UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)
ADVERTISEMENT NO.05/2024 
website https://www.upsconline.nic.in) 

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details  https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AdvtNo-05-2024-engl-080324_0.pdf
Last date for receiptof applications: 28.03.2024

Post: Scientist ‘B’ (Computer Science/Information Technology)   in Central Water &  Power Research Station, Khadakwasla, Pune, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
No. of posts: 03
Suitable for Low Vision
Vacancy No. 24030503509
PAY SCALE:  Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.  
Age: 35 years
Qualification: B.Tech in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Information Technology from a recognized university or institute. 
EXPERIENCE: Having at least three years research experience in Computer Science in Research and Development aspect related to water resources and coastal engineering projects. 

DUTIES:  Work related to maintenance of all electronic equipments, hardware, software, intra-organization connectivity, power back-up, system back-up, update data recording of CWPRS’ manual, service record, communication with service provider, all other work as per the GOI mandate related to digitization along with cyber security. 

HEADQUARTERS:    Khadakwasla, Pune with All India Service Liability. 

2. Research Officer/Planning Officer   in Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment.    
No. of post: 01
Suitable for Low Vision
Vacancy No. 24030504409
PAY SCALE:: Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.  
Age: 30 years
Qualifications: Masters’ Degree in Economics or Statistics or Mathematics or Psychology or Commerce or Education from a recognised University or institute   
 EXPERIENCE: Three years’ experience in matters pertaining to, - (a) collection, analysis and interpretation of data or socio-economic investigation or research relating to demographics, employment and unemployment or labour market; or (b) employment service operations including employment or labour market information, career or employment counseling, vocational guidance and career information.  

DUTIES:  Collection, compilation of manpower data relating to various industries/surveys, occupations through manpower surveys, undertaking manpower studies, formulations & evaluation of Manpower Schemes and periodically reviewing the achievements against prescribed physical & financial targets.  

HEADQUARTERS:     New Delhi with liability to serve anywhere in India. 

3.  Assistant Mining Geologist   in Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines.     
No. of post: 01
Suitable for Low Vision
Vacancy No. 24030505209
PAY SCALE:  Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Age: 30 years
QUALIFICATIONS: : Masters Degree in Geology or Applied Geology from a Recognised University or Institution. 
 EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in carrying out geological appraisals for minerals or ore deposits or research or teaching experience in the field of Geology or Applied Geology in a Recognised Institution. 
DUTIES:  Conducting special integrated studies and other studies for appraisal of mineral deposits through inspection mines under provision of MCDR. Carrying out studies such as mine environmental/pollution control; techno-economic feasibility studies of the deposit. Periodic updation of National Mineral Inventory of leasehold area. 
HEADQUARTERS:    Nagpur (Maharashta) with service liability anywhere in India.

4. Assistant Mineral Economist (Intelligence) in Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines. 
No. of post: 01
Suitable for Low Vision
PAY SCALE:  Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.  
Age: 35 years
Qualifications:: Masters Degree in Applied Geology or Geology or Economics or Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized University or   Institute. 

EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in the field of mineral economics, namely conducting demand supply studies, market survey of minerals, mineral inventory, mineral legislation, world mineral intelligence, investigation of economic aspect of mineral resources and production and consumption or utilization of minerals, analysis and dissemination of information. 

DUTIES:  Collection, compilation, tabulation and processing of data for preparation of various publications like Indian Minerals Year Book, Bulletin on Mineral Information, Market Survey, Preparation of notes and comments for replying to references received from the Government and the public on matters related to Mines, Minerals and Metals. Preparation and periodical updation of National Mineral Inventory. Preparation of directory of mining leases. Preparation of reports on royalty, taxation, legal framework etc. and such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Controller General, IBM or any other officer authorized by him. 

HEADQUARTERS:     Nagpur  (Maharashtra) with liability to serve anywhere in India. 

5. Economic Officer in Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development.   
No. of post: 09
Suitable for Low Vision
Vacancy No. 24030507409
PAY SCALE:  Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.   
Age: 30 years
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Economics or Applied Economics or Business Economics or Econometrics from a recognised University or Institute.  

