Personal Assistant (P.A)

What is the job title?

The job title is Personal Assistant (P.A).

What department is this role in?

This role is in the General Administration department.

What are the essential qualifications for this post?

To be eligible for the Personal Assistant (P.A) position, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• A Diploma in secretarial practice or a diploma in stenography from a recognized institution.

What are the skill test requirements?

Candidates must pass a skill test which includes:

• Speed in English typing at 35 words per minute on a computer with 90% accuracy.
• Stenography test at 60 words per minute.

What is the age limit for this post?

The age of candidates should be:

• Not below 18 years.
• Not above 40 years in case of General category candidates.
• Not above 43 years in case of Reserved category candidates.
• Not above 42 years in case of Persons with Disability (PWD).
• Not above 50 years in case of in-service candidates.

What is the selection process?

The selection process for the Personal Assistant (P.A) post involves:

• A written examination (100 marks), which will be reduced to 80 marks if the candidate qualifies the mandatory skill test.
• An interview, which will consist of 20 marks.

What are the minimum marks required for the skill test and interview?

Candidates are required to obtain 50% marks in the written examination to qualify for the skill test. For the skill test, the University will call candidates in a ratio of 1:30, out of which 20 candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on merit.

What is the application processing fee?

The application processing fee is:

• ₹1200/- for General Category Candidates.
• ₹1000/- for Candidates belonging to Reserved Categories.

What are the important dates for this application?

The important dates are:

• Submission of Online application forms starts from: 16-03-2026
• Last date for submission of online application forms: 05-04-2026

How can I apply for this post?

Candidates are required to apply online through the online recruitment portal of the university website: https://cusrinagar.edu.in. No other means or mode of application will be accepted.

Where is the job location?

The job location is Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.