JNCASR Personal Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for One Regular Vacancy

The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), a renowned autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of one post of Personal Assistant. This article covers all details including important dates, eligibility criteria, pay scale, selection process, and how to apply in a clear point-to-point format.

Important Dates

Number of Vacancies

• Total: 1653 Post
• Category: Unreserved (UR)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: Below 35 years as of the last date of application.
• Age relaxation:
  • JNCASR staff (temporary/project/outsourced) with two years of continuous service: up to 50 years.

Educational Qualification

Candidates can qualify under either of the following two educational paths:

Option 1:

• A postgraduate degree in any subject from a recognized university or institution.
• Additional Requirements:
  1. English Stenography with a minimum speed of 100 WPM.
  2. English Typing speed of 35 WPM.
  3. Knowledge of Computer Applications.
  4. Working knowledge of Hindi.

Option 2:

• Three-Year Diploma in Secretarial/Commercial Practice from a recognized board.
• Additional Requirements:
  1. Knowledge of Computer Applications.
  2. Working knowledge of Hindi.

Experience Required

For Master’s Degree holders:

• Minimum two years of experience as a Secretarial Assistant/Stenographer or similar role in government departments, PSUs, autonomous/statutory bodies, universities, or recognized research institutions.

For Diploma holders:

• Minimum four years of experience in relevant stenography work in similar institutions as mentioned above.

Pay Scale

• The role offers a salary under Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay structure.
• Additional allowances as per Central Government norms.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be part of the President’s Secretariat and will be responsible for:

• Handling appointments, correspondence, and schedules.
• Organizing meetings and attending calls.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Drafting and recording meeting minutes.
• Coordinating VIP visits.
• Providing general secretarial assistance.
• Any other duties assigned by the authority.

Selection Process

• Those who make it to the shortlist will be notified about how the selection will proceed.
• Tie-breaker Rules:
  1. Preference to older candidates (based on Date of Birth).
  2. If DOB is identical, then selection will be based on a random draw.

Application Fee

• The application fee is non-refundable.
• The fee should be paid only through NEFT to the bank account details shared by JNCASR.
• Proof of transaction should be attached with the application form.
• Applicants must bear all applicable bank charges.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit self-attested copies of the following:

1. Date of Birth proof (10th Certificate).
2. Educational qualifications and Class 10 mark sheets onwards.
3. Experience certificates.
4. Recent passport-size photograph (not older than three months).
5. Certificate of Disability, if applicable.
6. Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable.
7. Certificate of experience (for age relaxation claims by internal candidates).
8. Candidates employed in government departments, PSUs, or autonomous organizations must provide either a NOC or a formal undertaking from their present employer.

Application Process

1. Download application form as prescribed from the JNCASR website.
2. Fill in the form with accurate information.
3. Attach all required documents and NEFT payment proof.
4. Place everything in an envelope clearly mentioning:
   “Application for the post of Personal Assistant”
5. Send the completed application to the following address:

The Administrative Officer
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jakkur, Bengaluru

6. The application must reach by:
   • 25th April 2025 (for general applicants)
   • 9th May 2025 (for remote area candidates)

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