CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026: Driver, Security Officer, Receptionist

CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026 Overview

The CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), located in Chandigarh, has released a recruitment notification for various posts. A total of 6 vacancies are available for Security Officer, Receptionist, and Driver positions. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for these posts.

The online application process for this CSIR-CSIO recruitment started on 14 August 2026. The last date to submit applications is 14 September 2026, by 5:00 PM. This article provides all important details about the vacancies, eligibility, application process, and selection stages.

Job Highlights

Important Dates

Candidates should note these key dates for the CSIR-CSIO recruitment:

Vacancy Details

CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh has announced 6 vacancies across three different posts. The post-wise distribution and reservation details are given below:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the specific educational qualifications, experience, and age limits for each post as of the last date of application.

• Security Officer: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Paramilitary forces with a minimum of 10 years' experience in security. For Short Service Commissioned Officers and Assistant Commandants in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc., 5 years' experience is required. For Inspectors from Paramilitary Forces, 10 years' experience is needed.
• Receptionist: A Graduate degree with two years' relevant experience as a Receptionist in a Government, Autonomous Body, or Public Sector Undertaking.
• Driver: Must have a valid driving licence for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) & Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV). Candidates should have working knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor vehicle defects). At least 3 years' experience driving a motor car is required, along with a pass in 10th standard.

Candidates applying for the Driver post must meet the following physical standards:

The minimum age for all posts is 18 years. The upper age limit for each post, as on the last date of application, is as follows:

Age relaxation rules apply as per Government of India norms:

• OBC (NCL) candidates: 3 years (for posts reserved for OBC category).
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years (13 years for OBC-PwBD), subject to a maximum age of 56 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years, or deduction of actual military service.
• Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 years (38 years for OBC).

Application Fee

The application fee details are as follows:

The fee must be paid online only through State Bank Collect. Applicants must correctly enter the transaction number in the application form and keep the e-receipt for future reference.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level. Approximate total monthly emoluments for Chandigarh are also provided:

In addition to the basic pay, employees will receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other benefits applicable to central government employees. Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, and Children Education Allowance are also provided as per CSIR rules. Employees are covered under the New Pension Scheme.

Selection Process

The selection process varies for each post:

1. Physical and Personality Assessment Test: This stage is qualifying in nature.
2. Written Test:
   • Paper I: Mental Ability and Personality Assessment Test. It will have 100 questions for 100 marks, with no negative marking. Candidates must score a minimum of 30% to qualify.
   • Paper II: This paper covers Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations & Firefighting, and General Awareness (25 marks for each section). This is a subjective test. Candidates must score a minimum of 35% (as fixed by the Selection Committee) to qualify.

The final merit list for Security Officer will be based on performance in Paper II, provided candidates qualify in Paper I and Paper II.

Selection for the Receptionist post will be through a Personality Assessment Test.

1. Skill Test: This test is qualifying in nature.
2. Written Test: This test will have 100 objective-type questions. It covers General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language (25 questions for each section). Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The total marks for the written test are 300, and the duration is 90 minutes.

The final merit list for Driver will be based on performance in the written test, provided candidates qualify the Skill Test.

Both written tests (for Security Officer and Driver) will be OMR/Computer-based objective examinations. They will be set bilingually in English and Hindi (except for the English Language paper for Driver), and candidates can attempt them in either medium.

Documents Required

Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents with their online application:

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per prescribed format).
• Proof of educational qualification(s) from 10th standard onwards.
• Proof of relevant work experience, if applicable.
• Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST), issued in the prescribed Government of India format, if claiming reservation.
• PwBD certificate (Form V/VI/VII) indicating 40% or more benchmark disability, if claiming disability relaxation/reservation.
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/Performa-IV, if applicable.
• CGPA/SGPA/OGPA-to-percentage conversion formula certificate, if the qualifying degree is graded (not in percentage).
• Equivalence order/notification, if claiming an equivalent qualification.
• Certified translation (attested by a Gazetted Officer/Notary) for any certificate not in English or Hindi.

Applications without the necessary photograph, signature, educational qualification proof, experience proof, or supporting documents may be rejected.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying for the CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CSIR-CSIO recruitment portal.
2. Find the link for "Regular-01/" recruitment and click on "Apply Online".
3. Register yourself if you are a new user, or log in if you have already registered.
4. Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and all necessary documents as specified.
6. Pay the application fee online through State Bank Collect, if applicable.
7. Carefully enter the transaction number from your fee payment into the application form.
8. Review all the information entered before final submission.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and print the submitted application form and the e-receipt of the fee payment for your records.

Candidates should regularly check the official CSIR-CSIO website for updates regarding further stages of the recruitment process.

Important Links

• Official Website & Apply Online → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions about the CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026:

Q1: What is the last date to apply for CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026?
A1: The last date for submission of online applications is 14 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
A2: There are a total of 6 vacancies across Security Officer, Receptionist, and Driver posts.

Q3: What is the application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates?
A3: The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹590 (₹500 + GST), which is non-refundable.

Q4: Is there any application fee for women candidates?
A4: No, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q5: What is the selection process for the Driver post?
A5: The selection process for the Driver post includes a qualifying Skill Test followed by a Written Test. The final merit list is based on the written test performance.

Q6: Where will the job be located?
A6: The initial job location is Chandigarh, but the post is transferable anywhere in India as per organisational requirement.