| Board | CSIR |
| State | Delhi |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Salary | ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 13 Jul 2026 (Closed) |
Find quick answers to common questions regarding the CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026, covering key aspects of the application and selection process.
Ans: There are a total of 100 vacancies for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts in CSIR Recruitment 2026.
Ans: The last date for online application submission and fee payment for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is 13 July 2026 (05:00 PM).
Ans: The application fee is ₹500 for Unreserved (UR), OBC (NCL), and EWS categories. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying any fee.
Ans: Candidates must hold a University degree and be non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024), as per details available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal.
Ans: The selection process involves application screening based on UPSC CSE-2024 marks, followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Final merit is determined by CSE-2024 total marks.
Ans: The date for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for CSIR ASO 2026 is To be announced (tentatively Delhi).
Ans: The official website for CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026 is csir.res.in and the recruitment portal is recruitment.csir.res.in.
Ans: The upper age limit for CSIR ASO posts is Not exceeding 33 years as on 13 July 2026, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Ans: The salary for an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in CSIR is at Pay Level 7, Cell 1, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.