EXPERIENCE: Two years’ experience in collection, compilation and interpretation of economic data. 
DUTIES:  Monitoring and evaluation of the Rural Development programme, Preparation of Plan Proposals, Working out District wise allocation of resources under respective programme, Providing assistance to senior in policy matters, All matters related to Parliament and Timely release of central share of funds/resources to the Districts, etc. 
HEADQUARTERS:     New Delhi. 

Candidates are requested to apply only Online against this advertisement on the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website https://www.upsconline.nic.in and NOT write to the Commission for Application forms. They are also requested to go through carefully the details of posts and instructions published below as well as on the website https://www.upsconline.nic.in

 HEADQUARTERS: At places specifically stated against certain posts, otherwise   anywhere in India. 

PROBATION: The persons selected will be appointed on probation as per  rule. 

No  fee for PwD candidates.

Age relaxation to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Age relaxation of 10 years (This implies that Scheduled Castes/Schedules Tribes category candidates would get maximum 15 years age relaxation including 5 years meant for their respective categories. Similarly OBC candidates would get maximum upto 13 years including 3 years age relaxation meant for OBC category) in upper age limit shall be allowed to persons suffering from (a) blindness and low vision, (b) deaf and hard of hearing (c) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy,Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims & Muscular Dystrophy, (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability  and mental illness, (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness in the posts identified for each disabilities in case of direct recruitment to all civil posts/services under the Central Government identified suitable to be held by persons with such disabilities, subject to the condition that maximum age of the applicant on the closing date shall not exceed 56 years.  The age concession to the persons with disabilities shall be admissible irrespective of whether the post is reserved for persons with disabilities or not, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant category of disability. 

Relaxation of age limit would be permissible to such persons who have a minimum of 40% disability. 

Facility of scribe for candidates appearing in RTs/CBRTs to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 

Candidates must apply online through the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in.  Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected. 

Candidates must upload the documents/certificates in support of all the claims made by them in the application like, Date of Birth, Experience (preferably in prescribed format), Desirable Qualification(s) etc. or any other information, separately against each claim in pdf file in such a way that the file size does not exceed 1 MB for the respective aforesaid modules and 2 MB for the “UPLOAD OTHER DOCUMENT” module and is legible when a printout taken.  For that purpose, the applicant may scan the  documents/certificates in 200 dpi grey scale.  Documents like Pay Slip, Resume, Appointment Letter, Relieving Letter, Un-signed Experience Certificate etc. must not be uploaded in the Document Upload Module:-  

Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent certificate indicating date of birth, or mark sheet of Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent issued by Central/State Board indicating Date of Birth in support of claim of age. Where date of birth is not available in certificate/mark sheets, issued by concerned Educational Boards, School leaving certificate indicating Date of Birth (in case of Tamil Nadu& Kerala).  

Degree/Diploma certificate as proof of educational qualification claimed. In the absence of Degree/Diploma certificate, provisional certificate along with mark sheets pertaining to all the academic years. 

Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, in respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement.  

Certificate(s) in the prescribed proforma from the Head(s) of Organization(s)/Department(s) for the entire experience claimed, clearly mentioning the duration of employment (date, month & year) indicating the basic pay and consolidated pay. The certificate(s) should also mention the nature of duties performed/experience obtained in the post(s) with duration(s). Experience Certificate should be issued in prescribed format relevant to the post. Experience certificate not in prescribed proforma but containing all the details as mentioned above would be considered on merits by the Commission. 

Certificate of Disability in prescribed proforma issued by the competent authority to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) eligible for appointment to the post on the basis of prescribed standards of Medical Fitness. The Competent Authority to issue Certificate of Disability shall be a Medical Board duly constituted by the Central or a State Government. The Central/ State Government may constitute Medical Board(s) consisting of at least three members out of which at least one shall be a specialist in the particular field for assessing Locomotor/ Cerebral / Visual / Hearing disability, as the case may be.