Sub-Regional Employment Officer – UPSC

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 11
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Labour Welfare, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, or Commerce.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in socio-economic investigation, employment service operations, or vocational guidance.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Sub-Regional Employment Officer role in the Directorate General of Employment is a key position for managing regional employment exchanges and vocational guidance. This permanent Group B Gazetted post involves conducting socio-economic investigations, drafting reports on manpower situations, and providing career literature for vocational guidance. It is a rewarding career for social work and economics graduates who want to impact national employment policies. The position offers a stable government career with opportunities for growth within the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

  • The post is permanent and classified as General Central Service Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
  • Headquarters are in New Delhi, but the officer is liable to serve anywhere in India.
  • A two-year probation period is mandatory for all direct recruits.
  • The role involves managing Central Employment Exchanges and monitoring plan schemes.
  • One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates with 40% or above disability suitability.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 7 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 27 June 2026
Application Deadline 17 July 2026
Deadline for Printing Submitted Application 18 July 2026

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

UR-06 EWS-01 OBC-03 SC-01

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

The salary is at Pay Level 7 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

A Master’s Degree in Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Labour Welfare, Economics, Statistics, or Psychology.

The age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC, and 35 years for SC candidates.