CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI) in Chennai has put out a short employment notice (Advertisement No. 01/2026) seeking qualified Indian residents to apply online. The jobs that are open are for junior stenographers, junior secretarial assistants, and multi-tasking staff (MTS), among other things.
CSIR-CLRI is one of the best research institutes in the world. It is part of CSIR, which is a separate organisation from the Ministry of Science and Technology in India. This job vacancy enables you to work for a research organisation that is well known throughout the country.
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026: Posts and Vacancies
As per the notification, the following posts are announced:
- Junior Stenographer (JST 2601) – 01 post (UR)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant – General (JSA 2602) – 02 posts (UR)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant – Stores & Purchase (JSA 2603) – 03 posts (UR-1, SC-1, OBC-1; one OBC backlog)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant – Finance & Accounts (JSA 2604) – 01 post (SC)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS 2605) – 06 posts (UR-3, OBC-2, EWS-1)
Pay Level and Age Limit
- The greatest age limit for a junior stenographer is 27, and the pay level is 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100).
- Junior Secretary Assistant (All Types): Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200), and the maximum age is 28 years.
- Level 1 salary for multitasking staff is ₹18,000–₹56,900, and the highest age restriction is 25 years.
The average monthly compensation, including any applicable allowances, is between ₹35,973 and ₹53,628, depending on the position. This is based on the lowest pay category.
Selection Procedure for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026
The short notice doesn’t provide details about the selection process. Candidates can check the full advertisement on the official CSIR-CLRI website for more information on the exam stages, skill tests, or any other assessment criteria.
How to Apply for CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the official CSIR-CLRI website: www.clri.org
- Online application start date: 17 January 2026
- Last date to apply: 22 February 2026
Before applying, candidates should carefully read the detailed notification to ensure that they meet all the requirements and follow all the rules.
According to the rules of the Government of India, age relaxation is possible. As the notice says, one of the JSA (General) jobs could be in the CLRI Regional Centres in Kanpur or Kolkata.
