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Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 ke liye PCI ne 26 September 2026 ko ek vacancy circular jaari kiya hai. Is circular mein Assistant Section Officer (Group B, Non-Gazetted) post ke liye total 3 vacancies di gayi hain.
Minimum educational qualification recognized University/Institute se Bachelor’s Degree hai. Post ka pay level Level 6 bataya gaya hai. Yeh recruitment pehle jaari vacancy circular dated 18 May 2024, 4 May 2025 ko hui examination aur 18 June 2026 ke cancellation notice ke baad aayi hai. Pehle exam ke liye admit card paane wale eligible candidates ke liye kuch special provisions bhi hain.
Important Notice: PCI ASO Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy circular date: 26 September 2026
- Total advertised vacancies: 3
- Post: Assistant Section Officer (Group B, Non-Gazetted)
- Application mode, application dates aur fresh applicants ki age limit ko complete official circular se verify karein.
Available circular details mein application start date, last date aur fresh applicants ki examination fee confirm nahi hai. In details ko bina official confirmation ke final na samjhein.
Table of Contents
- PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Quick Summary
- Important Dates
- Vacancy Details
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit and Age Relaxation
- PCI ASO Salary
- Typing Test Requirements
- Instructions for Previous Applicants
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Documents Required
- Important Links
- Related Government Job Articles
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WhatsApp and Telegram Updates
- Disclaimer
Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Press Council of India (PCI) ek statutory body hai. Iska office Soochna Bhawan, 8 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi mein hai. Is recruitment mein Assistant Section Officer (ASO) ki post Group B, Non-Gazetted category mein hai.
Vacancy circular ka reference number F.No. 1/6/2020-PCI (Admn.) (Part-III) hai aur iski date 26 September 2026 hai. Circular pehle ke 18 May 2024 vacancy circular, 4 May 2025 examination aur 18 June 2026 cancellation notice ka reference deta hai.
Available details mein previous examination cancel hone ki wajah nahi di gayi hai. Purane examination ke marks ya result ka status bhi yahan confirm nahi hai. Isliye candidates ko in matters mein official notice par hi bharosa karna chahiye.
Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026: Quick Summary
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Press Council of India (PCI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Group/Classification | Group B, Non-Gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| UR Vacancies | 2 |
| OBC Vacancies | 1 |
| SC Vacancies | 0 |
| ST Vacancies | 0 |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute |
| Desirable Qualifications | Postgraduate degree, Law degree, Journalism/Mass Communication degree or diploma, or knowledge of an additional Indian language apart from English/Hindi |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Examination | Direct recruitment examination; complete pattern needs verification from the official circular |
| Typing Test | To be qualified within two years from the date of appointment, as stated in the circular |
| Application Mode | Not confirmed in the available details |
| Application Start Date | Not confirmed in the available details |
| Last Date | Not confirmed in the available details |
| Application Fee | Fresh applicants: not confirmed. Eligible previous applicants: examination fee exemption for reappearing |
| Official Website | presscouncil.nic.in |
Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Previous Vacancy Circular | 18 May 2024 |
| Previous Examination | 4 May 2025 |
| Cancellation Notice | 18 June 2026 |
| Current Vacancy Circular | 26 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not confirmed in the available details |
| Last Date to Apply | Not confirmed in the available details |
| New Examination Date | Not confirmed in the available details |
Application ki start date aur closing date ko complete official circular se verify karein. Jab tak official deadline confirm na ho, kisi estimated date ko application ki last date na samjhein.
Press Council of India ASO Vacancy 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| OBC | 1 |
| SC | 0 |
| ST | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Available vacancy table mein UR ki 2 aur OBC ki 1 post di gayi hai. SC aur ST ke liye vacancy count 0 hai. EWS ya kisi doosri category ki vacancy ko available details se confirm nahi kiya ja sakta.
Educational Qualification
Minimum Qualification
Candidate ke paas recognized University/Institute se Bachelor’s Degree honi chahiye. Available circular details mein minimum percentage, work experience ya kisi specific graduation subject ki additional condition confirm nahi hai. Final eligibility ke liye complete official circular zaroor padhein.
