The CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is seeking to fill multiple positions for Junior Stenographer and Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts or Stores & Purchase). These roles are a great opportunity for recent high school graduates to launch their careers in a scientific environment.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Junior Stenographer: Providing stenographic support during meetings, conferences, and other events. Transcribing dictation accurately and efficiently. Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Assisting senior staff with administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling appointments, and managing travel arrangements. Composing and proofreading correspondence.
To be successful in these roles, you should possess:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets (for Secretariat Assistant)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The selection process typically involves a written exam testing your general knowledge, reasoning, and English language skills. If you pass the written exam, you may also be required to take a stenography proficiency test (for stenographer role) to assess your speed and accuracy.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience in a supportive and collaborative work environment. If you are interested in a career in science administration, I encourage you to apply!
Here are some additional details to consider that weren’t mentioned previously:
- This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in science but may not have a scientific background yet.
- The work environment at CSIR-NIO is known to be supportive and collaborative.
- This is a chance to gain valuable skills and experience that can be applied to a variety of careers.
Key Dates:
- Start Date for Online Application: August 20, 2024
- Last Date for Online Application: September 19, 2024
- Deadline for Sending Hard Copy: September 30, 2024
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Junior Stenographer: Must have completed 10+2/XII or its equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in stenography as per the prescribed norms set by DOPT.
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase): Must have completed 10+2/XII or its equivalent and show proficiency in computer typing speed and usage as per DOPT standards.
- Age Limit (As on September 19, 2024):
- Junior Stenographer: Maximum age of 27 years.
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Maximum age of 28 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- Up to 5 years for Scheduled Tribe candidates.
- Up to 3 years for OBC – Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates.
- Up to 35 years for widowed, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands, who have not remarried (up to 40 years for ST candidates).
- 10 years (15 years for ST and 13 years for OBC candidates) for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
- Additional 3 years for Ex-servicemen after deducting the length of military service.
- No age limit for CSIR departmental candidates with the required qualifications.
Vacancy Details:
- Junior Stenographer: 05 Posts (UR: 03, EWS: 01, ST: 01)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts): 03 Posts (UR: 02, OBC: 01)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase): 01 Post (UR)
Salary Details:
- Junior Stenographer: Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
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Selection Process:
- For Junior Stenographer Posts:
- The selection will be based on the merit list from a Competitive Written Examination followed by a Proficiency Test in Stenography.
- Only candidates shortlisted by the Selection Committee will undergo these tests.
- Scheme of Competitive Written Examination:
- Mode: OMR or Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination
- Medium: English and Hindi (except for English-specific questions)
- Standard: 10+2/XII
- Total Questions: 200
- Duration: 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)
- Competitive Written Examination Details:
- A penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- The examination consists of one paper with three parts:
- Part I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
- Part II: General Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
- Part III: English Language & Comprehension (100 Questions, 100 Marks) Â
- Proficiency Test in Stenography:
- Candidates will take one 10-minute dictation in English or Hindi (as chosen in the application) at 80 words per minute for the Junior Stenographer post.
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