Introduction: UPSC Special Recruitment 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unveiled a massive employment opportunity with its Special Recruitment Drive for 2025 (Advertisement No. 07/2025). This drive seeks to fill 399 diverse and prestigious Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts across a wide spectrum of ministries and departments of the Government of India. This is a golden chance for qualified professionals—including doctors, engineers, legal experts, geologists, and various other specialists—to secure a coveted and high-paying central government job. The online application window is now open, and all aspiring candidates must submit their applications by the deadline of July 3, 2025.
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Organization Details
- Hiring Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Advertisement Number: 07/2025
- Total Posts: 399
- Post Names: Assistant Director, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Architect, Medical Officer, Specialist Grade III, Deputy Director of Mines Safety, and many more.
- Ministries Involved: Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ministry of Mines, and others.
- Location: Primarily New Delhi, with All India Service Liability (AISL) for most posts.
UPSC Vacancy Breakdown 2025
Here is the comprehensive list of all the posts available under the UPSC Special Recruitment Drive 2025.
| Post Name | Ministry / Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Banking) | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | 2 |
| Assistant Director (Corporate Law) | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | 3 |
| Company Prosecutor | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 25 |
| Deputy Superintending Horticulturist | Archaeological Survey of India | 2 |
| Deputy Architect | Military Engineering Service, Ministry of Defence | 16 |
| Assistant Registrar | Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal | 3 |
| Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) | BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Chennai | 1 |
| Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) | Central Research Institute, Kasauli | 6 |
| Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Cardiac Anaesthesia) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 3 |
| Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Dermatology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 4 |
| Specialist Grade III (Microbiology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 11 |
| Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Ophthalmology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 8 |
| Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Public Health) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 9 |
| Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Radio-Therapy) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 8 |
| Medical Physicist | Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi | 2 |
| Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (DCIO/Tech) | Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 13 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Geology) | Central Soil and Materials Research Station | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Industrial Hygiene) | Directorate General Factory Advice Service (DGFASLI) | 2 |
| Deputy Director (Medical) | Directorate General Factory Advice Service (DGFASLI) | 2 |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Electrical) | Directorate General of Mines Safety | 3 |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mechanical) | Directorate General of Mines Safety | 5 |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | Directorate General of Mines Safety | 36 |
| Assistant Editor | Indian Bureau of Mines | 1 |
| Assistant Chemist | Indian Bureau of Mines | 4 |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | Indian Bureau of Mines | 12 |
| Assistant Mineral Economist (Intelligence) | Indian Bureau of Mines | 6 |
| Chemist | Indian Bureau of Mines | 4 |
| Junior Mining Geologist | Indian Bureau of Mines | 5 |
| Asst. Director Gr-I (IEDS) (Chemical) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 11 |
| Asst. Director Gr-I (IEDS) (Food) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 17 |
| Asst. Director Gr-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 12 |
| Asst. Director Gr-I (IEDS) (Leather) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 11 |
| Asst. Director Gr-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 2 |
| Asst. Director Gr-II (IEDS) (Chemical) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 3 |
| Asst. Director Gr-II (IEDS) (Food) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 4 |
| Asst. Director Gr-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 3 |
| Asst. Director Gr-II (IEDS) (Leather) | Office of the DC (MSME) | 2 |
| Divisional Medical Officer (Multiple Specialities) | Ministry of Railways | 184 |
| Ayurvedic Physician | New Delhi Municipal Council | 4 |
| Homoeopathic Physician | New Delhi Municipal Council | 4 |
| Medical Officer (Siddha) | Government of Puducherry | 4 |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | Government of Puducherry | 18 |
| Total | 399 |
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must carefully review the specific eligibility criteria for each post before applying. The requirements regarding education, experience, and age vary significantly.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Assistant Director (Banking) – SFIO
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) or Company Secretary (CS) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Finance) or Master’s of Business Administration (Finance) or Master’s of Business Economics or Master’s of Commerce.
