CSIR–NML Recruitment 2025: Junior Stenographer Posts
CSIR–National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Stenographers. A total of 05 vacancies are available. Candidates who have completed 12th standard (10+2) are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible applicants must submit their online applications on or before 31 December 2025.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
CSIR–National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) |
| Post Name |
Junior Stenographer |
| Job Category |
Government Jobs |
| Qualification |
12th (10+2) |
| Total Vacancies |
05 |
| Experience |
Freshers Eligible |
| Pay Scale |
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level 04) |
| Job Location |
Jamshedpur / Across India |
| Last Date to Apply |
31 December 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Junior Stenographer: Must have passed 10+2 / XII or equivalent and possess proficiency in stenography as per norms prescribed by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: Up to 5 years
- OBC (NCL): Up to 3 years
- CSIR Departmental Employees: No age limit (only permanent employees; not applicable to contractual/project staff)
- Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women:
- Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST candidates)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC-NCL)
Vacancy Distribution
| Category |
Vacancies |
| UR |
02 |
| EWS |
01 |
| SC |
01 |
| ST |
01 |
| Total |
05 |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Competitive Written Examination
- Proficiency Test in Stenography (Qualifying in nature)
Competitive Written Examination Details
- Mode: OMR-based or Computer-based (Objective Type)
- Medium: English & Hindi (except English Language section)
- Standard: 10+2 / XII
- Total Questions: 200
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- 2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates
Exam Pattern
| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
| I |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| II |
General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| III |
English Language & Comprehension |
100 |
100 |
0.25 mark per wrong answer |
Proficiency Test in Stenography
- Dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidate)
- Speed: 80 words per minute
| Language |
Time Duration |
Time for Scribe-Eligible Candidates |
| English |
50 minutes |
70 minutes |
| Hindi |
65 minutes |
90 minutes |
Merit List Preparation
- The stenography test is qualifying only
- The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the competitive written examination
- Only candidates who qualify the proficiency test will be considered for the merit list
Application Fee
- Exempted Categories: SC / ST / PwBD / Women / CSIR Employees / Eligible Ex-Servicemen
- Others: ₹500
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official application link on or before 31 December 2025 (up to 11:00 PM).
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 01 December 2025 (from 11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 December 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
