UPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 200+ Specialist, Scientific Officer, and Engineer Posts
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| UPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 200+ Specialist, Scientific Officer, and Engineer Posts |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released its latest recruitment notification, Advertisement No. 08/2025, inviting online applications for a wide range of Group 'A' and Group 'B' gazetted posts across various central government ministries and departments. This is a golden opportunity for professionals, including doctors, engineers, scientists, and legal experts, to secure a prestigious permanent government job.
A total of over 200 vacancies are available for positions such as Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Scientific Officer, Regional Director, Administrative Officer, and many more. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal.
UPSC Recruitment 2025: An Overview
Particulars | Details |
Recruitment Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Advertisement No. | 08/2025 |
Total Vacancies | 200+ |
Post Names | Specialist Grade III, Scientific Officer, Legal Officer, Engineer, etc. |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Start Date | 28th June 2025 |
Application Closing Date | 17th July 2025 |
Official Website |
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Application Portal |
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Post-Wise Vacancy Details, Eligibility, and Salary
Here is a detailed breakdown of the vacancies announced under UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2025.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Post: Regional Director, National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming
Vacancies: 1 (UR, PwBD)
Pay Scale: Level-12
Age Limit: 50 years (56 for PwBD)
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Microbiology/Botany (with relevant specialization)/Agriculture (with relevant specialization).
Experience: 10 years in research and development of bio-fertilizer and organic farming, including 2 years of administrative experience.
Ministry of Culture
Post: Scientific Officer, National Archives of India
Vacancies: 2 (UR)
Pay Scale: Level-08
Age Limit: 30 years
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Physics OR B.E./B.Tech in Paper Technology OR Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Physics with 3 years of relevant research/teaching experience.
Ministry of Defence
Post: Administrative Officer Grade-I, Naval Headquarters
Vacancies: 8 (UR-04, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01)
Pay Scale: Level-10
Age Limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).
Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognized University.
Experience: 3 years in a supervisory capacity (administration, accounts, establishment).
Post: Junior Scientific Officer, Naval Headquarters
Vacancies: 9 (UR-05, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01)
Pay Scale: Level-08
Age Limit: 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC), 40 years (PwBD).
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Electronics OR B.E. in Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science/IT/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Aeronautical/Chemical.
Experience: 2 years in production, development, or Quality Assurance in Armaments/Electronics/Aeronautical/Underwater applications.
Post: Manager Grade - I / Section Officer, Canteen Stores Department
Vacancies: 19 (UR-07, EWS-03, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-02)
Pay Scale: Level-10
Age Limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST).
Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognized University plus a Diploma/Degree in Business Management or Material Management.
Experience: 3 years in Administration, Accounts, and Establishment work.
Post: Senior Design Officer Grade-I (Construction), Naval Headquarters
Vacancies: 4 (UR)
Pay Scale: Level-11
Age Limit: 40 years (50 for PwBD)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Naval Architecture.
Experience: 5 years in design/installation/construction of ships.
Post: Senior Design Officer Grade-I (Engineering), Naval Headquarters
Vacancies: 3 (UR-02, OBC-01)
Pay Scale: Level-11
Age Limit: 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC).
Educational Qualification: Degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering.
Experience: 5 years in design/installation/construction of ships.
Post: Senior Scientific Assistant (Multiple Disciplines), DGAQA
Disciplines & Vacancies:
Aeronautical: 3 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC-01)
Chemical: 2 (UR-01, EWS-01)
Computer Science: 4 (UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01)
Electrical: 2 (EWS-01, OBC-01)
Electronics: 4 (UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01, ST-01)
Mechanical: 4 (UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, ST-01)
Metallurgy: 2 (UR-01, EWS-01)
Textile: 1 (EWS-01)
Pay Scale: Level-07
Age Limit: Varies by category (Generally 30-35 years).
Educational Qualification & Experience: Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline with one year of experience OR a Master's degree in the relevant Science field. (Refer to the official notification for specific details for each discipline).
Post: Senior Scientific Officer Grade-I, Naval Headquarters
Vacancies: 1 (UR)
Pay Scale: Level-11
Age Limit: 40 years
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Electronics OR B.E. in relevant fields.
Experience: 5 years in production, development, or Quality Assurance in calibration/armaments/electronics/aeronautical/underwater applications.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Post: Scientist - ‘B’, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata
Vacancies: 4 (UR-02, OBC-02)
Pay Scale: Level-10
Age Limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 45 years (PwBD).
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Zoology.
Experience: 3 years of research experience in the field of Zoology.
Ministry of External Affairs
Post: Legal officer (Grade-II), Legal and Treaties Division
Vacancies: 5 (UR-02, EWS-01, OBC-01, ST-01)
Pay Scale: Level-11
Age Limit: 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (ST), 50 years (PwBD).
Educational Qualification: Master's degree in Law with specialization in International Law/Relations/Organizations.
Experience: 5 years as a practicing Advocate or in legal services/teaching/research in International Law.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Post: Dental Surgeon
Vacancies: 4 (UR-02, EWS-01, SC-01)
Pay Scale: Level-10
Age Limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 40 years (SC), 45 years (PwBD).
