CSIR Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the recruitment for 100 Assistant Section Officer positions across various departments, including General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase. This is a permanent, all-India job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying must note that the eligibility criteria for the General category specifically require applicants to be non-recommended candidates from the Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024).

The application process is conducted entirely online. The registration window opened on June 23, 2026, and will remain active until July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Applicants from the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of 500 rupees, while SC, ST, PH, ESM, and all female candidates are exempt from fees. The selection process involves shortlisting based on UPSC Civil Services Examination marks, followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), a medical examination, and document verification. Candidates are advised to review the official notification thoroughly before submitting their applications to ensure they meet all specified requirements.