CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts, with a total of 100 vacancies under Advt. No. E-I/RC/2026/2. The online application started on 23 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 13 July 2026. Interested graduate candidates should read the complete eligibility, selection process and important dates below before applying online.
| Organization |
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advertisement No. |
E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancies |
100 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Central Government Job / Latest Notification |
| Job Location |
All India |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date |
23 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
13 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
13 July 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female |
₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode |
Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallet) |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following educational qualification and age requirements as per the official CSIR notification:
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with proficiency in computer applications (as per notification). |
| Maximum Age |
33 Years |
| Age as on |
13 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation |
As per Government of India rules for reserved categories. |
Exact qualification, typing/computer proficiency and experience requirements are specified in the official CSIR notification. Candidates must read it carefully.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective / Descriptive)
- Computer / Skill Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (as applicable)
Exam Pattern
The CSIR ASO recruitment generally involves an objective written examination, which may be followed by a descriptive/skill test:
| General Awareness |
Objective (MCQ) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Objective (MCQ) |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Objective (MCQ) |
| English Language & Comprehension |
Objective (MCQ) |
| Descriptive / Skill Test |
As per notification |
Detailed Syllabus
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Static GK, National & International events |
| Reasoning |
Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Classification, Puzzles |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Average, Data Interpretation, Simplification |
| English Language |
Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement |
Pay Scale / Salary
The CSIR Assistant Section Officer is a Group-B post carrying the following pay scale as per the 7th Pay Commission:
| Pay Level |
Level-6 (Pay Matrix) |
| Pay Scale |
₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400 (approx.) |
| Grade Pay |
₹ 4,200 (pre-revised) |
| Allowances |
DA, HRA, TA and other admissible central government allowances |
A CSIR Assistant Section Officer can progress to Section Officer and higher administrative posts through departmental promotions and seniority, gaining higher pay levels and greater administrative responsibilities within CSIR over the service tenure.
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