EXAM AND POST NAME
Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Director, Scientific Officer & Other – 111 Posts
Post Date: 14/01/23
Qualification: Degree/ PG/ Ph.D (Relevant Discipline)
ADVT NO : 01/2023
LAST DATE : 03-02-2023
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ADVERTISEMENT NO.01/2023
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
INVITES ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATIONS (ORA*)
FOR RECRUITMENT BY SELECTION TO THE FOLLOWING POSTS
(*: by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in)
VACANCY DETAILS
1. (Vacancy No. 23010101214) One vacancy for the post of Deputy Commissioner
(Horticulture), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers Welfare (UR-01). The vacancy is suitable for candidates belonging to category
of Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) viz. Blindness and Low Vision with
disability i.e. Low Vision (LV), Deaf and Hard of Hearing with disability i.e. Hard of
Hearing (HH), Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured,
Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy with disability i.e. One leg
affected (R or L) (OL) or One arm affected (R or L) (OA) or One leg and One arm
affected (OLA) or Leprosy Cured (LC) or Dwarfism (DW) or Acid Attack Victims
(AAV), Multiple disabilities (MD) i.e. at least two disabilities from the categories of the
disabilities indicated above. The post is permanent. General Central Service Group- “A”
Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Pay Scale: Level- 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. Age: 50
years. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Horticulture
or Agriculture or Botany with specialization in horticulture or equivalent* from a recognized
University. *Equivalent means (i) Floriculture & Land Scaping, (ii) Fruit Science/Pomology,
(iii) Vegetable Science/Olericulture, (iv) Agroforestry, (v) Plantation, Spices, Medicinal &
Aromatic crops. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years experience in horticulture development or
research or production or extension. DESIRABLE: Doctorate degree in horticulture or
equivalent* from a recognized University. *Equivalent means (i) Floriculture & Land
Scaping, (ii) Fruit Science/Pomology, (iii) Vegetable Science/Olericulture, (iv) Agroforestry, (v)
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic crops. NOTE: The Qualifications are relaxable at
the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing,
in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. DUTIES: To provide essential link between
State and Central Governments in solving problems in horticulture production and providing
authoritative recommendations for use of Agricultural Officers and extension workers at field
level. To execute the agricultural production campaign in the field of horticulture crops viz,
cashew nut, coconut, Areca nut, Spices, Horticulture Vegetables, Oil Palm, fruits and aromatic
plants. To monitor implementation of horticulture plans, schemes & projects of different states.
HQ: New Delhi with liability to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
2. (Vacancy No. 23010102214) One vacancy for the post of Assistant Director
(Toxicology) in Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, Faridabad,
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare (UR-01). The vacancy is suitable for candidates belonging to category of Persons
with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) viz. Deaf and Hard of Hearing with disability i.e. Hard
of Hearing (HH), Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured,
Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy with disability i.e. One leg
affected (R or L) (OL) or One arm affected (R or L) (OA) Leprosy Cured (LC) or
Dwarfism (DW) or Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Multiple disabilities (MD) i.e. at least
two disabilities from the categories of the disabilities indicated above. The post is
permanent. General Central Service Group- “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Pay Scale: Level10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. Age: 35 years. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A)
EDUCATIONAL: Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science or Masters Degree in
Pharmacology or Toxicology from a recognized Institute or University. (B) EXPERIENCE:
Three years working experience in lab or hospital or institution in related field of
Pharmacology or Toxicology. DESIRABLE: (i) Masters Degree in the field of Veterinary
Science with specialization in Pharmacology or Toxicology from a recognized university. (ii)
One year practical experience in management of Animal House or handling of animals or in
the field of Toxicology of Pesticides or Chemicals. NOTE: The Qualifications are relaxable at
the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing,
in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. DUTIES: Screening of lab reports/results of
toxicological studies. Standardization for estimation of cholinesterase in rat and human serum.
Technical scrutiny/review of pesticides. Organizing training on safe use of pesticides.
Responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, evaluating and interpreting the results.
HQ: Faridabad, Haryana with liability to serve anywhere in India.
