CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Announces Regular Recruitment 2026 for Group B and Group C Posts
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh has released Advertisement No. Regular – 01/2026 inviting online applications for 6 regular posts — Security Officer, Receptionist and Driver. These are regular posts in CSIR, an autonomous research council under the Government of India, carrying 7th CPC pay levels from Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) up to Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400). What makes this notification special is its range: a 10th-pass candidate with a driving licence and a graduate with reception experience can both apply.
Online applications open on 14 August 2026 and close on 14 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Selected candidates are liable to be posted at CSIR-CSIO, Sector 30-C, Chandigarh or at its centres such as Chennai, and may be asked to serve anywhere in the country, including in shifts or at odd hours. Below you will find the complete vacancy break-up, qualification, age limit, salary, physical standards, written exam pattern and application steps, exactly as printed in the official advertisement. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for every follow-up notice on this drive.
Key Highlights — CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
CSIR-CSIO is a national laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research that designs and develops scientific instruments for the country. Working here means a stable, pensionable career with pay and allowances on central government patterns as applicable to CSIR, plus the full set of Council benefits — DA, HRA, transport allowance, medical reimbursement, LTC and children education allowance. These are isolated-cadre posts, so the number of openings is always small — which makes a 6-post notification worth acting on quickly.
- Post Names: Security Officer (Group B), Receptionist (Group B) and Driver (Group C)
- Total Vacancies: 6 posts
- Salary / Pay Level: Level-7, Level-6 and Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Minimum Qualification: 10th pass with LMV & HMV licence for Driver; Graduate for Receptionist
- Job Location: Chandigarh (Sector 30-C), with possible posting at CSIR-CSIO centres
- Last Date to Apply: 14 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
If you have only cleared matric, do check the full list of 10th pass government jobs that are open right now.
Vacancy Breakdown — CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer (Group B) | UR | 1 |
| Receptionist (Group B) | UR | 1 |
| Driver (Group C) | UR 3, OBC 1 | 4 |
| Total | — | 6 |
Out of the four Driver posts, one post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen — this is a horizontal reservation carved out of the three UR posts, not an extra vacancy. No SC, ST or EWS vacancies have been advertised in this notification. PwBD reservation is horizontal, and the advertisement lists the suitable disability categories for Security Officer and Receptionist as per the Ministry of Social Justice notification of 04.01.2021.
CSIR-CSIO reserves the right not to fill these vacancies, and the number of vacancies is provisional and may vary. One point worth noting: even though the Security Officer post is shown as UR, it is open only to Ex-Servicemen — JCOs of Subedar rank or higher, or equivalent ranks in paramilitary forces.
Eligibility Criteria — CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
The crucial date for qualification, experience and upper age limit is the last date of online application, 14 September 2026.
Educational Qualification
- Security Officer: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent rank in other paramilitary forces with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in security. The requirement drops to 5 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and for those holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF / BSF / ITBP carrying the pre-revised pay scale of ₹8,000 to ₹13,500. For an Inspector from paramilitary forces, 10 years’ experience is required.
- Receptionist: Graduate with two years’ relevant experience as a Receptionist in a Government body, Autonomous Body or Public Undertaking.
- Driver: Pass in 10th standard, a valid driving licence for LMV and HMV, knowledge of motor mechanism (should be able to remove minor defects in the vehicle), and experience of driving a motor car for at least three years.
Remember that possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically entitle you to be called for the test — screening and shortlisting are at the discretion of the competent authority. Graduates should also browse other current graduate-level government vacancies.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, and the upper age limit differs by post as on 14 September 2026.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Security Officer | 35 years |
| Receptionist | 28 years |
| Driver | 27 years |
OBC (NCL) candidates get a 3-year relaxation where the post is reserved for that category. PwBD candidates get 10 years (13 years for OBC), subject to a maximum age of 56 years on the crucial date, and this relaxation applies whether or not the post is reserved for PwBD. Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs and SSCOs get a 3-year relaxation; alternatively, an Ex-Serviceman may deduct the length of his actual military service from his age, and the resultant age must not exceed the prescribed upper limit by more than 3 years (6 years for OBC). Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated and not remarried may be relaxed up to 35 years (38 years for OBC).
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What is the Salary for CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement prints both the pay level and the approximate total monthly emoluments at Chandigarh, which makes it easy to know what you will actually take home.
