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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has invited applications for Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) (100 posts). Online applications open on 23 Jun 2026. Eligibility: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. Age limit: up to 33 years as on 13 Jul 2025. Fee: General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹500 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH / candidates are exempted.

Organisation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Total posts:
100
Apply from:
23 Jun 2026
Last date:
13/07/2026 upto 05 PM
Exam date:
As per Schedule
Age limit:
up to 33 years as on 13 Jul 2025
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India
Fee:
General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹500 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH / candidates are exempted
Mode:
Online

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officer (ASO), with 100 vacancies spread across General, Finance and Accounts, and Stores and Purchase streams.

The application process begins on 23 June 2026 and closes on 13 July 2026 up to 5 PM, with the exam fee also due by the same date, payable through online or offline mode. The fee is 500 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PH candidates and women candidates in all categories do not have to pay any fee. There is no minimum age requirement, but the maximum age limit is 33 years. Of the 100 posts, 61 are under ASO General, which breaks down to 23 for Unreserved, 17 for OBC (NCL), 9 for SC, 8 for EWS and 4 for ST. The remaining posts are split between ASO Finance and Accounts, with 18 posts, and ASO Stores and Purchase, with 21 posts. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university, and the notification specifies that this recruitment is open to non-recommended candidates of the Civil Services Examination 2024.

Since the eligibility criteria mention specific conditions around the Civil Services Examination 2024 non-recommended candidates, applicants should go through the full notification to confirm they meet this requirement before applying.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online13/07/2026 upto 05 PM
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
Exam DateAs per Schedule
Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹500
SC / ST / PH /Free
All Category FemaleFree

Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum AgeNA
Maximum Age33 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 100 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Assistant Section Officer ASO (General)61Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. Note : non-recommended candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024)

Category-wise Vacancy

ASO General
UROBC (NCL)EWSSCSTTotal
231789461
ASO Finance & Accounts
UROBC (NCL)EWSSCSTTotal
7612218
ASO Stores & Purchase
UROBC (NCL)EWSSCSTTotal
8632221

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit, and the full breakdown of all 100 posts in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹500 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH / candidates are exempted.
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

How many vacancies are there?

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced a total of 100 posts under this recruitment. See the Vacancy Details section on this page for the post-wise and category-wise breakup.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 33 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹500 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only); SC / ST / PH / candidates are exempted.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility varies by post. For example: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. Note : non-recommended candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024). Check the Vacancy Details section on this page or the official notification for the full post-wise eligibility.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

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Quick Facts

Organization
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Posted
13 Jul 2026
Total Posts
100