CSIR – CMERI Recruitment 2025 – Junior Secretariat Assistant

CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has announced the recruitment notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant post. There are 16 vacancies available, and candidates with a 12th qualification can apply. The last date to apply online is 16 March 2025.

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About Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)

The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) is a premier research institute under CSIR. It focuses on advanced mechanical engineering research and technological innovations. CMERI is inviting applications for the position of Junior Secretariat Assistant at its Durgapur location.

CMERI Recruitment 2025

CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) is recruiting 16 Junior Secretariat Assistants. Candidates must have passed the 12th (XII). The age limit is 28 years with relaxations as per rules. The salary is ₹36,000 per month. The application fee is ₹500 (exemptions available). Applications are accepted online until March 16, 2025.

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Overview

Organization Name	CSIR – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
Post Name	Junior Secretariat Assistant
Education Qualification	12th Pass (XII)
Age Limit	28 Years (Relaxations applicable)
Number of Vacancies	16 Posts
Application Start Date	Already Started
Application End Date	16 March 2025
Application Fee	Rs. 500/- (Exemptions available)
Salary	Rs. 36,000/- per month
Mode of Application	Online

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Vacancies

• Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen) – 08 posts [SC- 02, OBC- 01, EWS- 01, UR- 04]
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) – 04 posts [OBC- 01, UR- 03]
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) – 04 posts [SC- 01, OBC- 01, UR- 02]

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
  • 10+2/XII or equivalent qualification.
  • Proficiency in computer typing speed @ 35 w.p.m. in English or @ 30 w.p.m. in Hindi.
  • Computer usage skills as per norms fixed by DOPT/CSIR.
• Upper Age Limit: 28 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years
  • Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years
  • PwBD: 10 years (Unreserved), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection will be based on a Written Examination and Proficiency Test (Computer Typing Test).

Competitive Written Examination Structure

Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice
Medium of Questions	English and Hindi (except for the English section)
Standard of Exam	10+2 / XII Level
Total Questions	200
Total Time	2 hours 30 minutes

Exam Pattern

Paper – I (90 minutes – Qualifying in Nature)

Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Negative Marks
Mental Ability Test	100	200 (2 marks each)	No Negative Marks

Paper – II (60 minutes – Merit-Based)

Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Negative Marks
General Awareness	50	150 (3 marks each)	1 mark per wrong answer
English Language	50	150 (3 marks each)	1 mark per wrong answer

Proficiency in Computer Typing

• Candidates must choose the Typing Test language (English or Hindi) during the online application.
• Typing Speed Requirements:
  • English: 35 w.p.m.
  • Hindi: 30 w.p.m.
  • (Equivalent to 10500 KDPH / 9000 KDPH with 5 key depressions per word)

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Salary

• Pay Level-2, Cell-1
• Approximate Salary: Rs. 36,000/- per month

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

• Rs. 500/- (General candidates)
• Exempted: SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/CSIR Employees

Payment Mode:

• Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro)
• Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets

CMERI Recruitment 2025 Application Process

1. Visit the official CMERI website.
2. Click on the apply online link.
3. Fill in the application form with the correct details.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Apply before 16 March 2025.

Official Notification: Click Here