The CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) is a premier research laboratory under the aegis of the Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology,
Government of India. CSIR-NIO is looking for sincere, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals and invites applications
from Indian nationals to fill up the following Administrative Posts at CSIR-NIO, Goa and its Regional Centres (RCs) at
Mumbai, Kochi and Visakhapatnam:
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application | 26/05/2025 (09:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24/06/2025 (11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | No. of Posts & Reservation | Upper Age Limit | Pay Level | Total Emolument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) | 10 Posts (UR–05, OBC–02, ST–02, EWS–01) | 28 years | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) | ₹36,220/- |
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) | 06 Posts (UR–03, OBC–01, ST–01, EWS–01) | 28 years | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) | ₹36,220/- |
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) | 03 Posts (UR–02, EWS–01) | 28 years | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) | ₹36,220/- |
| JST | Junior Stenographer | 06 Posts (UR–02, OBC–02, ST–01, EWS–01) | 27 years | Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100) | ₹47,415/- |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification | Job Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) | 10+2 or equivalent with typing and computer proficiency | Assist in Admin, Finance, Stores & Purchase |
| Junior Stenographer | 10+2 or equivalent with stenography skills | Secretarial and stenographic duties |
Selection Process
- JSA: Written Exam (Paper I & II) + Typing Test
- JST: Written Exam + Stenography Skill Test
JSA Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mental Ability | 100 | 200 | No |
| Paper II | General Awareness + English Language | 50 + 50 | 150 + 150 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
JST Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 0.25 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 0.25 |
Typing / Stenography Test
- Typing: English @35 wpm or Hindi @30 wpm (10 mins)
- Stenography: Dictation @80 wpm, transcription in 50 mins (English) / 65 mins (Hindi)
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