➧ Online Registration Starts: 23/06/2026 (10:00 AM)
➧ Last Date to Apply Online: 13/07/2026 (05:00 PM)
➧ Last Date for Fee Payment: 13/07/2026 (05:00 PM)
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (General) | 61 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) | 18 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) | 21 |
| Total | 100 |
➧ Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
➧ Applicants must be Non-Recommended Candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)-2024 listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
➧ Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
➧ Maximum Age: 33 Years (as on 13/07/2026)
➧ SC/ST: 05 Years Relaxation
➧ OBC (NCL): 03 Years Relaxation
➧ PwBD: Up to 15 Years Relaxation
➧ Ex-Servicemen & CSIR Departmental Candidates: As per Government Rules.
➧ Pay Level-7 (7th CPC)
➧ Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400
➧ DA, HRA, TA, Medical, LTC, NPS and other Central Government benefits are applicable.
➧ UR / OBC (NCL)/EWS: Rs. 500/-
➧ SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: NIL
➧ Payment Mode: Online through SBI Collect.
➧ Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 Marks.
➧ Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
➧ Document Verification.
➧ Final Merit List based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks (subject to qualifying CPT).
➧ Duration: 01 Hour
➧ Total Marks: 100
➧ Qualifying Nature
➧ Tests Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Presentation Skills.
➧ Tentative Exam City: Delhi.
➧ Visit the official CSIR recruitment portal.
➧ Register using UPSC Roll Number, Email ID and Mobile Number.
➧ Complete the online application form.
➧ Upload Photograph, Signature and all required documents.
➧ Pay the application fee through SBI Collect (if applicable).
➧ Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.
CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 13 July 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
How many vacancies are available?
CSIR has announced 100 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)-2024 having a Bachelor's Degree are eligible.
What is the salary of Assistant Section Officer?
Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-7 with a salary of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 along with Central Government allowances.
