CSIR
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026
Organization
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Total Vacancy
100 Posts
Last Date to Apply
13 July 2026
Job Location
All india
Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date
23 June 2026
Online Apply Last Date
13 July 2026
Application Fees
For General/ OBC/ EWS
₹ 500/-
For SC/ ST/ PH / Female
₹ 0/-
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
18 yearsMaximum Age
33 yearsCSIR provides age relaxation for the Assistant Section Officer ASO position as per their regulations.
Recruitment Overview
Apply online for CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026. Check eligibility for 100 Group B vacancies, last date, and selection via UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Here is the branch-wise classification of the total 100 vacancies announced under Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2:
| Post Name / Cadre | Total Number of Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (General) | 61 Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) | 18 Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) | 21 Posts |
| Total Distributed Vacancies | 100 Posts |
CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria
This special direct recruitment follows a strict eligibility filter as per central administrative guidelines:
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification | Special Eligibility Note (Mandatory) |
| CSIR ASO (All Cadres) | Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. | Only non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 whose details appear on the official UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible to apply. |
How to Fill CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Online Form 2026
The CSIR ASO recruitment is an exclusive pathway designed only for non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 who are registered on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. Selected officers will be posted in three different functional cadres: General, Finance & Accounts, or Stores & Purchase. The position carries a handsome initial pay scale under Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) with standard Central Government allowances, and the final selection will be based directly on your UPSC CSE 2024 marks followed by a qualifying computer test.
- Official Website Portal Access: Open your web browser and go straight to the official portal links at recruitment.csir.res.in or csir.res.in.
- Registration & Verification: Click on the active application link for "CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 (UPSC CSE 2024 Non-Recommended Candidates)", and create your profile by entering your core identity details to match your eligibility with the UPSC database.
- Fill out Profile Details: Log in with your new user credentials, choose your cadre preferences (General / F&A / S&P), and provide your permanent address along with your educational milestone data.
- Upload Documents & Payment: Upload a passport-size photograph and a clean digital signature scan (both in JPG/JPEG format under 50 KB). Pay the application fee of ₹500 via the integrated SBI Collect gateway (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted and pay ₹0), then download your final confirmation page copy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Only candidates who appeared in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 and are registered on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible.
The online application window opened on June 23, 2026, and the final deadline to submit the form is July 13, 2026 (until 5:00 PM).
Applicants will be shortlisted directly based on their UPSC CSE 2024 marks and only need to clear a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
The maximum age limit for general category candidates is 33 years, which will be calculated as of the closing date, July 13, 2026.
There are a total of 100 vacancies available, and selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400).