UPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 241 Officer, Scientist & Other Posts
Apply now for UPSC Recruitment 2025! 241 vacancies for Specialist, Scientific Officer & other Group A & B posts. Last date: 17/07/2025.
Samik Pal
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The UPSC has released a massive recruitment drive with Advertisement No. 08/2025, offering 241 vacancies across a wide spectrum of Group 'A' and 'B' Gazetted posts.
This is a unique opportunity for candidates from a wide range of fields, including science, engineering, medicine, and administration, to obtain a prestigious position within various central government ministries. With a diverse array of roles, from Regional Directors to Junior Scientific Officers, this is a major announcement for job seekers across the country.
Key Information Table
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 08/2025 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Specialist, Scientific Officer, Regional Director, Administrative Officer, and various other Group 'A' & 'B' posts |
| Total Vacancies | 241 |
| Salary / Pay | Varies by post (Level 7 to Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Last Date | 17/07/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/ |
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Vacancy Details
The Union Public Service Commission has announced a total of 241 vacancies for various posts. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:
- Regional Director: 01
- Scientific Officer: 02
- Administrative Officer Grade-I: 08
- Junior Scientific Officer: 09
- Manager Grade –I / Section Officer: 19
- Senior Design Officer Grade-I (Construction): 04
- Senior Design Officer Grade-I (Engineering): 03
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Aeronautical): 03
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Chemical): 02
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Computer Science/Computer Engineering): 04
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Electrical): 02
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Electronics): 04
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Mechanical): 04
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Metallurgy): 02
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Textile): 01
- Senior Scientific Officer Grade-I: 01
- Scientist - ‘B’ (Zoology): 04
- Legal officer (Grade-II): 05
- Dental Surgeon: 04
- Dialysis Medical Officer: 02
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neuro Surgery): 15
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics): 17
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Psychiatry): 14
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Radio-diagnosis): 26
- Tutor in College of Nursing: 19
- Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-I (Documents): 02
- Junior Scientific Officer (Ballistics): 02
- Junior Scientific Officer (Chemistry): 01
- Junior Scientific Officer (Explosives): 02
- Junior Scientific Officer (Neutron Activation Analysis): 01
- Junior Scientific Officer (Physics): 01
- Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology): 01
- Scientist ‘B’ (Geo-physics): 01
- Assistant Director of Mines Safety (Occupational Health) Grade-I: 03
- Deputy Director (Industrial Hygiene): 02
- Assistant Legislative Counsel (Regional Languages): 14
- Deputy Legislative Counsel (Hindi Branch): 02
- Deputy Legislative Counsel (Regional Languages): 07
- Assistant Shipping Master and Assistant Director: 01
- Nautical Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical): 01
- Assistant Veterinary Surgeon: 04
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthaesiology: 03
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology: 01
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – E.N.T.: 01
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Epidemology: 01
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Gynaecology: 02
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Paediatrics: 01
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Radio Diagnosis: 02
- Executive Engineer(Civil)/Surveyor of Works(Civil): 01
- Assistant District Attorney: 09
- Total: 241
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28/06/2025
- Application Last Date: 17/07/2025
- Last Date for Printing of Submitted Application: 18/07/2025
- Interview Date: To be intimidated to shortlisted candidates
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹25/-
- Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online (SBI Net Banking, Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI) or offline by cash at any SBI branch.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The age limit varies for each post, generally ranging from 30 to 50 years for unreserved categories. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms:
- Up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Up to 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Candidates are advised to check the official notification for post-specific age limits.
Educational Qualification
The essential educational qualifications vary by post. A brief summary is provided below:
- Regional Director: M.Sc. in Microbiology / Botany / Agriculture with relevant specialization.
- Scientific Officer: Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Physics or Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years' experience.
- Administrative Officer Grade-I: Degree from a recognized University with 3 years' experience.
- Junior Scientific Officer (Defence): Master's Degree in Science or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in relevant fields with 2 years' experience.
- Manager Grade –I / Section Officer: Degree from a recognized University, Diploma/Degree in Business/Material Management, and 3 years' experience.
- Senior Design Officer Grade-I: Degree in Naval Architecture / Mechanical/Marine Engineering with 5 years' experience.
- Senior Scientific Assistant: Degree in Engineering / Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) with 1 year experience OR Master's Degree in the relevant science field.
- Scientist - ‘B’ (Zoology): Master’s Degree in Zoology with 3 years' experience.
- Legal officer (Grade-II): Master's degree in Law with specialization in International Law/Relations and 5 years' experience.
- Dental Surgeon: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree and registration with a State Dental Council.
- Dialysis Medical Officer: MBBS degree, one-year internship, and six months' experience in Nephrology/Dialysis.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor: MBBS degree, Post-Graduate degree (e.g., M.Ch./DNB) in the concerned specialty, and 3 years' teaching experience.
- Tutor in College of Nursing: Master’s degree in Nursing OR B.Sc. Nursing with 1 year experience, and registered as Nurse and Mid-Wife.
- Forensic Science Roles (ACIO/JSO): Master's Degree in a relevant science field (Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, etc.) with 2-3 years' experience.
- Scientist ‘B’ (Geo-physics): Master’s Degree in Geo-physics with 3 years' experience.
- Assistant Director of Mines Safety: Recognized Medical Qualification (MBBS) with a PG Degree/Diploma in a relevant field and 2-3 years' experience.
- Deputy Director (Industrial Hygiene): Master Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Industrial Hygiene or Bachelor Degree in Biochemical Engineering with 5 years' experience.
- Legislative Counsel Roles: Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Law, proficiency in the relevant regional language, and 5-10 years of relevant experience.
- Assistant Shipping Master: Degree with 3 years' experience in administration.
- Nautical Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General: Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship with 5 years' service as Deck Officer.
- Assistant Veterinary Surgeon: Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and registered with the Veterinary Council.
- Specialist Grade II (NDMC): Recognized medical qualification (MBBS) and PG Degree/Diploma in the concerned specialty with 3-5 years' experience.
- Executive Engineer (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering with 7 years' professional experience.
- Assistant District Attorney: Degree of Bachelor of Law and 2 years' practice as an Advocate.
Note: This is a summary. Candidates must refer to the detailed official notification for specific requirements, experience criteria, and equivalency clauses for each post.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website: https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/.
- Find the Advertisement No. 08/2025 and click on the "Apply Now" link next to the desired post.
- Complete the registration process if you are a new user, or log in with your credentials.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents (like educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificates) in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- After submitting, take a printout of the final application form for your records.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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