UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS* FOR
LATERAL RECRUITMENT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY LEVEL POSTS
ON CONTRACT BASIS
(*: by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in)
The Government of India has submitted a requisition for Lateral Recruitment of Deputy
Secretary level officers. Accordingly, Online Applications are invited from talented and motivated
Indian nationals willing to contribute towards nation building to join the Government at the level
of Deputy Secretary, Group ‘A’, in the under mentioned posts in different Ministries/Departments
on Contract Basis (On Deputation for officers of States/UT Cadres, Public Sector
Undertakings(PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Universities, Recognized
Research Institutes) for a period of 3 years (Extendable upto 5 years depending upon
performance) through website http://www.upsconline.nic.in by 3rd May, 2021.
- (Post ID No. 21035201420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary(Intellectual Property Rights)
in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and
Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: LLB with specialization in
Intellectual Property Rights from a recognized University /Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Ten years of Experience (including research & publications) in handling matters
pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws. DESIRABLE: (i) LLM with specialization in Intellectual
Property Rights from a recognized University /Institution. (ii) Experience of Intellectual Property
Rights related to copyright affiliated industries such as Radio, TV, Advertising, Press &
Literature, Music, Theatrical Productions, Films. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Effective
Implementation of the various IP Statues and requisite redressal of concerns of copyright
affiliated industries. (ii) To finalize international position of the Government of India on aspects
of IPRs, including representation India in International fora such as WIPO etc. (iii) To ideate,
process, implement and monitor several project, schemes or programmes for development of
Intellectual Property Regime in India. (iv) To promote environment for the protection of
intellectual property rights of innovators and creators by bringing about changes at legislative
and policy level , including requisite amendments in the Act/Rules/Office orders. (v) Assist in
formulation of policies in the field related to intellectual property rights. (vi)Maintain a platform for
discussion with the industry in India and abroad. - (Post ID No. 21035202420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016), Ministry of Corporate Affairs. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A)
EDUCATIONAL: Charted Accountant (CA)/ Company Secretary (CS)/ Cost and Management
Accountant (CMA)/ Bachelor of Law (LLB) /Masters’ in Business Administration (MBA) from
recognized University /Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in any of the field of
banking, financial Institutions, regulatory bodies, statutory bodies and academics. DESIRABLE:
EDUCATIONAL: LLM/ CA&CS/ CA&CMA/ CS&CMA/ CA& CS &CMA/ Doctorate Degree in
Economics/ Commerce/Management. EXPERIENCE: Working experience in the area of
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Implementation of Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) including research on the provisions of the code, Court Cases,
Coordination with Stakeholders, awareness programme, Parliament references etc. (ii) Framing
rules and regulations under the Code. (iii) Section notifications. (iv) Administrative matters
dealing with Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). (v) Ensuring coordination and
research work back up for the Insolvency Law Committee. (vi) Implementing new and innovative
measures under the code like SIRP for MSME, pre-Pack insolvency, Fresh Start Process, Cross
Border Insolvency, Group enterprise insolvency. (vii) Monitoring of cases filed with NCLT under
IBC, 2016 and transferred cases from High Court to NCLT. (viii) Complains/Grievances of
stakeholders against resolution professionals and for matters related to CIRP and liquidation
under IBC. - (Post ID No. 21035203420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Foundational Literacy and
Numeracy Mission) in the Department of School Education and Literacy Ministry of Education.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s degree from a recognized
University or Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in the field of
elementary education out of which at least one year at the National /international level.
DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: Doctorate degree from a recognized University or Institute, or
Masters’ degree in Business Administration /PGDM from a recognized University or Institute.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in Education policy issues, development of policy at National level,
Project Management its costing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. JOB
DESCRIPTION(i) To function as the Assistant Mission Director for Foundational Literacy and
Numeracy Mission. (ii) To assist Mission Director in framing Guidelines and other documents
and in implementation and attainment of the Mission objectives. (iii) Monitor the Progress of the
implementation of the programme in all States and UTs in terms of child-wise tracking, quality
and funding. (iv) Deal with various administrative and financial matters of the Mission including
coordination with various institutions/ organisations such as NCERT, NIEPA, CBSE etc. towards
fulfillment of Mission objectives. (v) Guide, monitor, facilitate and ensure the development of
high-quality e-content in multiple languages/dialects for digital modes – Internet-based, TV and
Radio. - (Post ID No. 21035204420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Environment Policy)
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A)
EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree or B.E./B.Tech. from a recognized University /Institution. (B)
EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years overall experience in the relevant fields related to
Environment, Forestry or Climate Change with particular experience of : (i) Designing,
coordination and implementation of project and programme activities related to climate change,
environment and forest; (ii) Conceptualizing and designing innovative ideas for project and
scheme implementation; (iii) Working with Government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies and
civil society organizations, in the area of environmental policy/climate change/forest. (iv)
Designing and conducting trainings and capacity building programmes for Govt. Officials and
other stakeholders on issues at science-policy interface. JOB DESCRIPTION: Officer shall be
responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of various
programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned from amongst the subjects
allocated to Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change. - (Post ID No. 21035205420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Food Processing), Ministry
of Food Processing Industries. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL:
B.E./B.Tech in Food Technology/ Food Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Chemical
Engineering Or Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Dairying/ Fisheries/ Animal Husbandry
from a recognized University/ Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in Food
Processing Industry/Sector. DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree from a recognized University/
Institution in the above fields. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with Government Policy,
programmes and activities relating to food processing, preservation, value, value addition
processing of fruits, vegetable, dairy, animal husbandry and fisheries. - (Post ID No. 21035206420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Manufacturing Sector),
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A)
EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech from a recognized University/ Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Ten years experience in any of the following or in combination thereof:- (i)
Manufacturing Sector; (ii) Industrial Research and Development; (iii) Research in Manufacturing
(Production Technology) in any Academic Institution. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with
Government policy and its implementation related to development of machine tools & dies and
industrial machinery used in the manufacture and /or processing industry such as chemicals &
petrochemicals, fertilizer, paper, sugar, plastic, cement, steel, coal, mineral, textiles, synthetic
fiber, food items, material handling, constructions etc. - (Post ID No. 21035207420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Urban Water Management),
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL:
B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. (B)
EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years of experience in urban water supply and wastewater reuse
technologies, assessment of non-revenue water and municipal finance management.
DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: (i) M.E./ M.Tech in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a
recognized University / Institute. (ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate
Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University / Institute. (iii) Master’s in
Business Administration (MBA) in Infrastructure Management from a recognized University /
Institute. EXPERIENCE: Experience in planning and preparation of Detailed Project Reports
(DPRs) for infrastructure projects. JOB DESCRIPTION : To deal with Government policy,
Programmes and matters relating to Urban Water Management, including: a) Urban Water
Scenario based on MIS driven insights. b) Trends /patterns for decision making using data
management and data mining of Urban Water sources. c) Preparation of guidelines, manuals,
SOPs etc. in the water and waste water sector to support capacity building and institutional
strengthening of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). d) Integrated Water Resource Management and
promotion of more sustainable approaches to water management. e) Improvement of delivery of
water, sanitation and hygiene services to the urban population, with a clear focus on the poorest
and most marginalized families. f) Budgeting and financial management of various projects/
drafting and processing of agreements/ MOUs/ tender documents. - (Post ID No. 21035208420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Mining Legislation and
Policy), Ministry of Mines. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E. /B.Tech
in Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.’ OR Master’s Degree in
Business Administration/Economics from a recognized University /Institution. (B)
EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in metal/mining industry OR Ten years
experience in Industry/Mines/ Iron & Steel Department of a State Government/ UT
Administration. DESIRABLE: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate
Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University / Institute.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Designing framework for promotion of non-ferrous metals. (ii)
Legislative and regulatory aspects of non-ferrous metals.(iii) Forecasting of trends in price of
metals, demand and supply of metals. (iv) Taxation policy for metal sector. (v) Matters
concerning Organizations under the Ministry of Mines. (vi)Coordination with other Ministries/
Departments /States/ UTs for implementation or extension of Govt. Schemes/ Programmes/
Activities etc. - (Post ID No. 21035209420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Sagarmala and PPP),
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A)
EDUCATIONAL: B.E/B.Tech or Master’s Degree in Commerce from a recognized
University/Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in area of Marine/
Ports/ Shipping with expertise in projects management including PPP projects. DESIRABLE:
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
from a recognized University / Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Matters related to Sagarmala
Scheme and Sagarmala programme for Port industrialization,Coastal Community Development.
(ii) Matters related to Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS), The National
Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts(NTCPWC), Centre for Inland and Coastal
Maritime Technology (CICMT), Multi Skill Development Centres(MSDC). (iii) Matters related to
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Dahej-Ghoga-Hazira Ro-Pax projects.
