CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online For 100 Posts
No. E-I/RC/2026/2 – 100 Posts
Online Application: 23 June 2026 | Last Date: 13 July 2026
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026: Complete Information
MPSC has released the notification (Advt. No. 010/2026) on 7 April 2026 for the Maharashtra Group-B Non-Gazetted Services Combined Main Examination 2025.The online application process began on 23 June 2026 To 13 July 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, post details, selection procedure, age limit, and salary before applying.
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Council Of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Category | Assistant Section Officer |
| Advertisement No. | No. E-I/RC/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit | Upto 33 Years |
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 July 2026 |
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 23 June 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 13 July 2026
- Last Date Pay Fees : 13 July 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PH / Female | ₹ 0/- |
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CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit (as of 13 July 2026)
- Minimum Age : No Age Limit
- Maximum Age : 33 Years
- Age Relaxation Extra as Per CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment Rules.
📚 CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Vacancy Details 2026 – Total 100 Posts
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| ASO (General) | 61 |
| ASO (Finance & Accounts) | 18 |
| ASO (Stores & Purchase) | 21 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility & Key Highlights
| Post Name | CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer |
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CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio based on their total marks (Mains + Personality Test) from the UPSC CSE-2024 .
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): A qualifying test (100 marks, 1 hour) to check skills in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Slide preparation .
- Final Merit: Based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks, subject to qualifying the CPT .
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026 – Salary
Salary for CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO posts will be provided as per the 7th Pay Commission.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Level-07 | ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 |
How to Apply for CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026?
The application process is completely online. By following the steps given below, you can fill out the form without any mistakes. :-
- Visit the official CSIR website: recruitment.csir.res.in
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
| Link Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Join AbhiTime Channel | Cleck Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
CSIR Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
Q1. What is the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is conducting a special recruitment drive to fill 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts. This recruitment is exclusively for candidates who were not recommended in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 .
Q2. What is the age limit?
Ans: The maximum age limit is 33 years as of July 13, 2026 .
Q3. What is the application fee?
Ans: ₹500 for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS candidates. No fee for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates .
Q4. What is the salary for an ASO?
Ans: The post is in Pay Level 7 (7th Pay Commission) with a pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month . In addition to the basic pay, you will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical benefits, and other perks as per government norms .