Desirable Qualifications
Circular ki available details mein in qualifications ka desirable category mein zikr hai:
- Recognized University se Postgraduate Degree; ya
- Recognized University se Law Degree; ya
- Journalism ya Mass Communication mein Degree/Diploma; ya
- English aur Hindi ke alawa kisi additional Indian language ka knowledge.
In qualifications ko minimum Bachelor’s Degree requirement se alag samjhein. Desirable qualification ka exact treatment aur eligibility par iska effect complete official circular se verify karein.
Age Limit and Age Relaxation
Available circular details mein fresh applicants ki minimum age, maximum age aur category-wise age relaxation confirm nahi hai. Isliye koi age limit assume na karein; complete official vacancy circular mein di gayi conditions check karein.
Previous applicants ke liye ek special provision diya gaya hai. Jin candidates ne 18 May 2024 ke vacancy circular ke response mein apply kiya tha aur jinhe 4 May 2025 ki examination ke liye admit card issue hua tha, woh prescribed upper age limit se bandhe bina dobara appear ho sakte hain, subject to circular ki conditions.
Yeh special provision fresh applicants ke liye nahi hai. Eligible previous candidates ko bhi prescribed proforma mein fresh application dena hoga aur apna previous examination roll number mention karna hoga.
PCI ASO Salary 2026
- Pay Level: Level 6
- Pre-revised pay reference: PB-2, Rs. 9,300–34,800 plus Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
PB-2 aur Grade Pay ke figures purane, pre-revised pay structure ka reference hain. Inhe current Level 6 basic pay ya in-hand salary na samjhein.
Available circular details mein exact current basic pay, in-hand salary, allowances aur deductions confirm nahi hain. Isliye koi estimated salary figure dene ke bajaye applicable pay matrix aur service rules ko official source se verify karna behtar hai.
Typing Test Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Duration | 15 minutes on a computer |
| English Typing Speed | Minimum 30 words per minute |
| Hindi Typing Speed | Minimum 25 words per minute |
| Time Limit | Within two years from the date of appointment |
Circular ke mutabiq typing test appointment ki date se do saal ke andar qualify karna hoga. Available details mein appointment se pehle typing test pass karna mandatory hone ki condition nahi di gayi hai.
Agar candidate prescribed period mein typing test pass nahi karta, to circular ke mutabiq:
- Test pass karne ya exemption milne tak further increments roki ja sakti hain.
- Test pass karne ya exemption milne par pay ko is tarah refix kiya jayega jaise increments roki nahi gayi hon.
- Jis period mein increments roki gayi thi, us period ka arrears of pay nahi diya jayega.
Previous Applicants: Important Special Instructions
Yeh special provision eligible previous applicants ke liye hai.
Candidate ko 4 May 2025 ki examination ke liye admit card issue hua hona chahiye. Sirf previous application submit karna is provision ke liye kaafi nahi hai.
Available circular details ke mutabiq, candidate ko ye conditions poori karni hongi:
- Usne 18 May 2024 ke Vacancy Circular ke response mein apply kiya tha.
- Use 4 May 2025 ki examination ke liye admit card issue hua tha.
- Woh prescribed proforma mein fresh application submit kare.
- Application mein previous examination ka roll number mention kare.
In conditions ko poora karne wale eligible candidates ko prescribed upper age limit se chhoot milti hai aur dobara examination mein appear hone ke liye examination fee pay nahi karni hoti, as stated in the circular.
Har previous applicant automatically eligible nahi hai. Admit card issue hona aur fresh application prescribed proforma mein submit karna important conditions hain. Application submit karne se pehle complete circular mein diye gaye instructions verify karein.
Application Fee
| Candidate Type | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Eligible previous applicants with an admit card for the 4 May 2025 examination | Exempted from examination fee for reappearing |
| Fresh applicants | Not confirmed in the available details |
Fee exemption ka provision eligible previous applicants ke liye hai. Fresh applicants ke liye fee amount, payment method aur category-wise exemption available details mein confirm nahi hain. In details ko complete official circular se verify karein.
Selection Process
Available circular details mein direct recruitment examination ka zikr hai. Typing test bhi prescribed hai, jise appointment ke do saal ke andar qualify karna hoga.
Examination pattern, subjects, total marks, negative marking, interview aur document verification ke complete details available extract mein confirm nahi hain. Isliye candidates ko syllabus, exam stages ya selection weightage ke baare mein assumptions nahi banani chahiye. Final selection procedure complete official circular aur subsequent notices se verify karein.
How to Apply for PCI ASO Recruitment 2026
Available details se application mode aur submission procedure confirm nahi hota. Neeche diye gaye steps general guidance hain, official application instructions ka replacement nahi.
- Press Council of India ki official website open karein.
- 26 September 2026 ka complete vacancy circular locate karke dhyan se padhein.
- Application mode, eligibility conditions aur last date verify karein.
- Official instructions ke mutabiq prescribed application proforma download karein, agar applicable ho.
- Previous eligible applicant hone par 4 May 2025 examination ka roll number instructions ke mutabiq mention karein.
- Application form mein required details carefully fill karein.
- Examination fee ya fee exemption se related official instructions follow karein.
- Application submit karne ke baad form aur supporting records ki copy apne paas rakhein.
Available information se online application portal, email submission, postal submission ya payment method confirm nahi hota. Sirf official PCI circular mein diye gaye application procedure ko follow karein.
Documents Required
Available circular details mein complete document checklist confirm nahi hai. Exact requirements prescribed proforma aur official instructions se check karein. Neeche ek preliminary checklist di gayi hai; ise official document list na samjhein.
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate aur marksheets
- Desirable qualification ke certificates, agar applicable hon
- Date of birth ka proof, agar official instructions mein required ho
- Category certificate, agar applicable ho
- Previous examination ka admit card aur roll number, eligible previous applicants ke liye
- Complete official circular mein maange gaye additional documents
General document preparation ke liye hamari Government Job Documents Checklist bhi dekh sakte hain.
Important Links
| Resource | Link/Status |
|---|---|
| Official Press Council of India Website | Visit Official Website |
| Vacancy Circular dated 26 September 2026 | Open Vacancy Circular |
| Application Proforma | Verify availability and download instructions from the official PCI website. |
| Apply Online | Online application URL has not been confirmed in the available details. |
Important: Application submit karne se pehle official circular mein di gayi deadline aur submission method zaroor verify karein.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. PCI ASO Recruitment 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?
Available vacancy circular mein Assistant Section Officer ki total 3 vacancies di gayi hain: UR 2, OBC 1, SC 0 aur ST 0.
2. Minimum educational qualification kya hai?
Recognized University/Institute se Bachelor’s Degree minimum qualification hai, subject to the complete official circular.
3. Desirable qualifications kaun si hain?
Available details mein Postgraduate Degree, Law Degree, Journalism/Mass Communication Degree ya Diploma, ya English/Hindi ke alawa kisi additional Indian language ka knowledge desirable qualifications mein shamil hai.
4. Assistant Section Officer post ka pay level kya hai?
Available circular details mein Level 6 diya gaya hai. PB-2, Rs. 9,300–34,800 plus Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 pre-revised pay reference hai; ise current basic ya in-hand salary na samjhein.
5. Typing speed kitni honi chahiye?
15-minute computer typing test mein English ke liye minimum 30 words per minute ya Hindi ke liye minimum 25 words per minute ki requirement di gayi hai.
6. Typing test kab tak qualify karna hoga?
Available circular details ke mutabiq appointment ki date se do saal ke andar typing test qualify karna hoga.
7. Kya previous examination ke candidates dobara appear ho sakte hain?
Haan, agar unhone 18 May 2024 ke vacancy circular ke response mein apply kiya tha aur unhe 4 May 2025 ki examination ke liye admit card issue hua tha. Unhe prescribed proforma mein fresh application aur previous roll number submit karna hoga.
8. Kya eligible previous applicants ko examination fee se chhoot hai?
Haan, circular ke mutabiq eligible previous applicants ko dobara appear hone ke liye examination fee se exemption di gayi hai. Yeh provision sabhi candidates par automatically apply nahi hota.
9. Fresh applicants ke liye age limit kya hai?
Available details mein fresh applicants ki age limit aur category-wise relaxation confirm nahi hai. Complete official vacancy circular mein verify karein.
10. Application ki last date kya hai?
Available circular details se last date confirm nahi hoti. Latest deadline aur submission procedure ke liye official PCI website aur complete vacancy circular check karein.
11. Official vacancy circular kahan milega?
Press Council of India ki official website par. Is article ke Important Links section mein circular ka link diya gaya hai.
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