Assistant Research Officer – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 - ₹142,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Geology/Physics/Chemistry/Mineral Processing or B.E./B.Tech in Mineral/Chemical Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in conducting mineral beneficiation or characterization.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 33 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
UPSC is recruiting for 2 vacancies of Assistant Research Officer in the Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines. This Level 7 position (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) is open to candidates with a Master's degree in Geology, Physics, Chemistry, or Mineral Processing. The role involves conducting experiments for mineral beneficiation and characterization in a laboratory or plant setting. Based in Nagpur, this permanent Group B Gazetted post is ideal for science and engineering postgraduates seeking a research-oriented career in the mining industry.
- Age limit: 30 years for UR and 33 years for OBC candidates.
- Reservation: The vacancies are split as UR-01 and OBC-01.
- Selection process: Selection will be made via a personal interview at UPSC.
- Probation: The post carries a two-year probation period including a mandatory two-week induction training.
- Employment type: This is a permanent central government position with All India service liability.
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Additional Salary Information
Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
Recruitment Test (RT) (Optional, if application volume is high).
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 rules and specific vacancy distributions.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates is applicable for reserved vacancies.
PwBD candidates are eligible for up to 10 years of age relaxation.
How to Apply
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using your URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
- Upload required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Capture a live photo and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 (if applicable) using online payment modes.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post is at Pay Level 7, with a salary range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 plus allowances.
A Master's degree in a relevant science subject or a Bachelor's degree in Mineral/Chemical Engineering is required.
Two years of experience in mineral beneficiation or characterization is essential.