UPSC Announces 24 Vacancies For Junior Scientific Officer, Assistant Drugs Controller And Botanist Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification inviting online applications for 24 posts including Junior Scientific Officer, Assistant Drugs Controller, and Botanist. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 12 July 2025 through the UPSC online portal.

As per the notification, the upper age limit varies based on category, ranging from 30 years for general candidates to 50 years for PwBDs. The final selection will be made based on merit through a written test or interview, as applicable. Detailed eligibility and qualifications are mentioned in the official advertisement.

Candidates must apply online before 31 July 2025. It is advised to read the full notification before applying to ensure eligibility, qualification requirements, and age criteria are met.

Important Dates:
The registration process for UPSC Junior Scientific Officer and other posts will begin from 12 July 2025.

Notification Date: 11 July 2025
Start Date of Application: 12 July 2025
Last Date of Application: 31 July 2025
Interview or Result Dates: To be announced

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 24 vacancies for various scientific and technical positions.

Post Name: Junior Scientific Officer
No. of Posts: 01

Post Name: Assistant Drugs Controller
No. of Posts: 22

Post Name: Botanist
No. of Posts: 01

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.

Applicants must possess the qualifications as prescribed in the official notification. Age limits are as follows: 30 years for UR, 40 years for UR/EWSs, 43 years for OBCs, 45 years for SCs/STs, and 50 years for PwBDs. Relaxations will be applicable as per the rules.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the UPSC official portal at upsconline.nic.in starting from 12 July 2025 to 31 July 2025.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a written test and/or interview. Further stages of the recruitment will be based on merit and eligibility criteria as specified by UPSC.

Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of UPSC contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF