The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 08/20251 inviting online recruitment applications for various posts. Candidates can apply through the website https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/. The closing date for online applications is 23:59 HRS on July 17, 2025.
Key Vacancies Details
1. Regional Director in National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Number of Vacancies: 1 (UR-01, PwBD-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-12 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 50 years for UR, 56 years for PwBDs
- Essential Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Microbiology, or M.Sc. in Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology/Microbiology/Mycology, or M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science/Agricultural Chemistry/Agronomy/Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Horticulture/Agricultural Extension from a recognized University/Institute.
- 10 years’ experience in research and development of bio-fertilizer and organic farming, including 2 years administrative experience. 7
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. in any subject specified in essential qualifications.
- Duties: Facilitate organic agriculture development, monitor quality control of bio-fertilizers and organic fertilizers, conduct efficacy testing, organize training programs, collect and disseminate information on organic farming, publish literature, create awareness, support government schemes, and act as Head of Office at the respective center.
- Headquarters: At present, Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Imphal, and Bhubaneshwar, with All India Service Liability.
2. Scientific Officer in National Archives of India, Ministry of Culture
- Number of Vacancies: 2 (UR-02)
- Pay Scale: Level-08 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR
- Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Physics or B.E./B.Tech. in Paper Technology from a recognized University; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Physics from a recognized University/Institute with three years’ experience of research or teaching in a recognized educational institution or working in an institution holding archival collections.
- Desirable Qualification: Diploma or Certificate in Computer applications or information technology.
- Duties: Supervise and guide repair, binding, lamination, and restoration of documents; supervise conservation research; work on insecticides and fumigation techniques; impart training in archives and record management; and provide technical guidance to staff.
- Headquarters: National Archives of India, Janpath, New Delhi.
3. Administrative Officer Grade-I, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 8 (UR-04, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWSs, 38 years for OBCs, and 40 years for SCs.
- Essential Qualifications:
- Degree from a recognized University/Institute.
- Three years of experience in a supervisory capacity in administration, accounts, and establishment work in a Government office or PSU or Autonomous/Statutory body.
- Duties: Deal with personnel, legal, financial, administrative, and establishment matters for civilian employees; implement recruitment, promotion, and transfer policies; and handle court/disciplinary cases.
- Headquarters: Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
4. Junior Scientific Officer, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 9 (UR-05, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01, PwBD-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-08 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWSs, 33 years for OBCs, 35 years for SCs, and 40 years for PwBDs.
- Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Electronics; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science/Information Technology/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Aeronautical/Chemical.
- Experience: Two years’ experience in production, development, or Quality Assurance in armaments/electronics/aeronautical/underwater applications in specified organizations.
- Duties: Prepare and analyze test reports of lab samples, calibrate and maintain equipment, carry out analysis/tests for critical samples, and monitor/guide scientific staff.
- Headquarters: New Delhi with All India Service Liability. 36
5. Manager Grade –I / Section Officer in Canteen Stores Department, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 19 (UR-07, EWS-03, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-02) 38
- Pay Scale: Level-10 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWSs, 38 years for OBCs, and 40 years for SCs/STs.
- Essential Qualifications:
- Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Diploma/Degree in Business Management or Material Management from a recognized Institution.
- Three years’ experience of Administration, Accounts and Establishment work in a Government Office or a public body or a commercial organization of repute.
- Desirable Qualifications: Experience of storage, distribution, and accounting of stores; knowledge of Government Rules and Regulations.
- Duties: Plan, provision, account, and distribute Canteen Stores; general administration of a depot; maintain personnel records; and advise on recruitment, promotion, and transfers.
- Headquarters: Mumbai with All India Service Liability.
6. Senior Design Officer Grade-I (Construction), Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 4 (UR-04, PwBD-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-11 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: Not specified for UR (age for PwBDs is 50 years).
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Naval Architecture from a recognized University or equivalent with five years practical experience in design/installation/construction of ships.
- Duties: Undertake design activities for mechanical/marine engineering systems and modifications related to ships, submarines, and yard crafts; scrutinize and approve quotations/specifications of drawings; and prepare SOTR’s and monitor ship construction activities.
- Headquarters: Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence.
7. Senior Design Officer Grade-I (Engineering), Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 3 (UR-02, OBC-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-11 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 40 years for UR and 43 years for OBCs.
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent with five years practical experience in design/installation/construction of ships.
- Duties: Undertake design activities for mechanical/marine engineering systems and modifications related to ships, submarines, and yard crafts; scrutinize and approve quotations/specifications of drawings; and prepare SOTR’s and monitor ship construction activities.
- Headquarters: Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence.
8. Senior Scientific Assistant (Aeronautical) in Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 3 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWSs and 35 years for SCs.
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) or Associate Member of Aeronautical Society of India (AMASI), plus one year experience in the relevant field from a recognized organization. 65
- Duties: Inspection and Quality Assurance of Aircraft/Missile/Air Armament/Power Plant and other Airborne stores and related Ground Support Equipment during Development, Production & Major Repair & Overhaul.
- Headquarters: New Delhi with All India Service Liability.
9. Senior Scientific Assistant (Chemical) in Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 2 (UR-01, EWS-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWSs.
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Engineering or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE), plus one year experience in the relevant field from a recognized organization.
- Duties: Inspection and Quality Assurance of Aircraft/Missile/Air Armament/Power Plant and other Airborne stores and related Ground Support Equipment during Development, Production & Major Repair & Overhaul.
- Headquarters: New Delhi with All India Service Liability.
