CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online - Recruitment 2026
(Apply Online, Last Date, Notification)
Short Information: Delhi and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | E-I/RC/2026/1 |
| Notification Release Date | 15 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 04 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Shortlisting | To be notified |
| Interview Date | Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email/website |
| Document Verification | At the time of interview |
| Final Result Declaration | To be announced |
Important Advisory: Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches. CSIR will not be responsible for server issues, network problems, or payment failures occurring close to the deadline.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) / General Category | Rs. 500/- |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Rs. 500/- |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | Rs. 500/- |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | NIL (Exempted) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | NIL (Exempted) |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) | NIL (Exempted) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | NIL (Exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen | NIL (Exempted) |
Mode of Payment: Application fee must be paid online through SBI Collect payment gateway using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Payment receipt must be preserved for future reference.
Refund Policy: Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates should verify their eligibility before making payment.
The maximum age limit is 33 years as on the closing date of online application (04 February 2026).
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service + 3 years (subject to maximum age of 50 years) |
| CSIR Employees (UR) | 5 years (subject to maximum age of 50 years) |
| CSIR Employees (SC/ST) | 10 years (subject to maximum age of 50 years) |
| CSIR Employees (OBC) | 8 years (subject to maximum age of 50 years) |
Note: Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce relevant certificates during document verification. OBC certificate should be in the prescribed Central Government format and issued within the validity period.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Advertisement Number | E-I/RC/2026/1 |
| Post Names | Section Officer (General), Section Officer (Finance & Accounts), Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) |
| Total Vacancies | 08 Posts (UR-05, OBC-01, EWS-02) |
| Classification | Group B (Gazetted), Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level-8, Cell-1 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Facilities, Leave Travel Concession, Pension as per 7th CPC |
| Educational Qualification | University Degree from recognized institution in any discipline |
| Special Eligibility | Must have appeared in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 and reached Interview stage (Non-Recommended candidates only) |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 33 years (as on 04/02/2026) - Age relaxation as per Govt. rules |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- for UR/OBC/EWS | NIL for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Application Start Date | 15 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks + CSIR Interview (350 marks) |
| Interview Location | CSIR Complex, New Delhi |
| Official Website | https://www.csir.res.in |
| Application Portal | https://recruitment.csir.res.in |
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