CSIR CASE 2023: 444 SO and ASO Vacancies

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the CSIR Combined Administrative Services Examination – 2023 (CSIR CASE 2023). This significant recruitment drive is set to fill 444 vacancies, including 76 for Section Officer (SO) and 368 for Assistant Section Officer (ASO). The positions offer lucrative salaries under the 7th Pay Matrix, with SOs in Level 08 (₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100) and ASOs in Level 07 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400). Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. The age limit is set at up to 33 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

The selection process for SO and ASO positions involves a written test followed by either an interview or a proficiency test. The application fee is ₹500 for Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS categories, while it is waived for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and CSIR Departmental candidates. The notification for CSIR CASE 2023 was released on 8th December 2023, and the application window opens on the same date. The deadline for applications is 12th January 2024. This examination offers a significant opportunity for candidates seeking administrative roles in a prestigious government organization, enabling them to contribute to the administrative functions of the scientific and industrial research community in India.