UPSC Recruitment Notification 01/2025: Opportunities for Faculty and Technical Specialists in the Indian Government

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), headquartered at Dholpur House in New Delhi, has announced the commencement of online applications for various Group-A government job vacancies through its Recruitment Advertisement No. 01/2025. Aspiring candidates are invited to submit their applications via the official UPSC online portal by the deadline of March 27, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions for faculty members, specifically Assistant Professors, and a technical specialist role of Dangerous Goods Inspector across different departments and organizations under the Government of India.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown: Diverse Opportunities Across Disciplines

The UPSC’s latest recruitment initiative presents a range of opportunities across academic and technical sectors. Key positions include:

Dangerous Goods Inspector: Three unreserved vacancies are available within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation. This role is crucial for ensuring safety standards in the transportation of hazardous materials.
Assistant Professors (Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Andaman & Nicobar Administration):
- Chemistry: Three positions are open, distributed among Unreserved (UR), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories.
- Commerce: One vacancy reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
- Computer Science: One vacancy reserved for OBC candidates.
- English: Two vacancies, one UR and one OBC, with one position reserved for a person with disability(PWD).
- Geography: One vacancy reserved for ST candidates.
- Hindi: Four vacancies, including UR, EWS, and OBC categories.
- History: Two unreserved vacancies.
- Physics: Two unreserved vacancies.
- Plant Science: Four vacancies with one UR vacancy.
- Political Science: Four vacancies, distributed among UR, OBC, and ST categories.
- Zoology: Two vacancies, one UR and one OBC.
Assistant Professors (Mahatma Gandhi Government College, Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Administration):
- Commerce: Three positions distributed among UR, OBC, and ST categories.
- Economics: Two positions reserved for OBC candidates.
- English: One unreserved vacancy.
- History: Three vacancies, including UR and EWS categories.
- Physical Education: One unreserved vacancy.

Application Process and Fee Structure: Streamlined Online Submission

Candidates intending to apply for these positions must submit their applications online through the official UPSC website: https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/. The application window is open from March 8, 2025, to March 27, 2025. A nominal application fee of ₹25/- is applicable, which can be paid either in cash at State Bank of India (SBI) branches or through online payment methods. However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PH), and women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Accessing Detailed Information: Comprehensive Recruitment Details

For comprehensive details regarding the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, job descriptions, and the online application process, candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC advertisement. The detailed advertisement, UPSC Advt. No. 01/2025, can be accessed at the following link: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Advt-No-01-2025-Engl-070325.pdf. This document provides all the necessary information to ensure a smooth and accurate application process.