Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹47,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Physics or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering, coupled with one year of experience in Non-Destructive testing or X-Ray Diffraction/investigation work.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of experience in Non-Destructive testing or X-Ray Diffraction/investigation work on failure engineering material is required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 33 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 1 vacancy for the post of Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) in the National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs. This permanent Group 'B' Gazetted position offers a salary starting at ₹47,600 per month under Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Eligible candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Physics or an Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Metallurgy with relevant experience, making it a valuable opportunity for specialists in material testing.
- The post is permanent and falls under General Central Service Group- 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category.
- The maximum age limit for OBC candidates is 33 years as on the closing date of application.
- The probation period for this role is two years, including mandatory induction training.
- Headquarters for this post will be Kolkata, with All India Service Liability in NTH's Regional Offices.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 8 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on online application information and/or Recruitment Test (RT).
Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Minimum suitability levels in interviews (UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PH-40 out of 100 marks).
If RT is held, candidates must achieve minimum suitability in both RT and interview.
Application Fees
Rs. 25/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
No fee for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Reservation
OBC-01
How to Apply
- Candidates are required to apply online using the website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Applicants must go through the General instructions, Profile/Module wise instructions, and instructions for uploading documents before filling the form.
- Candidates need to submit requisite information and supporting documents for claims such as date of birth, category, educational qualification, etc.
- A Universal Registration Number (URN) is generated upon registration, and an Application Number is generated after filling the recruitment-specific form.
- Applicants are advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the ID document for verification.
- Candidates must upload their photograph and capture a live photograph while filling the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Applicants are required to sign three times on a plain white paper using black ink and upload the same.
- After submitting the online application, candidates must take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) is based on Pay Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a minimum pay of ₹47,600 per month.
Candidates need a Master's Degree in Physics or a Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Metallurgy Engineering, along with one year of relevant experience in Non-Destructive testing or X-Ray Diffraction.
The maximum age limit for Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) is 33 years for OBC candidates, with relaxations applicable as per government norms.