Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official recruitment portal. Candidates can check complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, pay scale, application fee, selection process, important dates, and online application procedure in this article.

CSIR Recruitment 2026 Overview

CSIR Recruitment Details

Name of Post: Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

Total Posts: 100

Category-wise Vacancy

• General: 61 Posts
• Finance & Accounts: 18 Posts
• Stores & Purchase: 21 Posts

Pay Scale

• Pay Level: Level-7 (Group B, Non-Gazetted)
• Salary: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship

Applicants must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

Candidates should not exceed 33 years as on the closing date of online application.

Age Relaxation

• SC: 5 Years
• ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• PwBD + OBC (NCL): 13 Years
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 Years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.

Additionally, only those candidates who are non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)-2024 and whose names are available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible to apply.

Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Shortlisting based on marks obtained in UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)-2024 (Mains + Personality Test).
2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
3. Final Merit List.

Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 based on their UPSC CSE-2024 marks.

Qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is mandatory for final selection.

How to Apply for CSIR Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates may apply online by following these steps:

1. Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
2. Click on the Online Application Form.
3. Fill in all personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit the application form.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

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Important Web-Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are available in CSIR Recruitment 2026?

CSIR has announced 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply?

Only Graduate candidates who are non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)-2024 and listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible.

Q3. What is the age limit?

Candidates should be below 33 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.

Q4. What is the application fee?

• UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹500/-
• Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/CSIR Departmental Candidates: Nil

Q5. What is the selection process?

Selection will be based on:

• UPSC CSE-2024 Marks
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
• Final Merit List

Conclusion

CSIR Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for eligible UPSC CSE-2024 non-recommended candidates to secure a prestigious Assistant Section Officer (ASO) position in the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. Interested candidates should complete the online application process before 13th July 2026.

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