Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting applications for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) positions across various categories, targeting non-recommended candidates from UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. Applicants must possess a university degree and meet specific eligibility criteria related to UPSC participation.
Vacancies
100
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
21 days leftAge Limit
0-33
Not exceeding 33 years (as on 13 July 2026)
Non-recommended candidates of UPSC CSE-2024 with University degree
Candidates must hold a University degree and must be non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024), as per details available on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal. There is no branch or subject restriction on the degree - any graduate from a recognised university qualifies on academic grounds, provided the CSE-2024 condition is met.
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| Post Name | Post Code | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASO (General) | ASO | 38 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 12 | 100 |
| ASO (Finance & Accounts) | ASO | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 18 |
| ASO (Stores & Purchase) | ASO | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 21 |
| Total | – | 53 | 17 | 12 | 41 | 16 | 100 |
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR), OBC (NCL), EWS | ₹500 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
The selection process involves shortlisting based on CSE-2024 marks followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Candidates must qualify in the CPT to be further considered, with the final merit based on CSE-2024 scores.
Candidates must apply online only through the official CSIR websites. No offline, postal, or email-based applications will be accepted. Follow the application steps as outlined in the notification.