The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2025 for recruitment to multiple Group-A and B posts across various ministries including Agriculture, Defence, Home Affairs, Commerce & Industry, and Law & Justice. Notable posts include Assistant Public Prosecutor, Deputy Controller of Explosives, Assistant Engineers (Naval QA), and others. A total of 112 vacancies are announced. Candidates must apply online through upsconline.gov.in between April 12 and May 1, 2025. Selection will be based on either an interview or a Recruitment Test followed by an interview, depending on the number of applicants.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start of Online Application
April 12, 2025
Last Date to Apply
May 1, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to Print Application
May 2, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Interview Date
To be notified
Vacancies (Highlights)
Post
Vacancies
Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi)
66
Deputy Controller of Explosives (PESO)
18
Assistant Engineer (Naval QA) – Electrical
7
Joint Assistant Director (Police Wireless)
13
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Hindi)
4
Assistant Engineer – Chemical/Mechanical
3
System Analyst (Agriculture Dept.)
1
Total
112
Age Limit (Varies by Post)
Category
General Range
UR/EWS
30–40 years
OBC
+3 years
SC/ST
+5 years
PwBD
+10 years
Govt Employees
+5 years (Conditions apply)
Educational Qualifications (Post-Specific)
Post
Minimum Qualification
Assistant Prosecutor
Law Degree + 3 years’ Bar experience
AE (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical)
Engg. Degree + 2 years QA/QC/Production experience
Deputy Controller (Explosives)
Chem Engg./M.Sc. + 3 years in explosives/petroleum
Joint Assistant Director
B.Tech/Master’s in Electronics/IT/AI + Relevant experience
Legislative Counsel (Hindi)
LLB/LLM + Legal/Drafting/Translation Experience
System Analyst
MCA/M.Sc./B.Tech in CS/IT + 3 years Programming Experience
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Salary (₹)
Assistant Public Prosecutor
Level 8
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Assistant Legislative Counsel
Level 11
₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
Deputy Controller of Explosives
Level 10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Assistant Engineers (Naval QA)
Level 7
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Joint Assistant Director (Police Wireless)
Level 8
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
System Analyst
Level 10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Application Fees
Category
Fee
General/OBC/EWS (Male)
₹25
SC/ST/PwBD/Female (All)
NIL
Fee can be paid via cash at SBI or through online payment methods.
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
Stage
Details
Recruitment Test
May be conducted depending on number of applicants
Interview
Mandatory for shortlisted candidates
Final Selection
Based on Interview or RT (75%) + Interview (25%) if RT is held
Qualifying Marks
UR/EWS: 50, OBC: 45, SC/ST/PwBD: 40 (out of 100 in interview)
