PCI ASO Recruitment 2026: Press Council of India (PCI) has released a Vacancy Circular for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts. According to the official vacancy circular dated 26 September 2026, a total of 03 vacancies are available for the post of Assistant Section Officer. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through Offline/Postal Mode in the prescribed application format.
Eligible Indian citizens can submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the required self-attested documents. The application must reach the Press Council of India office within 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Press Council of India (PCI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Salary | Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026 |
| Mode of Apply | Offline |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Official Website | presscouncil.nic.in |
| Join Telegram Group | Telegram Group |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | Updated Soon |
Offline Form Fees
| Category | Fee |
| Gen / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online (SBI A/c No. 52142907714, IFSC: SBIN0020511) / Demand Draft / Cheque |
Age Limit Detail
- 20-30 Year Old As On 26 October 2026
PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Detail
| Post Name | Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Graduate Pass | Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Tier-I Objective Exam: 200 Questions / 200 Marks
- Tier-II Descriptive Paper: 100 Marks
- Computer Typing Test (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi – within 2 years of appointment)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How To Apply For PCI ASO Recruitment 2026
- Download Offline form and fill it in BLOCK LETTERS.
- Pay the ₹100 fee through Online Bank Transfer, Demand Draft, or Cheque, if applicable, and attach the payment proof/UTR.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates/documents.
- Superscribe the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER (ASO) – DIRECT RECRUITMENT”.
- Send the application by Speed Post/Registered Post to: The Under Secretary (Administration), Press Council of India, Room No. 346, 3rd Floor, Soochna Bhawan, 8 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Important Links
| Apply Last Date: 26 October 2026 |
| Join Our WhatsApp Group |
| Official Notification Download |
| Offline Form Download Link-1 |
| Offline Form Download Link-2 |
| PCI Official Website |
| More Govt Job Updates |
What is the start date of the PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?
26 September 2026
What is the last date of the PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?
26 October 2026
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