Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | UPSC |
| Post Name | Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Industrial Adviser and More – 40 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Graduate, B.Tech/ B.E |
| Salary | Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-07, Level-10, or Level-11 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), depending on the post. Several posts also carry Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) in addition to the basic pay. Post Name Pay Scale (Level, 7th CPC) Agricultural Engineer Level-07 Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) Level-10 + NPA Scientist 'B' (Botany) Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science) Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Geology) Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Physics) Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Zoology) Level-10 Civilian Medical Officer Level-10 + NPA Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) Level-11 + NPA Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) Level-11 + NPA Assistant Industrial Adviser Level-10 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Level-10 + NPA |
| Age Limit | The upper age limit varies by post and category, ranging from 33 to 43 years as on the closing date for submission of the online application (the crucial date for determining age limit). Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates for posts identified as suitable or reserved for them. Post Name Age Limit Agricultural Engineer 33 years (OBC) Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) 35 yrs (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC) Scientist 'B' (Botany) 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science) 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Geology) 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Physics) 38 years (OBC) Scientist 'B' (Zoology) 40 years (SC) Civilian Medical Officer 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) 40 (UR), 43 (OBC) Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) 43 years (OBC) Assistant Industrial Adviser 35 years (UR) Veterinary Assistant Surgeon 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC) |
| Advt No | 09/2026 |
| Post Date | 24/07/2026 |
| Last Date | 14-08-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
1. Agricultural Engineer Qualification: Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university, with 2 years’ experience in testing/evaluation of agricultural machinery, or 2 years’ teaching/training experience in operation/maintenance of tractors and agricultural implements. Age limit: 33 years (OBC). 2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) Qualification: Degree in Unani Medicine from a recognized university/board recognized under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970, with enrolment on the Central/State Register of Indian Medicine. Age limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC). 3–7. Scientist ‘B’ (Botany/Environmental Science/Geology/Physics/Zoology) Qualification: Master’s Degree in the respective discipline from a recognized university, with 3 years’ research experience after acquiring the essential qualification. PhD and lab experience in conservation/non-destructive testing are desirable. Age limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC). 8. Civilian Medical Officer Qualification: Recognized MBBS degree with completion of compulsory rotating internship. Post-graduate medical qualification is desirable. Age limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST). 9. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion) Qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree/diploma (MD/DNB) in Immunology, Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Pathology, Bacteriology or Haematology with relevant special training, plus at least 3 years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Registrar/Assistant Professor. Age limit: 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC). 10. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) Qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree/diploma in Surgical Oncology or General Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics/Obst. & Gynae with special training in Surgical Oncology, plus at least 3 years’ teaching experience. Age limit: 43 years (OBC). 11. Assistant Industrial Adviser Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Metallurgical/Electronics & Communication Engineering, with 3 years’ experience in steel works/rolling mills/plant machinery manufacturing or in iron & steel production, planning, development and research. Age limit: 35 years (UR). 12. Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science, registered with the Veterinary Council of India or a State/UT Veterinary Council. Knowledge of Tamil, Malayalam or Telugu is an advantage. Age limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC). Note: Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates, up to 5 years for SC/ST and up to 3 years for OBC as applicable, and other relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and Central/UT Government employees apply as per UPSC rules.
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Selection Process
Selection to these posts is made through Recruitment Test (RT), wherever applicable, followed by an Interview, or by Interview alone. The minimum level of suitability in the interview is 50 marks for UR, 45 marks for OBC, and 40 marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates out of 100 total marks. Candidates must meet the minimum suitability criteria at both the RT and Interview stages, wherever an RT is conducted. Also Read: UPSC Recruitment for Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor & 10 Other Posts – Apply Online