Indian Institute of Forest Management
Permanent

IIFM Bhopal Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 23, 2026
Stenographer Grade II

Required Qualification

12th Pass30
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100)
Age Limit
18 to 27 Years (Relaxable as per GOI rules)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh21Bhopal12

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 21 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential: (a) 12th class pass from a recognized Board or University; (b) Skill Test Norms: Dictation: 10 Minutes @ 80 words per minute in English, Transcription: 50 minutes in English (only on computers); (c) Two years relevant experience in government or reputed private organization.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules and orders for reserved categories and departmental candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Examination

OfflineMerit Scored

Stenography Skill Test

OfflineQualifying Only

Applications will be screened and shortlisted based on essential educational qualifications and two years of relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will be called for a Written Examination followed by a Stenography Skill Test (Dictation of 10 minutes @ 80 wpm in English and Computer Transcription of 50 minutes). The skill test is qualifying in nature.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
English Language & Comprehension100100
Total200200
Exam Tier / Mode

Stenography Skill Test

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

Permissible transcription error limits as per DoPT norms

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
English Shorthand Dictation (80 wpm)10
English Computer Transcription (50 mins)10
Total2—

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Prestigious national autonomous academic and research institute under MoEFCC located in Bhopal, MP. Stenographer Grade II provides executive secretarial and clerical assistance to faculty, deans, and senior administrators, managing confidential correspondence, taking dictations, drafting minutes of board and academic council meetings, official memos, and organizing documentation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the lush green IIFM campus at Nehru Nagar, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). Central Government autonomous regular service terms with residential campus facilities and regular working hours (Monday to Friday, standard office timings).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Direct recruitment to Pay Level-4 (Grade Pay 2400). Promotion hierarchy proceeds to Stenographer Grade I / Personal Assistant (Pay Level-6) and subsequently to Private Secretary (Pay Level-7 / Level-8) subject to departmental qualifying benchmarks and vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Two years of relevant experience in a government or reputed private organization is strictly mandatory; applications lacking valid post-qualification experience certificates will be rejected.
  • Serving Government/PSU/Autonomous body candidates must submit a hard copy through proper channel to the Chief Administrative Officer, IIFM Bhopal in addition to online application.
  • The skill test requires English shorthand transcription exclusively on computers (Dictation @ 80 wpm for 10 min, Transcription in 50 min).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level - 4 as per 7th CPC (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) plus allowances such as DA, HRA, etc. as per Central Government Rules.

Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) as per 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix plus applicable Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, TA).

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official IIFM recruitment portal at erp.iifmbhopal.edu.in/iifmapp/apply/218 or check details under iifm.ac.in/vacancies.
  2. Register with your Name, Mobile number, and Email to generate login credentials.
  3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational (12th standard onwards), and experience details (minimum 2 years required).
  4. Upload self-attested scanned copies of required documents including educational marksheets, experience certificates, and category certificates.
  5. Submit the application online on or before 21st November 2026.
  6. Candidates employed in Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must route a printed hard copy of their online application through proper channel to the Chief Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Post Box No. 01(357), Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003 (M.P.).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No separate application fee specified in the notification circular. Refer to the online application portal for payment gateway confirmation.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application deadline is 21st November 2026 via the official IIFM application portal at erp.iifmbhopal.edu.in/iifmapp/apply/218.

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