The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 462 vacancies across Group-A and Group-B posts, including Assistant Editor, Assistant Chemist, Specialists, Engineers, Directors, and Medical Officers. Eligibility varies by post, requiring qualifications like Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBBS, or PhD along with relevant experience. The application deadline is July 3, 2025, and the selection process is primarily interview-based.
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Vacancy Breakdown & Key Posts
Total Vacancies: 462 (Group A & B).
Major posts include:
Assistant Editor – 1 post
Assistant Chemist – ~4 posts
Plus multiple Specialist (Medical, Technical) roles, Assistant Directors, Civil Hydrographic Officers, and others
Educational Qualifications
Assistant Editor: Bachelor’s in Arts/Communication + Diploma in Librarianship, plus 5 years’ experience (editorial/media)
Assistant Chemist: Master’s in Chemistry or equivalent professional qualification
Other Specialist/Technical Posts: Qualifications range from MBBS & postgraduate medical degrees to engineering/technical backgrounds (e.g. hydrographic, horticulture, chemical technology)
Age Limits & Relaxation
Varies significantly by post:
30 years for hydrographic & assistant chemist
35–40 years for specialist/medical roles
Up to 50 years for senior positions such as Professor/Urology
- Relaxations apply for OBC, SC/ST, and PwBD.
Important Dates & Fees
Application Window: June 14 – July 3, 2025.
Application Fee: ₹25 for General/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/Women/PwBD .
Pay Scales
Entry-level (Assistant Chemist, Director, etc.): Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400).
Senior Medical/Specialist roles: Level-11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) plus NPA
Here’s a detailed vacancy-wise table for the UPSC Advt No. 07/2025, covering the 462 Group-A & B posts including Assistant Editor, Assistant Chemist, and more:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Editor | 1 |
| Assistant Chemist | 4 |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | 36 |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | 12 |
| Assistant Mineral Economist (Intelligence) | 6 |
| Chemist (Indian Bureau of Mines) | 4 |
| Junior Mining Geologist | 5 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (Industrial Est. & Dev. Service – Chemical) | 11 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS – Food) | 17 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS – Hosiery) | 12 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS – Leather & Footwear) | 11 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS – Metal Finishing) | 2 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS – Chemical) | 3 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS – Food) | 4 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS – Hosiery) | 3 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS – Leather & Footwear) | 2 |