CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026

Organization: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

Job Type: Central Government Job (Group B, Non-Gazetted)

Total Vacancies: 100 Posts

Vacancy Break-up:

General: 61 Posts

Finance & Accounts: 18 Posts

Stores & Purchase: 21 Posts

Job Location: Across India

Last Date: 13 July 2026

Age Limit

Minimum Age: As per UPSC CSE-2024 eligibility

Maximum Age: 33 Years

(Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules.)

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

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University and must have been recommended by the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 as per the list available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.

Salary

Pay Level-7 (7th CPC)

Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

Application Fee

UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹500/-

SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Departmental Candidates: Nil

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 (Mains + Personality Test) marks.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) conducted by CSIR.

Final Merit List based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks, subject to qualifying the CPT.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 23 June 2026

Last Date to Apply: 13 July 2026