CSIR ASO Exam Date 2026: When will the exam be held? Check Exam Schedule and Latest Pattern

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is expected to release the notification for the ASO (Assistant Section Officer) exam 2026 soon. This is going to be a major Government Job opportunity for Tier-2 and Tier-3 candidates.

Key Details: CSIR ASO Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Education Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university.
• Age Limit: The maximum age limit for General candidates may be kept at 33 years (as per relaxation rules).

Selection Process

The CSIR ASO selection process comprises the following steps:

1. Stage 1: Paper-I (General Awareness & English).
2. Stage 2: Paper-II (General Intelligence, Reasoning & Mental Ability).
3. Stage 3: Interview / Computer Proficiency Test (As per post requirement).

Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹500 (Expected)
• SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Nil

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How to Apply

1. First, visit the official website csir.res.in.
2. Click on the Apply Online link to complete the registration.
3. Upload your documents and pay the application fee.
4. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

FAQs

1. What is the date of the CSIR ASO Exam 2026? The official schedule has not been released yet; updates will be provided as soon as the notification is out.

2. Will the Admit Card be available online for this exam? Yes, the Admit Card can only be downloaded from the official website of CSIR.

3. What will be the salary after selection? CSIR ASO offers an attractive salary as per Level-7 (Pay Matrix).