CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh has released Advertisement No. Regular-01/2026 for recruitment to Security Officer, Receptionist and Driver posts. The online application process starts on 14 August 2026 and eligible Indian candidates can apply online through the official CSIR-CSIO website.
A total of 05 vacancies are available under different groups and pay levels. The recruitment includes physical/personality assessment, skill test and written examination as applicable to the post. The last date to submit the online application is 14 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) |
| Advertisement No. | Regular-01/2026 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Post Names | Security Officer, Receptionist, Driver |
| Total Vacancies | 05 |
| Job Location | Chandigarh / CSIR-CSIO Centres |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 September 2026, up to 05:00 PM |
| Official Website | www.csio.res.in |
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 September 2026 |
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹590/- |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| ESM | Nil |
| Women | Nil |
The application fee is ₹500 + GST = ₹590/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and must be paid online through State Bank Collect. SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women candidates are exempted from the application fee.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies, Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer | 01 UR | Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher) or equivalent in other Paramilitary Forces with required security experience; specified relaxation for SSC Officers/Assistant Commandants |
| Receptionist | 01 UR | Graduate with 2 years’ relevant experience as Receptionist in Govt./Autonomous Body/Public Undertaking |
| Driver | 03 (02 UR + 01 OBC) | 10th Pass, valid LMV & HMV driving licence, knowledge of motor mechanism and at least 3 years’ motor-car driving experience |
The Driver vacancies include one post reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Scale | Approx. Total Emoluments |
| Security Officer | Level-7 ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | ₹93,758/- per month |
| Receptionist | Level-6 ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | ₹74,530/- per month |
| Driver | Level-2 ₹19,900–₹63,200 | ₹41,718/- per month |
The approximate total emoluments include HRA and other applicable allowances at Chandigarh. CSIR employees are also eligible for benefits such as DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, medical reimbursement, LTC and Children Education Allowance as per rules.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit is 35 years for Security Officer, 28 years for Receptionist and 27 years for Driver, calculated as on the last date of submission of the online application. Applicable age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India/CSIR rules.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Security Officer: Physical & Personality Assessment Test → Written Examination → Final Merit based on Written Examination.
Receptionist: Personality Assessment Test.
Driver: Skill Test → Written Examination → Final Merit based on Written Examination.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Security Officer
The written examination consists of two papers. Paper-I is an objective-type Mental Ability and Personality Assessment Test of 100 questions/100 marks, with no negative marking. Paper-II carries 100 marks covering Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations/Firefighting and General Awareness.
Driver
The Driver written examination contains 100 questions for 300 marks with a total duration of 90 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
There is one negative mark for every wrong answer. The examination is OMR-based or computer-based and the standard is Class 10 level.
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Physical Test
For the Driver/physical-test requirements specified in the advertisement, candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards.
| Event | Male | Female |
| 1600 m Running | 6 min 30 sec | Not Applicable |
| Long Jump | 3.65 m in 3 chances | 2.70 m in 3 chances |
| Chin-ups | Minimum 06 | Not Applicable |
| Push-ups | Minimum 12 | Not Applicable |
| Sit-ups | Minimum 10 | Minimum 10 |
| 800 m Running | Not Applicable | 4 minutes |
CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying online:
- Recent passport-size coloured photograph
- Scanned signature
- 10th/Matriculation certificate and marksheet
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificates, wherever applicable
- Valid LMV & HMV Driving Licence for Driver post
- Caste/Category certificate, if applicable
- OBC-NCL certificate in prescribed Government of India format, if applicable
- ESM certificate/discharge documents, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- CGPA/SGPA conversion formula/certificate, wherever applicable
- Application fee payment receipt, wherever applicable
The advertisement states that relevant certificates/documents must be uploaded with the online application and incomplete applications may be rejected.
How to Apply for CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the CSIR-CSIO website. Before submitting the application, candidates should carefully read the official instructions, confirm their eligibility and upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. General/OBC/EWS candidates should pay the applicable ₹590 fee through State Bank Collect and enter the transaction number in the application. After successful submission, candidates should note and preserve the generated Application Form Number and keep a printout of the completed application for future reference. No printout or documents are required to be sent by post unless specifically required under the advertisement.
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CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| CSIR CSIO Official Website | CSIR CSIO |
