CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 100 Vacancies
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2 inviting online applications for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts. This special recruitment drive is exclusively for non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is India’s largest publicly funded research and development organization, established in 1942 under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology. With a network of 37 national laboratories and institutes spread across the country, CSIR plays a vital role in scientific innovation, industrial research, healthcare, environmental sustainability, aerospace, agriculture, chemicals, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
Working as an Assistant Section Officer in CSIR offers an opportunity to contribute to the administration of nationally important scientific projects while enjoying the benefits of a stable Central Government career.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 23 June 2026 |
| 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) |
| Computer Proficiency Test | To be announced |
Recruitment Details
- Organization: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Advertisement No.: E-I/RC/2026/2
- Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Total Vacancies: 100
- Job Location: Anywhere in India
- Pay Level: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
- Job Type: Central Government Job
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
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 38 |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 |
| EWS | 12 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 8 |
| Total | 100 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
- Must be a non-recommended candidate of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024.
- Candidate’s details must be available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 33 years (as on 13 July 2026)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD – Up to 15 Years (as applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
- CSIR Departmental Candidates – 5 Years
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE 2024 (Mains + Personality Test) Marks
- Computer Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
- Final Merit List
- Document Verification
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Total Marks: 100
- Qualifying Nature
The test includes:
- MS Word
- Excel Spreadsheet
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Typing Test
- Office Productivity Tasks
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Marks |
| UR | 40 |
| OBC | 37 |
| EWS | 37 |
| SC | 35 |
| ST | 35 |
| PwBD | 30 |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under:
- Pay Level-7
- ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month
- Plus DA, HRA, TA and other Central Government allowances.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should apply online through the official CSIR recruitment portal before 13 July 2026.
Official Website
Important Highlights
- Recruitment exclusively for UPSC CSE 2024 non-recommended candidates.
- 100 Central Government vacancies.
- Level-7 Pay Matrix.
- Selection based on UPSC marks and qualifying Computer Proficiency Test.
- Attractive salary with Central Government benefits.
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The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially announced the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 through Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2. The recruitment aims to fill 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies across General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase cadres.
This recruitment drive is unique because it is exclusively open to non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024, whose details are available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. Candidates selected through this recruitment will be appointed to Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts in one of India’s premier scientific research organizations under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The online application process started on 23 June 2026 and will remain open until 13 July 2026 (5:00 PM).