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CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 — 100 Assistant Section Officer Posts (Pratibha Setu) — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) — General / Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | —–33 years (as on Closing date of application (no minimum age stated in the advertisement)) |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (per month — 7th CPC) |
| Important Dates | 23 Jun 2026 to 13 Jul 2026 |
The CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is open — but read the eligibility before you apply. Under Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is recruiting 100 Assistant Section Officers, a Group-B post at Pay Level 7. The catch: it is open only to UPSC CSE-2024 non-recommended candidates listed on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal — not to the general public. Apply at recruitment.csir.res.in by 13 July 2026 (5 PM).
Who can apply — read this first
You are eligible only if both are true:
- You hold a university degree in any stream; and
- You are a non-recommended candidate of UPSC CSE-2024 whose name appears on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
If you did not appear in UPSC CSE-2024, or your name is not on the Pratibha Setu list, you cannot apply — a degree alone is not enough. Do not pay the ₹500 fee unless you meet this condition.
What is the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal?
Pratibha Setu (Professional Resource And Talent Integration — Bridge for Hiring Aspirants), earlier called the Public Disclosure Scheme, is a UPSC platform that shares the details of candidates who cleared the Prelims and Mains and appeared in the Personality Test/Interview of an exam but missed the final merit list only because vacancies were limited. With the candidate’s consent, recruiters across government, PSUs and the private sector can hire directly from this verified talent pool. CSIR ASO 2026 is recruiting straight from the CSE-2024 non-recommended pool instead of holding its own written exam.
Vacancy & salary
There are 100 ASO posts: General 61, Finance & Accounts 18, and Stores & Purchase 21 (7 reserved for PwBD). The post is Group-B (Non-Gazetted) at Pay Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) plus allowances.
Selection process
There is no fresh written exam. The steps are:
- Shortlisting in a minimum 1:5 ratio, based on your CSE-2024 total marks (Mains + Personality Test).
- A Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) — 100 marks / 1 hour, testing Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Slides. It is only qualifying (UR 40%, EWS/OBC 37%, SC/ST 35%, PwBD 30%).
- Final merit list based on CSE-2024 marks, for those who clear the CPT.
- Document Verification.
Age & fee
The maximum age is 33 years as on the closing date (the advertisement states no minimum age), with relaxation of SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10/13/15, Ex-Servicemen +3 and CSIR departmental +5. The fee is ₹500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS; Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen pay nothing, online via SBI Collect.
How to apply
- Confirm your name is on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal as a CSE-2024 non-recommended candidate.
- Go to recruitment.csir.res.in, register and open the ASO 2026 application.
- Fill the form, upload documents and pay the ₹500 fee via SBI Collect (exempt categories pay nil).
- Submit before 13 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
हिंदी सारांश
- केवल UPSC CSE-2024 नॉन-रिकमेंडेड अभ्यर्थी (प्रतिभा सेतु पोर्टल पर) पात्र — सामान्य ग्रेजुएट नहीं।
- 100 ASO पद (जनरल 61, फाइनेंस 18, स्टोर्स 21); Pay Level 7।
- आवेदन 23 जून–13 जुलाई 2026 (शाम 5 बजे तक) recruitment.csir.res.in पर।
- आयु अधिकतम 33 वर्ष; शुल्क ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS), महिला व SC/ST/PwBD/भूतपूर्व सैनिक मुक्त।
- चयन: CSE-2024 अंकों पर शॉर्टलिस्ट → क्वालिफाइंग CPT → मेरिट → दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन।
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See more latest govt jobs on Resultpedia. The official notification, apply link and the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are in the Important Links section below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advt E-I/RC/2026/2) | |
| Application Start | |
| Last Date to Apply | Last Date |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹0 | Online via SBI Collect |
| Women (all categories) | ₹0 | — |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 | — |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: —–33 years as on Closing date of application (no minimum age stated in the advertisement)
SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 (PwBD-OBC +13, PwBD-SC/ST +15), Ex-Servicemen +3 (after deducting military service), CSIR departmental +5.
Nationality: As per the UPSC CSE-2024 nationality conditions.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pay Level 7 (Group B) | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | — |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of CSIR (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026?CSIR ASO भर्ती 2026 के लिए कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
Only candidates who hold a university degree AND are non-recommended candidates of UPSC CSE-2024 whose names appear on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. No one else is eligible — a degree alone is not enough, and candidates who did not appear in CSE-2024 cannot apply.
What is the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal and how does it relate to this recruitment?
Pratibha Setu is a UPSC platform that shares details of "non-recommended" candidates — those who cleared Prelims, Mains and the interview but missed the final merit list due to limited vacancies — with recruiters. CSIR is hiring ASOs directly from the CSE-2024 pool on this portal instead of holding its own written exam.
CSIR ASO 2026 ki last date kya hai?CSIR ASO 2026 की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
The online application closes on 13 July 2026 at 5:00 PM at recruitment.csir.res.in. Applications opened on 23 June 2026; fee payment also closes on 13 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
What is the age limit for CSIR ASO 2026?
The maximum age is 33 years as on the closing date, with relaxation of SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10/13/15, Ex-Servicemen +3 and CSIR departmental +5. The advertisement does not state a minimum age.
What is the application fee for CSIR ASO 2026?CSIR ASO 2026 का आवेदन शुल्क कितना है?
The fee is ₹500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, paid online via SBI Collect. Women (all categories), SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen pay nothing.
What is the salary of a CSIR Assistant Section Officer?
The post is Group B (Non-Gazetted) at Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month, plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA).
What is the CSIR ASO 2026 selection process?
No fresh written exam. Shortlisting in a minimum 1:5 ratio on CSE-2024 marks (Mains + Personality Test) → a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks / 1 hour) → final merit on CSE-2024 marks → document verification. The CPT is only qualifying.
How many vacancies and what qualification are needed?
There are 100 vacancies (ASO General 61, Finance & Accounts 18, Stores & Purchase 21). The qualification is a bachelor’s degree in any stream — but the candidate must also be a CSE-2024 non-recommended candidate listed on Pratibha Setu.
CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 — 100 Assistant Section Officer Posts (Pratibha Setu) — Analysis & Trends
Read this before you pay the fee.
CSIR ASO 2026 is not an open recruitment — it is a Pratibha Setu hire, which means the only people who can apply are those who reached the interview stage of UPSC CSE-2024 but missed the final list and consented to be on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. If you did not appear in CSE-2024 or your name is not on that portal, you are not eligible no matter what degree you hold, so do not spend the ₹500 fee. For those who ARE eligible, this is an unusually good deal: there is no fresh written exam — your existing CSE-2024 Mains and interview marks decide the shortlist and the final merit, and the only test is a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (Word, Spreadsheet, Slides). Make sure your Pratibha Setu listing is active, apply before the 13 July 5 PM cut-off, and keep your CSE-2024 documents ready for verification.