CSIR Assistant Section Officer – 100 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 100 Vacancies | Apply Online
Updated: Jun 26, 2026
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📋 5 Years
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
5 Years has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase. A total of 100 vacancies have been announced for this government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed Non-recommended candidates of UPSC CSE-2024 with University degree from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 13-07-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this 5 Years recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization5 Years
Post NameAssistant Section Officer (ASO) – General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase
Advertisement No.E-I/RC/2026/2
Total Vacancies100
SalaryAs Per Norms
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply13-07-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryGovernment
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ASO | 23 |
| ASO | 07 |
| ASO | 08 |
| 38 | |
| Minimum Threshold % | Minimum Marks (Out of 100) |
| 40% | 40 |
| 37% | 37 |
| 37% | 37 |
| 35% | 35 |
| 35% | 35 |
| 30% | 30 |
| JPG only | Less than 50 KB (200×150 pixels) |
| JPG only | Less than 50 KB (50×150 pixels) |
| PDF only | Less than 1 MB each |
| PDF (both in single file) | Less than 1 MB |
| Total | 100 |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Non-recommended candidates of UPSC CSE-2024 with University degree
Age Limit
Not exceeding 33 years (as on 13 July 2026)
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS) | NIL (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 13-07-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://www.csir.res.in/ to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase. Direct Apply Link.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS) | NIL (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Detail | Info |
| Organisation | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi |
| Post Classification | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 7, Cell 1 – ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 |
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date To Apply | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Cpt Venue (Tentative) | Delhi |
| Official Website | csir.res.in / recruitment.csir.res.in |
| Help Desk Email | [email protected] |
| Event | Date & Time |
| Online Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date For Application Submission | 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Cpt Date | To be announced (tentatively Delhi) |
| Aso (General) | ASO |
| Aso (Finance & Accounts) | ASO |
| Aso (Stores & Purchase) | ASO |
| Disability Type | Posts |
| Blindness And Low Vision | 02 (including 01 backlog) |
| Locomotor Disability (Cp, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy) | 02 (including 01 backlog) |
| 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 |
| Any Other Category | No relaxation |
| Unreserved (Ur), Obc (Ncl), Ews | ₹500 |
| Women / Sc / St / Pwbd / Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
| Ur | 40% |
| Ews | 37% |
| Obc | 37% |
| Sc | 35% |
| St | 35% |
| All Pwbd Categories | 30% |
| Pay Component | Details |
| 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 |
| Document Type | File Format |
| Photograph | JPG only |
| Signature | JPG only |
| All Certificates/Documents | PDF only |
| Cse-2024 Mark Sheets (Prelims + Mains + Pt) | PDF (both in single file) |
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | CSIR ASO Online Application Portal |
| Official Notification Pdf | Advt. No. E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Job Openings | Last Date |
| Project Scientist/ Project Associate Jobs – 12 Posts | 01-01-1970 |
| Project Scientist / Senior Project Associate Jobs – 7 Posts | 30-06-2026 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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