Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the notification for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts. Online applications start on 23 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 13 July 2026.
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026ADVT No – E-I/RC/2026/2 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |

Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹0/- |
Fee payment can be made online through the CSIR recruitment portal
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | 100 |
The recruitment is for direct recruitment under CSIR, and the official notice mentions vacancies across ASO categories such as General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase.
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | Maximum 33 years as on 13 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per CSIR rules |
Only non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 are eligible to apply for this recruitment
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) | Qualifying test |
| Document Verification | Original documents checked |
| Final Selection | Based on merit and rules in notification |
The notice indicates a Computer Proficiency Test as the main selection stage for ASO
Required Documents
For CSIR ASO application, keep these documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Signature scan.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheets.
- 10th certificate for date of birth proof.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- Disability certificate, if applicable.
- Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID.
- UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 non-recommended status proof, if asked in the form.
- Any other document mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSIR website or recruitment portal.
- Open the Assistant Section Officer recruitment link.
- Register and fill in the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page
Important Links : CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | CSIR |
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Short FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total Posts? | 100 |
| Post Name? | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Last Date? | 13 July 2026 |
| Qualification? | Any graduate |
| Fee? | ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS, free for SC/ST/PH/Female |
| Selection? | CPT + Document Verification |
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