- Experience: One year’s experience in finance or banking affairs.
- Age Limit: 30 years for EWS, 35 years for SC.
Assistant Director (Corporate Law) – SFIO
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or Integrated Bachelor degree in Law (5 years) OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + Company Secretary (CS).
- Age Limit: 30 years.
Company Prosecutor
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in law or integrated degree in law.
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC, 35 years for SC/ST.
Ministry of Culture
Deputy Superintending Horticulturist
- Education: Master’s degree in Horticulture or Agriculture (with Horticulture) or Botany or Agriculture Botany OR Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture/Agriculture/Botany with a PG diploma in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture.
- Experience: Five years’ experience in Horticulture including ornamental gardening or landscaping.
- Age Limit: 35 years.
Ministry of Defence & Home Affairs
Deputy Architect – Military Engineering Service
- Education: Degree in Architecture and must be registered with the Council of Architecture.
- Experience: Two years’ experience in the profession.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST.
Deputy Central Intelligence Officer/Technical (DCIO/Tech) – Intelligence Bureau
- Education: B.E./B.Tech. or B.Sc.(Engg) in Electronics, Communication, CS, IT or related fields OR AMIE in Electronics and Communications Engg. OR Master of Science in Physics with Electronics or Telecommunications OR MCA.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST.
Ministry of Finance & Jal Shakti
Assistant Registrar – CESTAT
- Education: Degree in law.
- Experience: Three years’ experience of Judicial or Legal work in the field of Customs, Excise and Service Tax matters.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 40 years for SC.
Scientist ‘B’ (Geology) – Central Soil and Materials Research Station
- Education: Master’s Degree in Geology.
- Experience: Three years’ experience in Geology.
- Age Limit: 35 years.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Various Specialities)
- Education: A recognized MBBS degree + Post-Graduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned speciality (Cardiac Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Public Health, Radio-Therapy).
- Experience: At least three years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator or equivalent in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
- Age Limit: 40 years for UR. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Specialist Grade III (Microbiology or Bacteriology)
- Education: MBBS with PG Degree (MD/DNB) in Bacteriology/Microbiology or M.Sc with Ph.D in Medical Bacteriology/Microbiology.
- Experience: Three years’ experience in the concerned speciality after the first PG degree.
- Age Limit: 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC, 45 years for ST.
Medical Physicist – Lady Hardinge Medical College
- Education: Post Graduate degree in Physics with Post M.Sc. Diploma in Radiological or Medical Physics and an internship of minimum twelve months.
- Age Limit: 35 years.
Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical)
- Education: M.Sc. or M.V.Sc. Degree in Bio-chemistry or Microbiology.
- Experience: Three years’ experience in manufacturing of human biological products or in research in related fields.
- Age Limit: 35 years.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining / Mechanical / Electrical)
- Education: Degree in Mining/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. For the Mining post, a First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate is also mandatory.
- Experience: Ten years’ professional experience in the relevant field, including at least two years in relation to mining plant/equipment.
- Age Limit: 40 years for UR. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Deputy Director (Medical) – DGFASLI
- Education: A recognized MBBS degree.
- Experience: Five years’ professional experience including three years’ experience in occupational health.
- Age Limit: 40 years.
Assistant Director (Industrial Hygiene) – DGFASLI
- Education: Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Industrial Hygiene OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemical Engineering.
- Experience: Two years’ experience in the field of Industrial Hygiene.
- Age Limit: 35 years.
Ministry of Mines (Indian Bureau of Mines)
Chemist / Assistant Chemist
- Education: Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
- Experience: 3 years for Chemist, 2 years for Assistant Chemist in chemical analysis of ores and minerals.
- Age Limit: 35 years for Chemist (UR), 30 years for Assistant Chemist (UR).
Junior Mining Geologist / Assistant Mining Geologist
- Education: Master’s Degree in Geology or Applied Geology.
