CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 8 Posts
CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Posts (UPSC CSE-2024 Candidates)
Short Information : The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official notification for CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026, exclusively for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 Non-Recommended Candidates.
A total of 08 vacancies are available for Section Officer (General), Section Officer (Finance & Accounts), and Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their online application from 15 January 2026 to 04 February 2026 through the official CSIR recruitment portal.
This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious Group-B Gazetted post in India’s premier research organization with attractive pay and long-term career growth.
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CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
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Particulars
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Details
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Organization
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Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
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Post Name
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Section Officer (General / F&A / Stores & Purchase)
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Total Vacancies
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08
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Application Mode
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Online
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Application Dates
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15 Jan 2026 – 04 Feb 2026
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Eligibility
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UPSC CSE-2024 Non-Recommended Candidates
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Qualification
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Any University Degree
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Pay Level
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Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
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Selection Process
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Shortlisting + Interview
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Interview Location
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Delhi
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Official Website
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csir.res.in
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CSIR Section Officer Vacancy 2026 – Category Wise
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Post
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UR
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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Total
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Section Officer (General)
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2
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0
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1
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0
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1
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5
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Section Officer (Finance & Accounts)
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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1
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Section Officer (Stores & Purchase)
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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2
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Total
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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8
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Vacancies are provisional and may change.
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CSIR Section Officer Apply Online 2026
Eligible candidates must apply only through the official CSIR recruitment portal. Offline applications will not be accepted.
👉 Steps to Apply Online
1. Visit the official portal – recruitment.csir.res.in
2. Register using UPSC Roll Number, Email ID and Mobile Number.
3. Fill in personal, educational and experience details.
4. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
5. Pay the application fee via SBI Collect (if applicable).
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
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Application Fee
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Category
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Fee
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UR / OBC / EWS
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₹500
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SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
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Nil
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Mode of Payment
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Online
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CSIR Section Officer Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
- Must possess a University Degree from a recognized institution.
- Candidate must be included in the UPSC CSE-2024 Non-Recommended List.
Age Limit (As on Closing Date)
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government norms.
Age Relaxation
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Category
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Relaxation
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SC / ST
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5 Years
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OBC (NCL)
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3 Years
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PwBD (UR)
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10 Years
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PwBD (SC/ST)
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15 Years
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PwBD (OBC)
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13 Years
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Ex-Servicemen
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As per rules
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CSIR Employees
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5 Years
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CSIR Section Officer Selection Process 2026
1. Shortlisting – Based on UPSC CSE-2024 total marks (Mains + Interview).
2. Interview – 350 Marks.
3. Final Merit List – UPSC score + Interview score.
4. Document Verification – Conducted in Delhi.
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CSIR Section Officer Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other Central Government benefits
- Other Benefits: Medical reimbursement, LTC, Leave benefits
- Pension: New Pension Scheme (NPS)
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Important Dates
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Event
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Date
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Notification Release
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14 January 2026
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Online Application Start
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15 January 2026
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Last Date to Apply
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04 February 2026
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Interview Schedule
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To be Notified
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FAQs – CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
👉 04 February 2026 (5:00 PM).
Q2. Who can apply for this recruitment?
👉 UPSC CSE-2024 Non-Recommended candidates with a university degree.
Q3. How many vacancies are available?
👉 Total 08 vacancies.
Q4. What is the salary of CSIR Section Officer?
👉 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level-8 Pay Matrix).
Q5. Is interview mandatory?
👉 Yes, shortlisted candidates must appear for interview in Delhi.
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