PCI Delhi ASO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 3 Posts

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Press Council of India (PCI), New Delhi has released a fresh vacancy circular for recruitment to 3 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts under direct recruitment. The posts are Group B, Non-Gazetted and carry Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Applications are to be submitted in offline mode.

PCI ASO Vacancy Details 2026

Important Dates

Important: The official notice states that the application must reach PCI within 30 days of publication in Employment News. Candidates should confirm the exact closing date from the official PCI notice before dispatching the application.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a recognised bachelor’s degree such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA or BCA or an equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institute.

• Computer typing speed: 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
• Postgraduate qualification, LLB, Journalism/Mass Communication qualification or knowledge of an additional Indian language may be desirable/preferred as specified in the recruitment notice.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years for fresh applicants as on the closing date.
• Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
• Candidates who had received an admit card for the earlier PCI ASO examination held on 04 May 2025 are covered by the special conditions stated in the fresh notice and should mention their old roll number in the new application.

Application Fee

Salary

The Assistant Section Officer post is placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The pay scale is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, plus admissible allowances as per applicable rules.

Selection Process

The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages as stated in the recruitment information:

• Tier-I Objective Examination
• Tier-II Descriptive Examination
• Typing requirement/condition as prescribed
• Document Verification

Tier-I Exam

Tier-I is an objective examination covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude/Mathematical Abilities and English Comprehension. Negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer is stated in the recruitment information.

Tier-II Exam

Tier-II is a descriptive paper in English or Hindi and is stated to be qualifying in nature. Candidates should rely on the official notification for the final exam scheme, duration and qualifying standards.

How to Apply for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Press Council of India website and open the latest ASO vacancy circular.
2. Download and print Annexure-I / prescribed application form.
3. Fill the application carefully in the prescribed format and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification, date of birth, category certificate and other required documents.
5. Attach application fee proof where applicable.
6. Earlier applicants who received an admit card for the 04 May 2025 examination should mention their previous roll number as required.
7. Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER (ASO) – DIRECT RECRUITMENT” on the envelope.
8. Send the completed application so that it reaches the prescribed PCI address before the closing date.

Application Address

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

Documents Required

• Completed Annexure-I application form
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Matriculation/Secondary certificate for date of birth
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheets
• Valid category certificate, where applicable
• Application fee payment proof, where applicable
• Previous PCI ASO admit card/roll number proof for eligible earlier applicants
• NOC/proper-channel documents for serving employees, where applicable
• Other documents required in the official notification

Important Instructions

• The application is offline only; there is no online application portal for this recruitment.
• The completed form must reach the prescribed PCI office by the closing date. Merely posting it on the last date may not be sufficient.
• Candidates should check the official PCI openings page for corrigenda, exam date, admit card and other updates.
• All eligibility conditions should be verified from the official notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?

There are 3 Assistant Section Officer vacancies: 2 Unreserved and 1 OBC.

What is the salary for PCI Assistant Section Officer?

The post carries Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 plus applicable allowances.

What is the age limit?

Fresh applicants should generally be between 20 and 30 years of age as on the closing date, with relaxation as per applicable Government of India rules.

What is the last date to apply?

26 October 2026 is the working closing date used in current recruitment information. The official notice links the deadline to 30 days from publication in Employment News, so candidates should verify the exact receipt deadline before sending the form.

Is the application online or offline?

The application is offline. The prescribed form and documents must be sent to the Press Council of India office in New Delhi.