(iv) Matters related to Indian Ports Act, 1908. (v) Matters related to Development of Sagartat
Yojana. (vi) Matters related to Sagarmala Programme for Port modernization and Capacity
enhancement, Port Connectivity, Coastal Shipping. (vii) Matters related to PDC, NIP and
Investment Clearance Cell. (viii) Matters related to Sagarmala Development Company Limited
(SDCL) and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL). (ix) Promotion and
development of Coastal Shipping including coal, steel, fertilizers etc. (excluding policy matters
which are dealt by the Shipping Division). (x) Matters relating to Rail Road connectivity to Ports
and Ports Railway System. (xi) Policy matters related to development of non-major ports. - (Post ID No. 21035210420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Electricity Distribution),
Ministry of Power. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E/B.Tech in
Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’
work experience out of which at least five years in the area of Electricity Distribution.
DESIRABLE: M.E/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. JOB
DESCRIPTION: To formulate Government policies, schemes, programmes to improve
operational and financial performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (Discoms),
especially Government owned Discoms. - (Post ID No. 21035211420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Rural Livelihood), Ministry
of Rural Development. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree
from a recognized University/ Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in
the area of rural livelihoods such as Farm & Non-Farm activities, Financial Inclusion, Institution
Building etc. DESIRABLE: Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/ Institution. JOB
DESCRIPTION: To deal with – (i) Implementation of DAY-NRLM scheme in all States and UTs
through SRLMs, including the following: a) Social Inclusion and social mobilization of rural poor
woman into Self Help Groups (SHGs). b) Training and Capacity building activities for the
mobilized groups/members. (ii) Administrative and financial matters relating to
schemes/programmes on Rural Livelihood. - (Post ID No. 21035212420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Information Technologies),
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A)
EDUCATIONAL: (i) Masters Degree in Computer Science or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/
Information Technology from a recognized University /Institute. (ii) Master’s in Business
Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized
University /Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: (i) Minimum Ten years’ work experiences in the area of
Information Technology with at least Five years’ experience in Design & Development of IT
projects, with expertise in any of the following :- (a) Consulting (ICT/E-governance initiatives).
(b) Managing projects involving BI tools AI/ML other emerging technologies. (c) Data Analytics
and Visualization Tools like SAS, SPSS, R and Python. DESIRABLE: Master’s in Business
Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with specialisation in
Information Technology/Business Analytics from a recognized University / Institute. JOB
DESCRIPTION: To deal with – (i) Data preparation and Management, Development of
Application software for MoSPI, Data Documentation, Archieving and Dissemination.(ii)
Development of Advanced Analytics dashboard and GIS based web enabled online query
system for Census and Surveys conducted by the Ministry.(iii) Monitoring work undertaken by
DIID in development of National Integrated Information Platform (NIIP).(iv) Overall Project
Management including planning,directing and coordinating the overall programmes. - (Post ID No. 21035213420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Iron/Steel Industry),
Ministry of Steel. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E. /B.Tech from a
recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years experience in steel
sector with at least Three years experience in operations management/implementation of
projects in steel plants/ iron ore mines. DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: (i) M.E./M.Tech from a
recognized University/Institute.(ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate
Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University/Institute. EXPERIENCE:
Experience of handling different production processes in iron/steel industry. JOB
DESCRIPTION: To deal with Government policy, programmes and matters relating to – (i)
Technical, Technology, R&D, and quality related parameters relevant to Iron/Steel production
and usage from productivity, efficiency and competitiveness perspective. (ii) Quality, availability
and pricing of raw materials for Steel sector including iron ore, coking coal, Manganese, etc.
from within and outside the country. (iii) Steel production, consumption and pricing. (iv)
Measures to promote steel usage in the country. (v) Project relating to new/ capacity expansion/
modernisation projects in iron/steel Industry.
The concerned Ministry/Department can assign any other task in place of/ in addition to those
indicated in the Job Description in respect of the above (S No. 1 to 13) Posts, which are only
indicative in nature.
All the above mentioned posts (S.No. 1 to 13) are suitable for Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities (PwBDs) i.e. Blindness or Low Vision or Deaf or Hard of Hearing or Locomotor
Disability including Cerebral Palsy or Leprosy Cured or Dwarfism or Acid Attack Victims or
Muscular Dystrophy or Multiple disabilities including only above three sub-categories.
ELIGIBILITY
The following with a minimum of experience of 10 years for Deputy Secretary Level posts are
eligible to apply:
a. Officers of any State/UT Government who are already working at equivalent level or are
eligible for appointment to equivalent level in their cadre, with relevant experience.
b. Individuals working at comparable levels in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous
Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes.
c. Individuals working at comparable levels in Private Sector Companies, Consultancy
Organizations, International/Multinational Organisations.
