The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released an official recruitment notification for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts. Applications are invited from non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 whose details are available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advertisement No. | E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Posts | 100 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Pay Scale | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Official Website | CSIR Recruitment Portal |
About CSIR Recruitment 2026
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is recruiting Assistant Section Officers from among non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. Selected candidates will be appointed in Group-B (Non-Gazetted) posts and may be posted anywhere in India across CSIR laboratories and offices.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (General) | 61 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) | 18 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) | 21 |
| Total | 100 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 38 |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 08 |
| EWS | 12 |
| Total | 100 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
- Be a non-recommended candidate of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024.
- Have their details available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
Age Limit
The maximum age should not exceed 33 years as on the closing date of online application.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
| CSIR Departmental Candidates | 5 Years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 Marks
- Total marks obtained in CSE-2024 (Mains + Personality Test) will be considered.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- 100 Marks
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Qualifying Nature
- Document Verification
CPT Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40 |
| EWS | 37 |
| OBC | 37 |
| SC | 35 |
| ST | 35 |
| PwBD | 30 |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under:
- Pay Level-7
- ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month
Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Pension benefits under NPS
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Register using UPSC Roll Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 23 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 July 2026 |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | CSIR Official Website |
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies have been announced.
2. Who can apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible.
3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for submission of online applications is 13 July 2026.
4. What is the salary of a CSIR Assistant Section Officer?
Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-7, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month.
5. Is there any examination?
Candidates will be shortlisted based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks and will have to qualify a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) followed by document verification.
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