs CSIR-NAL Recruitment 2025

Got questions? Check these FAQs for quick answers:

1. Who can apply for the JSA and JST positions?Candidates with a 10+2/XII or equivalent qualification, meeting the specified age limits (28 for JSA, 27 for JST, with relaxations for reserved categories), and possessing the required skills (computer typing for JSA, stenography for JST) can apply.
2. What is the selection process for these posts?JSA candidates undergo a written exam (two papers) and a qualifying typing test. JST candidates face a written exam (one paper) and a qualifying stenography test. Merit is based on written exam performance.
3. Is there an application fee for all candidates?General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹500 per post code. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
4. Can I apply for multiple post codes?Yes, but you must submit separate applications and pay the fee for each post code.
5. Where will the tests be conducted?All tests will be held in Bengaluru, as specified in the notification.