Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for various posts including Scientist, Scientific Officer, Professor, Lecturer, Technical Officer, and Senior Veterinary Officer. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 41 vacancies across multiple departments under different ministries.
As per the official advertisement, the maximum age limit varies between 30 to 50 years depending on the post and category. The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary according to Pay Levels 7 to 13 as per the 7th CPC guidelines. The selection of candidates will be based on shortlisting criteria and interview performance.
Eligible candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria can apply online through the official UPSC recruitment portal at upsconline.gov.in. The last date for submitting the online application form is 15 May 2025. The final date to print the completed application form is 16 May 2025. Check the details below before applying.
Important Dates:
The registration process for UPSC Notification 04/2025 recruitment will begin from 26 April 2025.
Notification Date: 26 April 2025.
Start Date of Application: 26 April 2025.
Last Date of Application: 15 May 2025.
Interview Dates: To be announced later.
Vacancy Details:
UPSC has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill up the following vacant positions:
1) Scientist-B (Electrical): 1
2) Scientific Officer (Electrical): 3
3) Scientific Officer (Mechanical): 1
4) Professor (Sugar Technology): 1
5) Lecturer (Sugar Engineering): 1
6) Technical Officer (Forestry) Grade II: 3
7) Scientist-B (Ballistics): 1
8) Scientist-B (Biology): 2
9) Scientist-B (Chemistry): 1
10) Scientist-B (Documents): 1
11) Training Officer (Welder): 9
12) Veterinary Officer: 16
Eligibility Criteria:
Below, we have summarized the required eligibility criteria, such as qualification, age limit, and experience. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Forensic Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Forestry, Veterinary Science, and Sugar Technology from recognized universities or institutes.
Age Limit:
The maximum age varies by post:
Scientist-B and Scientific Officer posts: up to 35 years
Technical Officer posts: up to 30 years
Professor post: up to 50 years
Lecturer post: up to 35 years
Senior Veterinary Officer post: up to 35 years
Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per government rules.
Other Requirements:
Experience in relevant disciplines ranging from one year to twelve years is required for specific posts.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official portal upsconline.gov.in before the deadline.
Application Fee:
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹25. Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee. Payment can be made online via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of shortlisting based on educational qualifications, experience, desirable qualifications, or through a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an interview. The interview weightage will be 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 50 for UR/EWS, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of UPSC Notification 04/2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, and application procedure.
Official Notification PDF