Position: Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Junior Stenographer
Organization: CSIR – Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
CSIR-IITR invites applications for administrative support roles to strengthen day-to-day office operations across general administration, finance & accounts, store & purchase, and stenography services. This role is suited for detail-oriented candidates with strong typing/stenography skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial and clerical support including drafting, formatting, and maintaining official documents and correspondence.
- Handle data entry, file management, record keeping, and upkeep of registers as per office procedures.
- Support scheduling, coordination, and routine office operations for departments/sections.
- For Finance & Accounts: assist in basic accounting support work, documentation, and processing of routine financial records as assigned.
- For Store & Purchase: support inventory documentation, purchase-related paperwork, and maintenance of store records as assigned.
- For Stenographer: take dictation, transcribe notes, prepare minutes, and manage confidential documents as required.
- Operate standard office software/tools and perform typing tasks within prescribed speed/accuracy norms.
- Assist in any other administrative duties assigned by the reporting officer/section head.
Requirements
- Education: 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit (as on 01 July 2022): 18 to 28 years.
- Typing (for JSA): Proficiency in computer typing with speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
- Stenography (for Junior Stenographer): Proficiency in stenography as per role requirement.
- Comfortable working with computers and standard office applications; strong attention to detail and document accuracy.
- Ability to follow rules/procedures and maintain confidentiality of official information.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 10
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (General): 05 (General: 04, SC: 01)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts): 02 (General: 02)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Store & Purchase): 01 (General: 01)
- Junior Stenographer: 02 (General: 02)
Compensation
Pay Scale: As per rules (as notified by the recruiting organization).
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Written / Online Examination (as applicable).
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 18 July 2022
- Last Date to Apply: 18 August 2022
- Fee Payment Last Date: 18 August 2022
- Admit Card: To be announced
- Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST: Exempted
- Women / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Employees: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan
Documents/Details Typically Required (Scanned)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Address and basic personal details
- Educational/technical qualification documents
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant certificate (if applicable)
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a premier research institute under CSIR.
- Structured work environment with exposure to government/institutional administrative processes.
- Role-based training and skill development through day-to-day administrative operations.
- Compensation and service conditions as per applicable rules and institutional policies.
About the Company
CSIR – Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute is engaged in research and services in the field of toxicology and related areas, supporting scientific advancement and public health initiatives through high-quality research, testing, and institutional collaboration.
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure they meet eligibility criteria for the specific post/discipline.