UPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply for Asst Drugs Controller, Botanist & JSO
The UPSC has announced a significant recruitment drive (Advt No. 09/2025) aimed at experienced professionals from specialized scientific backgrounds.
This is a prime opportunity for candidates with Master's or Bachelor's degrees in fields like engineering, pharmacy, and botany, coupled with relevant work experience, to secure prestigious Group 'A' and 'B' Gazetted positions.
The roles offer permanent employment with All-India service liability, making it a highly sought-after career move.
Key Information Table:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 09/2025 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Botanist, Assistant Drugs Controller (India), Junior Scientific Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Salary / Pay | Botanist: Level-07; Asst. Drugs Controller: Level-11; JSO: Level-08 |
| Last Date | 31/07/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for a total of 24 vacancies across three different posts. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:
- Assistant Drugs Controller (India) (Medical Devices): 22 Posts (UR-10, EWS-02, OBC-06, SC-03, ST-01, PwBD-01)
- Botanist: 01 Post (UR-01)
- Junior Scientific Officer: 01 Post (UR-01)
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 12/07/2025
- Application Last Date: 31/07/2025 (by 23:59 HRS)
- Last Date for Printing Application: 01/08/2025 (by 23:59 HRS)
- Recruitment Test / Interview Date: To be notified later
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI or by cash at any SBI branch.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Botanist: 30 years for UR.
- Junior Scientific Officer: 30 years for UR.
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Assistant Drugs Controller (India):
- UR/EWS: 40 years
- OBC: 43 years
- SC/ST: 45 years
- PwBD: 50 years
- Note: Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
1. Botanist:
- Educational: M.Sc. Degree in Botany/ Horticulture/ Life Sciences/ Agriculture from a recognized University.
- Experience: Three years' research experience in specified branches like Angiosperms, Forestry, Ecology & Environment, etc.
2. Assistant Drugs Controller (India) (Medical Devices):
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Educational:
- Master's Degree in fields like Bio-Medical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, etc. OR
- Bachelor's Degree in the same disciplines.
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Experience:
- 4 years experience for Master's Degree holders in manufacturing/testing/regulation of medical devices.
- 6 years experience for Bachelor's Degree holders in the same field.
3. Junior Scientific Officer:
- Educational: Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmacology or Bacteriology or Medicine or Microbiology or Biotechnology.
- Experience: Four years of experience in drug testing and standardisation and research.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.gov.in/ora.
- Find Advertisement No. 09/2025 and select the post you wish to apply for.
- Click on "Apply Now" next to the desired post.
- Complete the registration process and fill out the online application form with your personal, academic, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents (like educational certificates, experience certificates, etc.) in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for your future reference.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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