CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 for 100 Posts
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 100 vacancies in General, Finance & Accounts and Stores & Purchase cadres. The recruitment is open exclusively to non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-7 salary under the 7th CPC along with Central Government allowances and benefits. Eligible candidates can apply online from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026 through the official CSIR recruitment portal.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Application Fees Important Links Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advertisement No. | E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 |
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | UPSC CSE Marks + CPT |
| Official Website | www.csir.res.in |
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree from a Recognized University |
| UPSC Requirement | Must be a Non-Recommended Candidate of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 |
| Portal Requirement | Candidate must be listed on UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Age Limit | Maximum 33 Years |
Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible to apply. Candidates must possess a recognized University Degree and satisfy the prescribed age and category requirements. Candidates not appearing in the UPSC CSE 2024 non-recommended list are not eligible for this recruitment.
| Particular | Details |
| Mode | Computer Based Practical Test |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Nature | Qualifying |
| Topics | Word Processing |
| Topics | Spreadsheet Preparation |
| Topics | PowerPoint Presentation |
| Topics | Office Productivity Tasks |
The recruitment process includes shortlisting based on UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 marks followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The CPT will be of 100 marks and 1 hour duration and will assess Word Processing, Spreadsheet preparation, PowerPoint presentation and office-related computer skills. The CPT is qualifying in nature and candidates must secure category-wise minimum qualifying marks.
| Post Name | Total |
| ASO (General) | 61 |
| ASO (Finance & Accounts) | 18 |
| ASO (Stores & Purchase) | 21 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
CSIR has announced 100 Assistant Section Officer vacancies in General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase cadres. The vacancies are distributed among UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS categories. The recruitment is exclusively for non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after Military Service Deduction |
| CSIR Departmental Candidates | 5 Years |
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting Based on UPSC CSE 2024 Marks |
| Stage 2 | Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit Based on UPSC CSE 2024 Marks Subject to CPT Qualification |
Candidates will first be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 based on total marks obtained in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (Mains plus Personality Test). Shortlisted candidates must appear in the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Final selection will be based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks subject to qualifying the CPT with the prescribed minimum threshold marks.
| Category | Fee |
| UR | ₹500 |
| OBC (NCL) | ₹500 |
| EWS | ₹500 |
| Women | Nil |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.
| Document | Purpose |
| Photograph | Online Application Upload |
| Signature | Online Application Upload |
| Date of Birth Proof | Age Verification |
| 10th Certificate | Educational Qualification & DOB Verification |
| Graduation Degree Certificate | Educational Qualification Verification |
| Graduation Marksheet | Educational Qualification Verification |
| UPSC CSE 2024 Preliminary Marksheet | Eligibility Verification |
| UPSC CSE 2024 Mains + Personality Test Marksheet | Merit Calculation |
| Experience Certificate | Experience Claim Verification |
| Category Certificate | Reservation Benefits |
| PwBD Certificate | Disability Reservation Benefit |
| NOC from Employer | Government Employee Verification |
| Supporting Documents | Additional Eligibility Claims |
Candidates must upload proof of date of birth, educational certificates from 10th onwards, UPSC CSE 2024 mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificate, disability certificate, photograph, signature and other supporting documents. Original documents will be verified during document verification.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available in CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026? | A total of 100 Assistant Section Officer vacancies have been announced. |
| Who can apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026? | Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal can apply. |
| What is the salary of a CSIR Assistant Section Officer? | The pay scale is ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 under Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC. |
| What is the maximum age limit? | Candidates should not exceed 33 years of age as on the closing date of application. |
| What is the application fee? | UR, OBC and EWS candidates must pay ₹500. SC, ST, Women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempted. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks followed by qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test. |
| Is the Computer Proficiency Test qualifying in nature? | Yes, the CPT is qualifying in nature but mandatory for final consideration. |
| What is the duration of the CPT? | The Computer Proficiency Test will be conducted for 1 hour. |
| Where will the CPT be conducted? | The CPT is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in Delhi. |
| Can Government employees apply? | Yes, but they must produce a No Objection Certificate during document verification. |
