UPSC Invites Applications For Training Officer Posts In Ministry Of Skill Development

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a fresh notification inviting online applications for the post of Training Officer (Welder) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. There are a total of 9 vacancies for this Group-B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post.

As per the notification, the position offers a pay scale of Level-7 (Rs. 44900–142400) under the 7th CPC. The age limit for general category candidates is 30 years. Relaxations apply as per government rules. This revised advertisement allows candidates with both industry and teaching experience in welding or fabrication to apply.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through UPSC’s online recruitment portal before 31 July 2025. Those who applied earlier may apply again if they want to update or modify their experience details. Selection will be based on interview. Check all eligibility and experience requirements below.

Important Dates:
The registration process for UPSC Training Officer (Welder) post begins from the revised date of notification.
Notification Date: 26 July 2025.
Start Date of Application: 26 July 2025.
Last Date of Application: 31 July 2025.

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 9 vacancies for the post of Training Officer (Except Women Training) (Welder).

Post Name: Training Officer (Welder).
No. of Posts: 9 (UR: 3, EWS: 3, SC: 3). PwBD Reservation: 1 (Deaf and Hard of Hearing – D/HH).

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

Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have either a Bachelor’s degree in Vocational/Mechanical/Production Engineering, or a three-year diploma in Mechanical/Production/Advanced Vocational Diploma, or an NTC/NAC in the Welder trade from recognized institutions.

Experience: Degree holders must have two years of experience, diploma holders five years, and NTC/NAC holders seven years of experience in the welding or fabrication field. Both industry and teaching experience are accepted. Additional weightage is given to candidates with Craft Instructor qualifications.

Age Limit: The maximum age is 30 years for general candidates and 35 years for SC candidates. Age relaxation applies to government employees and other categories as per norms.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the UPSC online portal (upsconline.gov.in).

The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories. It must be paid online during the application process through UPSC’s official portal.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on an interview. If necessary, UPSC may shortlist candidates based on higher qualifications or experience before the interview stage.

Candidates who wish to apply for the above positions 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