CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer posts. The recruitment drive is aimed at bright and motivated candidates to fill various administrative roles.
As mentioned in the official notification, the maximum age limit for the posts is 28 years for Junior Secretariat Assistant and 27 years for Junior Stenographer. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary between ₹36,220 to ₹47,415 depending on the post. The selection process includes a written examination and a qualifying proficiency test.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the CSIR-CFTRI recruitment portal before the last date, i.e., 7 May 2025. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria, age limits, and application procedures in detail before submission.
Important Dates:
The registration process for CSIR-CFTRI administrative posts will begin from 7 April 2025 (10:00 AM).
Start Date of Application: 7 April 2025
Last Date of Application: 7 May 2025 (11:59 PM)
Tentative Exam Dates: June–July 2025
Result & Cadre Allotment: July 2025
Vacancy Details:
CSIR–CFTRI has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:
Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen)
No. of Posts: 04 Posts
Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A)
No. of Posts: 04 Posts
Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P)
No. of Posts: 02 Posts
Post Name: Junior Stenographer
No. of Posts: 06 Posts
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
For Junior Secretariat Assistant posts, candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent and possess proficiency in computer typing. Typing speed should be 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi.
For Junior Stenographer posts, 10+2 pass and shorthand proficiency are required. Dictation will be for 10 minutes at 80 w.p.m., with transcription time of 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi).
Age Limit:
Maximum age limit for Junior Secretariat Assistant: 28 years
Maximum age limit for Junior Stenographer: 27 years
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the CSIR-CFTRI official portal at recruitment.cftri.res.in before the deadline.
Application Fee: The application fee for the recruitment process is ₹100. Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/CSIR Employees are exempted from paying the fee.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a competitive written examination followed by a proficiency test which is qualifying in nature. For Junior Stenographer, the merit list will be prepared based on the written exam performance, and candidates must qualify the stenography skill test. For Junior Secretariat Assistant, the written exam includes Paper I and II, with Paper II marks considered for final selection.
Candidates who wish to apply for the above-mentioned posts must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of CSIR-CFTRI contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
FAQs:
Q1. What is the last date for the application process?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 7 May 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in the Recruitment?
Ans. A total of 16 posts are available – 10 for Junior Secretariat Assistant and 6 for Junior Stenographer.
Q3. What is the minimum and maximum age limit?
Ans. The age limit is 27 years for Junior Stenographer and 28 years for Junior Secretariat Assistant.
Q4. What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Ans. Junior Secretariat Assistant: ₹36,220 per month, Junior Stenographer: ₹47,415 per month.