UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025  under advt 8 /2025

Event Date
Notification Release June 2025
Application Start Date 28-06-2025
Last Date to Apply 17 July 2025
Last Date for Print Form 12 July 2025
Exam/Interview Date To be announced

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Number 25060817228
Post  Scientist – ‘B’
Classification
Ministry/Administration  Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change
Department/Office  other
Organisation  Zoological Survey of India Kolkata

Number of Posts and Reservation

UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD Total
2 0 2 0 0 1 4

PwBD Reservation Details

PwBD Type PwBD Category
Deaf and Hard of Hearing D-Deaf
Deaf and Hard of Hearing HH-Hard of Hearing

Post Description

Pay Scale   Level – 10 (Rs.56,100-1,77,500/-) Total emoluments at the time of initial appointment will be Rs. Rs. 56,100/- plus DA as applicable per month excluding TA and HRA.
Age   Not exceeding 35 years for General, EWS, Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes candidates as on normal closing date. Not exceeding 38 years for Other Backward Class candidates as on normal closing date in respect of the vacancies reserved for them. Relaxable for regularly appointed Central/UT Govt. servants upto five years as per the instructions/orders issued by the Govt. of India from time to time. For age concession applicable to some other categories of applicants, please see relevant paras of the ‘Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection.’
Essential Qualification (s)   A. Educational-
Master’s Degree in Zoology from a recognised University.
B. Experience-
Three Years experience in research and technique in the field of Zoology from the Central or State or Union territory Government/ Autonomous Body or Statutory Organizations or Public Sector Undertakings or University or Recognised Research Institutes.
Note- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Desirable Qualification (s)   Doctorate degree in Zoology from a recognized University or Institute.
Duty(ies)   (i) Care, preservation, maintenance, identification, cataloging of such collections of the Zoological Survey of India and its regional stations of which the candidate will be in charge.
(ii) Care and maintenance of Public Galleries of the Group of Animals of which the candidate will be in charge.
(iii) Conducting and guiding field surveys.
(iv) Conducting and guiding research work in Taxonomy, Morphology & Systematic etc. of such group of animals, as are placed in charge of the candidate.
(v) Helping the Director in administrative matters.
(vi) To look after the administrative matter of the regional stations.
Probation   One Year
Headquarters   Kolkata with All India service liability
Other Details   The post is General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The vacancies for the post are permanent.
Any Other Conditions   01 Vacancy is reserved for the PwBD category ‘b’ i.e. Deaf and Hard of Hearing and it is a backlog UR/PwBD vacancy.
Scientist B 05

 

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UPSC Recruitment 2025 updates

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 july 2025

Application Starting Date 14th June 2025 (Started)
Application Closing Date 3rd July 2025 
Last Date for Printing of the completely submitted Online Application 4th July 2025 

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Number 25060717214
Post  Scientist ‘B’ (Geology)
Classification
Ministry/Administration  Ministry of Jal Shakti
Department/Office  Water Resources, River Developement & Ganga Rejuvenation
Organisation  Central Soil & Materials Research Station New Delhi

Number of Posts and Reservation

UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD Total
1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Post Description

Pay Scale   Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) in pay matrix. Total emoluments excluding T.A. & HRA at the time of initial appointment will be Rs.56,100/- plus DA as applicable approximately
Age   Not exceeding 35 years as on normal closing date. Relaxable for regularly appointed Central/UTs Govt. Servants upto 5 years as per instructions/orders issued by the Govt. of India from time to time. For age concession applicable to some others categories of applicants, please see relevant paras of the, ‘Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection.
Essential Qualification (s)   A. Educational:- Masters Degree in Geology from a Recognised University or Institute.

NOTE – Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

B. Experience:- Possessing three years experience in Geology.

Desirable Qualification (s)
Duty(ies)   Works related to physical and structural geology, stress-strain and rheological properties of rocks, classification of folds and faults, and classification of rocks. Carrying out study of toposheets, stereographic projections, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, stratigraphy and hydrogeology. Conducting field tests, collection of samples from the project sites, conducting laboratory tests, compilation of tests results, preparation of reports, formulation of project proposals, Research and Development activities, publication of research papers and collection and maintenance of data base on the area of activities.
Probation   One year
Headquarters   Central Soil and Materials Research Station, New Delhi with All India Service Liability.
Other Details   The post is General Central Service, Group-‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The post is permanent.
Any Other Conditions   Ataxic is not suitable for the post.
25060717214 Scientist ‘B’ (Geology) आवेदन करें / Apply Now

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Parameter Details
Vacancy advt wise
Post Name Scientist B, Training Officer, and others
Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Education B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, PG Diploma
Age Limit 30 to 50 years (varies by post)
Salary Pay Level – 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) and above

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 7 vacancy under advt 06/2025

Dates

Event Date
Notification Release Date 24-05-2025
Application Start Date 24-05-2025
Application End Date 12-06-2025
Post Name Total education & age limit
Scientific Officer 12 A. Educational-
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Master’s Degree in Microbiology or Degree in Chemical Technology or Degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognised University or Institute.
B. Experience-
01 Year’s experience in an analytical or Chemical Testing Laboratory
Or
01 year’s Experience of Research & Development work or analysis of ores, Minerals, Metals or Oil & Fuel and various Organic and Inorganic products or paint or polymer materials.
Note 1- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2- The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if any stage of selection, the Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.Not exceeding 30 years as on normal closing date. OBC 3 years, SC ST 5 years extra
Scientist-B (Mechanical) 01 A) (i) Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognised University or Institute and
(ii) 01 year practical experience in the testing/ calibration of engineering materials/ products or in precision measurements/metrology in a recognised laboratory or institute.
Or
B) (i) Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering from a recognised University or Institute and
(ii) 02 years practical experience in the testing/ calibration of engineering materials/ products or in precision measurements/metrology in a recognised laboratory or institute.Note 1- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Not exceeding 35 years as on normal closing date.Scientist B (Computer Science/Information technology)03same as aboove but cseScientist B (Civil Engineering)03same as aboove but civil

