CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 – 6 Vacancies, Apply Online
CSIR-CSIO RECRUITMENT 2026
Vacancies
Application Fee
Last Date
Qualification
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start: 14th August 2026
- Online Registration Close: 14th September 2026 (5:00 PM)
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 + GST = ₹590/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women: NIL
- Payment Mode: Online through SBI Collect
- Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level | Total | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Officer (Group B) | Level-7 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400) | 1 | UR |
| Receptionist (Group B) | Level-6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) | 1 | UR |
| Driver (Group C) | Level-2 (₹19,900 – 63,200) | 4 | 3 UR, 1 OBC (1 ESM) |
Vacancies are tentative and may vary.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Security Officer: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher) OR equivalent in Paramilitary forces with minimum 10 years experience in security. (5 years for SSC Officers / Assistant Commandant).
- Receptionist: Graduate with 2 years relevant experience as Receptionist in Govt./Autonomous Body/PSU.
- Driver: 10th Pass + Valid LMV & HMV Driving License + 3 years driving experience + Knowledge of motor mechanism.
Age Limit (as on 14.09.2026)
- Security Officer: 35 years
- Receptionist: 28 years
- Driver: 27 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – Service period + 3 years, Widows/Divorced Women – up to 35/38 years.
Exam Pattern
Security Officer
Threshold marks: Paper I – 30%, Paper II – 35%. Final merit based on Paper II.
Receptionist
- Selection: Personality Assessment Test.
Driver
Negative Marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer. Standard: Class X.
Important Instructions
- Application Mode: Online only at www.csio.res.in
- One Application Per Post: Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
- No Printout Required: Candidates need not send any documents by post.
- Fee Payment: Through SBI Collect only. Transaction number must be mentioned in the application.
- NOC: Government/PSU employees must route application through proper channel.
- Physical Standards (Security Officer): Height – 167 cm (Male) / 157 cm (Female), Chest – 80/85 cm.
- Probation: Selected candidates will be on probation as per CSIR rules.
Documents Required
- Scanned Colour Passport Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate)
- Educational Qualification Certificates (10th/Graduation)
- Experience Certificates (as applicable)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format
- Disability Certificate (PwBD) – 40% or higher
- Ex-Servicemen Documents (Discharge Certificate, etc.)
- Driving License (for Driver post)
- NOC (if serving in Govt/PSU)
- CGPA/OGPA Conversion Formula (if applicable)
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