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CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 100 Assistant Section Officer Posts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.