10. Senior Scientific Assistant (Computer Science/Computer Engineering) in Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 4 (UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWSs, 33 years for OBCs, and 35 years for SCs.
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Computer Engineering or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE), plus one year experience in the relevant field from a recognized organization.
- Duties: Inspection and Quality Assurance of computer applications and related electronics/equipment in aeronautical stores, and ensuring implementation of cyber security guidelines.
- Headquarters: New Delhi with All India Service Liability.
11. Senior Scientific Assistant (Electrical) in Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 2 (EWS-01, OBC-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for EWSs and 33 years for OBCs.
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE), plus one year experience in the relevant field from a recognized organization.
- Duties: Inspection and Quality Assurance of Electrical & Instrumentation systems during Development, Production & Major Repair & Overhaul.
- Headquarters: New Delhi with All India Service Liability.
12. Senior Scientific Assistant (Electronics) in Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, Ministry of Defence
- Number of Vacancies: 4 (UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01, ST-01)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR, 33 years for OBCs, and 35 years for SCs/STs.
- Essential Qualifications: Degree in Electronics Engineering or Master’s Degree in Electronics or Physics with Electronics as a special subject or Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) or Degree from the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), plus one year experience in the relevant field from a recognized organization.
The advertisement also includes following and other vacant positions, for which detailed advertisement available on UPSC website should be referred to;
Senior Scientific Officer Grade‐II (Marine Engineering) in Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence: 1 vacancy (UR-01)
Scientist – ‘B’ in Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: 4 vacancies (UR-02, OBC-02, PwBD-01)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 1 vacancy (UR-01)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Medical Gastroenterology), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 1 vacancy (OBC-01)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Nephrology), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 5 vacancies (UR-03, EWS-01, SC-01)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neuro Surgery), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 15 vacancies (UR-05, EWS-02, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-01, PwBD-01)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 17 vacancies (UR-07, EWS-02, OBC-03, SC-04, ST-01, PwBD-02)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Psychiatry), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 14 vacancies (UR-06, EWS-01, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01, PwBD-01)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Radio-diagnosis), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 26 vacancies (UR-09, EWS-02, OBC-12, SC-02, ST-01, PwBD-01)
Tutor in College of Nursing, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: 19 vacancies (UR-10, EWS-02, OBC-05, SC-02, PwBD-01)
Junior Scientific Officer (Chemistry) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs: 4 vacancies (UR-02, OBC-02)
Junior Scientific Officer (Explosives) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs: 2 vacancies (UR-01, OBC-01)
Junior Scientific Officer (Neutron Activation Analysis) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs: 1 vacancy (UR-01)
Junior Scientific Officer (Physics) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs: 1 vacancy (UR-01)
Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs: 1 vacancy (UR-01)
Scientist ‘B’ (Geo-physics) in Central Soil and Materials Research Station, New Delhi, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti: 1 vacancy (EWS-01)
Assistant Director of Mines Safety (Occupational Health) Grade-I in Directorate General of Mines Safety, Ministry of Labour and Employment: 3 vacancies (UR-02, OBC-01, PwBD-01)
Deputy Legislative Counsel (Regional Languages) in Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice: 14 vacancies (UR-09, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-01, PwBD-01)
- Assamese: 1 (UR)
- Bengali: 1 (UR)
- Gujarati: 1 (OBC)
- Kannada: 1 (UR)
- Konkani: 1 (SC)
- Maithili: 1 (UR)
- Malayalam: 1 (EWS)
- Manipuri: 1 (UR)
- Odia: 1 (ST)
- Punjabi: 1 (UR)
- Sanskrit: 1 (UR)
- Tamil: 1 (UR)
- Telugu: 1 (OBC)
- Urdu: 1 (UR)
Deputy Legislative Counsel (Hindi Branch) in Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice: 2 vacancies (UR-02)
Deputy Legislative Counsel (Regional Languages) in Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice: 7 vacancies (UR-05, OBC-01, SC-01)
- Assamese: 1 (UR)
- Gujarati: 1 (UR)
- Kannada: 1 (UR)
- Manipuri: 1 (OBC)
- Odia: 1 (UR)
- Sanskrit: 1 (UR)
- Urdu: 1 (SC)
Nautical Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) in Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: 1 vacancy (UR-01)
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon in National Zoological Park, New Delhi, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change: 4 vacancies (UR-02, OBC-01, SC-01, PwBD-01)
For further details and to apply, please visit the UPSC website.
Important Dates
Submission of Online applications: 28/6/2025 to 17/7/2025
The last date for printing of finally submitted online application form: 18/7/2025
Cut off date for determining eligibility: Prescribed closing date for submission of online recruitment application (ORA).
Selection Procedure
Performance in Interview. Date for the interview on which the shortlisted candidates are Required to bring the printout of their online application along with other documents at UPSC shall be intimated separately.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the website https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/ Details of How to Apply are provided in detailed advertisement available on UPSC website must be referred to while applying.
Candidates must upload the documents/certificates in support of all the claims made by them in the application like, Date of Birth, Experience (preferably in prescribed format), Desirable Qualification(s) etc. or any other information, separately against each claim in pdf file in such a way that the file size does not exceed 1 MB for the respective aforesaid modules and 2 MB for the “UPLOAD OTHER DOCUMENT” module and is legible when a printout taken. For that purpose, the applicant may scan the documents/certificates in 200 dpi grey scale. Documents like Pay Slip, Resume, Appointment Letter, Relieving Letter, Un-signed Experience Certificate etc. must not be uploaded in the Document Upload Module.
Application Fee
Candidates (Except Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/- either by remitting the money in any branch of the SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI payment.
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