The Press Council of India, the statutory body that regulates the print media in the country, has announced direct recruitment for the post of Assistant Section Officer, a Group B, Non-Gazetted position, with three vacancies in total. The role is based in New Delhi and falls under Pay Level 6, offering a central government administrative career within the Council's secretariat.
PCI Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Section Officer Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026F.No.1/6/2020-PCI (Admn.) (Part-III)
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification28 Aug
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About PCI Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Press Council of India
- Advertisement No.
- F.No.1/6/2020-PCI (Admn.) (Part-III)
- Post Name
- Assistant Section Officer
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 20–30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Section Officer
3
UR 2OBC 1
| Post Name | UR | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Section Officer
Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and the prescribed computer typing requirement (English 30 words per minute, Hindi 25 words per minute).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and the prescribed computer typing requirement (English 30 words per minute, Hindi 25 words per minute). |
Age Limit
20 to 30 years as on 26 October 2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the applicable government rules.
Application Fee
General and OBC
Rs. 100
SC, ST and Female Candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Tier-I Objective Examination
Objective test of 200 questions and 200 marks with a duration of two hours; 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- 2Tier-II Descriptive Examination
Descriptive paper of 100 marks, 60 minutes, in English or Hindi, covering Essay, Precis, Letter and Application Writing.
- 3Computer Typing Test
Typing test conducted on a computer; English 30 words per minute and Hindi 25 words per minute.
- 4Document Verification
Verification of the certificates and documents submitted by the candidates.
Exam Pattern
Two hoursNegative: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
General Intelligence and Reasoning
50 questions · 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude
50 questions · 50 marks
General Awareness
50 questions · 50 marks
English Language and Comprehension
50 questions · 50 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | — |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | — |
| English Language and Comprehension | 50 | 50 | — |
Salary Structure
Pay Level 6; pre-revised pay scale Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200, plus other admissible allowances as per applicable rules.
Grade Pay: Rs. 4,200
How to Apply
- 1Download the detailed notification and the prescribed application form from the official Press Council of India website.
- 2Fill in the personal, educational and communication details in the application form correctly.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the date-of-birth certificate, educational certificates and other required documents.
- 4Pay the applicable application fee and attach the payment proof.
- 5Check the completed application form carefully and send it to the Under Secretary (Administration), Press Council of India, New Delhi so that it reaches within the prescribed period.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•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 Details
- The application must reach the prescribed address within 30 days from the advertisement's publication in Employment News.
- The typing test will be conducted on a computer.
Application Address
Under Secretary (Administration), Room No. 346, Press Council of India, 3rd Floor, Soochna Bhawan, 8, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.
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