| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Advertisement / Notification Date: 14/08/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 14/08/2026 • Last Date to Apply Online: 14/09/2026 till 05:00 PM | • UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 590/- • SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female: Nil • Mode of Payment: Online through State Bank Collect |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18 years to 35 years , with the maximum age varying according to the post • Age as on: 14/09/2026 • The upper age limit is 35 years for Security Officer, 28 years for Receptionist and 27 years for Driver. 09.2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 6 Posts | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer | 1 (UR) | Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher) or equivalent paramilitary rank with required security experience |
| Receptionist | 1 (UR) | Graduate with 2 years relevant Receptionist experience in Govt./Autonomous Body/ Public Undertaking |
| Driver | 4 (03 UR, 01 OBC) | 10th Pass, valid LMV & HMV driving licence, motor mechanism knowledge and 3 years’ motor car driving experience |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) • Post Name: Security Officer, Receptionist, Driver |
| CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Security Officer: Physical and Personality Assessment Test • Security Officer: Written Examination • Receptionist: Personality Assessment Test • Driver: Skill Test • Driver: Written Examination |
| Security Officer Physical Test and Written Exam |
| Candidates applying for Security Officer must meet the prescribed physical standards. The notification specifies the following: |
| Physical Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General Height | 167 cm | 157 cm |
| Hilly Area Height | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| ST Height | 162.5 cm | 154 cm |
| General Chest | 80–85 cm | — |
| Hilly Area Chest | 80–85 cm | — |
| ST Chest | 77–82 cm | — |
| Driver Written Exam Pattern |
| The Driver written examination consists of 100 questions for a total of 300 marks. The examination is conducted through OMR-based or computer-based objective multiple-choice questions. |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
| How to Apply for CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit the CSIR-CSIO official website. • Read the online application instructions carefully. • Keep a valid and active email ID ready. • Select the relevant CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 post and complete the online application. • Enter personal, educational, experience and other required details accurately. • Upload the required photograph, signature, certificates and documents. • Pay the applicable fee through State Bank Collect. • Enter the generated fee transaction number in the application form. • Submit the application form successfully. • Note and preserve the generated Application Form Number. • Download/keep a printout of the completed application form and documents for future reference. |
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