Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 100 posts under Advt. No. E-I/RC/2026/2. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026. This post covers complete details of CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 including important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, how to apply, and important links.
CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advt No. | E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancy | 100 Posts |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 23/06/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 13/07/2026 (up to 05 PM)
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 13/07/2026
- Exam Date: As per Schedule
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / PH: Rs. 0/-
All Category Female: Rs. 0/-
Fee can be paid through Online / Offline mode only.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 33 Years (as on 13/07/2025). Age relaxation extra as per CSIR ASO Examination Rules Advt. No. E-I/RC/2026/2.
Vacancy Details (Total 100 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| ASO (General) | 61 |
| ASO (Finance & Accounts) | 18 |
| ASO (Stores & Purchase) | 21 |
| Total | 100 |
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | OBC (NCL) | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASO General | 23 | 17 | 08 | 09 | 04 | 61 |
| ASO Finance & Accounts | 07 | 06 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 18 |
| ASO Stores & Purchase | 08 | 06 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 21 |
Eligibility Details
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from any recognized university in India. Note: Only non-recommended candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) are eligible.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Collect and keep ready all required documents – eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, and ID proof ready.
- Fill the online application form and check the preview and all columns carefully before final submission.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Candidate Login | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | CSIR Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When did the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 online application start?
The online application process started on 23 June 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 13 July 2026.
Q3. How many total vacancies are there in CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 100 vacancies across General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase posts.
Q4. What is the eligibility for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for general awareness purposes only, sourced from publicly available job notifications. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official CSIR notification and website before applying.
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