Organization: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Advertisement No.: 01/2024/ESTT

Total Vacancies: 1000

This listing summarizes the BIS recruitment for multiple Group A, Group B, and Group C roles. The recruitment cycle included online applications, a CBT examination, and subsequent stages as per BIS rules. Candidates who participated in the process may refer to the official BIS website for updates and outcome documents.

Open Positions (Vacancy Breakdown)

Senior Secretariat Assistant: 128
Junior Secretariat Assistant: 78
Stenographer: 19
Assistant Section Officer (ASO): 43
Technical Assistant (Laboratory): 27
Senior Technician: 18
Technician (Electrician/Wireman): 01
Assistant Director (Administration & Finance): 01
Assistant Director (Marketing & Consumer Affairs): 01
Assistant Director (Hindi): 01
Personal Assistant: 27
Assistant (Computer Aided Design): 01

Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary by post and group level. Typical responsibilities may include:

Providing administrative and secretariat support (drafting, filing, coordination, records management).
Assisting in section operations and compliance with internal procedures (ASO and related roles).
Supporting laboratory/testing workflows and technical documentation (Technical Assistant – Laboratory).
Executing maintenance/technical trade duties as per ITI discipline (Technician/Senior Technician).
Supporting finance, marketing, consumer affairs, or Hindi language functions for director-level roles.
Providing stenography/typing/shorthand support for designated offices (Stenographer/Personal Assistant).

Requirements

Educational Qualifications (Post-wise)

Senior Secretariat Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
Junior Secretariat Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
Stenographer: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
Technical Assistant (Laboratory):
- Mechanical: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST).
- Chemical/Microbiology: B.Sc. in relevant discipline with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST).
Senior Technician: Class 10 (Matric) + ITI in Electrician/Fitter/Carpenter/Plumber/Wireman/Welder + 2 years’ experience.
Technician (Electrician/Wireman): Class 10 (Matric) + ITI in Electrician/Wireman + Apprentice Certificate.
Assistant Director (Administration & Finance): CA / Cost and Works Accountant / MBA (Finance) + 3 years’ experience.
Assistant Director (Marketing & Consumer Affairs): MBA (Marketing) / Master’s degree / PG Diploma in Mass Communication / Social Work.
Assistant Director (Hindi): Master’s in Hindi with English at degree level OR Master’s in English with Hindi at degree level + 5 years’ experience.
Personal Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in any stream + shorthand qualification:
- Dictation: 100 WPM for 7 minutes (English or Hindi)
- Transcription: 45 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi)
Assistant (Computer Aided Design): As per BIS notification for the post.

Age Limit (as on 30 September 2024)

Group A: Maximum 35 years
Group B: Maximum 30 years
Group C: Maximum 27 years
Age relaxation applicable as per BIS recruitment rules.

Selection Process

CBT (Online Examination)
Document Verification
Personal Interview (where applicable as per post/level)

Important Dates (Recruitment Timeline)

Notification Date: 09 September 2024
Application Start: 09 September 2024
Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2024
Exam Date: 21 November 2024
Admit Card: 06 November 2024
Result: 29 July 2025

Fees (As per notification)

Assistant Director: INR 800
Other Posts: INR 500
SC/ST/PH: INR 0
Payment modes: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI (as applicable).

Benefits

Benefits and service conditions are governed by BIS and Government of India norms and may include:

Stable government employment structure (role-dependent).
Allowances and benefits as per applicable rules and pay structure for the respective post/group.
Career progression opportunities subject to performance and departmental policies.

About the Company

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, operating under the Government of India. BIS supports standardization, certification, and quality assurance activities across industries, contributing to consumer safety, product quality, and national development.