Union Public Service Commission was established as a constitutional body governed under the administrative control of Government of India. The commission was formed on October 1, 1926 with the aim of a having a responsible body for conducting examinations for making appointment to the various Civil Services of India. The head office of headquarter of the commission is located at Dholpur House, New Delhi. The first ever public service commission was incorporated by the British Indian Government on October 1, 1926 under the presssure put by Indian Politicians.

Job Profile:

Union Public Service Commission invites online applications from eligible Indian nationals for the following positions of Assistant Soil Survery Officer, Assistant Director, Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Additional Legal Advisor and Senior Scientific Officer in various ministries and Departments in Government of India.

1. Recruitment of Assistant Soil Survey Officer:
Posts Available: Only 3 posts are available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Soil Science or Agriculture from a recognized university or equivalent is required.
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5400.

2. Recruitment of Assistant Director (Weed Science):
Posts Available: Only 1 post is available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural or Agronomy from a recognized university is required for the post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5400.

3. Recruitment of Chief Engineer Grade-II:
Posts Available: Only 2 posts are available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Ministry of Transport Certificates of COmpetency in first class or second engineer.
Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600.

4. Recruitment of Assistant Engineer (Design):
Posts Available: Only 1 post is available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 30 years.
Educational Qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering from any recognized university is required for the post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600.

5. Recruitment of Additional Legal Advisor Grade-IV:
Posts Available: Only 1 post is available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 45 years.
Educational Qualification: Degree in Textile Engineering or Textile Technology from a recognized university is required for the post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600.

6. Recruitment of Senior Scientific Officer Grade-II (Armament):
Posts Available: Only 1 post is available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 43 years.
Educational Qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering from a recognized university is required for the post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600.

7. Recruitment of Senior Scientific Officer Grade-II (Metallurgy):
Posts Available: Only 1 post is available.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
Educational Qualification: B.E. or B.Tech in Metallurgy from a recognized university or equivalent is required for the post.
Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600.

Application Fee:

An application fee of Rs. 50 is need to be sent alongwith the application form and other required enclosures. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/Women categories, should not submit any kind of application fee. The application fee is required to be submitted in the shape of Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only.

How to apply: The address to which the completely filled in application form alongwith the copies of the required testomonials and prescribed application fee, is need to be sent is mentioned below. Candidates should visit the UPSC website regarding the details of posts, qualification etc.:

Joint Secretary (Recruitment),
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road,
New Delhi - 110069.

Contact Details:

Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road,
New Delhi - 110069.

Last date for online application: 30 June 2011

For more information visit http://upsc.gov.in