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

CSIR ASO

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

100

Last Date

13 Jul 2026

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About this Drive

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially opened applications for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies under Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2. This recruitment is exclusively for non-recommended candidates of UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) who hold a University degree and appear on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. The online application window is open from 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) to 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM). The ASO post is a Group B (Non-Gazetted) position at Pay Level 7, Cell 1 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400).

Eligibility

. The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications; Only candidates who appeared in UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2024 but were not finally recommended for any service - and whose details appear on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal - are eligible; General graduates not associated with CSE-2024 are not eligible for this recruitment.

Posts under this Drive (9)

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ASO (General)

100 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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ASO (Finance & Accounts)

100 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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ASO (Stores & Purchase)

100 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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40 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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EWS

37 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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OBC

37 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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35 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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35 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

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All PwBD Categories

30 vacancies . The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications

Important Dates

Application Start23 June 2026 (10:00 AM)

Application End13 July 2026 (05:00 PM)

Online Application Start Date23 June 2026 (10:00 AM)

Last Date for Application Submission13 July 2026 (05:00 PM)

Last Date for Fee Payment13 July 2026 (05:00 PM)

CPT DateTo be announced (tentatively Delhi)

Recruitment Timeline

Application Start23 Jun 2026

Application End13 Jul 2026

Application Start

23 Jun 2026

Application End

13 Jul 2026

In progress

Official Links

Apply Online Official Notification Official Website

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: 13 Jul 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Age Text

Not exceeding 33 years (as on 13 July 2026)

Eligibility Text

The eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is highly specific and differs from standard government job notifications. Only candidates who appeared in UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2024 but were not finally recommended for any service - and whose details appear on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal - are eligible. General graduates not associated with CSE-2024 are not eligible for this recruitment.

Age Table

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
PwBD (Unreserved)	10 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deducting actual military service from age on closing date
CSIR Departmental Candidates	5 Years
Any Other Category	No relaxation

Salary Details

Pay Component	Details
Pay Level	Level 7, Cell 1
Pay Range	₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400
DA	As applicable at Central Government rates
HRA	As applicable (not admissible if CSIR accommodation availed)
Transport Allowance	As per Central Government rates
Medical Reimbursement	Available as per CSIR rules
Leave Travel Concession	Available
House Building Advance	Available
Pension	New Pension System (NPS) w.e.f. 01.01.2004
Probation Period	2 Years from date of joining