CSIR – National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow
Advertisement No. 02/2025 — Recruitment for the Posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
📍 Organization Details
| Organization Name | CSIR – National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) |
|---|---|
| Hindi Name | वै.औ.अ.प.-राष्ट्रीय वनस्पति अनुसंधान संस्थान |
| Address | Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow – 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| City | Lucknow |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 226001 |
📄 Advertisement Details
| Advertisement Number | 02/2025 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Post Code | A-01022025 |
| Employment Type | Direct Recruitment (Regular Basis) |
👥 Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 08 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 05 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 01 (Blindness / Low Vision) |
| Total Posts | 17 |
| Pay Level / Pay Matrix | Level 01 – ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 |
|---|---|
| Approx. Total Emoluments | ₹38,155 per month (including DA, HRA & TA in Class ‘Y’ city) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Post Code | A-01022025 |
| Total Posts | 17 |
| Reservation Status | UR-08, OBC-05, SC-02, EWS-01, PwBD (Blindness/Low Vision)-01 |
| Pay Level | Level 01 – ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (7th CPC) |
| Approx. Monthly Pay | ₹38,155 (including allowances) |
| Essential Qualification | Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board. |
| Desirable Qualification | Intermediate (12th Class Pass). |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years (as on 25 November 2025) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10–15 years as per Govt. norms, Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after service deduction. |
| Employment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Exam Standard | Matriculation Level |
| Exam Medium | English and Hindi (except English subject) |
| Selection Mode | Open Competitive Written Examination (OMR / Computer-Based) |
| Total Questions | 150 (Multiple Choice) |
| Total Marks | 450 (3 marks each; -1 for wrong answer) |
| Subjects | General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 25 November 2025 |
| Tentative Exam Date | Third week of December 2025 |
📅 Important Dates
| Start Date for Online Application | 27 October 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 25 November 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Tentative Examination Date | Third week of December 2025 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Mode of Payment | Online only via official portal |
| Refund Policy | Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. |
🧾 Application Process
- Candidates must apply online only through the portal: https://recruitment.nbri.res.in
- Hard copy of the application will not be accepted.
- Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, educational and category certificates in prescribed formats.
- Ensure accurate details before final submission. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
⚖️ Reservation & Age Relaxation Rules
- Reservation is applicable as per Government of India / CSIR guidelines.
- Age relaxation for reserved categories and departmental candidates as per rules.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates must be valid as per government norms.
- CSIR encourages women candidates to apply to promote gender balance in workforce.
🧩 Selection Process
- Mode: Open Competitive Written Examination (OMR/CBT).
- Medium: English and Hindi.
- Duration: 2 Hours, Total 150 Questions, 450 Marks.
- Subjects: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language.
- Marking Scheme: +3 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer.
- Merit list will be prepared based solely on marks obtained in the written exam.
- Tie-breaking: Fewer negative marks → Older age → Earlier qualification → Alphabetical order.
📜 Service Conditions & Benefits
- Applicable allowances as per Central Government norms (DA, HRA, TA, etc.).
- Entitled to medical reimbursement, children education allowance, LTC, and other benefits.
- Covered under National Pension System (NPS).
- Probation period of 2 years from the date of joining.
- Governed by CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
⚠️ Important Instructions & General Conditions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as on 25 November 2025.
- Applications containing false information are liable for rejection or termination of service.
- All certificates must be issued by recognized Boards/Institutions.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written examination.
- Government/PSU employees must apply through proper channel with NOC.
- CSIR reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
- In case of discrepancy between Hindi and English versions, the English version shall prevail.
☎️ Contact Information
No specific helpline number is provided in the notification. Candidates may visit the official website for queries and updates.
🔗 Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.nbri.res.in
- Official Notification (PDF): Download Advertisement No. 02/2025 PDF
