The CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) has announced a recruitment drive (Advertisement No. NIO/02-2025/R&A) for various administrative positions. If you’re enthusiastic, dedicated, and looking for a government job in oceanographic sciences, this is your chance to join a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 26 May 2025 (09:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | 1st week of July 2025 |
🧾 Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Name of Post | No. of Posts (Reservation) | Age Limit | Pay Level | Total Emolument (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (General) | 10 (UR-5, OBC-2, ST-2, EWS-1) | 28 years | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) | ₹36,220 |
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) | 6 (UR-3, OBC-1, ST-1, EWS-1) | 28 years | Level-2 | ₹36,220 |
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) | 3 (UR-2, EWS-1) | 28 years | Level-2 | ₹36,220 |
| JST | Junior Stenographer | 6 (UR-2, OBC-2, ST-1, EWS-1) | 27 years | Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) | ₹47,415 |
📝 Note: 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 2 for PwBD candidates.
📘 Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (All Cadres) | 10+2 / XII or equivalent with computer typing proficiency |
| Junior Stenographer | 10+2 / XII or equivalent with stenography proficiency |
*Diploma of 3 years post-10th will be treated as equivalent to 10+2.
🔎 Selection Process
For Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):
Written Exam (Paper I – Qualifying; Paper II – Merit based)
Typing Test (English 35 w.p.m. / Hindi 30 w.p.m.)
Written Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mental Ability Test | 100 | 200 | No |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 150 | Yes (1 mark) |
| II | English Language | 50 | 150 | Yes (1 mark) |
Typing Test is qualifying in nature.
For Junior Stenographer:
Written Exam
Stenography Skill Test
Written Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 0.25 marks |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 marks |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 0.25 marks |
Stenography Skill Test:
Speed: 80 w.p.m.
Transcription:
English: 50 mins (70 mins with scribe)
Hindi: 65 mins (90 mins with scribe)
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Payment via SBI Collect only.
🧓 Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Widows / Divorced Women | Up to 35 yrs (40 yrs for SC/ST) |
📍 Posting Locations
CSIR-NIO Headquarters, Goa
Regional Centres in Mumbai, Kochi, and Visakhapatnam
All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
📋 How to Apply
Visit: https://www.nio.res.in
Fill the online form with accurate details.
Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the form by 24 June 2025 (11:59 PM).
No hard copy of the application is required.
📝 Documents to Upload
Photograph & Signature
Class 10 & 12 Certificates
Caste/EWS/PwBD/ExSM certificates (if applicable)
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