UPSC Scientific Officer, Specialist and Other – 241 Posts

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the UPSC 2025 Recruitment for 241 Scientific Officer, Specialist & Other posts under Advt No. 08/2025:


📝 Key Details

1. Vacancy Summary

Total of 241 positions across prestigious Group A and B roles, including Specialist (72 vacancies), Scientific Officers, Administrative Officers, Legal Officers, and more.

2. Important Dates

  • Notification released: June 27–28, 2025
  • Online application opens: June 28, 2025
  • Last date to apply: July 17, 2025 (11:59 PM)
  • Printout deadline: Likely July 18, 2025 (often included)

3. Eligibility Criteria

ParameterDetails
Age30–50 years, depending on the post; relaxations per government norms
EducationVaries by post: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, B.E./B.Tech, MBBS + PG degree for Specialist, LL.B./LL.M for legal roles, etc.

4. Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Some key roles include:

  • Specialist (Grade III) – 72 seats
  • Senior Scientific Assistant – 20
  • Manager Grade I / Section Officer – 19
  • Tutor (Nursing) – 19
  • Administrative Officer – 8
  • Legal Officer – 5
  • Scientist B – 5
  • Dental Surgeon – 4
  • Assistant Legislative Counsel – 14
  • Deputy Legislative Counsel – 9
  • And various others such as Executive Engineer, ACIO, JSO, Designer Posts, etc.

✅ Application Process

  1. Read the official notification (Advt No. 08/2025) carefully on the UPSC website.
  2. Apply online from June 28 to July 17, 2025 via UPSC’s ORA portal
  3. Upload required documents, including qualifications and experience proof.
  4. Pay application fee (check post-wise fee structure in the notification).
  5. Print submitted form (likely by July 18, 2025)