🔥 Big News! UPSC Announces Mega Recruitment Drive 2025! Apply Now!

🔥 Big News! UPSC Announces Mega Recruitment Drive 2025! Apply Now!

Hey job aspirants! Get ready for some fantastic news from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)! They've just announced a massive Special Recruitment Drive for the year 2025, inviting online applications for a whole bunch of awesome vacancies across various Central Government Ministries and Departments.

This is your golden chance to land a prestigious Group “A” and Group “B” Gazetted post in the Indian government. So, if you've been dreaming of a stable, impactful career, keep reading! 🇮🇳

🗓️ Important Dates to Mark Your Calendar!

First things first, let's talk deadlines! You absolutely cannot miss these:

Online Application Starts: Mark your calendars – it's already begun! (Based on current time, it's May 24, 2025 😉)

Last Date to Apply Online (ORA): June 12, 2025, by 23:59 HRS ⏰

Last Date for Printing Submitted Application: June 13, 2025, by 23:59 HRS

Eligibility Cut-off Date: June 12, 2025 (This is crucial!)

Interview Dates: Will be announced later for shortlisted candidates.

Don't wait till the last minute, folks! Apply ASAP!

🏛️ Prestigious Opportunities in Central Government

This isn't just any job; these are highly respected positions within the Government of India. The jobs are generally located in New Delhi, or they come with an All India Service Liability, meaning you could be posted anywhere in our beautiful country! Imagine contributing directly to national governance and development! Sounds exciting, right? ✨

🎯 UPSC Vacancy Breakdown 2025: A Post for Everyone!

The UPSC has advertised a huge number of vacancies across various exciting roles. Whether you're an engineer, a doctor, a scientist, a language expert, or a technical wizard, there's likely something for you!
Here’s a quick summary of the diverse posts available. Make sure to check the official advertisement (No. 06/2025) for full details, including reservation specifics!

Legal Officer (Grade-I) - Ministry of External Affairs: 2 Vacancies (UR-02) 🧑‍⚖️

Operations Officer - Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation: 121 Vacancies (UR-50, EWS-12, OBC-33, SC-18, ST-08) (PwBD-05) ✈️

Scientific Officer (Chemical) - National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs: 12 Vacancies (UR-05, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-02, ST-01) 🧪

Scientist-B (Mechanical) - National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs: 1 Vacancy (UR-01) ⚙️

Associate Professor (Civil Engineering - Highway Engineering) - College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence: 1 Vacancy (OBC-01) 🛣️

Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design) - College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence: 1 Vacancy (UR-01) 🔩

Associate Professor (Civil Engineering - Public Health Engineering) - College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence: 1 Vacancy (OBC-01) 💧

Civil Hydrographic Officer - Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence: 3 Vacancies (UR-02, ST-01) 🌊

Data Processing Assistant - Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (AIR): 1 Vacancy (UR-01) 💻

Junior Research Officer (Bhutanese, Burmese, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, Singhalese, Tibetan) - Ministry of Defence (various HQs): 2, 2, 10, 2, 2, 6 Vacancies respectively (Check table for detailed breakups!) 🌍🗣️

Junior Technical Officer - Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence: 5 Vacancies (UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01, ST-01) 🛠️

Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer - Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence: 1 Vacancy (SC-01) 🗺️

Principal Design Officer (Engineering) - Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence: 1 Vacancy (UR-01) 🚢

Research Officer - Signal Intelligence Directorate, Ministry of Defence: 1 Vacancy (UR-01) 🕵️‍♂️

Translator (Chinese, Persian) - Signal Intelligence Directorate, Ministry of Defence: 1, 1 Vacancy respectively (SC-01 for Chinese, UR-01 for Persian) 📝

Assistant Legal Advisor - Directorate of Enforcement, Ministry of Finance: 5 Vacancies (UR-03, OBC-01, SC-01) ⚖️

Assistant Director (Official Language) - Central Secretariat Official Language Service, Ministry of Home Affairs: 17 Vacancies (UR-09, EWS-01, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01) (PwBD-01) 📚

Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) - Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: 20 Vacancies (UR-07, EWS-03, OBC-05, SC-03, ST-02) (PwBD-02) 💊

Public Health Specialist Grade III - Department of Health and Family Welfare: 18 Vacancies (UR-07, EWS-02, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-02) (PwBD-01) 🩺

