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CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 100 Assistant Section Officer Posts

📅 Posted: July 8, 2026🏷 Central Government

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released a notification to recruit 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts from the non-recommended candidates of UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024). Online applications can be submitted from June 23, 2026 to July 13, 2026 through the official CSIR portal.

Important Dates

Start Date for Registration: 23-06-2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Registration & Submission: 13-07-2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Online Payment of Fee: 13-07-2026 (05:00 PM)

CSIR ASO Vacancy 2026 - Post-wise Details

CSIR is recruiting for 100 ASO posts across three cadres, with category-wise reservation as detailed below.

Out Of the 2 ST vacancies in Finance & Accounts, 1 is a backlog vacancy; of the 6 OBC vacancies in the same cadre, 2 are backlog. Out of the total 100 vacancies, 7 posts (including 2 backlog) are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), covering categories such as blindness/low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability, autism/intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities.

Who Can Apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?

Only candidates who hold a University degree and are non-recommended candidates of CSE-2024, as per the list available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal, are eligible to apply. Candidates not meeting this condition need not apply.

Age Limit: Not exceeding 33 years as on the closing date of online application
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 deducting actual military service; CSIR Departmental candidates - 5 years

CSIR ASO Application Fee

CSIR ASO Selection Process 2026

Selection is based on shortlisting followed by a qualifying computer test, not a fresh written exam. Candidates will be screened using their existing CSE-2024 scores before appearing for the Computer Proficiency Test.

Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio (5 times the vacancies per category) based on total marks (Mains + Personality Test) obtained in UPSC's CSE-2024
Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - qualifying in nature, 100 marks, 1-hour duration, covering Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and PowerPoint
CPT qualifying threshold: UR - 40%, EWS - 37%, OBC - 37%, SC - 35%, ST - 35%, PwBD (all categories) - 30%
CPT will be conducted in Delhi (tentatively; CSIR may conduct it elsewhere)
Final selection is based on total CSE-2024 marks (Mains + Personality Test), subject to qualifying the CPT
A single merit list is prepared; cadre allocation (General/Finance & Accounts/Stores & Purchase) is decided by CSIR based on merit and candidate preference, and once allotted is final

How to Apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026

Visit www.csir.res.in or recruitment.csir.res.in
Click on "Apply Online" and register using your UPSC Roll Number, email ID, and mobile number
Note the User ID and password sent to your registered email/mobile
Log in and complete the profile page (Gender, DOB, Marital Status, Category, PwBD status, Ex-Servicemen status, etc.) - once locked, details cannot be modified
Fill all 6 tabs: Apply, Personal Details, Education, Experience, Additional Details, Uploads
Upload scanned photograph (jpg, <50 KB), signature (jpg, <50 KB), and required certificates (pdf, <1 MB each)
Preview and verify the application, then click Submit
Pay the applicable fee via SBI Collect (if applicable) and upload the e-Receipt before the last date
Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference

CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Official Notification PDF: Click Here
Apply Online: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here
Helpdesk Email: ra.helpdesk@csir.res.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026?▾

CSIR has announced 100 vacancies for the post of Assistant Section Officer under Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2. These include 61 posts for ASO (General), 18 for ASO (Finance & Accounts), and 21 for ASO (Stores & Purchase). Additionally, 7 posts out of the 100 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?▾

Only candidates who are non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) and hold a University degree are eligible. Candidates must appear on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. General graduates who did not appear in CSE-2024 are not eligible for this recruitment.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for CSIR ASO 2026?▾

The last date for both online application submission and fee payment is 13 July 2026 at 05:00 PM. Applications must be submitted through https://www.csir.res.in or https://recruitment.csir.res.in.

Q4. What is the salary for CSIR Assistant Section Officer?▾

Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 7, Cell 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month, along with DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other Central Government service benefits.

Q5. What is the application fee for CSIR ASO 2026?▾

Candidates from UR, OBC (NCL), and EWS categories must pay ₹500 via SBI Collect. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying any application fee.

Q6. What is the selection process for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?▾

The selection involves three stages: (1) shortlisting based on CSE-2024 Mains + Personality Test marks in a 1:5 ratio per category; (2) a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of 100 marks and 1-hour duration; and (3) final merit prepared on the basis of CSE-2024 total marks, subject to clearing CPT minimum threshold marks.

Q7. What is the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for CSIR ASO?▾

The CPT is a 100-mark, 1-hour qualifying test covering Word Processing, Spreadsheet preparation, and PowerPoint Presentation. Minimum qualifying marks range from 30 (PwBD categories) to 40 (UR category) out of 100. The CPT is tentatively scheduled to be held in Delhi.

Q8. What is the age limit for CSIR ASO 2026?▾

The upper age limit is 33 years as on 13 July 2026 (the closing date). Age relaxation is available: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD (UR), 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 5 years for CSIR departmental candidates.

Q9. How will cadre be allotted - General, Finance & Accounts, or Stores & Purchase?▾

CSIR will prepare a single merit list. Cadre allocation (General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase) will be decided based on merit and the candidate's preferred cadre choice submitted in the online application form. Once allotted, the cadre is final and cannot be changed.

Q10. What documents are required at the time of CSIR ASO document verification?▾

Candidates must carry original documents including proof of date of birth, educational qualification certificates (10th onwards), CSE-2024 mark sheets (Prelims and Mains + Personality Test), caste/community certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), employment certificate, and a No Objection Certificate from employer (if currently in government service). Self-attested copies of all uploaded documents must also be brought.

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