Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Assistant Section Officer (From the Non-Recommended Candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024) Recruitment 2026 (100 Vacancies)

Short Info : Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the notification for Assistant Section Officer (From the Non-Recommended Candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024) Recruitment 2026 (100 Vacancies). Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply online from 23 June, 2026 to 13 July, 2026, 2026. Only those Candidates who are possessing a University degree and who are non-recommended candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, as per list/details available on UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal; are only eligible to apply for the above advertised posts. Candidates who do not fulfill these eligibility conditions, need not apply against this advertisement. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus in recruitment, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

23 June, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

13 July, 2026 Till 5:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

13 July, 2026 Till 5:00 PM

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

33 Years (As on 13 July, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules

Application Fees Info

General / OBC-NCL / EWS Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Category Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Assistant Section Officer (From the Non-Recommended Candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024) Recruitment 2026 (100 Vacancies) - Total Post & Eligibility
Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Section Officer (General)	61	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream, Must be a Non-Recommended Candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024)
Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts)	18
Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase)	21

Category Wise Vacancies
Post Name	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	Total
ASO (General)	23	17	08	09	04	61
ASO (Finance & Accounts)	07	06	01	02	02	18
ASO (Stores & Purchase)	08	06	03	02	02	21
How to Apply
Visit Official Website : Access the official CSIR website at https://www.csir.res.in or https://recruitment.csir.res.in. Complete Initial Registration : Click "Apply Online," provide your UPSC Roll Number, email address, and mobile number to receive your User ID and password. Fill Profile Details : Log in with your credentials to complete your profile, including personal, educational, and experience details, then lock the profile. Fill Online Application : Access the 6 tabs (Personal, Education, Experience, Additional, Uploads, Preview) to input all required information accurately. Upload Scanned Documents : Upload your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (PDF format, max 1 MB each) according to the specified technical guidelines. Submit and Pay Fee : Submit the application form, then pay the application fee (if applicable) through the provided SBI Collect hyperlink. Complete Final Submission : Fill in the payment details and upload the e-Receipt in the portal before the deadline of 13 July, 2026 (05:00 PM).
Selection Process
Screening : Applications will be screened to shortlist candidates for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) based on their total marks (Mains plus Personality Test) in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, tentatively at a 1:5 ratio. Computer Proficiency Test : Shortlisted candidates must appear for a qualifying-only CPT (100 marks, 1-hour duration) to test proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and slide generation. Final Selection : Final selection is based on the total marks obtained in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, provided the candidate secures the mandatory minimum threshold marks in the CPT. Document Verification : Shortlisted candidates must undergo document verification, requiring the production of original documents in support of age, eligibility, category, and employment status.