Specialist Grade III (Various Medical Specialties) - Department of Health and Family Welfare: Including Anaesthesiology (10), Bio-Chemistry (2), General Medicine (26), General Surgery (8), Orthopaedics (2), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (9), Paediatrics (5), Radio-diagnosis (16), Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine (3). (Check detailed breakups in table!) 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Various Medical Specialties) - Department of Health and Family Welfare: Including Bio-Chemistry (8), Microbiology or Bacteriology (7), Pathology (11), Pharmacology (5), Physiology (10). (Check detailed breakups in table!) 🧑‍🏫

Assistant Production Manager (Printing and Publicity)/ Assistant Director (Production) - Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: 2 Vacancies (UR-01, OBC-01) 📰

Assistant Engineer (Communication) - Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti: 5 Vacancies (UR-03, OBC-01, SC-01) 📡

Scientist B (Civil Engineering) - Central Soil and Material Research Station (CSMRS), Ministry of Jal Shakti: 3 Vacancies (UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01) 🏗️

Scientist B (Computer Science/Information technology) - Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Ministry of Jal Shakti: 3 Vacancies (UR-02, SC-01) 💻

Deputy Director (Staff Training /Productivity) - Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour & Employment: 2 Vacancies (UR-02) (PwBD-01) 📈

Assistant Controller of Mines - Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines: 5 Vacancies (UR-03, OBC-02) ⛏️

Training Officer (Various Trades - Except women training) - Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship: Including Carpenter (1), Computer Software Application (19), Draughtsman Civil (3), Engineering Drawing or Reading of Drawing and Arithmetic (16), Electrician or Wireman (13), Foundryman/ Moulder (1), Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (5), Mechanic Motor Vehicle (6), Mechanic Tractor (1), Principles of Teaching/Training Methodology (22), Workshop Calculation and Science (7). (Check detailed breakups in table!) 🛠️👨‍🏫

Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis) - Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: 21 Vacancies (UR-06, EWS-01, OBC-07, SC-05, ST-02) (PwBD-01) 🌆 (Note: OBC for this specific post only applies to Delhi-issued certificates!)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria: Do You Qualify?

This is the most crucial part! Before you even think about applying, you MUST check the specific eligibility for your desired post. UPSC is very strict about this. Here's a general overview of education, age, and experience requirements for some key roles:
1. Legal Officer (Grade-I)

Education: Master’s in Law (International Law specialization) 🧑‍🎓 (M.Phil/Ph.D. in Int. Law also considered if Master's isn't specified).

Experience: 10 years as Advocate OR in govt. legal services/teaching/research, with 8 years in International Law.

Age: 50 years (UR)

Desirable: Certificate in a foreign language (other than English).

2. Operations Officer

Education: Engineering Degree (Civil, Mech, Comp Sci, IT, Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics) OR M.Sc (Electronics/Physics) OR B.Sc (Physics/Electronics).

Experience: 2 years (Engg), 1 year (M.Sc), 3 years (B.Sc) in specified aviation fields.

Age: 35 years (UR/EWS), up to 45 for PwBDs.

3. Scientific Officer (Chemical)

Education: Master’s in Chemistry/Microbiology OR Degree in Chemical Technology/Engineering.

Experience: 1 year in analytical/chemical testing lab OR R&D/analysis.

Age: 30 years (UR/EWS), up to 35 for SC/ST.

4. Scientist-B (Mechanical)

Education & Experience: Master’s in Physics + 1 year testing/calibration OR B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Metallurgical) + 2 years testing/calibration.

Age: 35 years (UR)

Desirable: R&D experience in testing materials/metrology.

5. Associate Professor (Civil/Mechanical/Public Health Engg)

Education: B.E./B.Tech & M.E./M.Tech (First Class) in relevant discipline + Ph.D. in Engineering.

Experience: Min. 5 years teaching/research/industry, 2 years post-Ph.D. desirable.

Age: 45 years (UR), 48 years (OBCs).

Desirable: Post-Ph.D. publications & guiding Ph.D. students.

6. Civil Hydrographic Officer

Education: Degree in Engg (Civil, Comp Sci, IT) OR Master’s Degree (Math, Geography, Geophysics, Comp Applications, Comp Sci, IT) OR Surveyors final exam (sub-division 1(B) Hydrographic surveying).

Experience: 2 years in Nautical chart compilation/digital cartography.

Age: 30 years (UR), 35 years (ST).

7. Data Processing Assistant

Education: Master’s in Computer Applications/Computer Science/IT OR B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engg/CS/IT.

Age: 30 years (UR).

8. Junior Research Officer (Various Languages)

Education: Master’s (Math, Statistics, Electronics, Cyber Security, Info Security, Comp Sci) or MCA OR B.E./B.Tech (Comp Sci, Electronics & Comm, IT, Info Security).

Experience: 2 years research (Math/Stats) OR 2 years in specific comm. engineering/cyber security work.

Age: 30 years (UR), up to 35 for SC/ST, 40 for PwBDs.

Desirable: Diploma/Interpretership/Certificate (min. one year) in the specific foreign language.

9. Junior Technical Officer

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mech, Electrical, Electronics & Comm, Marine, Naval Architecture, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience: 3 years in relevant Engineering field.

Age: 35 years (UR/EWS), up to 40 for SC/ST.

10. Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer

Education: Same as Civil Hydrographic Officer.

Experience: 3 years in Nautical chart compilation/digital cartography.

Age: 40 years (SC).

11. Principal Design Officer (Engineering)

Education: Degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering.

Experience: 10 years in design/installation/construction of ships.

Age: 45 years (UR).

12. Research Officer

Education: Master’s (Math, Statistics, Electronics, Cyber Security, Info Security, Comp Sci) or MCA OR B.E./B.Tech (Comp Sci, Electronics & Comm, IT, Info Security) AND Diploma/Interpretership/Certificate (min. one year) in Chinese, Burmese, Tibetan, Bhutanese, Nepalese, Sinhalese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Russian, Pushto, Persian, or Arabic.

Experience: 3 years research experience.

Age: 35 years (UR).

13. Translator (Chinese/Persian)

Education: Bachelor’s in Chinese/Persian with English (compulsory/elective) OR Bachelor's with English + Diploma in Chinese/Persian (interpretership/translation standard).

Age: 40 years (SC for Chinese), 35 years (UR for Persian).

Desirable: 3 years experience in teaching/translating.

14. Assistant Legal Advisor

Education & Experience: Law Degree + 3 years experience at bar (criminal/fiscal laws) OR Master's in Law + 1 year experience at bar.

Age: 40 years (UR), up to 45 for SC.

15. Assistant Director (Official Language)

Education: Master’s in Hindi with English at degree level, OR Master’s in English with Hindi at degree level, etc. (Check specific conditions in PDF).

Experience: 3 years in terminology work (Hindi) or translation (Eng-Hindi) OR 3 years teaching/research in Hindi/English.

Age: 35 years (UR/EWS), up to 45 for PwBDs.

16. Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices)

Education: B.E./B.Tech (Bio-Medical, Chemical, Mech, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Bio-Tech, Polymer, Comp Sci, Medical Electronics) OR Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Chemistry, or Life Sciences.

Age: 30 years (UR/EWS), up to 40 for PwBDs.

17. Public Health Specialist Grade III & Specialist Grade III (Medical Specialties)

Education: Recognized MBBS degree + Post-graduate Degree or Diploma in concerned Specialty (MD/MS/DNB/PG Diploma).

Experience: 3 years post-PG Degree OR 5 years post-PG Diploma in the specialty.

Age: Generally 40 years (UR/EWS), with relaxations for OBC/SC/ST/PwBDs (up to 50 years).

18. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Medical Specialties)

Education: Relevant PG Degree (MD/DNB/Ph.D./D.Sc. in specific medical fields).

Experience: At least 3 years teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in a recognized teaching institution after the first PG degree.

Age: Generally 40 years (UR/EWS), with relaxations for OBC/SC/ST/PwBDs (up to 50 years).

19. Assistant Production Manager (Printing and Publicity)/ Assistant Director (Production)

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s in Printing Tech + 1 year supervisory exp OR Diploma in Printing Tech + 3 years supervisory exp.

Age: 30 years (UR), 33 years (OBC).

20. Assistant Engineer (Communication)

Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Tele-communication/Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Experience: 2 years in operation/maintenance of wireless equipment.

Age: 30 years (UR), up to 35 for SC.

21. Scientist B (Civil Engineering)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience: 3 years in Civil Engineering.

Age: 35 years (UR), up to 40 for SC.

22. Scientist B (Computer Science/Information Technology)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or Information Technology.

Experience: At least 3 years Research Experience in Computer Science/IT in R&D related to Water Resource/Coastal Engineering.

Age: 35 years (UR), 40 years (SC).

23. Deputy Director (Staff Training /Productivity)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in specific Engineering disciplines/Architecture/Textile Chemistry/Technology or AMIE.

Experience: 5 years in an Engineering Workshop/industry/Training Institute.

