CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Security Officer, Receptionist & Driver Posts
September 13, 2026 by Poonam Chand
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh has released Advertisement No. Regular-01/2026 for recruitment to 05 isolated cadre vacancies for the posts of Security Officer, Receptionist and Driver. The organisation is functioning under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals.
The online application process started on 14 August 2026 and the last date for submission of the online application is 14 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM. Candidates are required to apply online through the CSIR-CSIO website and upload the prescribed documents with their application.
There is 1 vacancy for Security Officer, 1 vacancy for Receptionist and 3 vacancies for Driver. The Driver vacancies consist of 2 UR and 1 OBC post, with one of the posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
The pay scales are attractive: Security Officer is placed at Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400), Receptionist at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) and Driver at Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200). The notification also mentions approximate total emoluments at Chandigarh of ₹93,758, ₹74,530 and ₹41,718 respectively, including applicable allowances.
Selection varies by post. Security Officer candidates undergo a qualifying physical and personality assessment followed by written examination, while Receptionist selection is through Personality Assessment Test. Driver candidates have to qualify the prescribed skill test followed by the written examination.