Overview
Press Council of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Section Officer (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline before 26 October 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Press Council of India
- Qualification
- Candidates should possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and fulfil the prescribed computer-typing requirement.
- Vacancies
- 3
- Advertisement No
- F.No.1/6/2020-PCI (Admn.) (Part-III)
- Last date to apply
- 26 October 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Vacancy notice date | 28 August 2026 |
| Employment News publication | 26 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 26 October 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 26 October 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
Candidates should possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and fulfil the prescribed computer-typing requirement.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 30 years Age Calculation Date: 26 October 2026 Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the applicable government rules.
Salary
The Assistant Section Officer post carries Pay Level 6. The corresponding pre-revised pay scale is Rs.9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4,200. Other admissible allowances will be provided according to applicable rules.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General and OBC: Rs.100 SC, ST and Female Candidates: No Fee
Selection Process
The selection process may include the following stages: • Tier-I Objective Examination • Tier-II Descriptive Examination • Computer Typing Test • Document Verification
How to Apply
• Visit the official Press Council of India website. • Download the detailed notification and prescribed application form. • Fill in the personal, educational and communication details correctly. • Attach self-attested copies of the date-of-birth certificate, educational certificates and other required documents. • Pay the applicable application fee and attach the payment proof. • Check the completed application form carefully. • Send it to the prescribed address so that it reaches the Press Council of India by 26 October 2026.
Important Instructions
• The application must be submitted in the prescribed format. • All supporting certificates should be self-attested. • Candidates must ensure that the application reaches PCI within the prescribed period. • Applicants should keep a copy of the completed form and supporting documents. • Candidates should regularly visit the official PCI website for examination and recruitment updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Assistant Section Officer Posts?
Last Date: 26 October 2026; Vacancy notice date: 28 August 2026; Employment News publication: 26 September 2026; Last date for receipt of application: 26 October 2026; Age Calculation Date: 26 October 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee General and OBC: Rs.100 SC, ST and Female Candidates: No Fee
What is the age limit?
Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 30 years Age Calculation Date: 26 October 2026 Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the applicable government rules.
What is the selection process?
The selection process may include the following stages: • Tier-I Objective Examination • Tier-II Descriptive Examination • Computer Typing Test • Document Verification