CSIR Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR CDRI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 Hindi Officer, Multi Tasking Staff Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CSIR CDRI website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CSIR CDRI Hindi Officer, Multi Tasking Staff Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
CSIR-CDRI Hindi Officer & MTS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Hindi Officer (Post Code - A) and Multi Tasking Staff (Post Code - B) |
| No of Posts | 05 |
| Salary | Hindi Officer: Approx. ₹97,452/- (gross) MTS: Approx. ₹35,393/- (gross) |
| Qualification | Hindi Officer: Master's degree in Hindi/English with specific conditions + 3 years relevant experience MTS: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent / ITI pass |
| Age Limit | Hindi Officer: Not exceeding 35 years MTS: Not exceeding 25 years (relaxations as per rules) |
| Start Date | 12 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date | 16 February 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Official Website | https://cdri.res.in |
Vacancy Details
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The advertisement does not mention the exact number of posts or category-wise breakup (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.) for Hindi Officer or Multi Tasking Staff. Vacancies are filled based on merit and requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Hindi Officer (Post Code - A)
- Essential Qualification:
- Master's degree from a recognized university in Hindi with English as compulsory/optional subject at graduation level (or equivalent combinations where Hindi/English is medium/compulsory/optional at graduation/post-graduation).
- Plus 3 years experience in terminology work (translation of technical/scientific literature English ↔ Hindi) or teaching/research in Hindi/English in Central/State Govt, Autonomous bodies, Universities, or recognized institutions.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in conducting Hindi classes/workshops; administrative experience.
- Job Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with Official Language Policy/Rajbhasha Act 1963 and related rules/orders in CSIR-CDRI; any other duties assigned by superiors.
Multi Tasking Staff (Post Code - B)
- Essential Qualification: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent pass OR ITI pass (specific requirements may apply as per post).
- Desirable Qualification: Intermediate (12th) pass.
- Job Responsibilities (Multi-faceted non-technical duties):
- Office upkeep and assistance: Physical maintenance of records/files/registers, general cleaning, arranging furniture/equipment, opening/closing office on time.
- Filing and document handling: Moving files/documents between sections, assisting in filing, photocopying, faxing, scanning.
- Distribution and correspondence: Distributing internal/external dak/mail, sending parcels/letters as directed, assisting at reception.
- Equipment/utility tasks: Operating simple machines (photocopier/fax), assisting in equipment maintenance, proper use/storage of stationery.
- Assistance to officers/staff: Serving water/tea during meetings/office hours, helping seniors with daily tasks, assisting in official meetings/workshops/conferences.
- Other assigned duties: Any tasks within the general nature of MTS role.
- General duties: Filing, photocopying, data entry, record maintenance/updation, handling mail/documents, general cleaning, carrying files within building, non-clerical tasks.
Salary/ Stipend
- Hindi Officer (Group A, Gazetted): Pay Level-10 (Cell-1), Pay Scale ₹56,100 – 1,77,500; Approx. gross emoluments ₹97,452/- (including HRA, TA, DA for Class 'Y' city).
- Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Technical Group 'C'): Pay Level-1 (Cell-1), Pay Scale ₹18,000 – 56,900; Approx. gross emoluments ₹35,393/- (including allowances).
Age Limit (as on 16 February 2026)
- Hindi Officer: Not exceeding 35 years.
- Multi Tasking Staff: Not exceeding 25 years.
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years (where posts reserved).
- OBC: 3 years (where posts reserved).
- PwBD (UR): 10 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered + 3 years.
- Widows/Divorced women/judicially separated women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (higher for reserved categories).
- CSIR/Govt employees: Up to 40 years (general); 45 years (SC/ST).
- Other relaxations as per GoI/DoPT/CSIR rules.
- Minimum age to apply: 18 years.
Application Fee
- Unreserved (UR), EWS, OBC: ₹500/- (online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Departmental Candidates: Exempted (Nil).
Important Dates
- Online application start date and time: 12 January 2026, 10:00 AM
- Last date and time for online submission: 16 February 2026, 05:30 PM (website link deactivates thereafter)
Selection Process
Hindi Officer
- Written Examination (Objective, 300 marks, 2 hours, Hindi medium, 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers) + Interview (100 marks); Weightage 75:25.
- Top 12 unreserved candidates (minimum 50% in written) called for interview in Lucknow.
- Syllabus: Official Language Policy, Constitutional provisions, Presidential Orders-1960, Rajbhasha Sankalp-1968, Hindi literature/history/development, grammar/spelling, translation (Hindi↔English, technical/scientific), IT tools in Hindi, e-Governance in Hindi, general knowledge related to Hindi.
Multi Tasking Staff
- Trade Test (qualifying) → Competitive Written Examination (CWE) – OMR/CBT based, objective, 150 questions, 450 marks (3 marks per correct), 2 hours, Class X level, bilingual (except English section), 1 mark negative for wrong answers.
- Subjects:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions (75 marks)
- Numerical Aptitude: 25 questions (75 marks)
- General Awareness: 50 questions (150 marks)
- English Language: 50 questions (150 marks)
- Final merit list based on CWE marks.
General Information / Instructions
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply (focus on gender balance).
- Age/qualification/category claims as on 16 February 2026.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, certificates (caste/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD in prescribed format).
- False claims lead to disqualification/legal action.
- No hard copy of application to be sent.
How to Apply
- Apply online only via the link: https://cdri.res.in (access provided in advertisement).
- Fill form, upload documents, pay fee (if applicable).
- Submit before deadline; keep printout for reference.
CSIR CDRI Hindi Officer, Multi Tasking Staff Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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