CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post of Section Officer from non-recommended candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. CSIR is India’s premier scientific R&D organization under the Ministry of Science & Technology. Online applications start from 15 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 4 February 2026. Eligible candidates must apply through the official CSIR recruitment portal.
| Organisation | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Section Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 8 |
| Starting Date of Application | 15 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 4 February 2026 |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 33 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University. |
| UPSC Requirement | Candidate must be a non-recommended candidate of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 33 years as on the closing date of application. |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years | OBC (NCL): 3 years | PwBD (UR): 10 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 years | CSIR Departmental Candidates: 5 years |
| Mode of Selection | Interview based selection |
| Shortlisting Criteria | Based on marks obtained in UPSC CSE 2024 (Mains + Personality Test) |
| Interview Marks | Interview carries a maximum of 350 marks |
| Final Merit | UPSC CSE 2024 marks + CSIR Interview marks |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Section Officer (General) | 5 |
| Section Officer (Finance & Accounts) | 1 |
| Section Officer (Stores & Purchase) | 2 |
| Shortlisting | Candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:2.5 based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks. |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview-cum-Document Verification at Delhi. |
| Final Selection | Final merit list based on UPSC marks and interview performance. |
| Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹500 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for CSIR Section Officer Recruitment 2026? | The starting date to apply online is 15 January 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 4 February 2026. |
| What is the maximum age limit? | The maximum age limit is 33 years with applicable relaxations. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 8 Section Officer vacancies are available. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on UPSC CSE 2024 marks followed by an interview conducted by CSIR. |
