CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026: CSIR–Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI), Chennai has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 23.01.2026 for the recruitment of Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P/F&A), and Multi-Tasking Staff posts. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official recruitment portal.
The online application process starts on 23 January 2026 (09:00 AM) and the last date to apply is 02 March 2026 (11:59 PM). Hard copy of the application should NOT be sent to CLRI.
CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR–Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI), Chennai |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P/F&A), Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 13 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Online Start Date | 23.01.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02.03.2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen Exempted) |
| Official Website | recruitment.clri.org |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Stenographer | 01 (UR) |
| JSA (General) | 02 (UR) |
| JSA (Stores & Purchase) | 03 (UR-2, OBC-1) |
| JSA (Finance & Accounts) | 01 (SC) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 06 (UR-3, OBC-2, EWS-1) |
Minimum age for all posts: 18 years as on 02.03.2026.
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Junior Stenographer: 10+2/XII or equivalent with proficiency in stenography as per DoPT norms.
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P): 10+2/XII or equivalent with computer typing proficiency.
- JSA (F&A): 10+2/XII or equivalent with accountancy as a subject and typing proficiency.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation (10th Pass). An intermediate (12th Pass) is desirable.
Age Limit
- Junior Stenographer – 27 Years
- JSA Posts – 28 Years
- MTS – 25 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10–15 years), Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per the Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure for CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026
Junior Stenographer
- Competitive Written Examination (200 Questions)
- Proficiency Test in Stenography (Qualifying)
- Final merit based on written exam marks
Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Paper I (Mental Ability Test)
- Paper II (General Awareness & English)
- Computer Typing Test (Qualifying)
- Final merit based on Paper II marks
Multi-Tasking Staff
- Single Competitive Written Examination
- Final merit based on written test marks
CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
- ₹500 per postcode
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted
- Fee to be paid through SBI Collect only
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
How to Apply
- Visit recruitment.clri.org
- Register with a valid email ID
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload a photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through SBI Collect
- Apply and keep a printout
Note: Only online applications will be accepted.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSIR-CLRI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is March 2, 2026.
Q2. What is the application fee?
₹500 per post. Reserved categories and women candidates are exempted.
Q3. Is there any negative marking?
Yes, negative marking is applicable in written examinations as per the post.
