Deputy Controller of Explosive – PESO

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 44
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Degree in Chemical Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in Chemical works or manufacture and handling of explosives/compressed gases.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 35 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) invites applications for 44 Deputy Controller of Explosive vacancies offering a Level 10 pay scale. Candidates require a Degree in Chemical Engineering or a Master's Degree in Chemistry to be eligible for this Group-A Gazetted post. This position is vital for the administration of the Explosives Act and involves high-stakes tasks like bomb detection and accident investigations. It represents a unique opportunity to serve in a specialized technical safety regulatory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

  • The maximum age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.
  • Headquarters are located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with all India service liability.
  • Selection includes a two-year probation period and requires a specific level of physical fitness.
  • Reservation breakdown: UR-16, EWS-03, OBC-13, SC-07, ST-05, including 1 PwBD vacancy.
  • Application mode is strictly online via the official UPSC ORA website.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 23 May 2026
Application Deadline 12 June 2026
Last Date for Printing Submitted Application 13 June 2026

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

There are a total of 44 vacancies for this position.

Selection is based on recruitment criteria which may include a test and interview, followed by a two-year probation.

The upper age limit is 35 years for UR candidates, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories.