CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB)
🧾 Total Vacancies:
08
📢 Advertisement No.:
R&C/605/2025
📌 Short Description: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB)
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), Kolkata, a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), invites online applications from Indian nationals for Direct Recruitment to the posts of Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P) and Junior Stenographer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of India’s leading biomedical research institutes and play a vital role in administrative and technical operations.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 8 Group C positions in total. Candidates with 10+2 qualifications and computer or stenography proficiency are encouraged to apply.
📅 Important Dates and Application Fee: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB)
| Event | Date |
| Application Begins | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 August 2025 |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women | NIL |
- Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI)
🧾 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen) | 01 (UR) | 10+2/XII or its equivalent with proficiency in computer typing and use | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) | 03 (UR including 1 Ex-Serviceman) | Same as above | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) | 02 (UR) | Same as above | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Junior Stenographer | 02 (UR-01, SC-01) | 10+2/XII or its equivalent with stenography proficiency | Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
🔞 Age Limit:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: 28 years
- Junior Stenographer: 27 years
⏳ Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC | 5 years (only for reserved posts) |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deducting military service from age) |
| CSIR Departmental Candidates | No age limit |
📆 Cut-off Date for Age Calculation:
📝 How to Apply: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official CSIR-IICB website: https://iicb.res.in
Step-by-Step Process:
- Visit CSIR-IICB Recruitment Portal
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents:
- Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm)
- Signature (Black ink)
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration (English only)
- Pay the fee online (if applicable)
- Preview and submit the form.
- Download and save the application for future reference.
📌 Note: Do not send the hard copy of the application.
📑 Documents Required: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
Ensure the following documents are scanned and ready for upload:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- 10+2/XII mark sheet and certificate
- Typing/Stenography proficiency proof (if applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
⚙️ Selection Process: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
The selection procedure differs for both posts but involves written examination and proficiency tests:
📌 Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/F&A/S&P)
🔹 Written Examination:
- Paper I (Qualifying):
- Mental Ability (100 Questions – 200 Marks)
- No negative marking
- Paper II (Merit-based):
- General Awareness (50 Questions – 150 Marks, 1 mark negative)
- English Language (50 Questions – 150 Marks, 1 mark negative)
🔹 Proficiency Test:
- Typing speed: English @ 35 w.p.m OR Hindi @ 30 w.p.m (10 minutes)
✅ Final Selection:
Based on marks in Paper II (only for those who qualify in Paper I and typing test)
📌 Junior Stenographer
🔹 Written Examination:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Questions – 50 Marks
- General Awareness: 50 Questions – 50 Marks
- English Language & Comprehension: 100 Questions – 100 Marks
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
🔹 Stenography Test:
- Dictation for 10 minutes at 80 w.p.m.
- Transcription Time:
- English: 50 minutes (70 minutes for scribe-eligible)
- Hindi: 65 minutes (90 mins for scribe-eligible)
✅ Final Selection:
Based on the written and the qualifying part of the stenography test
⚠️ Important Instructions: CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
- The application is provisional until all documents are verified.
- Candidates must not submit multiple applications; only the last valid one will be considered.
- Any form of misconduct or malpractice will lead to disqualification under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
- Mobile phones/electronic gadgets are prohibited in exam centers.
- Call letters will be available for download from website and notified via email/SMS.
- Ensure the name on the photo ID and application match exactly.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the exam.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): CSIR IICB Recruitment 2025
Can 12th-pass candidates apply for these posts?
Yes, all positions require 10+2/XII or its equivalent from a recognized board, with additional typing or stenography skills depending on the post.
Is there any negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in Paper II and the Stenographer paper. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark or 0.25 mark (depending on the paper) is deducted.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, if eligible. But only the latest complete application will be considered. Make sure to indicate post preference in the application form.
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