COMPARABLE LEVEL
The comparable/equivalent level would be defined as under:
The candidate applying for Deputy Secretary level post must have a minimum gross salary of
Rs. 10 lakh per year during any of the financial year 2018-19 or 2019-20 as per Form-16/ITR (or
payslip in the absence of Form-16/ITR).
NOTE: Central Government employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
(IMPORTANT)
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH
COMMISSION’S WEBSITE IS 23:59 HRS ON 03.05.2021.
THE LAST DATE FOR PRINTING OF COMPLETELY SUBMITTED ONLINE APPLICATION
IS UPTO 23:59 HRS ON 04.05.2021.
THE CRUCIAL DATE FOR DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL CANDIDATES IN
EVERY RESPECT SHALL BE THE PRESCRIBED CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISISON OF
ONLINE APPLICATION. THE APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO FILL IN ALL THEIR
PARTICULARS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION CAREFULLY AS SUBMISSION OF
WRONG INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO REJECTION THROUGH COMPUTER BASED
SHORTLISTING APART FROM DEBARMENT BY THE COMMISSION.
DATE FOR THE INTERVIEW ON WHICH THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED
TO BRING THE PRINTOUT OF HIS/HER ONLINE APPLICATION ALONGWITH OTHER
DOCUMENTS AT UPSC SHALL BE INTIMATED SEPARATELY.
AGE & PAY
The minimum and maximum age limit for the Deputy Secretary level post are 32 and 40 years
respectively and the Pay will be fixed at the minimum of Pay Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per
7th CPC(approximate gross salary would be around Rs. 1,19,000/- including DA, Tpt Allowance
& HRA in present level).
However, the Government reserves its right to place deserving appointees at an appropriate
level within the scale of pay.
The crucial date for determining the age shall be the closing date for submission of online
application.
OTHER CONDITIONS
- All appointees are to be deemed as public servants for the purpose of the CCS(Conduct)
Rules and such other statutes as notified by the government from time to time. - The employment contract to be terminated by either side with a minimum notice period of 3
months.
The candidates willing to apply for the above posts are advised to visit Commission’s Website
http://www.upsconline.nic.in. The detailed advertisement along-with ‘Instructions and Additional
Information to candidates’ has been displayed on Commission’s Website http://www.upsc.gov.in
and website http://www.upsconline.nic.in.
NOTE: Candidates are requested to apply only Online against this advertisement on the
Commission’s website http://www.upsconline.nic.in and NOT write to the Commission for
Application forms. They are also requested to go through carefully the details of Essential and
Desirable requirements for the posts and instructions published below as well as on the website
http://www.upsconline.nic.in.
INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES FOR RECRUITMENT
BY SELECTION - A Candidate must be an Indian National.
- MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must fulfill the essential
requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement. They are advised
to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid
down for various posts. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained.
NOTE-I: The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the
same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview.
NOTE-II: IN THE EVENT OF NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS BEING LARGE, COMMISSION
WILL ADOPT SHORT LISTING CRITERIA TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO
BE CALLED FOR INTERVIEW TO A REASONABLE NUMBER BY ANY OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING METHODS:
(i) On the basis of Desirable Qualifications (DQ) (any one or combination of two or more or
all DQs, if more than one DQ is prescribed).
(ii) On the basis of higher Experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed in the
advertisement.
(iii) On the basis of higher relevant Educational Qualifications than the minimum prescribed in
the advertisement.
THE CANDIDATE SHOULD, THEREFORE, MENTION ALL HIS/HER QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT FIELD OVER AND ABOVE THE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS.
IMPORTANT
THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF SUITABILITY IN INTERVIEW WILL BE 50(FIFTY) MARKS OUT
OF TOTAL MARKS OF 100(HUNDRED) - (A) HOW TO APPLY:
i) 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.
ii) Candidates must upload the documents/certificates in support of each of the claims made
by them in the application like, Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Experience, 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.
The following documents are to be uploaded:-
a) Copy of 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).
b) Copy of 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 may be uploaded.
c) Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed, indicating the
Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, if a candidate is claiming a
particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement.
d) For experience, up-to-date and full Experience Certificate, unambiguously indicating the
nature of duties, dates and duration of experience, level/position, responsibilities etc issued by
the employer may be uploaded (link for the format is given in the online application form). In
case, the submitted documents do not convincingly support the claim made, the application is
liable to be rejected.
