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

Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

The application must reach the prescribed address within 30 days from the advertisement’s publication in Employment News.

Press Council of India ASO Vacancy 2026

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.

Age Limit

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

Application 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.

Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages:

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

Tier-I Examination Pattern

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

Tier-II Examination Pattern

How to Apply for Press Council of India ASO Recruitment 2026

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

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

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 Assistant Section Officer Important Links

• Official Website: Click here