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🧾 CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Assistant, Steno & MTS Vacancy
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026: The CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Eligible candidates can submit their applications through online mode only.
📌 CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant, MTS |
| Total Vacancies | 13 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | Chennai / Regional Centres |
| Official Website | recruitment.clri.org |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Upper Age Limit |
| Junior Stenographer | 01 (UR) | Level-04 | 27 Years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) | 02 (UR) | Level-02 | 28 Years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase) | 03 (UR/OBC) | Level-02 | 28 Years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts) | 01 (SC) | Level-02 | 28 Years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 06 (UR/OBC/EWS) | Level-01 | 25 Years |
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🎓 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Junior Stenographer | 10+2 / XII + Stenography Proficiency |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 10+2 / XII + Typing Proficiency |
| MTS | Matriculation (10th Pass) |
🎂 Age Limit & Relaxation
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government Rules
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC – 3 Years
- PwBD – As per norms
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
🧪 Selection Process of CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026
- Competitive Written Examination
- Proficiency / Skill Test (Qualifying)
- Document Verification
📝 Detailed Exam Pattern
⌨️ Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
- ❌ Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
- 🧾 Skill Test: Stenography (Qualifying)
🖥️ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Exam Pattern
Paper-I (Mental Ability Test)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Mental Ability Test | 100 | 200 |
- ⏱️ Duration: 90 Minutes
- ✅ No Negative Marking
Paper-II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 |
| English Language | 50 | 150 |
- ⏱️ Duration: 1 Hour
- ❌ Negative Marking: 1 Mark per wrong answer
- 🏆 Merit Based on Paper-II Only
- ⌨️ Typing Test: Qualifying
📄 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 |
| English Language | 50 | 150 |
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
- ❌ Negative Marking: 1 Mark per wrong answer
- 🏆 Merit Based on Written Exam
💼 Salary & Benefits
| Post | Approx Monthly Emoluments |
| Junior Stenographer | ₹53,628/- |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | ₹39,545/- |
| MTS | ₹35,973/- |
✅ DA, HRA, TA, Medical Benefits, LTC & other allowances applicable.
🖥️ How to Apply for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026
- Visit recruitment.clri.org
- Complete registration
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit application
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start | 23 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 02 March 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
❓ FAQs – CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 13 vacancies have been announced for Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff posts.
Q2. What is the selection process for CLRI recruitment?
Selection involves Competitive Written Examination followed by Proficiency / Skill Test (Qualifying) and Document Verification.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Yes. Negative marking applies as per post rules:
• Junior Stenographer → 0.25 marks deduction
• JSA & MTS → 1 mark deduction per wrong answer
Q4. What is the minimum qualification required?
Minimum qualification varies by post:
• MTS → 10th Pass
• JSA / Steno → 10+2 Pass
Q5. What is the salary offered?
Approximate monthly emoluments:
• Junior Stenographer → ₹53,628/-
• Junior Secretariat Assistant → ₹39,545/-
• MTS → ₹35,973/-
Q6. What is the application fee?
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
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