NIRT Recruitment 2025: The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis has announced notification for the Assistant/Upper Division Clerk/Lower Division Clerk posts. There are 16 openings for this position. Candidates with Any Degree/12th qualifications can apply for the ICMR NIRT Recruitment. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before the last date. The detailed eligibility and educational qualifications for NIRT Jobs are explained below. Interested candidates can also try India Post Office Recruitment.
NIRT Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Company Name | National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) |
| Job Role | Assistant/Upper Division Clerk/Lower Division Clerk |
| Job Type | TN Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | Any Degree/12th |
| Total Vacancies | 16 Posts |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- to 1,12,400/- |
| Job Location | Chennai |
| Application Last date | To be notified |
| Official Website | https://www.nirt.res.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility – ICMR NIRT Recruitment:
Essential Qualification:
Assistant:
- Minimum 3 years Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a Recognized University/ Institution and
- Working Knowledge of Computer (MS Office/PowerPoint).
Upper Division Clerk (UDC):
- Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a Computer (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi corresponds to 10500 KDPH / 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
Lower Division Clerk (LDC):
- 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University
- Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a Computer (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi correspond to 10500 KDPH / 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
Age Limit (As on Last Date):
- Assistant: Not exceeding 30 years
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Not exceeding 27 years i.e. Age must be between 18 and 27 years
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Not exceeding 27 years i.e. Age must be between 18 and 27 years
Age Relaxation: The age relaxation for reserved category applicants is admissible only in the case of vacancies being reserved for such categories.
Note: For detailed age relaxation, refer to the official notification.
Salary Details:
- Assistant: Rs. 35,400/- to 1,12,400/- (Pay Level 06)
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Rs. 25,500/- to 81,100/- (Pay Level 04)
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Rs. 19,900/- to 63,200/- (Pay Level 2)
NIRT Vacancies: 16 Posts
- Assistant: 05 Posts
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC): 01 Post
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 10 Posts
Selection Process of ICMR NIRT Recruitment:
- The screening examinations consisting of two tiers (Tier -1: A Computer Based Test of MCQs and Tier-2: Computer Proficiency Test) will be held
- The computer-based test (CBT) will be of MCQ type with a total of 100 questions as given below
- The CBT carries a negative marking; 1 mark shall be awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks shall be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Questions from the subject matter will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification.
| Topic | Number of Questions | Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section – A: English Language | 20 | 20 | Cumulative time of 90 mins. There will be no section-wise qualifying marks |
| Section – B: General Knowledge Including Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Section – C: General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| Section – D: Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Section – E: Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| — | 100 | 100* |
For the Post of Assistant:
- Candidates shortlisted based on their performance in CBT shall be called for a Computer Proficiency Test of 20 marks which is qualifying in nature.
| Name of the Test | Skill Set | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Proficiency Test | Word Processing, Excel Sheet, Generation of Slides, etc. The Test will include: 1. Typing of a passage and/or other word processing exercises, including a typing test at 45 w.p.m. in English or 40 w.p.m. in Hindi (13500 KDPH and 12000 KDPH respectively). 2. Preparation of an Excel Sheet. 3. Preparation of a PowerPoint Presentation and related exercises required for day-to-day office functions. |
20 marks | Cumulative time of 60 mins |
For the Post of UDC/LDC:
- The computer-based test (CBT) will be of MCQ type with a total of 100 questions as given below
| Name of the Test | Typing Speed | Key Depression |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Skill Test (Typing) | 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi | 35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH / 9000 KDPH (based on an average of 5 key depressions per word) |
Weightage for ‘Post Qualification Experience’ (Maximum 5 marks):
- In addition, upto 5 marks will be accorded to candidates who possess ‘Post Qualification Experience’ in any Government recognized or approved or registered Organization.
- The weightage marks for experience will be accorded as below
| Relevant Experience | Weightage (Marks) |
|---|---|
| >1 and up to 2 years | 1 |
| >2 and up to 4 years | 2 |
| >4 and up to 6 years | 3 |
| >6 and up to 8 years | 4 |
| >= 8 years | 5 |
How to apply for NIRT Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website before the last date.
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Important timelines for the examination/test for all the posts will be as under:
- Website link opening date for online registration & submission of applications: Will be provided soon
- Last date for online registration & submission of applications: Will be provided soon
- Opening date for downloading admit cards from ICMR-NIRT website: Will be announced after the application closing date
- Date of Computer-Based Test (CBT) & Computer Proficiency/Skill Test: Will be intimated later
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