Similarly, applicants who have claimed relevant experience but the Experience Certificate
attached in support of that is not for the entire duration claimed or do not support the claim made
would be rejected. Only the time period of relevant experience for which Experience Certificate
has been submitted would be considered.
Appointment letters, office orders, transfer orders, resignation letters, pay certificates,
service certificates, posting orders, affidavits and the certificates attested by the candidates
themselves or self employment certificates are normally not considered as proof of experience.
However, if the candidate is unable to submit experience certificate in the given format, any
document unambiguously indicating the experience, nature of duties and the period claimed may
be submitted and it would be considered on merit. .
Candidates will be short-listed for Interview on the basis of the information provided by
them in their online application. They must ensure that such information is true.
e) Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) certificate in the prescribed format (link
https://www.upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas) issued by the competent authority
by Persons with Benchmark Disabilities eligible for appointment to the post on the basis of
prescribed standards of Medical Fitness.
f) Documentary support for any other claim(s) made.
Note: If any document/ certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a
transcript of the same duly self attested is to be uploaded.
iii) IMPORTANT : CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO FILL THEIR CORRECT AND ACTIVE
E-MAIL ADDRESSES IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION AS ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL
BE MADE BY THE COMMSSION THROUGH E-MAIL ONLY. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AND
REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO COPIES OF CERTIFCATES TO BE SUBMITTED IN
RESPECT OF CLAIMS MADE IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION WILL BE E-MAILED IN DUE
COURSE TO THE CANDIDATES IN THEIR REGISTERED E-MAIL ID AND WILL ALSO BE
POSTED ON THE WEBSITE OF THE COMMISSION.
iv) Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post should apply separately for each
post.
v) After submitting the Online Application, the candidates are required to take out a print out
of the finally submitted Online Application.
vi) Candidates are not required to submit to the Commission either by post or by hand
the printouts of their online applications or any other document. They will be required to
bring along with them the printouts of their online applications and the documents
mentioned in para 4 below if called for interview.
vii) The applicants are advised to submit only single Online Application for each post;
however, if somehow, if he/she submits multiple Online Applications for one post, then he/she
must ensure that Online Application with the higher “Application Number” is complete in all
respects. The applicants, who submit multiple Online Applications, should note that only the
Online Application with higher “Application Number” shall be entertained by the Commission.
viii) The candidates are advised to submit the Online Application well in advance without
waiting for the closing date.
3 (B) Candidates shortlisted for interview on the basis of the information provided in the
online applications submitted by them will be required to send self attested copies of
documents/relevant certificates in support of the claims made in the application as and
when demanded by the Commission.
“WARNING”:
CANDIDATES WILL BE SHORT-LISTED FOR INTERVIEW ONLY ON THE BASIS OF THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THEM IN THEIR ONLINE APPLICATIONS. DOCUMENTS
SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF THE CLAIM MADE IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION WILL BE
EXAMINED ONLY IF THE CANDIDATE IS PRIMA FACIE ELIGIBLE TO BE SHORTLISTED
ON THE BASIS OF INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
CLAIMED IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE BASIS FOR SHORTLISTING WOULD BE
CLAIMS MADE IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION, DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING THOSE
CLAIMS AND MODALITIES & CRITERIA ADOPTED FOR SHORTLISTING. HENCE,
CANDIDATES MUST ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE ONLINE
APPLICATION IS TRUE. IF AT ANY SUBSEQUENT STAGE OR AT THE TIME OF
INTERVIEW ANY INOFRMATION GIVEN BY THEM OR ANY CLAIM MADE BY THEM IN
THEIR ONLINE APPLICATIONS IS FOUND TO BE FALSE, THEIR CANDIDATURE IS
LIABLE TO BE REJECTED AND THEY MAY ALSO BE DEBARRED EITHER PERMANENTLY
OR FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD BY THE :
COMMISSION FROM ANY EXAMINATION OR SELECTION HELD BY THEM.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FROM ANY EMPLOYMENT UNDER THEM. - DOCUMENTS/ CERTIFICATES TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.