- Experience: 3 years for Junior Geologist, 2 years for Assistant Geologist in geological appraisals of minerals.
- Age Limit: 35 years for Junior Geologist (UR), 30 years for Assistant Geologist (UR).
Assistant Mineral Economist (Intelligence)
- Education: Master’s Degree in Applied Geology/Geology/Economics OR Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering.
- Experience: Three years’ experience in the field of mineral economics.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST.
Assistant Editor
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication OR Bachelor’s with Economics/Statistics/English + Diploma in Journalism/Mass Comm.
- Experience: Three years’ experience of editing and publishing work.
- Age Limit: 30 years.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Assistant Director Grade-I / Grade-II (IEDS Cadre)
- Posts: Chemical, Food, Hosiery, Leather & Footwear, Metal Finishing.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in the relevant technical discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Technology, Leather Technology).
- Age Limit: 30 years for Grade-I & II (UR). Relaxation for reserved categories.
Ministry of Railways
Divisional Medical Officer (DMO) – 184 Vacancies
- Specialities: Anaesthesiology, Bacteriology, Chest/Respiratory Diseases, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis.
- Education: A recognized MBBS degree + Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in the concerned speciality.
- Experience: One year’s experience for PG Degree holders or two years’ experience for PG Diploma holders in the speciality.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST.
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) & Govt. of Puducherry
Ayurvedic / Homoeopathic Physician (NDMC)
- Education: Degree in Ayurveda / Homoeopathy from a recognized University/Board and enrolment on the Central/State register.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR.
Medical Officer (Siddha) – Puducherry
- Education: A degree in Siddha and enrolment on the Central/State Register of Indian Medicine.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC.
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon – Puducherry
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and registration with the VCI or State Veterinary Council.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST.
Note: The above list is a comprehensive summary. Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government norms. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF for detailed and specific eligibility criteria for each post.
Important Dates for UPSC Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 14, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 14, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 3, 2025 (until 23:59 HRS) |
| Last Date for Printing Application | July 4, 2025 |
| Interview Date | To be intimated separately |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary for these prestigious posts is highly competitive and as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
- Level-7 to Level-8 Posts: (e.g., Assistant Director Gr-II, Company Prosecutor)
- Level-10 Posts: (e.g., Assistant Director Gr-I, Deputy Architect, Medical Physicist, DCIO)
- Level-11 Posts: (e.g., Specialist Grade III Assistant Professors, Divisional Medical Officers)
- Level-12 Posts: (e.g., Deputy Director of Mines Safety)
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medical posts, making the overall package very attractive.
Selection Process
The UPSC selection process is meticulously designed to select the most suitable candidates.
- Shortlisting: Initially, applications will be shortlisted based on the information provided by candidates. The commission may use criteria like higher educational qualifications or more relevant experience than the minimum prescribed.
- Recruitment Test (RT): For posts where a large number of applications are received, the UPSC will conduct a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) to shortlist candidates for the interview. The final merit is often determined by a 75:25 weightage for the RT and Interview, respectively.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview. The interview will assess the candidate’s domain knowledge, personality, communication skills, and suitability for the high-responsibility role.
- Document Verification: Candidates must produce all original documents for verification at the time of the interview.
How to Apply for UPSC Special Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC portal. Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website.
- Find the advertisement “Advt. No. 07/2025”.
- Click on “Apply Now” next to the post you wish to apply for.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload a recent photograph (not more than 10 days old with name and date printed on it) and signature as per the specified format.
- Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates, experience certificates, and caste/PwBD certificates (if applicable) in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review the application form thoroughly before final submission.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application form for your records.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹ 25/- (Rupees Twenty-five only)
- Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): No Fee
The fee can be paid online via Net Banking, Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
Official Notification & Apply Link
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Direct Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Official UPSC Website | Click Here |
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This is an unparalleled opportunity to build a rewarding and stable career in the central government. Ensure you read the official notification meticulously and apply well before the deadline. Good luck!