CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2026 | Syllabus For MTS and Hindi Officer Vacancies

Event	Date & Time
Online application start date	12 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last date to apply online	16 February 2026 (05:30 PM)
Mode of application	Online only
Hard copy submission	Not required

CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Hindi Officer Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 Years

• Minimum Age: Not specified (as per CSIR rules)

 Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India / CSIR norms.

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS – Non-Technical) – Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 25 Years

CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: Up to 15 years (category-wise)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules
• CSIR/ Govt. employees: Up to 40–45 years
• Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35–40 years

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CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

1. Hindi Officer (Post Code – K)

• Group: A (Gazetted)
• Pay Level: Level–10
• Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
• Approx. Monthly Salary: ₹97,452/-
• Upper Age Limit: 35 years

2. Multi Tasking Staff – MTS (Post Code – Kha)

• Group: C (Non-Technical)
• Pay Level: Level–1
• Pay Scale: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
• Approx. Monthly Salary: ₹35,393/-
• Upper Age Limit: 25 years

Salary includes DA, HRA (Y-category city), and Transport Allowance as applicable.

CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualifications

Hindi Officer – Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree from a recognized university with:

• Hindi as a subject at PG level and English at graduation level OR
• English as a subject at PG level and Hindi at graduation level OR
• Graduation/Postgraduation in any subject with Hindi & English as compulsory or optional subjects OR
• One language as the medium of examination and the other as a subject

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 3 years experience in:
  • Translation work (Hindi–English / English–Hindi), particularly technical/scientific literature OR
  • Teaching or research work in Hindi or English

Job Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Official Language Policy (Rajbhasha)
• Translation, drafting, and terminology work
• Organizing Hindi workshops and training programs
• Any other work assigned by senior officers

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – Qualification

• 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board OR
• ITI Pass (as per post requirements)
• Intermediate (12th pass) is desirable

Nature of Duties:

• Office maintenance and cleanliness
• File movement, photocopying, scanning, dispatch
• Handling office equipment
• Assisting officers during meetings and events
• General non-clerical duties as assigned

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CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Hindi Officer Selection

• Written Examination – 300 Marks (75%)
• Interview – 100 Marks (25%)

Written Exam Details:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Medium: Hindi
• Objective type questions
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer

CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 MTS Selection

• Trade Test (Qualifying)
• Competitive Written Examination (CWE)

Written Exam Pattern:

• Mode: OMR/Computer-based
• Level: Class 10
• Total Questions: 150
• Duration: 2 hours

• Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer

CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Syllabus for Hindi Officer & Multi-Tasking Staff 

The selection process for CSIR-CDRI recruitment consists of a written examination followed by skill/typing test (wherever applicable). The syllabus is designed to test language proficiency, general awareness, reasoning ability, numerical skills, and basic aptitude as per the post.

 Hindi Officer – Detailed Syllabus

1. Hindi Language & Literature

This section tests the candidate’s command over Hindi language and official terminology.

• Hindi grammar (Vyakaran)

• Sandhi, Samas

• Synonyms & Antonyms (Paryayvachi & Vilom)

• Idioms & Phrases (Muhavare & Lokoktiyan)

• Sentence correction

• One-word substitutions

• Comprehension passages (Hindi)

• Official Hindi terminology (Rajbhasha)

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2. English Language

Focuses on translation ability and basic English skills.

• English grammar (basic)

• Sentence structure

• Vocabulary

• Comprehension passages

• Translation:

  • English to Hindi

  • Hindi to English

• Official correspondence language

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3. Translation & Official Language Knowledge

Special emphasis on Rajbhasha Hindi as per Government of India norms.

• Constitutional provisions related to Official Language

• Official Language Act, Rules & Policies

• Use of Hindi in Central Government offices

• Drafting of official letters, notes & reports

• Technical and scientific terminology (basic)

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4. General Awareness

Questions related to current and static GK.

• Current Affairs (National & International)

• Indian Polity & Constitution

• History & Culture of India

• Geography (India & World)

• Science & Technology (basic)

• Government schemes & initiatives

• CSIR & scientific institutions (basic awareness)

 Multi Tasking Staff (MTS – Non-Technical) – Detailed Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Tests logical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Analogy

• Classification

• Series (Number & Alphabet)

• Coding–Decoding

• Direction sense

• Blood relations

• Venn diagrams

• Non-verbal reasoning

• Odd one out

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2. Numerical Aptitude

Basic arithmetic suitable for MTS level.

• Number system

• Simplification

• LCM & HCF

• Fractions & Decimals

• Percentage

• Ratio & Proportion

• Average

• Profit & Loss

• Simple Interest

• Time & Work

• Time & Distance

• Basic Mensuration

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3. General Awareness

Tests awareness of surroundings and daily life knowledge.

• Current Affairs

• Indian History & Freedom Movement

• Indian Geography

• Indian Polity

• Basic Economics

• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basic level)

• Sports & Awards

• Important Days & Events

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4. English / Hindi Language (Basic Level)

Language skills for comprehension and communication.

• Basic grammar

• Vocabulary

• Sentence formation

• Error spotting

• Fill in the blanks

• Simple comprehension passages

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Syllabus Highlights:

• Constitutional provisions on Rajbhasha
• Official Language Act & Rules
• Hindi language & literature
• Translation (technical & scientific)
• Hindi grammar, vocabulary & terminology
• IT tools in Hindi & e-Governance

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