CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced for candidates seeking stable government jobs in Chennai and its regional centers. The Central Leather Research Institute is inviting online applications for various administrative positions, including Junior Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen/S&P/F&A), and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The online registration process begins on 17th January 2026, and interested candidates can submit their forms until 22nd February 2026. This recruitment offers an attractive salary package with total emoluments reaching up to Rs. 53,628/- per month for certain posts. Read the full article below to understand the eligibility, age criteria, and application steps.
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
January 2026
Application Start Date
17th January 2026
Last Date For Registration
22nd February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
22nd February 2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later
Exam Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Refer to Official Notification
SC / ST / PH / Women
Refer to Official Notification
Payment Mode
Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details (As on 22.02.2026)
Maximum Age (Junior Stenographer)
27 Years
Maximum Age (JSA – Gen/S&P/F&A)
28 Years
Maximum Age (MTS)
25 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Govt. of India/CSIR rules (See Para 6 of detailed Advertisement)
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name (Post Code)
Total Posts & Reservation Info
Junior Stenographer (JST 2601)
01 Post (UR)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Gen) (JSA 2602)
02 Posts (UR)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (S&P) (JSA 2603)
03 Posts (UR-1, SC-1, OBC-1)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (F&A) (JSA 2604)
06 Posts (UR-3, OBC-2, EWS-1)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS 2605)
Refer to detailed notification for final category break-up
Total Vacancy
Check Official Notification
CSIR CLRI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Qualification Required
Educational Qualification
Please refer to the detailed advertisement hosted on the CLRI website for specific educational requirements (10th/12th/Degree) for JSA, Steno, and MTS posts.
Typing/Skill Test
Likely applicable for JSA and Junior Stenographer posts as per standard CSIR norms.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancy Information
UR (Unreserved)
Multiple posts available in JST, JSA (Gen/S&P/F&A)
OBC (Other Backward Classes)
Reserved posts available in JSA (S&P) and JSA (F&A)
SC (Scheduled Caste)
Reserved posts available in JSA (S&P)
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
Reserved posts available in JSA (F&A)
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location
Details
Job Location
Primarily Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Regional Postings
Out of the vacancies, one incumbent may be posted at CLRI Regional Centre, Kanpur and another at CLRI Regional Centre, Kolkata.
