Press Council of India Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026

The Press Council of India has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) for the year 2026. This is an offline application process for a total of 3 vacancies. Candidates interested in this role must possess a graduation degree and meet specific typing speed requirements of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. The age limit for applicants is set between 20 and 30 years, with the reference date for age calculation being October 26, 2026.

The selection process for this position involves multiple stages, including a Tier-I objective examination, a Tier-II descriptive paper, a computer-based typing test, a medical examination, and document verification. The pay scale for the selected candidates is aligned with Level-06 of the pay matrix. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications via post to the Under Secretary (Administration) at the Press Council of India office in New Delhi. The application window opens on September 26, 2026, and closes on October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM.