The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is looking for candidates to apply for high-level positions in various government ministries and departments. These positions are on a contract basis for three years, with a possibility of extension up to five years based on performance. The deadline to submit applications is September 17, 2024.
Available Positions:
- Joint Secretary (Emerging Technologies) - Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
- Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Technology, Management, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Liberal Arts, or Law.
- Experience: 15 years in Technology, with 10 years in a leadership role.
- Responsibilities: Policy research, strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and more.
- Joint Secretary (Semiconductors and Electronics) - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Eligibility: BE/BTech in Electronics, Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
- Experience: 15 years in a leadership role in semiconductors, electronics, or public policy.
- Responsibilities: Overseeing electronics industry aspects, policy formulation, and promoting growth in electronics manufacturing.
- Joint Secretary (Environment Policy and Environment Law) - Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
- Eligibility: MSc in Environmental Science.
- Experience: 15 years in Environment Policy and Law.
- Desirable: PhD in Environmental Sciences.
Other Similar Positions:
- Joint Secretary roles in Digital Economy, Fin Tech, Cyber Security, Investment, Policy and Plan, Shipping, Science and Technology, Economic/Commercial/Industrial, and Renewable Energy.
- Positions for Director and Deputy Director are also available.
Age Limits and Salary:
- Joint Secretary: Age 40 to 55 years, with a gross salary of about Rs 2,70,000.
- Director: Age 35 to 45 years, with a gross salary of Rs 2,32,000.
- Deputy Secretary: Age 32 to 40 years, with a gross salary of approximately Rs 1,52,000.
For more details about the application process, eligibility, and salary, candidates should visit the official UPSC website.