Age: 40 years (UR), 50 years (PwBDs).

24. Assistant Controller of Mines

Education & Experience: B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engg + 3 years managerial exp in metalliferous mines/Govt. department OR M.E./M.Tech in Mining Engg + 1 year exp.

Age: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC).

25. Training Officer (Various Trades)

Education: Bachelor degree in Vocation or relevant Engineering branch OR 3-year diploma in relevant Engineering/Advanced diploma (Vocational) OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in relevant trade.

Experience: 2 years (Degree), 5 years (Diploma), 7 years (NTC/NAC) in the specific field.

Age: Generally 30 years (UR/EWS), with relaxations for OBC/SC/ST/PwBDs (up to 40 years).

Remember, always refer to the official UPSC advertisement for the exact and complete eligibility criteria for each post you're interested in! Don't miss out on tiny details! 🤓

💰 Salary & Benefits: What's In It for You?

These are government jobs, so expect good pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix, along with other benefits and allowances!

Level-12 in Pay Matrix: Legal Officer (Grade-I), Principal Design Officer (Engineering).

Academic Level 13A1 in Pay Matrix: All Associate Professor posts.

Level-11 in Pay Matrix: Assistant Legal Advisor, Public Health Specialist Grade III (+NPA), various Specialist Grade III medical posts (+NPA), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts (+NPA), Deputy Director (Staff Training /Productivity).

Level-10 in Pay Matrix: Operations Officer, Scientist-B (Mechanical), Junior Technical Officer, Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer, Research Officer, Translators, Assistant Director (Official Language), Scientists B (Civil Engg/Computer Science/IT), Assistant Controller of Mines.

Level-08 in Pay Matrix: Scientific Officer (Chemical), Junior Research Officers, Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices).

Level-07 in Pay Matrix: Civil Hydrographic Officer, Data Processing Assistant, Assistant Production Manager/Assistant Director (Production), Assistant Engineer (Communication), all Training Officer posts.

NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) is applicable for certain medical posts. Other allowances will be as per Central Government rules. Looks like a solid career with good perks! 🤩

📝 Selection Process: How UPSC Picks the Best

UPSC’s selection process is thorough and fair. For these posts, it's typically "Recruitment by Selection." Here's how it usually works:

Shortlisting: If there are too many applications, UPSC might shortlist candidates based on:

Desired Qualifications (DQ).

Higher educational qualifications/experience.

Experience obtained even before/after essential qualifications.

Invoking experience even if not explicitly mentioned as EQ or DQ.

A Recruitment Test (RT) could also be held.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. This is where you shine! ✨

Minimum suitability marks in interviews: UR/EWS-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40 (out of 100).

RT + Interview: If an RT is conducted, the weightage is usually 75% for RT marks and 25% for interview marks. You still need to clear the interview minimums!

Document Verification: When you get called for an interview, make sure you have all your original documents ready for verification. No shortcuts here! 📄

💻 How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025: Your Step-by-Step Guide!

Applying is super easy, all online through the UPSC’s Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website. Follow these steps carefully:

Visit UPSC ORA Website: Click here

Find the Advertisement: Look for "ADVERTISEMENT NO.06/2025" and locate your desired post.

Read Instructions: Before you start, read all the instructions very carefully. Seriously, don't skip this! 📖

Register & Fill: Register on the portal and accurately fill in all your personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. Double-check everything!

Photograph Upload: This is important! 📸

Upload a recent photograph (not more than 10 days old from the ORA start date).

Your name and date of photo should be printed on it.

Your face should occupy 3/4th of the space, with a plain white or off-white background.

Ensure your appearance in the photo matches you at all recruitment stages!

Document Upload: Upload scanned, legible copies of all supporting documents (DOB, Education, Experience, Caste, Disability, etc.) as PDFs. Keep an eye on the size limits!

🚫 Important Note: DO NOT upload payslips, resumes, appointment letters, or unsigned experience certificates. Stick to what's asked!

Pay Fee: If applicable, pay your application fee online.

Submit & Print: Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submission for your records. You generally don't need to send hard copies unless specifically asked.

💸 Application Fees: What You Need to Pay

Good news for many!

General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty-five only) – That's it! Super affordable!

Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Candidates: EXEMPTED from fee payment! 🎉

Payment Mode: You can pay online via cash deposit at any SBI branch, net banking, or using Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI payment.
Remember: Fee once paid is non-refundable. So, apply carefully!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Central Government and make a real difference. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don't hesitate! Apply well before the deadline and give it your best shot! Good luck!

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