Consultant (SO/ASO Level-7/8) - Establishment & Finance Sections

📋 Job Description

- Short-term contractual engagement for retired CSIR/central government/state government/PSU employees in administrative and finance roles.
- Role involves handling service-related matters, pay fixation, pension, leave management, and financial audits for CSIR-HRDG.
- Opportunity to support legal, vigilance, election, and tender-related processes in a high-profile research organization.
- Fixed remuneration based on last basic pay drawn minus basic pension as per government norms.
- Maximum engagement age: 65 years (must not exceed 64 years on application receipt date).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Retired employees of CSIR, Central Autonomous Bodies, Central/State Government, or PSUs.
- Must have served as Section Officer (SO) or Assistant Section Officer (ASO) at Level-7 or Level-8.
- Graduate from a recognized university/institution.
- For Post Code 0102 (Finance & Accounts), minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering Services Division (ESD) or Works & Services is mandatory.
- Thorough knowledge of CPWD Manual, Electrical and Civil PAR, CSIR rules, and financial procedures required for finance role.

🏆 Selection Process

- Walk-in-interview conducted by CSIR-HRDG screening committee.
- Selection decision by competent authority is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
- Candidates must bring original testimonials (PPO, educational certificates) and a passport-sized photograph.
- Interview scheduled for 27/07/2026 at 10:00 AM in Room No. 201, Administrative Building, CSIR Complex, New Delhi.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Human Resource Development Group
Location / State	Delhi
Job Location	CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi - 110012
Category Eligibility	All
Experience Required	- For Post Code 0101 (Establishment Section): Experience in handling service-related matters for scientific and administrative cadres. - For Post Code 0102 (Finance & Accounts Section): Minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering Services Division (ESD) or Works & Services.
Walk-in Interview Date	27 July 2026

📊 CSIR-HRDG Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Section Officer/Assistant Section Officer (Establishment Section)	1
Section Officer/Assistant Section Officer (Finance & Accounts Section)	1
Total	2

📁 Required Documents

- Prescribed application form (Annexure-I) duly filled.
- Original Pension Payment Order (PPO).
- Educational qualification certificates (originals).
- One colored passport-sized photograph.
- Proof of last basic pay drawn (last pay slip).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Post Code 0101: 1 vacancy for SO/ASO (Level-7/8) in Establishment Section.
Post Code 0102: 1 vacancy for SO/ASO (Level-7/8) in Finance & Accounts Section.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for applying to the Consultant positions?

A. Eligible candidates must be retired employees of CSIR, Central Autonomous bodies, Central or State Government, or PSUs. They should have held a post at Level 7 or 8 and possess a graduation degree from a recognized university/institution.

Q. What is the remuneration for the Consultant positions?

A. Retired employees will be paid a fixed remuneration calculated as (Last Basic Pay Drawn - Basic Pension) as per Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E-III A, dated 09-12-2020.

Q. What is the duration of the engagement for the Consultant positions?

A. The engagement is initially for a period of six months or until the regular incumbent joins the post. The engagement period may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority, subject to functional need, but the maximum age for engagement is 65 years.

Q. What are the key responsibilities for the Consultant under Post Code 0101?

A. The Consultant will handle service-related matters for serving, former, and retired employees, including pay fixation, MACP matters, leave management, GPF, pension, leave encashment, and reimbursement of official and personal telephone bills. They will also assist in vigilance clearance, caste verification, maintenance of family details, issuance of passports, and other administrative permissions.

Q. What are the working hours and attendance requirements for the Consultant positions?

A. Consultants must observe normal office hours from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and may be required to work beyond these hours or on weekends/holidays in case of exigencies. Attendance must be marked in the Attendance Register, and failure to do so may result in a deduction of remuneration.