CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 08 Posts

CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), offering a unique second chance for specific aspirants. This recruitment is exclusively for candidates who appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024) but were not recommended in the final list. CSIR is looking to fill 08 vacancies for the post of Section Officer (General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase). If you hold a valid university degree and your name appears in the UPSC CSE-2024 non-recommended list, you can apply online starting from January 15, 2026. This is a prestigious Group B Gazetted position offering a Level-8 salary structure.

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CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	15 January 2026
Application Start Date	15 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration	04 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	04 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Interview Date	To be notified later
Result Declaration	To be notified later

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 500/-
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	Nil (Rs. 0/-)
CSIR Departmental Candidates	Nil (Rs. 0/-)
Payment Mode	Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, UPI, etc. via SBI Collect)

Age Limit Details

Criteria	Details
As on Date	04 February 2026
Maximum Age	33 Years
Age Relaxation (SC/ST)	5 Years
Age Relaxation (OBC NCL)	3 Years
Age Relaxation (PwBD)	10 Years (Unreserved), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST)
Age Relaxation (CSIR Dept. Candidates)	5 Years

CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details

Field	Details
Advertisement Number	E-I/RC/2026/1
Post Name	Section Officer (SO)
Total Vacancies	08 Posts
Cadres Available	General, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase
Job Classification	Group B (Gazetted)

CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Details

Criteria	Requirement
Educational Qualification	A University Degree from a recognized board/institution.
Mandatory Condition	The candidate’s name must appear in the list of non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 (CSE-2024).
Citizenship	Must be a citizen of India.
Note	Candidates who do not fulfill the UPSC non-recommended condition need not apply.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)	04
OBC (NCL)	02
SC	01
EWS	01
ST	00
Total	08

State-Wise Vacancy Details

Location	Details
Job Location	All India (Any of the 37 CSIR Labs/Institutes or Headquarters).
Interview Location	New Delhi (Only).
Note	This is a centralized recruitment; officers are liable to serve anywhere in India.

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Specifications
Photograph	Scanned JPG, <50 kb, recent color passport size.
Signature	Scanned JPG, <50 kb, black ink on white paper.
Proof of Date of Birth	PDF, <1 MB.
Educational Certificates	PDF, <1 MB each (10th onwards).
UPSC CSE-2024 Mark Sheets	PDF, <1 MB (Upload both Prelims and Mains + PT marks sheets in a single file).
Caste/Category Certificate	PDF, <1 MB (If applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
Experience Certificate	PDF, <1 MB (If applicable).

CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Syllabus Overview

Type	Details
Written Exam	No separate written exam will be conducted by CSIR for this recruitment.
Shortlisting Basis	Candidates are shortlisted based on their total marks obtained in UPSC CSE-2024 (Mains + Personality Test).
Interview	Shortlisted candidates will face an Interview-cum-Document Verification conducted by CSIR.

Exam Pattern & Selection Process

Stage	Description
Stage 1: Shortlisting	Screening of applications based on marks obtained in UPSC CSE-2024 (Mains + Interview).
Ratio	Candidates will be called for the interview in a ratio of approx 1:2.5 (tentatively).
Stage 2: Interview	Conducted by CSIR. The interview carries a maximum of 350 Marks.
Final Merit List	Based on Total Marks = (Marks in UPSC CSE-2024 Mains + PT) + (Marks in CSIR Interview).
Tie-Breaker Rules	1. Higher marks in CSE-2024. 2. Older Date of Birth. 3. Essential Degree acquired earlier. 4. Alphabetical order of name.

CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Salary Details

Component	Details
Pay Level	Pay Level-8
Pay Scale	Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as per Central Govt rates.
Benefits	Medical expenses reimbursement, LTC, House Building Advance, New Pension System (NPS).

How to Apply

Step	Instruction
Step 1	Visit the official CSIR website: https://www.csir.res.in or https://recruitment.csir.res.in.
Step 2	Click on “Register” and enter your UPSC Roll Number, Email, and Mobile Number.
Step 3	Login using the User ID and Password sent to your email.
Step 4	Complete the Profile Section (Personal details, Category, PwBD status, etc.) and lock the profile.
Step 5	Fill in the application form tabs: Education, Experience, and Uploads.
Step 6	Upload scanned photo, signature, and required documents (including UPSC mark sheets).
Step 7	Preview the application carefully. No changes are allowed after submission.
Step 8	Click “Submit”. If fee is applicable, proceed to SBI Collect to pay Rs. 500.
Step 9	Print the final application form and fee receipt for future reference.

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