CLRI Recruitment 2026: Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) has announced a notification for the Junior Stenographer/Junior Secretariat Assistant/Multi-Tasking Staff posts. There are 13 vacancies available for this post. Candidates with 10th/12th qualifications can apply for CLRI Careers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 02 March 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for CLRI Jobs is explained below. Interested candidates can also try NPL Recruitment.
CLRI Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) |
| Job Role | Junior Stenographer/Junior Secretariat Assistant/Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Job category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | 10th/12th |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 13 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 18,000/- to 81,100/- |
| Location | Chennai |
| Last Date | 02 March 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.clri.org/ |
Detailed Eligibility – CLRI Jobs:
Education Qualification:
Junior Stenographer:
- 10+2 / XII or its equivalent and proficiency in Stenography as per the prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from time to time
Junior Secretariat Assistant (General/Stores & Purchase/Finance & Accounts):
- 10+2 / XII or its equivalent and Proficiency in Computer Typing Speed and in using computer as per the prescribed norms fixed by DoPT from time to time.
Multi-Tasking Staff:
- Essential: Matriculation or equivalent pass
- Desirable: Intermediate (12th Class) pass.
Age Limit (As on 02 March 2026):
- Junior Stenographer: 27 Years
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: 28 Years
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 25 Years
Age Relaxation:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) – 5 years
- Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) – 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved) – 10 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL) – 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of the actual military service rendered from the actual age as on the last date for submission of online application
- CSIR Departmental Candidates – No age limit
- Widows / Divorced women / Women judicially separated and who are not remarried – Up to 35 years of age
- Widows / Divorced women / Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) – Up to 40 years of age
- Any other category – No age relaxation
Salary Details:
- Junior Stenographer: Rs. 25,500/- to 81,100/- (Level 04)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Rs. 19,900/- to 63,200/- (Level 02)
- Multi-Tasking Staff: Rs. 18,000/- to 56,900/- (Level 01)
CLRI Vacancy 2026: 13 Posts
- Junior Stenographer (Post Code JST 2601): 01 Post
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen) (Post Code JSA 2602): 02 Posts
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) (Post Code JSA 2603): 03 Posts
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) (Post Code JSA 2604): 01 Post
- Multi-Tasking Staff (Post Code MTS 2605): 06 Posts
Selection Process for CLRI Careers:
For Junior Stenographer:
Competitive Written Examination:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR-Based (OR) Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | English and Hindi (except English Language questions) |
| Standard of Examination | 10+2 / XII |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Time allotted | 2 Hours (2 Hours 40 Minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) |
Competitive Written Examination will consist of only ONE PAPER with three parts as detailed below:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer |
| III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer |
Proficiency Test in Stenographer:
- The candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the Candidates in Application Form) at the speed of 80 WPM. The transcription time is as follows:
| Sl. No. | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (in minutes) | Time Duration for candidates eligible for scribe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | 50 | 70 |
| 2 | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
For Junior Secretariat Assistant (GEN/S&P/F&A):
Competitive Written Examination:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR Based (OR) Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | English and Hindi (except English Language questions) |
| Standard of Examination | 10+2 / XII |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Time allotted | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (3 Hours 20 Minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) |
Competitive Written Examination will consist of TWO PAPERS (Paper I & Paper II) with three parts as detailed below:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Mental Ability Test | 100 | 200 (2 marks per correct answer) | 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for Scribe eligible) | None |
| Part II | General Awareness | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 Hour (1 Hour 20 Minutes for Scribe eligible) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct answer) |
Competitive Written Examination:
- The written examination consists of TWO papers (Paper-1 & Paper-2). Paper – 2 will be evaluated for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee) in the Paper – 1.
- The final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in Paper – 2 of Competitive Written Examination.
Proficiency Test in Compter Typing speed annd in using a computer:
- Time allowed: 10 Minutes
- English Typing Test: 35 words per minute in Computer (35 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
- Hindi Typing Test: 30 words per minute in Computer (30 w.p.m. correspond to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
For Multi – Tasking Staff:
Competitive Written Examination:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR-Based (OR) Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | Trilingual (English, Hindi and Tamil), except English Language questions |
| Standard of Examination | Matriculation |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| Time allotted | 2 Hours (2 Hours 40 Minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) |
Competitive Written Examination will consist of only ONE paper with four parts as detailed below:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Application Fee:
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Nil
- For Others: Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: SBI Collect
How to Apply for CLRI Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 02 March 2026 (11.59 PM).
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Important Dates:
- Commencement of ONLINE Application: 23 January 2026 (9.00 AM)
- Last date for submission of ONLINE Application: 02 March 2026 (11.59 PM)
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