Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Offline

The Press Council of India has issued the Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 notification, aiming to fill a total of 3 vacancies. The application process will begin on 26 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit the prescribed offline application form until 26 October 2026.

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026

The PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 application process is offline. Candidates have to fill the prescribed application format and send it along with self-attested documents to the designated Press Council of India office in New Delhi. Before applying, aspirants should carefully check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, and exam pattern details for a smooth application process.

Key Updates & Overview

PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

3 Openings: PSI ASO Vacancy Distribution

The Press Council of India has announced 3 vacancies for the Assistant Section Officer post.

PCI ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed age and educational qualification requirements.

Age Limit

The age limit for the PCI ASO post is 20 to 30 years. The age will be calculated as on 26 October 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have:

• Any Graduate degree from a recognised University/Institution along with the prescribed typing requirement.
• The recruitment also includes a computer-based typing test as part of the selection process.

How to Apply for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026?

The application process for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 is offline. Candidates have to download and complete the prescribed application form and send it to the Press Council of India. Candidates have to send the completed application form 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

Steps to Apply Offline

Candidates can apply offline for this opportunity through the following steps:

1. Download the Bio-Data Application Form (Annexure-I) attached to the official notification.
2. Fill in all required personal, educational and contact details carefully in BLOCK letters.
3. Check the information entered in the application form.
4. Pay the prescribed ₹100 application fee
5. Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates and documents.
6. Attach proof of date of birth and educational qualification.
7. Attach experience documents, if applicable.
8. Enclose the fee payment receipt/UTR copy, wherever applicable.
9. Enclose a self-addressed envelope with the application.
10. Send the complete application package to the prescribed PCI address.
11. Ensure that the application reaches the office by 26 October 2026.

Documents Needed for Application Form?

The application should contain the following required self-attested documents:

• Date of birth proof
• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificate, if applicable
• Caste/category certificate, wherever applicable
• Application fee payment proof/UTR
• Other certificates mentioned in the notification
• Self-addressed envelope

Application Fee

PCI ASO Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Press Council of India Assistant Section Officer post consists of multiple stages. Candidates will have to qualify in:

1. Tier-I Objective Examination
2. Tier-II Descriptive Examination
3. Computer Typing Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

PCI ASO Exam Pattern 2026

The first stage of the selection process is the Tier-I Objective Examination.

Tier-I Exam Pattern

The duration of the exam is 2 hours, and a negative marking of 0.25 will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

PCI ASO Tier-II Exam Pattern

Candidates qualifying in the objective examination will appear for the Tier-II Descriptive Examination.

PCI ASO Typing Test 2026

The typing test will be conducted on a computer. Candidates must demonstrate the prescribed typing speed in either English or Hindi:

PCI ASO Salary 2026

The Assistant Section Officer post comes under Pay Level-6. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive applicable allowances and benefits as per the relevant rules.