Post-wise eligibility and experience criteria for CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Advt 01/2026:
• Security Officer (Group B) [1 Post]: Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or above) or equivalent in Paramilitary Forces with min 10 years security experience, OR SSCOs / Assistant Commandants (CRPF/BSF/ITBP) with min 5 years experience (Max 35 years; Level-7, Gross ~₹93,758/-).
• Receptionist (Group B) [1 Post]: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of front-office receptionist experience in Govt./Autonomous/PSU organizations (Max 28 years; Level-6, Gross ~₹74,530/-).
• Driver (Group C) [4 Posts]: 10th Class pass from a recognized Board, possession of valid LMV & HMV commercial driving licenses, basic knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics, and at least 3 years of professional driving experience (Max 27 years; Level-2, Gross ~₹41,718/-).
Apply online at https://www.csio.res.in by 14.09.2026 (5:00 PM). Application fee: ₹590/- for Gen/OBC/EWS (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM exempted).
CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 06 Security Officer, Receptionist & Driver Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 14, 2026
Starts
Aug 14, 2026
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit as on the closing date (14.09.2026):
• Security Officer: 35 years.
• Receptionist: 28 years.
• Driver: 27 years.
Relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST (where applicable), up to 10 years for PwBD, and standard service deduction for Ex-Servicemen as per DoPT guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Online Application Submission via csio.res.in and SBI Collect Fee Payment by 14.09.2026 (05:00 PM)
Physical Standards & Endurance Test (Security Officer) OR Driving Trade Skill Test (Driver) - Qualifying in Nature
Personality Assessment Test (Receptionist - Final Merit; Security Officer - Qualifying)
Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II for Security Officer; 100 MCQs for Driver)
Document Verification, Antecedents Scrutiny & Medical Examination
Selection procedure varies by post cadre:
• Security Officer: Qualifying Physical & Personality Assessment Test, followed by a 2-Paper Written Exam. Final merit is prepared solely on Paper-II (Subjective) marks for candidates securing ≥30% in Paper-I.
• Receptionist: Final selection is based on the Personality Assessment Test.
• Driver: Qualifying Driving Skill Test followed by a 100-question written test (300 marks; +3/-1 scheme). Final merit is based on written exam performance.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Security Officer Written Test Paper-I (Mental Ability)
90 Minutes
Nil (No negative marking in Paper-I)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Situational Judgment | 100 | 100 |
Security Officer Written Test Paper-II (Subjective)
120 Minutes
Descriptive / Subjective assessment with minimum 35% qualifying threshold
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | 1 | 25 |
| Report Writing | 1 | 25 |
| Security Regulations, Firefighting & Industrial Safety | 1 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 1 | 25 |
| Total | 4 | 100 |
Driver Written Competitive Examination
90 Minutes
+3 marks for correct answer, 1 negative mark for every wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
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- Online Mode Only: Applications must be submitted online exclusively at www.csio.res.in. No hard copies are required to be dispatched by post.
- SBI Collect Fee Requirement: Fee of ₹590/- (₹500 + GST) must be deposited via State Bank Collect and the transaction reference entered in the form. Incomplete payments result in immediate cancellation.
- Negative Marking in Driver Exam: Driver exam has 100 MCQs for 300 marks with 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer (+3 / -1 scheme). In contrast, Security Officer Paper-I has no negative marking.
- Two-Stage Evaluation for Security Officer: Paper-II (subjective) of Security Officer will only be evaluated if the candidate scores at least 30% in Paper-I. Final merit is prepared solely on Paper-II marks.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Driver (UR - includes 1 ESM)3
- Driver (OBC)1
- Security Officer (UR)1
- Receptionist (UR)1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Pay matrix levels per 7th CPC:
• Security Officer: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400).
• Receptionist: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
• Driver: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200).
Central 7th CPC regular pay scales with DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, medical reimbursement, children education allowance, and NPS under CSIR Service Rules. Level-7 for Security Officer (~₹93,758/-), Level-6 for Receptionist (~₹74,530/-), Level-2 for Driver (~₹41,718/-).
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Application Procedure
Eligible candidates must apply through online application only via the official website www.csio.res.in.
- The online application process commences on 14.08.2026.
- The last date for submission of the online application form is 14.09.2026 (up to 05:00 PM).
- Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before applying.
- A valid email ID, kept active throughout the recruitment process, is mandatory.
- Applicants are required to upload all necessary documents, including photographs, signatures, and educational/experience certificates. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- A printout of the completed online application form and supporting documents should be retained for future reference.
- Applications routed through the proper channel for employees of Government Departments/Autonomous bodies/PSUs must reach the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-CSIO, Sector-30C, Chandigarh-160030, preferably within one month from the closing date.
- Only one application per candidate will be accepted for each post.
- All future communications will be sent via email.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
• General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹500/- + 18% GST = ₹590/- (non-refundable) payable online via State Bank Collect.
• SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Women candidates: Fully Exempted (Nil).
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Online Application Submission via csio.res.in and SBI Collect Fee Payment by 14.09.2026 (05:00 PM)
Physical Standards & Endurance Test (Security Officer) OR Driving Trade Skill Test (Driver) - Qualifying in Nature
Personality Assessment Test (Receptionist - Final Merit; Security Officer - Qualifying)
Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II for Security Officer; 100 MCQs for Driver)
Document Verification, Antecedents Scrutiny & Medical Examination
Selection procedure varies by post cadre:
• Security Officer: Qualifying Physical & Personality Assessment Test, followed by a 2-Paper Written Exam. Final merit is prepared solely on Paper-II (Subjective) marks for candidates securing ≥30% in Paper-I.
• Receptionist: Final selection is based on the Personality Assessment Test.
• Driver: Qualifying Driving Skill Test followed by a 100-question written test (300 marks; +3/-1 scheme). Final merit is based on written exam performance.
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