Introduction to UPSC Recruitment 2025 for Multiple Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025, inviting online applications for 84 diverse positions across various ministries and departments of the Government of India. This is a golden chance for eligible Indian citizens to secure a prestigious central government job. The application process commenced on May 10, 2025, and the deadline for submitting online applications is May 29, 2025, by 23:59 HRS. Aspiring candidates should carefully review the detailed notification to understand the requirements for each specific role.
Organization Details: UPSC Invites Applications for 84 Vacancies
- Hiring Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Total Number of Posts: 84
- Location: Various locations across India, with specific headquarters mentioned for each post (details below).
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Breakdown
The UPSC has advertised vacancies for a wide array of posts. Here’s a summary of the vacancy distribution:
| Post Name | Ministry/Department | No. of Vacancies |
| Research Officer (Naturopathy) | Ministry of AYUSH | 1 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Architect | Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 2 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 15 |
| Professor (Chemical Engineering) | National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, Department of Food and Public Distribution | 1 |
| Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) | National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Construction Management) | College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Soil Mechanics) | College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Lady Medical Officer (Family Welfare) | Family Welfare Organisation, Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services | 3 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Forensic Psychology) | Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Ministry of Home Affairs | 2 |
| Assistant Director (Safety) | Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) | 2 |
| Assistant Mining Engineer | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 3 |
| Assistant Research Officer | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 1 |
| Senior Assistant Controller of Mines | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 2 |
| Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical) | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 2 |
| Training Officer (Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| Training Officer (Fitter) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | 21 |
| Training Officer (Mechanic Diesel) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| Training Officer (Machinist or Operator Automatic Machine Tool or Grinder) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| Training Officer (Plumber) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Training Officer (Sewing Technology) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Puducherry | 9 |
| Medical Officer (Unani) | Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Puducherry | 1 |
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria regarding education, age, and experience for the specific post they are applying for. The crucial date for determining eligibility is the closing date for online application submission (May 29, 2025).
1. Research Officer (Naturopathy)
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science Degree (5.5 years duration) from a recognized University/Institute.
- Post-graduate Degree in Naturopathy from a recognized University/Institute.
- Desirable: Doctorate Degree in Naturopathy.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR.
2. Deputy Superintending Archaeological Architect
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a recognized University/Institution.
- Registered as Architect with the Council of Architecture.
- Experience: Three years in Design and construction of buildings and execution of civil works.
- Desirable: Master’s of Architecture or Master of Arts (Architectural conservation or building conservation).
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR.
3. Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: Three years in Planning, execution and maintenance of civil engineering works in Government Sector or any Archaeological or heritage sites.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST, 45 years for PwBDs.
4. Professor (Chemical Engineering)
- Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: Twelve years research or practical or teaching experience in Chemical Engineering or experience in designing or operation of Sugar Factory or Chemical Plant.
- Desirable: Doctorate in Chemical Engineering; Experience in Sugar and allied Industry at Managerial position; Publication of research papers.
- Age Limit: 55 years for SCs.
5. Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive)
- Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physics OR Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy.
- Experience: One year in Non-Destructive testing Laboratory OR One year in X-Ray Diffraction or investigation work on failure Engineering Material by Non-Destructive and metallographic methods.
- Age Limit: 35 years for SCs.
6. Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Construction Management)
- Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering and ME/M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) with First Class or equivalent in either BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech.
- Age Limit: 40 years for SCs.
7. Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Soil Mechanics)
- Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering and ME/M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Soil Mechanics) with First Class or equivalent in either BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR.
8. Lady Medical Officer (Family Welfare)
- Educational Qualification:
- A recognized Medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956.
- Completion of compulsory rotating internship.
- Desirable: Three years experience in Family Planning and educational method including training technique of medical termination of pregnancy and tubectomy operations.
- Age Limit: 30 years for EWSs, 35 years for SCs. (Only female candidates eligible)
9. Scientist ‘B’ (Forensic Psychology)
- Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Psychology or Criminology OR Master Degree in Forensic Science with specialization in Psychology or Criminology.
- Experience: Three years of analytical methods and research therein in Forensic Psychology from a government recognised organization.
- Desirable: One year experience in a Forensic Science Laboratory under Central/State Govt./UT administration.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR.
10. Assistant Director (Safety)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Marine/Production/Industrial/Instrumentation/Civil Engineering or Architecture or Textile Chemistry/Technology or Computer Science or Electronics & Communication.
- Experience: Three years in handling various aspects of industrial safety in a factory, dock, ship, construction site or physical and chemical testing of textiles or in a government department dealing with relevant Acts.
- Desirable: Master’s Degree in relevant Engineering/Technology; Master’s Degree or PG in Industrial Safety; PG Diploma in Industrial Safety; Experience in planning, organising and coordinating research, education and training activities.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR, 40 years for SCs.
11. Assistant Mining Engineer
- Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Mining Engineering.
- Experience: Two years in core Mining activity in a Supervisory position in Metalliferous (Non-coal) mines OR in a Government department dealing with mines and minerals in level-6 pay matrix or above.
- Desirable: ME/M.Tech in Mining Engineering.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWSs, 33 years for OBCs.
12. Assistant Research Officer
- Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Ore Dressing/Mineral Processing/Geology/Physics/Chemistry OR BE/B.Tech Degree in Mineral/Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
- Experience: Two years in conducting mineral beneficiation or mineral characterization for beneficiation of various ores and minerals from a recognized laboratory or plant.
- Desirable: M.Tech in Mineral Engineering.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR.
13. Senior Assistant Controller of Mines
- Educational Qualification & Experience:
- BE/B.Tech in Mining Engineering with Five years experience in a Managerial position in Metalliferous (Non-coal) mines OR as a Gazetted officer in a Government department dealing with mines and minerals.
- OR ME/M.Tech in Mining Engineering with Three years experience in a Managerial position in Metalliferous (Non-coal) mines OR as a Gazetted officer in a Government department dealing with mines and minerals.
- Age Limit: 40 years for EWS, 43 years for OBCs, 50 years for PwBDs.
14. Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical)
- Educational Qualification: Certificate of competency of marine engineer officer class-l (Steam or Motor or Combined Steam and Motor).
- Experience: Five year’s service at sea of which one year service as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
- Desirable: One year experience in Survey and inspection of merchant ship and one year experience in survey, inspection and examination of merchant ship.
- Age Limit: 50 years for UR, 55 years for SCs.
15. Training Officer (Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in Vocation/Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication OR Three years’ diploma in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication or ‘A’ Level Diploma or Advance diploma (Vocational) OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance.
- Experience: Two years for Degree holders, Five years for Diploma holders, Seven years for NTC/NAC holders in Computer Hardware and Network Maintenance.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWSs, 33 years for OBCs, 40 years for PwBDs.
16. Training Officer (Fitter)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in Vocation or Mechanical/Production Engineering OR Three years’ diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Fitter trade.
- Experience: Two years for Degree holders, Five years for Diploma holders, Seven years for NTC/NAC holders in fitting or assembling field.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBCs, 35 years for SCs/STs, 40 years for PwBDs.
17. Training Officer (Mechanic Diesel)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in Vocation or Automobile/Mechanical Engineering OR Three years’ diploma in Automobile/Mechanical or Advance diploma (Vocational) OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Mechanic Diesel trade.
- Experience: Two years for Degree holders, Five years for Diploma holders, Seven years for NTC/NAC holders in Automotive field.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR, 33 years for OBCs, 35 years for SCs/STs.
18. Training Officer (Machinist or Operator Automatic Machine Tool or Grinder)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in Vocation or Mechanical/Production Engineering OR Three years’ diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Machinist or Operator Automatic Machine Tool trade.
- Experience: Two years for Degree holders, Five years for Diploma holders, Seven years for NTC/NAC holders in Machining and Automatic Machine Tool field.
- Age Limit: 35 years for SC.
19. Training Officer (Plumber)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in Vocation or Mechanical/Civil Engineering OR Three years’ diploma in Mechanical/Civil Engineering OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Plumber trade.
- Experience: Two years for Degree holders, Five years for Diploma holders, Seven years for NTC/NAC holders in Plumber work.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR, 33 years for OBCs, 35 years for STs.
20. Training Officer (Sewing Technology)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in Vocation or Costume Designing & Dress Making/Fashion Designing/Fashion Technology/Apparel Technology/Garment Fabrication Technology OR Minimum two years’ diploma in these fields OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Sewing Technology trade.
- Experience: Two years for Degree holders, Five years for Diploma holders, Seven years for NTC/NAC holders in cutting and tailoring/dress making/garment making.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR, 33 years for OBCs.
21. Medical Officer (Ayurveda)
- Educational Qualification:
- A degree in Ayurveda from a recognized University/Statutory State Board/Council/Faculty of Indian Systems of Medicine.
- Enrollment on the Central Register of Indian Medicine or a State Register of Indian Medicine.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBCs, 40 years for SCs/STs, 45 years for PwBDs.
- Note: Preference to candidates knowing local languages (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu).
22. Medical Officer (Unani)
- Educational Qualification:
- A degree in Unani from a recognized University/Statutory State Board/Council/Faculty of Indian Systems of Medicine.
- Enrollment on the Central Register of Indian Medicine or a State Register of Indian Medicine.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR.
- Note: Preference to candidates knowing local languages (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu).
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates is applicable as per government rules.
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Mark your calendars with these important dates:
- Notification Date: May 10, 2025 (as per Advertisement No. 05/2025)
- Online Application Start Date: May 10, 2025
- Online Application End Date: May 29, 2025 (23:59 HRS)
- Last Date for Printing of Submitted Application: May 30, 2025 (23:59 HRS)
- Interview Date: To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates.
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Salary & Benefits
The pay scales for the advertised posts are as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and vary depending on the post:
- Level-13: Professor (Chemical Engineering)
- Level-12: Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical)
- Level-11: Senior Assistant Controller of Mines
- Level-10:
- Research Officer (Naturopathy)
- Deputy Superintending Archaeological Architect
- Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer
- Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Construction Management) (Academic Level-10)
- Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Soil Mechanics) (Academic Level-10)
- Lady Medical Officer (Family Welfare) (plus NPA)
- Scientist ‘B’ (Forensic Psychology)
- Assistant Director (Safety)
- Medical Officer (Ayurveda)
- Medical Officer (Unani)
- Level-8: Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive)
- Level-7:
- Assistant Mining Engineer
- Assistant Research Officer
- Training Officer (Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance)
- Training Officer (Fitter)
- Training Officer (Mechanic Diesel)
- Training Officer (Machinist or Operator Automatic Machine Tool or Grinder)
- Training Officer (Plumber)
- Training Officer (Sewing Technology)
Allowances and other benefits will be as per Central Government rules.
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection process for these posts will typically involve:
- Shortlisting: In case of a large number of applications, the UPSC will adopt shortlisting criteria. This may be based on desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, or by holding a Recruitment Test.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Generally, a weightage of 75:25 is accorded for marks in the Recruitment Test and Interview, respectively, if a test is conducted.
- Document Verification: Candidates called for an interview will be required to produce original documents for verification.
The minimum level of suitability in interviews will be UR/EWS-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD-40 marks, out of a total of 100 marks.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website.
Step-by-step Guide:
- Visit the UPSC ORA website.
- Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully before filling out the application.
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria for the post you are applying for.
- Fill in all particulars in the online application form carefully.
- Upload your photograph (not more than 10 days old from the application start date, with name and date on it, face occupying 3/4th space, plain white/off-white background).
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents/certificates (Date of Birth proof, Educational Qualifications, Experience Certificates, Caste Certificate if applicable, Disability Certificate if applicable, etc.) in PDF format (file size not exceeding 1 MB for most modules and 2 MB for “UPLOAD OTHER DOCUMENT” module, legible at 200 dpi grey scale).
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the online application form.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted online application for future reference.
- Candidates are not required to submit printouts of their online applications or any other document to the Commission by post or by hand at this stage.
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Application Fees
- Fee: Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty-five only) for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
- Exemption: No fee for Female candidates of any community, SC/ST candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates.
- Mode of Payment: Fee can be paid by remitting money in any branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of any bank, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI payment.
- Applications without the prescribed fee (where applicable) will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
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