All IndiaAll IndiaChecked 14 Jul 2026

CSIR Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – General, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase Recruitment 2026

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) recruitment for 100 Assistant Section Officer posts under Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2. Unique eligibility: Only candidates who appeared in UPSC CSE 2024 and are on the Pratibha Setu Portal as non-recommended candidates. Selection is based on UPSC CSE 2024 Mains + Personality Test marks. A direct route to a central government gazetted officer career for serious UPSC aspirants.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
CSIR
Post Name
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – General, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase
Total Vacancies
100
Qualification
Only candidates who appeared in UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 and are listed as non-recommended candidates on UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal are eligible
Last Date
13-07-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
Maximum 33 years as on 13 July 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Salary / Pay
Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 basic) + DA + central government allowances. CTC approximately Rs. 10–13 lakh per annum.
Application Fee
As per official CSIR notification. Generally nominal fee. Check recruitment.csir.res.in.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
ASO (General)61
ASO (Finance & Accounts)18
ASO (Stores & Purchase)21

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • No fresh written exam — CSIR uses UPSC CSE 2024 Mains + Personality Test scores for merit ranking.
  • Computer Proficiency Test: Basic computer operations, MS Office, typing. Qualifying in nature.
  • Shortlisting is strictly based on Pratibha Setu Portal registration.

Selection Process

  1. 1Screening based on UPSC CSE 2024 Mains marks (from Pratibha Setu Portal)
  2. 2Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying)
  3. 3Document Verification

How to Apply

  1. 1.Verify you are registered on UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal as a UPSC CSE 2024 non-recommended candidate.
  2. 2.Visit recruitment.csir.res.in.
  3. 3.Open ASO 2026 application and apply online.
  4. 4.Submit before 13 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • Eligibility is uniquely restricted — only UPSC CSE 2024 appeared candidates on Pratibha Setu Portal qualify. This is not an open exam.
  • No fresh written test — merit is derived from your UPSC CSE 2024 Mains and Personality Test marks. Strong UPSC Mains performance directly translates to shortlisting here.