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CSIR NEIST Jorhat recruitment 2026 had 4 JSA, Stenographer and Hindi Translator posts. Check eligibility, pay, reopened portal and latest test updates.
The CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, advertised four administrative vacancies for Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase) and Junior Hindi Translator under Advertisement Nos. 05/2026-REC and 06/2026-REC.
Application status: The original online application deadline was 28 September 2026. CSIR-NEIST briefly reopened the application portal on 6 October 2026 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. That special reopening has also ended. The recruitment has moved to examination and proficiency-test stages. On 6 November 2026, the institute published a notification concerning candidates provisionally recommended for the stenography proficiency test for the Junior Stenographer post. This is not a new application window.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST) |
| Location | Jorhat, Assam |
| Advertisement numbers | 05/2026-REC and 06/2026-REC |
| Total vacancies | 4 |
| Posts | Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase), Junior Hindi Translator |
| Application mode | Online (closed) |
| Original application period | 29 August to 28 September 2026 |
| Special portal reopening | 6 October 2026, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (closed) |
| Latest update | Junior Stenographer proficiency-test recommendation notice dated 6 November 2026 |
| Official website | neist.res.in |
| Post | Vacancies | Pay level and basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Stenographer | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) | Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (Stores & Purchase) | 1 (UR; reserved for Ex-Servicemen as notified) | Level 2: ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 (UR) | Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Total | 4 |
Applicants must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination and possess stenography proficiency as per the norms prescribed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The notified upper age limit was 27 years as on 29 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination and possess computer typing proficiency. The prescribed typing speed is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, along with computer-use proficiency as per DoPT norms. The notified upper age limit was 28 years as on 29 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
Candidates must meet the prescribed Master’s degree language qualification. The notification includes specified combinations of Hindi and English at postgraduate and degree level. Applicants must also possess a recognised Diploma/Certificate in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, or the specified two years of translation experience in a Central/State Government office or Government of India undertaking. The notified upper age limit was 30 years as on 29 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
Age relaxation is governed by applicable CSIR and Government of India rules and the recruitment notification. The notification provides category-based relaxation subject to post reservation and the candidate meeting the prescribed conditions. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the exact relaxation, documentary proof and calculation rules.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women / CSIR Employees | Exempted |
The application fee was payable through State Bank Collect as directed in the notification. The application process is now closed.
The selection stages differ by post and are set out in the relevant advertisement:
CSIR-NEIST published a notification dated 6 November 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026-REC. It provides the list of candidates provisionally recommended for appearing in the stenography proficiency test for the Junior Stenographer post, along with the list of candidates not recommended and relevant remarks. Candidates should check the official PDF for their roll number and instructions.
Download the official 6 November screening notification PDF.
The institute issued a notice dated 5 October 2026 stating that the online application portal for Advertisement Nos. 05/2026-REC and 06/2026-REC would reopen on 6 October 2026 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The reopening was limited to that date and time; it did not create an ongoing application window.
View the official portal-reopening notice.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Online application started | 29 August 2026, 8:30 AM |
| Original last date | 28 September 2026, 5:00 PM (closed) |
| Reopening notice issued | 5 October 2026 |
| Special portal reopening | 6 October 2026, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (closed) |
| Junior Stenographer screening notification | 6 November 2026 (published) |
| Further test / examination schedule | Refer to official CSIR-NEIST notices |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Latest notifications | View CSIR-NEIST notifications |
| Junior Stenographer screening notice, 6 November | Download PDF |
| Portal reopening notice, 5 October | Download PDF |
| Recruitment portal | Open portal |
| Official website | Visit CSIR-NEIST |
Four vacancies were advertised: two Junior Stenographers, one Junior Secretariat Assistant and one Junior Hindi Translator.
No. The original deadline was 28 September 2026. The one-day reopening on 6 October 2026 has also ended.
CSIR-NEIST published a screening notification dated 6 November 2026 listing candidates provisionally recommended for the stenography proficiency test and candidates not recommended.
Check the official CSIR-NEIST notifications page and search for the relevant advertisement number and post.
The post carries Pay Level 2 with a basic pay scale of ₹19,900–₹63,200, plus admissible allowances under applicable rules.
This article summarises CSIR-NEIST Advertisement Nos. 05/2026-REC and 06/2026-REC and subsequent notices available from the institute. The application period is closed. Candidates must rely on the official CSIR-NEIST notification, result PDFs and examination instructions for final eligibility, selection status, test schedules and document requirements. This website is not affiliated with CSIR or CSIR-NEIST.