CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 released for 100 Assistant Section Officer posts. Apply online 23 Jun -13 Jul. Check eligibility, vacancy, salary, CPT & apply link
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2 for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officers (ASO). The recruitment is exclusively open to non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024.
Through this recruitment drive, CSIR aims to fill 100 Assistant Section Officer vacancies across General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase cadres. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026 through the official CSIR recruitment portal.
Official Notification PDF: CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026
CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Advertisement Number |
E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Post Name |
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Total Vacancies |
100 |
| Job Category |
Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Level |
Level-7 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Selection Process |
UPSC CSE Marks + Computer Proficiency Test |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Computer Proficiency Test |
To be Announced |
Vacancy Details
| Post |
Vacancies |
| Assistant Section Officer (General) |
61 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) |
18 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
21 |
| Total |
100 |
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category |
Vacancies |
| UR |
48 |
| SC |
13 |
| ST |
8 |
| OBC (NCL) |
29 |
| EWS |
12 |
| Total |
100 |
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a recognized University Degree.
- Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) are eligible.
- The candidate's details must be available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have appeared in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
- Must be a non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024.
- Must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university.
- Must satisfy age and category requirements prescribed in the notification.
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Maximum Age |
33 Years |
Age shall be calculated as on the closing date of online application submission.
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 |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post |
Pay Scale |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400) |
Selected candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), House Building Advance, and other benefits applicable to Central Government employees.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 Marks
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Pattern
| Particulars |
Details |
| Total Marks |
100 |
| Duration |
1 Hour |
| Nature |
Qualifying |
| Topics |
Word Processing, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint Presentation |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CPT
| Category |
Minimum Marks |
| UR |
40 |
| EWS |
37 |
| OBC |
37 |
| SC |
35 |
| ST |
35 |
| PwBD |
30 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS |
Rs. 500 |
| Women |
Nil |
| SC / ST |
Nil |
| PwBD |
Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
Documents Required
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Date of Birth Proof
- Graduation Certificates and Mark Sheets
- UPSC CSE 2024 Mark Sheets
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID Proof
How to Apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Register using UPSC Roll Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Complete profile details.
- Fill educational and personal information.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the online application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Only UPSC CSE 2024 non-recommended candidates are eligible.
- CPT is qualifying in nature.
- Final merit will be based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks subject to qualifying CPT.
- Cadre allocation will be done by CSIR based on merit and preference.
- No changes can be made after final submission of the application.
CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available in CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 100 Assistant Section Officer vacancies have been announced.
2. Who can apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 possessing a university degree are eligible.
3. What is the salary of an Assistant Section Officer in CSIR?
The post carries Pay Level-7 with salary ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 plus allowances.
4. What is the application fee for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
UR, OBC, and EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 500, while Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
5. What is the selection process for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), document verification, and final merit preparation.
