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CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 – 6 Vacancies, Apply Online

CSIR-CSIO RECRUITMENT 2026

Advt. No. 01/2026 – 6 Vacancies – Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh

ReferenceAdvt. 01/2026

DepartmentCSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh

Last Date14th September 2026

Total Vacancies6

Vacancies

Security Officer, Receptionist, Driver

Application Fee

₹590 / NIL

Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹590 | SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women: NIL

Last Date

14.09.2026

5:00 PM

Qualification

10th / Graduate

As per post

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

Selection Process

Physical & Personality AssessmentQualifying

Paper I (Objective)100 Marks – 90 Min

Paper II (Subjective)100 Marks – 2 Hours

Paper II Subjects

Comprehension25 Marks

Report Writing25 Marks

Security Regulations, Firefighting25 Marks

General Awareness25 Marks

Threshold marks: Paper I – 30%, Paper II – 35%. Final merit based on Paper II.

Receptionist

Selection: Personality Assessment Test.

Driver

Selection Process

Skill TestQualifying

Written Test (OMR/Computer Based)300 Marks – 90 Min

Written Test Subjects

General Intelligence25 Qs (75 Marks)

Quantitative Aptitude25 Qs (75 Marks)

General Awareness25 Qs (75 Marks)

English Language25 Qs (75 Marks)

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.