CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 100 Vacancies

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released a detailed notification announcing a total of 100 vacancies for the post of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) for candidates who are non-recommended in the Civil Services Examination-2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Intereded and eligible candidates can now start submitting their online application forms at the CSIR official website www.csir.res.in, as the application process has started from 23rd June 2026 onwards.

CSIR ASO Notification 2026 Out

The detailed CSIR ASO Notification has been released by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research at their official website www.csir.res.in, to recruit eligible candidates for a total of 100 Assistant Section Officer vacancies. Candidates who are willing to apply for the post of ASO must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all the details like eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, vacancy breakdown, and more.

CSIR ASO Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026- Summary

This recruitment is exclusively for UPSC non-recommended candidates. Candidates who did not appear in UPSC CSE 2024 are not eligible to apply, even if they hold the required educational qualification. Candidates can only submit their application forms online at www.csir.res.in; application forms in any offline mode will not be accepted.

CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. For all the important dates, candidates must refer to the table provided below.

CSIR Assistant Section Officer Vacancy 2026

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has announced a total of 100 vacancies for the post of Assistant Section Officer posts only for candidates who are non-recommended in the Civil Services Examination-2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

CSIR ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before filling out the application forms, candidates must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria as specified by the officials. The eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit have been discussed below.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, irrespective of their stream or discipline. In addition, applicants must have appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 and should be listed as a non-recommended candidate on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.

Age Limit (As on 13/07/2026)

To be eligible to apply for the Assistant Section Officer posts, candidates must not exceed the age of 33 years as on 13th July 2026. The age relaxation for the reserved category candidates will also be provided as discussed below.

CSIR ASO Apply Online 2026

Candidates who are willing to apply for the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 can now start submitting their online application forms at www.csir.res.in, as the online application process has started from 23rd June 2026 onwards. Candidates can visit the official website or can also use the direct link provided below to fill out their application forms.

CSIR ASO Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

CSIR Assistant Section Officer Application Fee 2026

Candidates who are willing to apply for the Assistant Section Officer posts have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The fee varies category-wise and can be checked from the table provided below.

CSIR ASO Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the post of Assistant Section Officer will be based on candidates’ performance in UPSC CSE 2024 and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). There is no separate written examination.

• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the CPT based on their total marks in UPSC CSE 2024 (Mains + Personality Test).
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Shortlisted candidates must appear for a qualifying CPT of 100 marks.
• Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks, subject to qualifying the CPT.
• Cadre Allocation: Selected candidates will be allotted General, Finance & Accounts, or Stores & Purchase cadre based on merit and preference.
• Document Verification: Candidates selected in the merit list will be called for document verification before appointment.

CSIR Assistant Section Officer CPT Exam Pattern 2026

The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is qualifying in nature and is conducted to assess a candidate’s practical computer skills required for day-to-day office work. The CPT carries 100 marks and has a duration of 1 hour.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their category to qualify for the Computer Proficiency Test:

CSIR ASO Tie-Breaking Policy

In cases where two or more candidates obtain the same score in the recruitment process, the CSIR will resolve the tie by applying the following criteria:

• Higher Marks in Mains Examination: The candidate securing higher marks in the UPSC Mains Examination (CSE-2024) will be ranked higher in the merit list.
• Date of Birth: If the tie persists, the older candidate (based on date of birth) will be placed higher.
• Earlier Acquisition of Essential Degree: Candidates who obtained the required educational qualification earlier will be given preference.
• Alphabetical Order of First Name: If the tie remains unresolved after applying the above criteria, candidates will be ranked according to the alphabetical order of their first names.

CSIR ASO Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) post in CSIR will receive a salary under Pay Level 7, Cell 1 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The starting basic pay is ₹44,900 per month, which can increase up to ₹1,42,400 with experience and career progression. Along with the basic salary, employees are also eligible for various Central Government benefits, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and other allowances as per CSIR rules.