Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Leather Technology from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting for 3 vacancies of Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) specializing in Leather & Footwear within the MSME sector. This Group A Gazetted post offers a competitive salary under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Leather Technology from a recognized university to be eligible. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence industrial growth and provide technical advisory services to micro, small, and medium enterprises across India.
- The maximum age limit for application is 30 years for Unreserved candidates and 33 years for OBC candidates.
- Selection is based on a recruitment test followed by an interview, with a minimum suitability level of 50 marks for UR.
- The post is permanent and falls under the Indian Enterprise Development Service (IEDS).
- Candidates must apply online through the ORA website before the deadline of June 12, 2026.
- One vacancy is specifically reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in the backlog category.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable central government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Essential and Desirable Qualifications Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicable Personal Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Specific posts in Ladakh follow the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 as extended to the UT.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using the URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Capture a live photo and upload a scanned signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) using Visa/Master/Rupay/UPI or Net Banking.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post carries a pay scale at Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
A Bachelor's Degree in Leather Technology from a recognized University or Institute is required.
There are a total of 3 vacancies for this specific role.