CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 100 Assistant Section Officer Posts
CSIR is recruiting 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts. Eligibility is for non-recommended UPSC CSE-2024 candidates. Apply online from June 23 to July 13, 2026.
Highlights
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Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor degree
Designation
Designation
- Assistant Section Officer
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced recruitment for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) positions. This is a special recruitment drive for candidates who appeared in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 but were not finally recommended and are listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. The application process is entirely online.
CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) - General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase |
| Organisation | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi |
| Advt. No. | E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Post Classification | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 7, Cell 1 - ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 |
| Eligibility | Non-recommended candidates of UPSC CSE-2024 with University degree, appearing on UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 33 years (as on 13 July 2026) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS) | NIL (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) |
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| CPT Venue (Tentative) | Delhi |
| Official Website | csir.res.in / recruitment.csir.res.in |
| Help Desk Email | [[email protected]] |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Online Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| CPT Date | To be announced (tentatively Delhi) |
Vacancy Details
Total 100 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer across three cadres:
| Post Name | Post Code | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASO (General) | ASO | 23 | 09 | 04 | 17 | 08 | 61 |
| ASO (Finance & Accounts) | ASO | 07 | 02 | 02 | 06 | 01 | 18 |
| ASO (Stores & Purchase) | ASO | 08 | 02 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 21 |
| Total | 38 | 13 | 08 | 29 | 12 | 100 |
Note: 7 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: University degree. Must be a non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024 and listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
- Age Limit: Upper age limit is 33 years as on 13 July 2026. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Unreserved (UR), OBC (NCL), EWS | ₹500 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
Selection Process
The selection process includes shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The final merit list will be based on CSE-2024 total marks (Mains + Personality Test), subject to qualifying the CPT.
- Application Screening: Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Qualifying test of 100 marks.
- Final Merit List: Based on CSE-2024 marks and qualifying CPT.
- Document Verification.
CPT Details
The CPT is qualifying in nature, carrying 100 marks with a duration of 1 hour. Minimum qualifying marks vary by category.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) with additional benefits as per Central Government norms.
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FAQ's
Who is eligible for the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
Only candidates who appeared for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 but were not finally recommended and whose details are available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible.
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