CSIR Recruitment 2026 for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Posts
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 100 vacancies. The recruitment is exclusively for non-recommended candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024). Vacancies are available in the General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase streams. Candidates holding a recognized university degree and fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply online from 23 June 2026 to 13 July 2026.
Name of Organization Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Post Name Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Education University Degree + Non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024 Total Vacancies 100 Salary Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) Age Limit Maximum 33 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per rules) Application Fee ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS); Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) Selection Process Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE-2024 Marks & Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Apply Mode Online Job Location CSIR Headquarters & Laboratories across India Last Date To Apply 13 July 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name Vacancy Education Assistant Section Officer (General) 61 University Degree + Non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024 Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) 18 University Degree + Non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024 Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) 21 University Degree + Non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024
How to Apply
Visit the official CSIR recruitment portal.
Open the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026 application link.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Complete the online application form with your personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload the prescribed documents, including your photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Review the application carefully and submit it on or before 13 July 2026 .
Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.