CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) (CSIR) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 100 Assistant Section Officer Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their University degree and are non-recommended candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by UPSC can apply for the CSIR Assistant Section Officer Notification 2026. The Selection Process for CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 will be Short Listing and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The online application will start from 23.06.2026 and remain open till 13.07.2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for CSIR Assistant Section Officer Online Application Form 2026.
CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026
| CSIR Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Vacancy |
100 Assistant Section Officer Posts |
| Post name |
Assistant Section Officer (General), Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts), Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
| Starting date |
23.06.2026 |
| Ending date |
13.07.2026 |
| Qualification |
University degree and non-recommended candidates of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by UPSC as per UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal |
| Salary |
Level – 7 Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/- |
| Job Location |
All Over India |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://www.csir.res.in/ |
Vacancy details for CSIR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Assistant Section Officer (General) |
61 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) |
18 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
21 |
| Total |
100 Posts |
Eligibility details for CSIR Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for CSIR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Assistant Section Officer (General) |
University degree and non-recommended candidate of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by UPSC as per UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) |
University degree and non-recommended candidate of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by UPSC as per UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
University degree and non-recommended candidate of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by UPSC as per UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal |
Age limits for CSIR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Assistant Section Officer (General) |
Not exceeding 33 years as on 13.07.2026, with relaxation: +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC (NCL), +10 years for UR PwD, +13 years for OBC (NCL) PwD, +15 years for SC/ST PwD, and as per Govt. policy for Ex-Servicemen |
| Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) |
Not exceeding 33 years as on 13.07.2026, with relaxation: +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC (NCL), +10 years for UR PwD, +13 years for OBC (NCL) PwD, +15 years for SC/ST PwD, and as per Govt. policy for Ex-Servicemen |
| Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
Not exceeding 33 years as on 13.07.2026, with relaxation: +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC (NCL), +10 years for UR PwD, +13 years for OBC (NCL) PwD, +15 years for SC/ST PwD, and as per Govt. policy for Ex-Servicemen |
Salary details for CSIR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Assistant Section Officer (General), Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts), Assistant Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
Level – 7 Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/- |
CSIR Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Short Listing
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
CSIR Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
Rs.500/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-servicemen |
Nil |
Important Dates for the CSIR Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
June 2026 (as per official advertisement) |
| Application Start Date |
23.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
13.07.2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
University degree and must be a non-recommended candidate of Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) conducted by UPSC as per UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
Age Limit
Maximum age 33 years as on 13.07.2026 with applicable relaxations for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwD and Ex-servicemen as per Government norms.
How to Apply Online for CSIR Assistant Section Officer 2026)
Apply online only through the CSIR careers page, submit the application between 23.06.2026 and 13.07.2026 after reading the official notification carefully.