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UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 40 possts under advt 4/2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications for 40 posts including Scientist B, Training Officer, and other scientific/technical roles. Candidates with qualifications such as B.Tech, M.Sc, M.A, Diploma, and PG Diplomas are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the UPSC Scientist B online form is May 15, 2025. This recruitment offers attractive pay scales and career opportunities in various central government departments.


Parameter Details
Vacancy 40 Posts
Post Name Scientist B, Training Officer, and others
Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Education B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, M.A, M.Com, M.Sc, PG Diploma
Age Limit 30 to 50 years (varies by post)
Salary Pay Level – 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) and above

Post-wise Vacancy and Eligibility – UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Post Name Total
Scientist-B (Electrical) 01
Technical Officer (Forestry) 03
Scientist ‘B’ (Ballistics) 01
Scientist ‘B’ (Biology) 02
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemistry) 01
Scientist ‘B’ (Documents) 01
Senior Veterinary Officer 16
Post Name Eligibility Criteria
Scientist-B (Electrical) B.Tech in Electrical Engg.; Age: 38 years (OBC); Salary: Level-10
Scientific Officer (Electrical) B.Tech in Electrical Engg.; Age: 30 (UR), 35 (SC); Salary: Level-08
Scientific Officer (Mechanical) B.Tech in Mechanical Engg.; Age: 30 years; Salary: Level-08
Professor (Sugar Technology) Master’s in Sugar Tech; Age: 50 years; Salary: Level-13
Lecturer (Sugar Engineering) B.Tech in relevant field; Age: 35 years; Salary: Level-10
Technical Officer (Forestry) Bachelor’s in Forestry or related; Age: 30 (UR), 35 (SC); Salary: Level-07
Scientist ‘B’ (Ballistics) Master’s in Physics/Maths; Age: 35 years; Salary: Level-10

Eligibility Criteria – UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant fields depending on the post.

  • Fields include Electrical, Mechanical, Forestry, Physics, Mathematics, Sugar Technology, etc.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum age: 30 years

  • Maximum age: 50 years (varies by post and category)

  • Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per norms.

Salary Structure:

  • Salary ranges from Pay Level 7 to Pay Level 13.

  • For most Scientist B posts: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10).

  • Senior academic roles like Professor have higher pay levels.


Important Dates – UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Event Date
Start Date to Apply Online April 26, 2025
Last Date to Submit Application May 15, 2025
Last Date to Print Application May 16, 2025

Important Links – UPSC Recruitment 2025

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Official Notification Check on UPSC recruitment page
more UPSC advt 4/2025

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 – Application Process

  1. Visit the official UPSC website.

  2. Click on the relevant advertisement under “Latest Recruitment”.

  3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.

  4. Fill out the UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 form accurately.

  5. Upload scanned documents and photograph.

  6. Pay the applicable fee (₹25 for UR/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).

  7. Submit and download the confirmation for future reference.


Selection Process – UPSC Scientist B 2025

The UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 selection will include:

  • Written Test (if applicable) – Subject-specific questions.

  • Interview – To assess technical knowledge and suitability.

  • Document verification for shortlisted candidates.


Syllabus & Exam Pattern – UPSC Scientist B 2025

Written Exam (if conducted):

  • Technical Subject (Engineering/Science-based)

  • General Awareness & Aptitude (if included)

  • Medium: English

  • Pattern: Objective type

The exact UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 syllabus will be detailed in the official notice. Candidates are advised to regularly check for updates.

upsc scientist b vs scientific officer

In the UPSC context, “Scientist B” generally holds a higher-level position with more responsibility than a “Scientific Officer,” although the specific duties and responsibilities can vary depending on the specific organization. Scientist B roles often involve more in-depth research, development, and oversight of technical teams, whereas Scientific Officer roles often focus on testing, evaluation, and supporting the work of Scientist B.

In the advertisement for UPSC, a Scientific Officer (Electrical) is responsible for testing and evaluating materials, and in the absence of the Scientist B (Electrical), they perform the day-to-day work of the laboratory. A Scientist B (Mechanical) is overall in-charge of the Mechanical discipline, scrutinizes test requests, and allocates samples.
In summary: Scientist B roles are generally more senior and involve more in-depth research and oversight, while Scientific Officer roles often focus on testing, evaluation, and supporting the work of Scientist B.


FAQs – UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025?
A: The last date to apply online is May 15, 2025.

Q2. What is the salary for Scientist B posts in UPSC Recruitment 2025?
A: The salary is as per Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, with variations based on post.

Q3. What are the educational qualifications for Scientist B roles?
A: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in disciplines like Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Forestry, depending on the post.

Q4. Is there an application fee for UPSC Scientist B 2025?
A: Yes, ₹25 for UR/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted.

Q5. Will there be an exam for UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025?
A: It depends on the post. Some roles may require a written exam followed by an interview.

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