The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced an exciting opportunity for job seekers in 2024 with a new notification for the recruitment of 312 vacancies across various positions. This is a fantastic chance for qualified individuals to join prestigious roles such as Specialist Grade III, Assistant Director Grade II, and Assistant Professor among others. Here’s a detailed overview of the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
Application Details
Application Fee:
- General/Others: Rs. 25/-
- Female/SC/ST & PwBD Candidates: No fee
- Payment Mode: The application fee can be paid either by remitting the money in any SBI branch by cash, using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, or through Internet banking.
Important Dates
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 25th May 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 13th June 2024 (until 23:59 hours)
- Last Date for Printing Completed Online Application: 14th June 2024 (until 23:59 hours)
Age Limit (as on 13th June 2024)
Here are the age limits for some key positions:
- Deputy Superintending Archaeological Chemist:
- UR: 35 years, OBC: 38 years, SC: 40 years
- Deputy Superintending Archaeologist:
- UR/EWS: 35 years, OBC: 38 years, SC/ST: 40 years, PwBD: 45 years
- Civil Hydrographic Officer:
- UR: 30 years, ST: 35 years, PwBD: 40 years
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine):
- UR/EWS: 40 years, OBC: 43 years, SC: 45 years
- Assistant Director (Horticulture)/(IEDS):
- UR/EWS: 30 years, OBC: 33 years, SC/ST: 35 years, PwBD: 40 years
- Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical):
- UR: 50 years
Vacancy Details and Qualifications
The UPSC recruitment drive covers a broad range of positions, each with specific educational requirements:
- Deputy Superintending Archaeological Chemist: 4 vacancies, Degree/PG in Chemistry
- Deputy Superintending Archaeologist: 67 vacancies, PG in Archaeology/Indian History
- Civil Hydrographic Officer: 4 vacancies, Degree/PG in the relevant Engineering field
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Various Specialties): Multiple vacancies across specializations like General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, etc., requiring MBBS and relevant PG degrees.
Other notable positions include:
- Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical) in Intelligence Bureau: 9 vacancies, Degree/PG in relevant Engineering
- Assistant Director Grade-II in various fields (Chemical, Food, Hosiery, Leather & Footwear, Metal Finishing): Several vacancies, requiring degrees in respective fields or relevant PG qualifications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the UPSC official website to access the online application form.
- Complete the form with all required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee through the available payment modes.
- Submit the application before the deadline on 13th June 2024.
- Print the completed application for your records by 14th June 2024.
