CSIR CIMAP Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2025 Notification Out
May 7, 2025 by Monika
CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) is recruiting for Junior Secretariat Assistant posts. These are Regular positions. There are a total of 08 vacancies for Junior Secretariat Assistant (General), Junior Secretariat Assistant (Store & Purchase), and Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts). The recruitment was released by Advertisement No. 1/2025. The job posting is located in Lucknow. The online application starts on 09/05/2025 and the last date to apply is 31/05/2025. Applicants from India are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) |
| Post Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant (General), Junior Secretariat Assistant (Store & Purchase), Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts) |
| Advt No. | 1/2025 |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Vacancies | 08 |
| Salary | Pay Level 2 Cell-1 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Lucknow, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, Purara (Distt. Bageshwar) or any place in India |
| Category | Administrative Posts |
Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) (Post Code A0125) | UR-01, OBC-01, EWS-01, SC-01, Total - 04 | 28 years as on the last date of submission of online application (31/05/2025) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Store & Purchase) (Post Code A0225) | UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01, Total - 03 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts) (Post Code A0325) | UR-01, Total - 01 |
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women | Exempted |
Essential Qualification
- Minimum 10+2/XII or its equivalent
- Proficiency in computer type speed @ 35 w.p.m. in English or @ 30 w.p.m. in Hindi
- Proficiency in using computer as per prescribed norms
Selection Process
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Written Examination:
- Two papers (Paper-I & Paper-II).
- Mode: OMR or Computer Based MCQ.
- Medium: English & Hindi (except English Language questions).
- Standard: 10+2/XII.
- Total Questions: 200.
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
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Paper-I (Qualifying):
- Subject: Mental Ability Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement).
- Questions: 100.
- Max Marks: 200 (2 marks/correct answer).
- Negative Marking: None.
- Time: 90 Minutes.
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Paper-II (Evaluation Paper):
- Subject 1: General Awareness (50 Questions, 150 Marks, 3 marks/correct, -1 mark/wrong).
- Subject 2: English Language (50 Questions, 150 Marks, 3 marks/correct, -1 mark/wrong).
- Time: 1 Hour.
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Proficiency Test (Qualifying):
- Computer typing speed (English @ 35 w.p.m. or Hindi @ 30 w.p.m.) and computer usage.
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Merit List:
- Based on Paper-II marks.
- Requires qualifying the proficiency test.
How to Apply
- Fill the application form ONLINE by visiting the website CIMAP Recruitment Portal .
- The application process involves four steps: Registration (online), Fee Submission, Application Submission (online), and Dispatch of Printout copy (Hard Copy) of the online application with relevant documents by post.
- Pay the application fee.
- Send the printout of the online application, duly signed, with self-attested copies of certificates to the Controller of Administration, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Post Office-CIMAP, Lucknow-226015 by speed post/registered post.
- The envelope should be super scribed "Application for the post of ______ (Post code(s) ______) Advt.No. 1/2025".
Important Dates
| Online registration start date | 09/05/2025; 10:00 Hrs. IST |
| Online registration last date | 31/05/2025; 23:59 Hrs. IST |
| Last date for receipt of printout copy of application | 16/06/2025; 17:30 Hrs. IST |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply online?
- The last date for online application is 31/05/2025.
- What is the application fee?
- The application fee is Rs. 500 for general candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
- What is the selection process?
- The selection process includes a written examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) and a computer proficiency test.
- Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
- Yes age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other specified categories as per rules.
