CSIR ASO 2026 Apply Online Status is now a closed-recruitment reference for candidates who followed the notified process. The official CSIR advertisement and recruitment page should be used for any later CPT or document-verification notice.
Vacancy breakup by post
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASO General | 23 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 61 |
| ASO Finance and Accounts | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 18 |
| ASO Stores and Purchase | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 21 |
| Total | 38 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 12 | 100 |
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| CSIR advertisement PDF | Click here |
| CSIR ASO recruitment page | Click here |
| CSIR recruitment archive | Click here |
| Application portal | Click here Β· Closed 13.07.2026 |
Note: Later CPT and selection notices appear in the recruitment archive.
The CSIR notice also explains that later communications are hosted on the CSIR website. Candidates should retain their application number and copies of the submitted form if they were eligible to apply during the notified window.
Application window and current status
| CSIR ASO 2026 dates and fee | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Registration start | 23.06.2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| Last date and payment | 13.07.2026 at 05:00 PM. |
| Status on 31.07.2026 | Application window closed, CSIR archive page checked. |
| Fee UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs. 500. |
| Fee Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil. |
| Documents | Photo, signature, education documents, CSE proof and other certificates. |
| Next step | No new applications after 13.07.2026, so watch for CPT notices. |
Note: The other certificates are those required by the advertisement. Follow CSIR for later CPT or selection notices.
Eligibility and salary offered
| CSIR ASO 2026 eligibility | CSIR ASO official record |
|---|---|
| Eligible pool | Non-recommended candidates of UPSC CSE 2024 listed through the UPSC Pratibha Setu route |
| Upper age | Not exceeding 33 years on the closing date, subject to the advertisementβs relaxations |
| Pay | Group B non-gazetted, Pay Level 7, Cell 1: Rs. 44,900β1,42,400 |
How to check CSIR ASO updates
- Open the CSIR recruitment archive.
- Locate Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2.
- Open the official ASO advertisement or any later CPT/selection notice.
- Match your UPSC CSE 2024 candidature and category details with the notice.
- Keep original documents ready if shortlisted.
CSIR Assistant Section Officer recruitment 2026 CPT
The official CSIR advertisement sets the Computer Proficiency Test as a qualifying stage. Merit uses the UPSC CSE-2024 Mains and Personality Test marks described in the notice.
| CPT item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Nature | Qualifying |
| Skills tested | Word processing, spreadsheet and slide generation |
| Minimum threshold | UR 40; EWS/OBC 37; SC/ST 35 marks, subject to the notice |
Age relaxation and supporting documents
The advertisement limits this recruitment to eligible non-recommended candidates from UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. These rules come from the CSIR notice.
| Eligibility item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Eligible pool | Non-recommended UPSC CSE-2024 candidates covered by the specified Pratibha Setu route |
| Upper age | 33 years on the closing date, subject to notified relaxations |
| OBC (NCL) relaxation | 3 years |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 years for unreserved, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST PwBD candidates |
| Documents | Photograph, signature, date-of-birth proof, education certificates and applicable category/disability documents |
The recruitment page is retained because the application itself is closed, but later stages can still matter to candidates who submitted a valid form. CSIR may publish communication about the CPT city, document verification, cadre allocation or other selection steps separately. The original advertisement says candidates should keep their email address active and retain copies of the application and supporting certificates. A later notice should always be read with Advertisement No. E-I/RC/2026/2 so that it is not confused with the separate Section Officer recruitment. No new eligibility assumption is being added here. The page records only the conditions and process stated in the official PDF.
The official PDF also says that an applicant must keep the registered email active through the recruitment process. CSIR uses that channel for later communication, so a candidate who submitted the form should not treat the closing date as the end of every possible update. The CPT is qualifying, not a separate source of merit marks. A candidate must meet the applicable threshold for the category, while the merit calculation remains tied to the UPSC examination marks described in the advertisement. The cadre preference is considered only within the process set out by CSIR and cannot be treated as a guaranteed posting. These distinctions matter because a closed application page can still carry useful information for candidates waiting for a later stage.
For record keeping, the advertisement identifies the cadres as General, Finance and Accounts, and Stores and Purchase. It also describes the post as Group B, non-gazetted, with the pay level shown in the vacancy table. The fee rule is category-specific, so the Nil categories should not be merged with the Rs. 500 categories. The selection section says that qualifying the computer test is mandatory for further consideration. The official page should be checked for the CPT city, schedule and any document-verification communication. This page does not convert an old application portal into an active form and does not add an unannounced date.
The page therefore keeps the status label visible near the top and avoids calling the recruitment an open vacancy. Applicants should compare their own category, application record and later communication with the original PDF. A copied summary cannot replace the official notice where the fee, CPT threshold, cadre choice or document requirement is concerned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CSIR ASO posts were notified?
The official PDF lists 100 posts across General, Finance and Accounts, and Stores and Purchase.
Who could apply?
The notice was limited to eligible non-recommended UPSC CSE 2024 candidates through the specified route.
What was the last date?
13.07.2026 at 05:00 PM.
Is the form still open?
No. The recruitment is treated as closed on 31.07.2026.
What is the pay level?
Group B non-gazetted Pay Level 7, Cell 1.
What is the age limit?
The upper age was 33 years on the closing date, subject to notified relaxations.
What is CPT?
It is the Computer Proficiency Test involving word processing, spreadsheet and presentation tasks.
Where is the official PDF?
Use the direct CSIR PDF in Important Links.
Will CSIR publish later notices?
Any CPT, DV or selection notice should be checked on the CSIR recruitment archive.
Can a new candidate apply now?
No fresh application is available after the notified closing date.