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Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Assistant Section Officer Posts

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26 October 2026

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Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

Post Name	Assistant Section Officer
Total Vacancies	3
Application Mode	Offline
Job Location	New Delhi
Official Website	presscouncil.nic.in
Last Updated	22 Sep 2026

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines

Event	Date
Vacancy notice date	28 August 2026
Employment News publication	26 September 2026
Last date for receipt of application	26 October 2026

Press Council of India ASO Vacancy 2026

Post Name	UR	OBC	Total
Assistant Section Officer	2	1	3

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and fulfil the prescribed computer-typing requirement.

Typing Speed

The typing test will be conducted on a computer.

Language	Required Typing Speed
English	30 words per minute
Hindi	25 words per minute

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit

Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the applicable government rules.

Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 years
Age Calculation Date	26 October 2026

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee Details

Category	Application Fee
General and OBC	Rs.100
SC, ST and Female Candidates	No Fee

PCI Assistant Section Officer 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.

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process may include the following stages: Tier-I Objective Examination Tier-II Descriptive Examination Computer Typing Test Document Verification

Tier-I Examination Pattern

Examination duration: Two hours Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
English Language and Comprehension	50	50
Total	200	200

Tier-II Examination Pattern

Type Of Examination	Descriptive
Maximum Marks	100
Duration	60 minutes
Language	English or Hindi
Topics	Essay, Precis, Letter and Application Writing

Application Address

Under Secretary (Administration) Room No. 346 Press Council of India 3rd Floor, Soochna Bhawan 8, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110003

Documents to Attach

Completed application form Self-attested date-of-birth proof Self-attested educational certificates Category certificate, where applicable Experience certificates, if applicable Application-fee payment proof, where applicable Other documents required in the detailed notification

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 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.

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

1Visit the official Press Council of India website.
2Download the detailed notification and prescribed application form.
3Fill in the personal, educational and communication details correctly.
4Attach self-attested copies of the date-of-birth certificate, educational certificates and other required documents.
5Pay the applicable application fee and attach the payment proof.
6Check the completed application form carefully.
7Send it to the prescribed address so that it reaches the Press Council of India by 26 October 2026.

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

presscouncil.nic.in Open

Press Council of India ASO (3 Posts) Expert Analysis

Ye notification sarkari aspirants ke liye ek achha mauka hai kyunki ASO role me administrative exposure milta hai aur salary band bhi competitive hai. Offline apply karne se aapko document verification me thoda extra time milta hai.

Who Should Apply Press Council of India ASO (3 Posts)

Jinke paas graduation ya uske barabar qualification hai, typing speed 30 wpm (English) ya 35 wpm (Hindi) aur age limit 21-30 saal ke beech hai, unke liye ye post perfect hai.

Press Council of India ASO (3 Posts) Preparation Tips

1. General Studies aur Current Affairs ko daily 1-2 ghante padhein, especially media laws aur press freedom. 2. Typing practice apps se speed aur accuracy improve karein, dono English aur Hindi me. 3. Previous PCI ASO papers solve karein aur time management pe focus karein.

Press Council of India ASO (3 Posts) Salary Insights

₹35,400-₹88,500 ka pay scale UPSC ke lower grade posts se thoda upar hai, aur yearly increments aur grade promotions ke saath growth potential achha hai. Similar roles jaise SSC GD ke salary band se comparable hai.

Press Council of India ASO (3 Posts) Job Profile

ASO ki daily duties me press releases draft karna, media queries handle karna, records maintain karna aur meetings ki minutes banana shamil hai. Experience ke saath senior officer banne ke chances milte hain.

Press Council of India ASO (3 Posts) Selection Strategy

Tier‑I me objective test hota hai, isme General Studies, Reasoning aur Typing speed ko balance karein. Tier‑II me descriptive paper hota hai, essay aur précis writing practice karein. Document verification me sabhi originals aur photocopies ready rakhein.

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1How many vacancies are available in PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?

There are three Assistant Section Officer vacancies.

Q2What is the category-wise vacancy distribution?

Two vacancies are available for the Unreserved category and one is reserved for OBC.

Q3What is the last date to apply?

The application should reach the Press Council of India by 26 October 2026.

Q4What is the required qualification?

Candidates should possess a graduation degree in any discipline and meet the prescribed computer-typing requirement.

Q5What is the age limit for the Assistant Section Officer post?

The prescribed age limit is 20 to 30 years, subject to applicable relaxation.

Q6What is the application mode?

Candidates must apply in offline mode using the prescribed application form.

Q7How can I apply for Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Assistant Section Officer Posts?

Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Assistant Section Officer Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.

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