CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 6 Posts

CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, a premier organization under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has issued Advertisement No. Regular-01/2026, inviting online applications from Indian Nationals for filling up isolated cadre vacancies against 6 posts of Security Officer, Receptionist and Driver. This article covers the complete vacancy details, eligibility criteria, examination fee and selection process for CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026.

CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

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. Number of years of experience shall be 5 years for Short Service Commissioned Officers and incumbents holding the position of Assistant Commandant in CRPF/BSF/ITBP etc. carrying the pay scale of Rs.8000-13500 (pre-revised). For Inspectors from Para Military Forces, the required experience shall be 10 years.

Receptionist

Graduate with two years’ relevant experience as Receptionist in a Govt./Autonomous Body/Public Undertaking.

Driver

• Possession of a valid driving license for LMV & HMV.
• Knowledge of motor mechanism (candidate should be able to remove minor defects in the vehicle).
• Experience of driving a motor car for at least 3 years.
• Pass in 10th standard.

Job Description and Selection Procedure

Security Officer

Responsible for day-to-day security of office premises, Guest House and Staff Quarters; handling intelligence, vigilance, fire-fighting and safety standards; investigation of theft, pilferage, accident, sabotage or subversive activities; liaison with local Police and authorities; supervising security contract and personnel.

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Selection Procedure: Physical and Personality Assessment Test (qualifying) → Written Test (Paper-I: Mental Ability and Personality Assessment, 100 marks; Paper-II: Comprehension, Report Writing, Security Regulations/Firefighting, General Awareness). Final merit prepared based on written test performance.

Receptionist

Responsible for handling front office reception, including greeting guests, answering phones, and handling inquiries related to R&D activities of the Organization.

Selection Procedure: Personality Assessment Test.

Driver

Responsible for driving duties at CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh (Staff Car, Tractor, etc.).

Selection Procedure: Skill Test → Written Test (General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language – 25 questions each, 100 questions total, negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer). Standard of examination: Class X. Mode: OMR-Based or Computer-Based Objective Type MCQ.

Examination Fee

The fee must be deposited online through State Bank Collect only. The transaction number must be mentioned correctly in the application form.

How to Apply

1. Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official CSIR-CSIO website: www.csio.res.in.
2. Date of commencement of online applications: 14 August 2026.
3. Last date for submission of online application form: 14 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
4. Candidates must upload the required documents, including a valid passport-size scanned colour photograph and signature, at the time of submission.
5. Applicants employed in Government Departments/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs must also apply online, with hard copy applications routed through proper channel reaching the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-CSIO, within one month of the closing date.

General Conditions

• Council employees are eligible for Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits admissible to central government employees, as applicable to CSIR.
• Selected candidates will be governed by the New Pension Scheme applicable from 01.01.2004.
• The application should be accompanied by relevant category/caste certificates for OBC/SC/ST/EWS claims, issued by competent authority.
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates, as per Government of India rules.
• Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn, and the fee once paid is not refundable or transferable to any other recruitment process.
• Incomplete applications, or those without valid photograph/signature/application fee, will be summarily rejected.

About This Recruitment

CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh is a premier CSIR laboratory engaged in multidisciplinary R&D across Agri-Instrumentation, Biomedical Instrumentation, Optical Devices & Systems, Geoscientific Instrumentation, Precision Mechanical Systems, Analytical Techniques and Computational Instrumentation. This recruitment for Security Officer, Receptionist and Driver posts fills essential administrative and support-function vacancies that keep the institute’s campus, staff, and visitor operations running smoothly. Given the Security Officer post specifically requires candidates from an Ex-Servicemen JCO or equivalent Paramilitary background, this recruitment offers a structured second-career pathway for retired defence and paramilitary personnel with security experience, while the Receptionist and Driver posts offer stable central government Group B/C positions with the associated CSIR pay scales, allowances and pension benefits for eligible graduate and 10th-pass candidates respectively.

About CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, established in Chandigarh, is one of the constituent national laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), the largest chain of publicly funded R&D institutions in India. CSIO specializes in developing scientific instrumentation across a wide range of applications, including agricultural sensors, biomedical devices, optical systems, geoscientific equipment, precision mechanical systems and analytical instrumentation, supporting India’s broader scientific self-reliance goals in measurement science and instrumentation technology. Institutions like CSIO require a full complement of both scientific/technical staff and essential administrative/support personnel, including security officers to safeguard sensitive research infrastructure, receptionists to manage visitor and R&D-related inquiries, and drivers to support the institute’s transport and logistics needs, all of which are covered under this isolated cadre recruitment drive.

Tips for Candidates Applying to This Recruitment

• Ex-servicemen applying for the Security Officer post should ensure their discharge certificate and rank details clearly establish they meet the JCO (Subedar or higher) or equivalent Paramilitary rank requirement, along with the specific years of security experience applicable to their category.
• Candidates applying for the Driver post should keep their LMV/HMV driving license and any documentary proof of 3 years’ driving experience ready for upload, since these are core eligibility requirements verified during the application process.
• Since the fee must be paid only through State Bank Collect and the transaction number correctly entered in the application form, candidates should double-check this step carefully, as incomplete fee details can lead to application rejection.
• Candidates from CGPA/SGPA grading systems should convert their scores to percentage using their university’s official conversion formula and upload proof of this conversion, as required by the notification for the Receptionist post’s graduate qualification.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?

6 posts – 1 Security Officer, 1 Receptionist, and 4 Drivers.

2. What is the last date to apply online?

14 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

3. What is the eligibility for Security Officer?

Ex-Servicemen JCO (Subedar or higher rank) or equivalent Paramilitary rank, with 5-10 years’ security experience depending on category.

4. What is the eligibility for Receptionist?

Graduate with 2 years’ relevant experience as Receptionist in a Govt./Autonomous Body/Public Undertaking.

5. What is the eligibility for Driver?

Valid LMV & HMV driving license, knowledge of motor mechanism, 3 years’ driving experience, and pass in 10th standard.

6. What is the application fee?

Rs. 590/- (Rs.500 + GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women candidates are exempted.

7. What is the total emoluments for the Security Officer post?

Approximately Rs. 93,758/- per month, at Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC.

8. What is the selection process for the Driver post?

Skill Test followed by a Written Test (100 questions across General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and English Language).

9. What is the mode of application?

Online only, through www.csio.res.in.

10. Are Driver posts reserved for any specific category?

Out of 4 Driver posts, 3 are Unreserved and 1 is reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).

11. What pension scheme applies to selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be governed by the New Pension Scheme, applicable with effect from 1 January 2004, as opted by CSIR for its employees.

12. Is the fee refundable if a candidate withdraws their application?

No, once submitted, an application cannot be withdrawn, and the fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.

13. Can employees of Government Departments or PSUs apply for these posts?

Yes, but they must also apply online, and route a hard copy of their application through proper channel to the Senior Controller of Administration, CSIR-CSIO, within one month of the closing date.

14. What benefits do Council employees receive besides basic pay?

Council employees are eligible for Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, reimbursement of medical expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children Education Allowance, as per applicable CSIR rules.

15. Is prior CSIR experience required to apply?

No, prior CSIR experience is not mandated; candidates simply need to meet the essential qualification and experience criteria specified for their chosen post.

16. What is the medium of the written test for the Driver post?

Questions will be set in both English and Hindi, except for the questions on the English Language section.