Educational Qualification: A recognized Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree and registration with a State Dental Council.
Post: Dialysis Medical Officer
Vacancies: 2 (UR)
Pay Scale: Level-10
Age Limit: 35 years (45 for PwBD).
Educational Qualification: Recognized MBBS degree with completion of a compulsory rotatory internship.
Experience: Minimum six months’ experience as a Resident in Nephrology or Dialysis in a recognized hospital.
Post: Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Multiple Specialities)
Disciplines & Vacancies:
Neuro Surgery: 15 (UR-05, EWS-02, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-01)
Orthopaedics: 17 (UR-07, EWS-02, OBC-03, SC-04, ST-01)
Psychiatry: 14 (UR-06, EWS-01, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01)
Radio-diagnosis: 26 (UR-09, EWS-02, OBC-12, SC-02, ST-01)
Pay Scale: Level-11 + NPA
Age Limit: 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST), 50 years (PwBD).
Educational Qualification & Experience: MBBS degree plus a Post-Graduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned specialty. Requires at least three years of teaching experience as a Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator or equivalent in a recognized teaching institution after the PG degree.
Post: Tutor, College of Nursing, Lady Hardinge Medical College
Vacancies: 19 (UR-10, EWS-02, OBC-05, SC-02)
Pay Scale: Level-10
Age Limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC), 45 years (PwBD).
Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Nursing OR B.Sc. Nursing/Post-basic B.Sc. Nursing with one year of experience in a Nursing College. Must be registered as a Nurse and Mid-Wife.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Post: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-I (Documents), CFSL
Vacancies: 2 (UR)
Pay Scale: Level-07
Age Limit: 30 years
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Forensic Science (with Chemistry or Physics at B.Sc. level).
Experience: 2 years in research and analytical work in Documents Examination.
Post: Junior Scientific Officer (Multiple Disciplines), CFSL
Disciplines & Vacancies:
Ballistics: 2 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Chemistry: 1 (UR)
Explosives: 2 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Neutron Activation Analysis: 1 (UR)
Physics: 1 (UR)
Toxicology: 1 (UR, PwBD)
Pay Scale: Level-07
Age Limit: 30 years (UR), 33 years (OBC).
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in the relevant field (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Forensic Science with specific subjects at B.Sc. level).
Experience: 3 years of research and analytical work in the respective field.
...and many more posts across various other Ministries and Departments. Please refer to the official advertisement for the full list.
Selection Process
The selection process for these posts will be based on the following:
Shortlisting: In cases where a large number of applications are received, the UPSC will adopt shortlisting criteria to restrict the number of candidates called for an interview. This may be done on the basis of:
Desirable Qualifications (DQ).
Higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed.
Higher experience in the relevant field.
By holding a Recruitment Test (RT).
Recruitment Test (RT) and Interview:
If a Recruitment Test is held, it will be followed by an interview.
The final merit will be decided based on a weightage of 75:25 for marks obtained in the Recruitment Test and the Interview, respectively.
Candidates must achieve a minimum level of suitability in the interview. The qualifying marks are:
UR/EWS: 50 marks
OBC: 45 marks
SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks
(Out of a total of 100 marks for the interview).
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Visit the official UPSC ORA website:
https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/.Find Advertisement No. 08/2025 and select the post you wish to apply for.
Complete the registration process and fill out the application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents, including a recent photograph (not more than 10 days old, with name and date printed on it), signature, and certificates for educational qualifications, experience, caste, etc.
Pay the application fee online.
Review your application carefully before final submission.
Take a printout of the final submitted application form for your records.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹ 25/- (Rupees Twenty-five only)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: No Fee
The fee can be paid using net banking, Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online Application Start Date | 28th June 2025 |
Closing Date for Online Application | 17th July 2025 (up to 23:59 HRS) |
Last Date for Printing Submitted Application | 18th July 2025 (up to 23:59 HRS) |
Date for Determining Eligibility | 17th July 2025 |
Important Links
Purpose | Link |
Apply Online (ORA Portal) | |
Official UPSC Website | |
Official Advertisement |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 17th July 2025.
Q2. What is the application fee for these posts?
The application fee is ₹25 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the fee.
Q3. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, you can apply for more than one post. However, you must submit a separate application and pay the fee for each post.
Q4. How will the candidates be shortlisted for the interview?
The UPSC may shortlist candidates based on their desirable qualifications, higher qualifications or experience, or by conducting a Recruitment Test.
Q5. Is there any negative marking in the Recruitment Test?
The advertisement does not specify details about the exam pattern or negative marking for the Recruitment Test. Such details are usually communicated to the shortlisted candidates by the Commission later.
Q6. Do I need to send a hard copy of the application to the UPSC office?
No, you are not required to send a printout of your online application to the Commission. You should bring the printout and original documents with you if you are called for the interview.
Q7. What is the age relaxation for reserved categories?
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additional relaxations apply for Ex-servicemen and Central Government employees as per rules.
