Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 14
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: MBBS degree and MD (Paediatrics) or DNB (Paediatrics) from a recognized University or Teaching Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in Paediatrics as a Senior Resident or Lecturer after obtaining the MD degree.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting for 14 vacancies of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) to serve in the Department of Health and Family Welfare. This role is critical for advancing child healthcare through both direct patient care and the education of future medical professionals in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Candidates with an MD in Paediatrics will find this an excellent opportunity to join the Central Health Service at a senior level. The position offers the prestige of a Group A Gazetted post along with the stability and benefits of a permanent government career.
- The age limit is relaxable up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) subject to a maximum of 56 years.
- Private practice of any kind is strictly prohibited for officers appointed to this sub-cadre of the Central Health Service.
- The headquarters for these posts are in Delhi, but selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India.
- Selection is based on an interview, with a minimum suitability mark of 50 for UR candidates out of 100.
- Candidates must provide proof of equivalent educational qualifications if their degree nomenclature differs from the advertisement.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Recruitment Test (if conducted) Interview (Personality Test)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Reservation
Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per the post-specific reservation rosters.
Ladakh-specific posts have domicile requirements for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the specific application form for the desired post.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
- Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a total of 14 vacancies, with 5 reserved for PwBD candidates as backlog vacancies.
The post carries a salary at Pay Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA).
The upper age limit is 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC candidates.