CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official notification for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies. This recruitment is exclusively for the non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026 through the official CSIR recruitment portal.
Details for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advertisement No. | E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Job Type | Central Government |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Salary | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 23 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.csir.res.in |
Vacancy Details:
A total of 100 vacancies have been announced.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (General) | 61 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) | 18 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) | 21 |
Category-wise Vacancy:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 38 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 8 |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 |
| EWS | 12 |
| Total | 100 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A University Degree, and
- Must be a non-recommended candidate of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024, whose name is available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
Age Limit
Maximum Age:
- 33 Years (as of the closing date)
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 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Women | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 (Mains + Personality Test) marks.
- Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying).
- Document Verification.
- Final Merit List.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Total Marks: 100
- Qualifying Nature
The test includes:
- MS Word
- Excel Spreadsheet
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Typing Test
- Office-related computer tasks
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40 |
| OBC | 37 |
| EWS | 37 |
| SC | 35 |
| ST | 35 |
| PwBD | 30 |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a salary under:
- Pay Level: Level-7
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- New Pension Scheme (NPS) and other Central Government benefits.
How to Apply:
Follow these steps to apply online for the CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official CSIR recruitment portal:
- Click on “Apply Online” for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) recruitment.
- Register using:
- UPSC CSE-2024 Roll Number
- Valid Email ID
- Mobile Number
- After successful registration, log in using the User ID and Password sent to your registered email/mobile.
- Complete your profile by filling:
- Personal details
- Category
- Educational qualifications
- Experience (if applicable)
- Additional information
- Upload the required documents:
- Passport-size photograph (JPG, max 50 KB)
- Signature (JPG, max 50 KB)
- Date of Birth proof
- Educational certificates (10th onwards)
- UPSC CSE-2024 Preliminary and Mains + Personality Test mark sheets (merged PDF)
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Any other supporting documents
- Preview the application carefully and verify all details before final submission. Once submitted, no corrections will be allowed.
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect (if applicable):
- ₹500 for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS
- No fee for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
- Upload the SBI Collect e-Receipt after payment to complete the application successfully.
- Submit the application and download/print the final application form for future reference. Original documents will be required during document verification.
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026:
How many vacancies are available in the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
There are 100 Assistant Section Officer vacancies.
Who can apply?
Only non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal with a university degree are eligible.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 13 July 2026.
What is the salary of a CSIR Assistant Section Officer?
Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) along with Central Government allowances.
Is there any written examination?
No separate written examination is mentioned. Candidates are shortlisted based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks, followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).