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UPSC Assistant Editor, Assistant Chemist and More – 462 Posts
Post Date: Jun 20, 2025
Post Name: UPSC Assistant Edit...
Qual: Any Graduate, B.A, B.Arch, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, LLB, MBBS, DNB, CA, M.Sc, PG Diploma, MVSC, M.Phil/Ph.D, MS/MD, M.Ch, DM
Last Date: 20250703
Job Overview
Organization
Government Department
Job Location
All India
Total Vacancies
Not Disclosed
Here’s the complete information on UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2025, inviting applications for 462 Group ‘A/B’ positions (Assistant Editor, Assistant Chemist and more)
📅 Key Dates
- Notification Published: 14 June 2025
- Application Window: 14 June–3 July 2025 (23:59 IST)
📌 Total Vacancies (462) – Selected Roles
| Post | No. of Vacancies | Department / Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Editor | 1 (UR) + 1 (PwBD) | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines |
| Assistant Chemist | 4 (UR, EWS, OBC, SC) | Indian Bureau of Mines |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | 12 | IBM |
| Assistant Mineral Economist (Intelligence) | 6 | IBM |
| Chemist | 4 | IBM |
| Additional roles… | Various (Scientist, AD, DMO etc.) | Across ministries |
🎓 Eligibility & Age Limit
Assistant Editor
- Educational:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, OR
- Bachelor’s with Economics, English, or Statistics
- Age Limit: UR & EWS: ≤ 30 years, OBC: ≤ 33, SC/ST: ≤ 35, PwBD: ≤ 40
Assistant Chemist
- Educational: Master’s in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry, or B.Tech in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering
- Age Limit: UR/EWS: ≤ 30 years; OBC: ≤ 33; SC/ST: ≤ 35; PwBD: ≤ 40
For Other Posts
- Educational qualifications vary: from M.Sc/Eng degrees in Geology, Physics, Horticulture, Law, Veterinary Science, Medicine (MBBS), AYUSH, etc.
- Age upper limits range 30–40/45, depending on post/reservation; relaxations apply for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD per Govt rules.
💰 Pay Scale & Perks
- Most posts fall in Pay Level‑7 or Level‑10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (e.g., Assistant Editor/Chemist – Level 7; technical/scientific roles – Level 10).
- Senior posts (e.g. Medical Officer) may attract Level‑11 plus NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance).
📝 Application Process
- Register & apply via UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal (ora.upsconline.gov.in).
- Pay fee: ₹25 (General/OBC/EWS males); all women, SC/ST/PwBDs are exempt.
- Upload necessary documents: education, caste/PwBD certificates, photo, signature.
- Submit your application(s) before 3 July 2025 and keep confirmation printout.
🧭 Selection Process
- Depending on post, may involve
- Written Test (objective/subjective)
- Interview/Personality Test
- Qualifying Cut-offs: UR 50%, OBC 45%, SC/ST/PwBD 40% (expected).
📂 Documents Checklist
- Educational Certificates (degrees, diplomas)
- Mark sheets
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof
- Passport-size photo & scanned signature
- Fee payment proof
✅ Next Steps
- Download full official Notification PDF (Advt No. 07/2025) from UPSC website.
- Review post‑wise details: vacancies, eligibility, reservations, exam scheme.
- Start preparing early (especially for written tests).
- Set reminders: Applications close 3 July 2025.