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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency Test (Qualifying):
    • Computer typing speed (English @ 35 w.p.m. or Hindi @ 30 w.p.m.) and computer usage.
  • Merit List:
    • Based on Paper-II marks.
    • Requires qualifying the proficiency test.

How to Apply

  1. Fill the application form ONLINE by visiting the website CIMAP Recruitment Portal .
  2. 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.
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Important Links

Online Application Link (Active from 09/05/2025) Click Here
Notification Click Here
CIMAP Website Link Click Here

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.