- Security Officer — Level-7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400; total emoluments approximately ₹93,758 per month
- Receptionist — Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400; total emoluments approximately ₹74,530 per month
- Driver — Level-2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200; total emoluments approximately ₹41,718 per month
These approximate total emoluments are calculated on the minimum of the pay level as on 01.01.2026 and include House Rent Allowance and other allowances payable to Council employees as per rules.
Beyond salary, these posts carry Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, reimbursement of medical expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children Education Allowance as per CSIR rules. Council accommodation of your entitled type may also be allotted subject to availability, in which case HRA stops from the date of allotment. Selected candidates will be governed by the New Pension Scheme.
What is the Selection Process for CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026?
Each post follows its own selection route, so read only the one that applies to you.
- Security Officer — Physical and Personality Assessment Test (qualifying), then a Written Test with Paper-I and Paper-II, and a final merit list based on Paper-II performance, subject to a minimum Paper-II threshold fixed by the Selection Committee at not less than 35%.
- Receptionist — Personality Assessment Test.
- Driver — Skill Test first, then a Written Test for those who qualify, with the final merit list based on the written examination.
All posts are subject to screening of applications and verification of original certificates at any stage.
Physical Standards and Test — Security Officer
The minimum height for General category is 167 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with relaxed standards for hilly-area and ST candidates. Minimum chest for male candidates is 80 cm exhaled and 85 cm expanded. The physical test includes a 1600 m run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, a long jump of 3.65 m in three chances, 6 chin-ups, 12 push-ups and 10 sit-ups for men; women candidates do an 800 m run in 4 minutes, a 2.70 m long jump and 10 sit-ups.
Written Exam Pattern
For Security Officer, Paper-I is an objective Mental Ability and Personality Assessment Test of 100 questions and 100 marks in 90 minutes with no negative marking; the threshold is 30%. Paper-II is subjective, of 2 hours, covering Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations and Firefighting, and General Awareness — 25 marks each. The standard is graduation level.
For Driver, the written test has 100 questions and 300 marks in 90 minutes — General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and English Language, 25 questions and 75 marks each. Three marks are given for every correct answer and one mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The standard of examination is Class X. Practise with the previous year question papers to get used to this marking pattern.
How to Apply Online for CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the CSIR-CSIO website. Read the instructions carefully before you begin.
- Visit the CSIR-CSIO official website (link in Essential Links below) and open the online application for Advertisement No. Regular – 01/2026.
- Create a valid email ID if you do not have one, and keep it active through the entire recruitment process.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online through State Bank Collect only, and note the transaction number generated after successful payment.
- Download and preserve the e-receipt for future reference.
- Fill the online application form, entering the fee transaction number correctly and declaring all qualifications and experience from 10th standard onwards.
- Upload your passport-size colour photograph, signature, qualification and experience proofs, and category certificates in the prescribed GOI formats.
- Submit the form and note down the Application Form Number shown on screen — there is no facility to re-print the form later.
- Government, autonomous body and PSU employees must also apply online, and send the application through proper channel to CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, preferably within one month of the closing date.
No withdrawal, modification or cancellation is allowed once the form is submitted. You do not need to send any printout by post, but keep a copy with your documents for later verification.
Important Dates — CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Crucial date for age, qualification & experience | 14 September 2026 |
| Last date for application through proper channel | Within one month of the closing date (about 14 October 2026) |
The advertisement does not announce any exam or admit card date. All notices will be posted on the CSIR-CSIO website and sent to your registered email — no call letters are issued by post, so check both regularly. You can also track releases on our admit card page.
Application Fees — CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 + GST = ₹590 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women | Nil |
Ex-Servicemen already employed in Central Government civil posts in Group C or D after availing reservation benefits are not eligible for the fee concession or reservation, only for age relaxation. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other recruitment. Payment is accepted only through State Bank Collect, and the transaction number must be entered correctly in the application form — an incorrect number can invalidate your application.
Essential Links — CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for CSIR CSIO Recruitment 2026
- Visit CSIR-CSIO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Six permanent central government posts, three very different eligibility routes, and a single window of one month — that is what this notification offers. Whether you are a driver with an HMV licence, a graduate with reception experience or a retired JCO, there is a genuine opening here for you. Apply well before 14 September 2026 rather than on the last evening. For more central government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.