3. (Vacancy No. 23010103214) One vacancy for the post of Rubber Production
Commissioner in Rubber Board, Kottayam, Department of Commerce, Ministry of
Commerce and Industry (UR-01). The post is permanent. General Central Service Group-
“A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Pay Scale: Level- 13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. Age: 50
years. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: A Post Graduate Degree in
Botany or Agriculture from a recognized University. (B) EXPERIENCE: (i)
Knowledge of all aspects of modern scientific cultivation of rubber including new
planting, replanting and preparation of raw products; (ii) Twelve years’ experience
in a responsible capacity in formulation and implementation of Schemes relating
to Agriculture of which at least five years experience should be in rubber
cultivation. DESIRABLE: (i) Ph.D in Botany or Agriculture; (ii) Should be capable of
preparing development Schemes for the rubber plantation industry as and when necessary
and advise the Board on their implementation; (iii) About five years experience in extension or
advisory work in rubber plantation or five years practical experience in routine rubber
plantation practices. NOTE: The Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union
Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates
otherwise well qualified. DUTIES: Rubber Production Commissioner shall be responsible for
the following:- (i) Proper administration of the Rubber Production Department. (ii) Give proper
advice to the Chairman regarding formulation and implementation of various schemes. (iii)
Arrange Annual Mass Contact Programmes. (iv) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of
various schemes. (v) Assign targets to Regional Offices and monitor its achievements. (vi)
Represent Rubber Board in national/international conferences relating to Rubber cultivation,
etc. HQ: Kottayam, Kerala.
4. (Vacancy No. 23010104614) One vacancy for the post of Scientist ‘B’ (NonDestructive) in National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (UR-01). The post is permanent. General
Central Service Group- “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Pay Scale: Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix
as per 7th CPC. Age: 35 years. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATIONAL: (a) (i)
Master Degree in Physics from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) one year practical
experience in Non-destructive /metallographic techniques as employed in Testing / evaluation
/ failure investigation of materials OR (b) (i) Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of
Technology in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy from a recognized
University or Institute; and (ii) two years practical experience in Non-destructive
/metallographic techniques as employed in testing / evaluation / failure investigation of
materials. DESIRABLE: (i) Site Incharge Certificate of Radiation from Bhaba Atomic
Research Centre level or I/II/III in one or more of non-destructive testing methods from any
recognized Society / Institute. (ii) Knowledge of welding technology. NOTE: The Qualifications
are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be
recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. DUTIES: Scientist ‘B’
(Non-Destructive) is overall in-charge of Non- destructive discipline. He scrutinizes the test
requests/forwarding letters, allocates the samples to the Scientific Officer and Scientific
Assistant, supervises & sorts out the technical / administrative problems. Checks the draft test
certificates and signs the final test certificate. Initiates all purchases cases & assists Scientist
‘C’ in all technical/purchase / administrative matters. HQ: Kolkata. Candidate is liable to serve
anywhere in India in NTH’s Regional Offices.
5. (Vacancy No. 23010105614) One vacancy for the post of Scientific Officer (Electrical)
in National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs,
Food & Public Distribution (OBC-01). The post is permanent. General Central Service
Group-“B” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Pay Scale: Level- 08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Age: 33** years. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in
Physics or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Degree in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized University
or Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: One year’s experience in advanced electrical or electronics
measurements in a Laboratory or one year’s experience in the field of testing and
development of Electrical Stores like motors or switchgears or Lamp and Photometry or
Batteries or Cables or Electrical Accessories etc or experience calibration of Electrical
measuring instruments and equipment’s as per Indian Standard or International
Standardization Organization or International Electro technical Commission Norms. NOTE:
The Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for
reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. DUTIES:
The responsibilities of Scientific Officer include testing & evaluation of concerned laboratory
samples and Scientific Officer will work in connection with the Development of Testing
methods for these materials. Scientific Officer will also be responsible for performing the day
to day work of Scientist B in his absence including issuing the samples to Scientific Assistant
& Signing the fair Test Certificate. HQ: Kolkata. Candidate is liable to serve anywhere in India.
Any Other Condition: Mandatory Induction Training of two to four weeks as devised and
sponsored by the National Test House in the field of duties & responsibilities of the post as
part of probation.
6. (Vacancy No. 23010106614) One vacancy for the post of Fisheries Research
Investigation Officer, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry