Union Public Service Commission, UPSC inviting Online applications for Joint Director, Horticulture Specialist and other Posts
Detailed Official Notification, online application link, age limit, salary / pay scale, vacancy & other relevant details for UPSC Recruitment 2023 are provided below
Vacancy Details for UPSC Recruitment 2023
Total vacancies for UPSC Recruitment are 45
Vacancy details post wise:
| Post Name | Number of posts |
| Joint Director | 03 |
| Horticulture Specialist | 01 |
| Assistant Horticulture Specialist | 02 |
| Marketing Officer (Group III) | 05 |
| Economic Officer | 01 |
| Senior Design Officer | 05 |
| Specialist Grade III (General Surgery) | 09 |
| Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | 01 |
| Deputy Director | 18 |
Educational Qualification for UPSC Recruitment 2023
- For Joint Director- Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension or Agronomy or Entomology or Nematology or Genetics and Plant Breeding or Agriculture Botany or Plant Bio-Technology or Plant Pathology or Plant Physiology or Seed Science and Technology or Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from a recognized University of Institute OR Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience– Three years experience in the area of Production and Productivity or Planning or Development or Extension in Food or Cash Crops Namely Oilseeds or Jute or Cotton or Sugarcane or Pulses or Wheat or Coarse Cereals or Rice in a Government or Semi Government Organization or Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Body or Recognized Research Institute or Agricultural University.
- Desirable– Doctorate in the field or subject as prescribed in Essential Educational Qualification (i).
- Five years experience in writing technical reports of the above crops.
- Two years of Administrative experience.
- For Horticulture Specialist- Master Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Horticulture or Post Harvest Management or Master Degree in Horticulture from a recognised University or Institute. Qualified the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Eligibly Test.
- Experience– Five years experience in the field of Horticultural Development or Horticultural Extension or Horticultural Research or Nursery Management or Protected Cultivation or Post Harvest Management or Floriculture or Vegetable Production from Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Public Sector Undertaking or Statutory Autonomous Organisation or recognised Research Institution or Universities.
- For Marketing Officer- Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Agriculture Chemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Dairying or Biotechnology or Biochemistry from a recognized University OR Bachelor’s Degree in Oil Technology or Food Technology or Chemical Technology or Dairy Technology from a recognized University.
- Desirable– Two years experience in the field of analytical work of organic material or in the field of marketing of milk and milk products, oils and fats including essential oils and allied commodities; OR Diploma in Marketing Management awarded by any recognized University or Institute or equivalent.
For more information about educational Qualification and Experience verify official notification given below
Age Limit for UPSC Recruitment 2023
| Description | Age |
| Maximum Age limit | 40 years |
For more information about Age details verify official notification given below
Salary for UPSC Recruitment 2023
(General Surgery), Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) – Candidates will be given a monthly salary in level 11 of the pay matrix.
For Deputy Director- Candidates will be given a monthly salary in level 17 of the pay matrix.
For Assistant Horticulture Specialist– Candidates will be given a monthly salary in level 10 of the pay matrix.
For Marketing Officer and Economic Officer- Candidates will be given a monthly salary in level 7 of the pay matrix.
For more information about Salary details verify official notification given below
Application Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2023
| Description | Fee |
| General/ OBC/ EWS candidates | 25/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD candidates | Nil |
Selection Process for UPSC Recruitment 2023
- Recruitment Test
- The category-wise minimum level of suitability in interviews, irrespective of whether the selection is made only by interview or by Recruitment Test followed by interview, will be UR/EWS-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD-40 marks, out of the total marks of interview being 100
For more information about selection process verify official notification given below
Important Dates for UPSC Recruitment 2023
| Description | Date (DD.MM.YY) |
| Starting date for online application | 11-03-2023 |
| Last date for Online application | 31-03-2023 |
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2023
Through online, Online address given below
Download Official Notification PDF & Apply online Link for UPSC Recruitment 2023
Detailed Official Notification & Application Form for UPSC Recruitment 2023 are provided below
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