CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 6 Posts

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 6 Security Officer, Receptionist, and Driver posts. The online application process will be conducted from 14 August 2026 to 14 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, csio.res.in

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 14 August 2026 on the official website www.csio.res.in. A total of 6 vacancies have been announced through the CSIR-CSIO Recruitment 2026 for the posts of Security Officer, Receptionist, and Driver.

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganisationCSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO)
PostSecurity Officer, Receptionist, Driver
Vacancy06
CategoryRecruitment
Application TypeOnline only
Educational Qualification10th/Degree
Age Limit18-35 Years
Pay ScalePost wise
Application Start Date14 August 2026
Application Last Date14 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Selection ProcessSkill Test (qualifying)
Written Test – 100 objective-type questions across General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and English Language (25 questions each, 3 marks per correct answer, 1 negative mark per wrong answer); total 300 marks; duration 90 minutes
Final merit list is based on written test performance
WhatsApp Official ChannelJoin WhatsApp Channel

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Vacancies

Post NameNo. of Posts
Security Officer (Group B)01 (UR)
Receptionist (Group B)01 (UR)
Driver (Group C)04 (03-UR, 01-OBC); 01 post out of these is reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Qualification

PostEssential Qualification / Eligibility
Security OfficerEx-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) OR equivalent rank in other Paramilitary forces with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in security. The experience requirement is 5 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. carrying the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500. For Inspectors from Paramilitary Forces, the required experience is 10 years.
ReceptionistGraduate with two years’ relevant experience as Receptionist in a Government/Autonomous Body/Public Sector Undertaking.
DriverValid driving licence for LMV & HMV; working knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor vehicle defects); at least 3 years’ experience driving a motor car; and a pass in 10th standard.

CSIR-CSIO Driver Post – Physical Standards

RequirementMaleFemale
Minimum height (General)167 cms157 cms
Minimum height (Hilly Area)165 cms155 cms
Minimum height (ST category)162.5 cms154 cms
Chest (Male only, General)80 cms exhaled / 85 cms expandedNot Applicable

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

PostUpper Age Limit (as on last date of application)
Security Officer35 years
Receptionist28 years
Driver27 years

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure

PostPay Matrix Level (7th CPC)Approx. Total Monthly Emoluments (Chandigarh)
Security OfficerLevel-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)₹93,758
ReceptionistLevel-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)₹74,530
DriverLevel-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)₹41,718

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Application Fee 2026

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹500 + GST = ₹590 (non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / WomenExempted (No fee)

CSIR CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

LinkDetails
Direct Application LinkClick Here
Official Notification PDFClick Here
Official Websitewww.csio.res.in
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