| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 26/09/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 26/09/2026 • Last Date to Apply Online: 26/10/2026 | • UR / OBC: Rs. 100/- • SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female: Nil • Re-appearing Candidates (Applied in 2024 Notice): Nil • Mode of Payment: Online (SBI A/c No. 52142907714, IFSC: SBIN0020511) / Demand Draft / Cheque |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 20-30 Years • Age as on: 26/10/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 03 | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | 03 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi |
| Quick Overview |
| • Property: Detail • Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Press Council of India (PCI) ASO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for Press Council of India (PCI) ASO Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Tier-I Written Exam (Objective Type – 200 Marks) • Tier-II Written Exam (Descriptive Type – 100 Marks, Qualifying Nature) • Computer Typing Test (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi – within 2 years of appointment) • Document Verification |
| Tier-I Objective Examination Scheme |
| • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Questions / 50 Marks • General Awareness: 50 Questions / 50 Marks • Mathematical Abilities / Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions / 50 Marks • English Language & Comprehension: 50 Questions / 50 Marks • Total Duration: 150 Minutes • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer • Sectional Cut-off Threshold: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC in each section separately |
| Tier-II Descriptive Examination Scheme |
| • Format: Essay/Precis/Letter/Application Writing in English or Hindi • Marks & Duration: 100 Marks | 60 Minutes • Qualifying Threshold: 65% for UR, 60% for OBC |
| How to Apply for Press Council of India (PCI) ASO Recruitment 2026 |
| • Download the prescribed application form proforma (Annexure-I) attached with the official notification. • Fill out the bio-data form completely in BLOCK LETTERS. • Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 via Online Bank Transfer, Demand Draft, or Cheque (if applicable) and attach the payment receipt/UTR number. • Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, date of birth proof, category certificates, and experience documents. • Candidates re-appearing from the earlier 2024 notice must attach a copy of their previous 04.05.2025 exam Admit Card. • Super-scribe the envelope boldly: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER (ASO) – DIRECT RECRUITMENT”. • Send the completed application packet by speed post/registered post to: The Under Secretary (Administration), Press Council of India, Room No. 346, 3rd Floor, Soochna Bhawan, 8 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 within 30 days of notice publication. |
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