Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification & Offline Form
Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026: The Press Council of India (PCI) has released the official recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) under the Group B Non-Gazetted category. A total of 3 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. The Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 notification has been published in the Employment News dated 26 September to 2 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice, i.e. up to 26 October 2026.
Candidates interested in this recruitment should carefully check the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, eligibility criteria and selection process before submitting the application in the prescribed format.
- Download Short Notification PDF
- Download Official Notification PDF
Important Dates
- Starting Date: 26 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / All Female Candidates: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online / Offline
Age Limit
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years
- Age Limit as on: 26 October 2026
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per the rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Graduation degree in any discipline and typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | 03 |
Pay Scale Details
- The Assistant Section Officer (ASO) post carries Pay Level-06. The pre-revised pay scale was PB-2 ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200/-.
Selection Process
The selection process may include the following stages:
- Tier-I Objective Examination
- Tier-II Descriptive Paper
- Computer Typing Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
How to Apply for Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026:
- Download the Bio-Data Application Form (Annexure-I) attached to the official recruitment notification.
- Fill in all the required personal, educational and contact details correctly in BLOCK letters.
- Pay the prescribed application fee of ₹100/- through Cash, Demand Draft, Cheque or Online Bank Transfer, as applicable.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates, date of birth proof, experience certificates (if applicable), and the fee payment receipt/UTR copy.
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope along with the completed application form and supporting documents.
- Send the complete application package to the following address:
Under Secretary (Administration)
Room No. 346, Press Council of India
3rd Floor, Soochna Bhawan
8 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi – 110003
The completed application should reach the above address within 30 days from the date of publication of the recruitment notice in Employment News.
Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification & Application Form PDF
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (Soon) | Click Here |
| Application Form (Soon) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs for Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026
- Q1. How many vacancies are available for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 3 vacancies are available for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) post.
- Q2. What is the category-wise vacancy distribution?
- Out of the 3 vacancies, 2 are for the Unreserved (UR) category and 1 is reserved for OBC candidates.
- Q3. What is the last date to apply for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?
- The completed application should reach the Press Council of India by 26 October 2026.
- Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
- Candidates should have a graduation degree in any discipline and meet the prescribed computer-typing requirements.
- Q5. What is the age limit for the ASO post?
- The prescribed age limit is 20 to 30 years, with applicable age relaxation as per the rules.
- Q6. What is the application mode for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates are required to apply through offline mode using the prescribed application form.
