The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released an official employment notification inviting online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officers (ASO). This unique recruitment drive is specifically targeted towards non-recommended candidates who appeared in the Personality Test (Interview) of the Union Public Service Commission's (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024).

This is an outstanding opportunity for highly qualified civil services aspirants to secure a prestigious Group B (Non-Gazetted) central government career in one of India's premier research and development organizations without going through another tedious round of written examinations.

About Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Established in 1942, CSIR is an autonomous body operating under the aegis of the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It stands as India’s premier R&D organization, featuring a dynamic network of 37 national laboratories and a pan-India presence. Getting appointed as an Assistant Section Officer in CSIR offers prestigious working environments, standard central government perks, and strong career progression paths.

Important Dates

Post Wise Vacancy Break-up Details

CSIR is recruiting for three distinct cadres under the Assistant Section Officer profile. Below is the comprehensive classification and category-wise break-up of the 100 available vacancies:

Eligibility Criteria

1. Target Educational Pool

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, candidates must fulfill the following primary condition:

• Must have appeared in the Interview / Personality Test of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) but were not recommended in the final merit list.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute (as required standardly for UPSC CSE).

2. Age Limit

Standard norms of CSIR for Level 7 Group B posts will apply (Candidates are recommended to review the standard relaxation rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories as per Central Government of India orders).

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in a high-paying administrative role with standard Central Government allowances. Details of the scale are as follows:

• Post Grade: Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted)
• Pay Scale: Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (as per 7th CPC)
• Basic Pay Range: Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical facilities as admissible to CSIR employees.

How to Apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the recruitment portals of CSIR. Follow the step-by-step process below to submit your application form:

1. Go to the official CSIR recruitment portals at recruitment.csir.res.in or www.csir.res.in.
2. Locate the advertisement section for "RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER (ASO) IN CSIR FROM THE NON RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES OF UPSC'S CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION 2024".
3. Click on the Online Registration link.
4. Enter your details, specifically mapping your UPSC CSE-2024 credentials (such as Roll Number, interview details, and scorecard validation parameters).
5. Upload the required documents, certificates, and your passport-size photo.
6. Submit the online application fee (if applicable) through online payment modes before July 13, 2026, at 05:00 PM.
7. Preview your filled-in application, submit it, and download/print the confirmation form for future reference during document verification.

Selection Process

Since the application pool is limited strictly to candidates who have already qualified for the UPSC CSE 2024 interview round, the selection process is likely to be streamlined:

• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores, ranks, or performance parameters achieved in the Civil Services Examination 2024.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present physical documents matching their UPSC verification details and eligibility criteria.
• Medical Examination: Standard physical fitness requirements as prescribed for Central Government Group B officers.