CSU Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 15 Office Assistant, Project Fellow and More Posts

The CSU (Capacity Building Support Unit) Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 15 positions including Office Assistant, Project Fellow and other supporting roles. This is an All India recruitment conducted by CSU, which operates under the banking sector to provide capacity building and support services across various financial institutions. The selected candidates will work on various projects and provide administrative support to banking sector initiatives. These are typically contractual or project-based positions offering good exposure to banking operations and policy implementation. The recruitment process involves document verification and skill assessment followed by personal interviews.

Typical / Indicative dates based on similar recruitments

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution

Educational Qualification

• Office Assistant: ITI in relevant trade (Computer Operator, Stenography, or equivalent) from a recognized institute
• Project Fellow: ITI with Diploma or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Other Posts: ITI certification with relevant technical qualifications as per post requirements
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Office, Internet usage) is mandatory for all positions
• Proficiency in English and Hindi is desirable

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962 are also eligible subject to Government of India norms

1. Visit the official CSU recruitment portal or the designated recruitment website (exact URL will be mentioned in the official notification)
2. Click on 'New Registration' and register using valid email ID and mobile number
3. Verify your email and mobile through OTP sent to both
4. Login using generated credentials and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph (50 KB, JPG format), signature (20 KB), and relevant certificates (100 KB each)
6. Select the post you are applying for and indicate preferred exam centre/region
7. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI
8. Review the complete application form carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application and save the registration number and payment receipt
10. Download and print the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference

Application Fees

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

Note: Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

1. Document Verification: Initial screening of applications to verify educational qualifications, age criteria, and category certificates. Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted for further rounds.

1. Written Test/Skill Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written test covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and domain-specific technical knowledge. For certain positions, practical skill tests (typing test, computer proficiency test) will be conducted.

1. Personal Interview: Candidates qualifying the written test/skill assessment will be called for personal interview. The interview panel will assess candidate's communication skills, subject knowledge, and suitability for the position.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on combined performance in written test and interview, with weightage typically being 70:30 or 60:40 respectively. Category-wise merit lists will be prepared.

1. Document Verification (Final): Selected candidates must appear for final document verification with original certificates including educational qualifications, caste certificate, age proof, and experience certificates (if applicable).

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates will undergo basic medical examination to ensure fitness for the position. Medical fitness certificate from authorized medical officer will be required.

Preliminary Screening/Written Test

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Skill/Typing Test (For Office Assistant)

Note: Skill tests are qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in written test and interview will determine final merit.

General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian Banking System and Financial Institutions
• Indian Economy and Budget basics
• Government Schemes and Initiatives
• Awards and Honours
• Sports and Games
• Books and Authors
• History, Geography, and Polity basics

Reasoning Ability

• Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning
• Analogies and Classifications
• Series completion
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Syllogisms
• Puzzles and Seating Arrangements
• Data Sufficiency

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems
• Simplification and Approximation
• Percentages, Profit & Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Average, Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
• Mensuration basics

Technical/Professional Knowledge (ITI Related)

• Basic Electrical and Electronics
• Workshop Calculations
• Engineering Drawing basics
• Trade-specific technical knowledge
• Safety practices and procedures
• Tools and Equipment knowledge
• Material Science basics
• Quality Control concepts

Computer Knowledge

• Computer Fundamentals and Hardware
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet and Email usage
• Operating Systems basics (Windows)
• Computer Networks fundamentals
• Database Management concepts
• Cyber Security awareness
• Digital India initiatives

Typical / Indicative salary structure for contractual positions

Note: These are typically contractual/project-based positions with consolidated pay. The following benefits may be applicable:

• Medical Benefits: As per organization policy (limited medical reimbursement)
• Leave Benefits: Earned Leave and Casual Leave as per contract terms
• Performance Incentive: May be provided based on project outcomes
• No DA/HRA: Generally not applicable for contractual positions
• Provident Fund: May be applicable as per contract terms

Actual salary will depend on the specific post and project funding. For Project Fellow positions, salary may range from ₹25,000 to ₹35,000 per month.

Career growth for these contractual positions typically includes extension of contract based on performance, opportunities to work on larger and more complex projects, and potential for permanent absorption in case of regularization drives. Candidates can also leverage the experience gained to apply for higher positions in banking sector organizations, government departments, or private sector roles. With demonstrated performance, progression to Senior Project Fellow, Project Coordinator, or Consultant roles is possible within 2-3 years.

Admit cards for the written test/skill assessment will be released approximately 10-15 days before the examination date on the official CSU recruitment portal. Candidates must login using their registration number and password/date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card will contain details such as candidate's name, photograph, examination centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. No printed admit card will be sent by post, and entry to examination hall will be strictly based on valid admit card along with original photo ID proof.

Results will be declared separately for each stage of selection on the official recruitment portal. Written test results are typically announced within 3-4 weeks of examination, followed by interview shortlist within 2 weeks. The final merit list of selected candidates will be published after completion of all selection stages, usually within 2-3 months of the examination date. Candidates can check their results by entering registration number or roll number on the official website. Score cards showing marks obtained in each section may also be made available for download.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for similar recruitments have ranged between 55-65 marks out of 100 for General category, with category-wise variation. OBC cutoff is typically 3-5 marks lower, SC/ST cutoff is 8-12 marks lower than General category. PwBD cutoff varies based on reservation rules. The actual cutoff depends on factors such as number of applicants, difficulty level of examination, number of vacancies, and reservation policy. Candidates scoring above the cutoff in written test become eligible for interview, where typically 3-5 times candidates of available vacancies are called.

Exam centres are typically available across major cities in all regions:

• North: Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jaipur, Dehradun, Jammu, Amritsar
• South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Mysore, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada
• East: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Patna, Guwahati, Siliguri, Jamshedpur
• West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Vadodara, Nashik
• Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl, Dibrugarh
• Central: Bhopal, Indore, Raipur, Jabalpur

Candidates can select their preferred exam centre during online application. Allotment will be subject to availability and may be changed by the recruiting authority.