The printout of the online application and the following Original Documents/ Certificates
along with self attested copies and other items specified in the Summon Letter for
interview are to be produced at the time of interview.
a) 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 their 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 will
be considered (in case of Tamil Nadu & Kerala).
b) Degree/Diploma certificate along with marksheets pertaining to all the academic years 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 will be
accepted.
c) Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed, indicating the
Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, if a candidate is claiming a
particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement.
d) Original document in support of the experience claimed.
e) Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) certificate in the prescribed format (link
https://www.upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas) issued by the competent authority by
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities eligible for appointment to the post on the basis of
prescribed standards of Medical Fitness.
f) A candidate who claims change in name after matriculation on account of
marriage or remarriage or divorce etc. the following documents shall be submitted:-
i) In case of marriage of women – Photocopy of Husband’s passport showing
names of spouses or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage
or an Affidavit from husband and wife along with a joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath
Commissioner;
ii) In case of re-marriage of women – Divorce Deed/Death certificate as the case
may be in respect of first spouse; and photocopy of present husband’s passport showing
names of spouse or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage
or an Affidavit from the husband and wife along with joint photograph duly sworn before the
Oath Commissioner
iii) In case of divorce of women – Certified copy of Divorce Decree and Deed
Poll/Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
iv) In other circumstances for change of name for both male and female – Deed
Poll/Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner and Gazette Notification.
g) Documentary support for any other claim(s) made.
NOTE I: Date of birth mentioned in Online Application is final. No subsequent request for change
of date of birth will be considered or granted.
NOTE II: The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages,
visiting/ guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing
the candidates for interview.
NOTE III: If any document/ certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a
transcript of the same duly attested by a Gazetted officer or notary is to be submitted.
- ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT:
Candidates are warned that they should not furnish any particulars that are false or suppress any
material information in filling up the application form. Candidates are also warned that they
should in no case correct or alter or otherwise tamper with any entry in a document or its
attested/certified copy submitted by them nor should they submit a tampered/fabricated
document. If there is any inaccuracy or any discrepancy between two or more such documents
or their attested/certified copies, an explanation regarding this discrepancy should be submitted.
A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of:
a) obtaining support of his/her candidature by any means, or
b) impersonating, or
c) procuring impersonation by any person , or
d) submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with, or
e) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information, or
f) resorting to any other irregular or improper means in connection with his/her candidature
for the selection, or
g) using unfair means during the test, or
h) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language or pornographic matter, in the
script(s) , or
i) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall, or
j) harassing or doing bodily harm to the staff employed by the Commission for the conduct
of their test, or
k) bringing mobile phone/Communication device in the examination Hall/Interview room.
l) attempting to commit or, as the case may be, abetting the Commission of all or any of
the acts specified in the foregoing clauses may, in addition to rendering himself/herself liable to
criminal prosecution, be liable:
i) to be disqualified by the Commission from selection for which he/she is a candidate,
and/or
ii) to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period:-
by the Commission from any examination or selection held by them
by the Central Government from any employment under them, and
iii) if he/she is already in service under Government to disciplinary action under the
appropriate rules. - OTHER INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONS:
a) All candidates whether in Government service or in Government owned industrial or other
similar organizations or in private employment should submit their applications online directly to
the Commission. Persons already in Regular Government service, whether in permanent or
temporary capacity other than casual/adhoc/daily wages/hourly paid/contract basis are however
required to submit a declaration that they have informed in writing to their Head of
Office/Department that they have applied for the selection.
b) The date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the
closing date for submitting the Online Application on the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in.
c) If a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the
requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce order/letter in this
regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated
otherwise the Online Application is liable to be rejected.
d) Candidates must, if required, attend a personal interview at New Delhi. The Commission
do not defray the traveling or other expenses of candidates summoned for interview.
e) The Summoning of candidates for interview convey no assurance whatsoever that they
will be selected. Appointment orders to selected candidates will be issued by the Government.
f) Candidates must be in sound bodily health. They must, if selected be prepared to
undergo such medical examination and satisfy such medical authority as Government may
require.
g) Candidates will be informed of the final result in due course through UPSC website and
any interim enquiries about the result are therefore, unnecessary and will not be attended to.
The Commission do not enter into correspondence with the candidates an any matter related the
recruitment.
h) Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
IMPORTANT
a) Government strives to have work force which reflects gender balance and women
candidates are encouraged to apply.
b) In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications, candidature
etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate ‘C’ of its campus in person or
over Telephone No. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 on working days between
10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs.
c) Formats of PRESCRIBED PEROFORMAS for various certificates have been made
available in the Commission’s official Website http://www.upsc.gov.in. under Heading
Recruitment followed by Forms of Certificates(link
https://www.upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas) Candidates may download the same
and fill up accordingly.
d) MOBILE PHONES ARE BANNED IN THE CAMPUS OF UPSC INTERVIEW HALL
