Advertisement Numbers: 07/2025 Last Date to Apply: 3rd July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST) Post Names: Company Prosecutor, Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) at BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) at Central Research Institute, Assistant Editor
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Job Post Recruitment Board Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Advertisement No. 07/2025, inviting applications for 33 Group A and B posts across the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Directorate General of Health Services), and the Ministry of Mines (Indian Bureau of Mines). The recruitment includes 25 Company Prosecutor posts, 1 Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) post at BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Guindy, Chennai, 6 Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) posts at Central Research Institute, Kasauli, and 1 Assistant Editor post. These roles involve legal prosecution, quality control in vaccine production, research and manufacturing, and technical editing, with pay scales from Level-7 (Rs 44,900–1,42,400) to Level-10 (Rs 56,100–1,77,500). The selection process includes shortlisting, interviews, and document verification. Applications are open until 3rd July 2025 at https://upsconline.nic.in, targeting professionals in law, microbiology, biochemistry, and journalism for public service roles.
Job Brief Information
| Field | Details |
| Post Names | Company Prosecutor, Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) at BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical) at Central Research Institute, Assistant Editor |
| Compensation | Level-7 (Rs.44,900–1,42,400) to Level-10 (Rs.56,100–1,77,500) |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Notification Date | 14th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST) |
| Organization | UPSC (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Mines) |
Recruitment Overview
The recruitment covers posts under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Company Prosecutor), Directorate General of Health Services (Deputy Assistant Director at BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Guindy, Chennai, and Central Research Institute, Kasauli), and Indian Bureau of Mines (Assistant Editor). Company Prosecutor posts are headquartered in New Delhi with All India Service Liability (AISL), involving prosecution work in courts/tribunals. Deputy Assistant Director posts are location-specific (Chennai for BCG Vaccine Laboratory, Kasauli for Central Research Institute), focusing on quality control and research in vaccine production. The Assistant Editor post is headquartered in Nagpur with AISL, involving editing technical publications. All posts are permanent, with probation periods of 1–2 years. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications or a recruitment test, followed by interviews (100 marks).
Eligibility Criteria
| Role | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Age Relaxation | Other Criteria |
| Company Prosecutor | Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Integrated Law Degree | 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national |
| Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), BCG Vaccine Laboratory | M.Sc/M.V.Sc. in Biochemistry or Microbiology + 3 years experience in manufacturing human biological products or research in medical microbiology/virology/biochemistry/immunology | 35 years (UR) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Desirable: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Immunochemistry |
| Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), Central Research Institute | M.Sc/M.V.Sc. in Biochemistry or Microbiology + 3 years experience in manufacturing human biological products or research in medical microbiology/virology/biochemistry/immunology | 35 years (UR/EWS/OBC), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Desirable: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Immunochemistry |
| Assistant Editor | Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication or Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Statistics/English + 1-year Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication + 3 years experience in editing/publishing | 30 years (UR) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Desirable: Master’s in Mass Communication/Journalism/Economics/Statistics/English; experience with publishing software (PageMaker, MS Office, Corel Draw, QuarkXPress, Photoshop) |
Additional Criteria
- Qualifications/experience may be relaxed for well-qualified candidates or SC/ST if insufficient applicants at UPSC’s discretion.
- OBC/EWS certificates must be valid for FY 2025–26, issued on/after 1st April 2025.
- Experience for Deputy Assistant Director posts requires familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations for the BCG Vaccine Laboratory and manufacturing/research for the Central Research Institute.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting based on qualifications/experience or a Recruitment Test (if applications are high) |
| Stage 2 | Interview (100 marks; minimum: UR/EWS–50, OBC–45, SC/ST/PwBD–40) |
| Stage 3 | Document verification + medical examination |
Structure of Selection Process
Shortlisting is based on higher qualifications/experience or a recruitment test (weightage 75:25 for test: interview, if applicable). Interviews assess technical knowledge, aptitude, and communication skills. Original documents (degree, experience, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates) are verified, and medical fitness is per Central Govt norms. Interview schedules are notified via https://upsc.gov.in, with SMS/email alerts.
Number of Posts and Reservation
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total |
| Company Prosecutor | 11 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), BCG Vaccine Laboratory | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), Central Research Institute | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| Assistant Editor | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Verification Note
Total vacancies: 33, PwBD reservations: 2 (1 for Company Prosecutor – Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, etc.; 1 for Assistant Editor – Blindness or Low Vision). Vacancies are tentative and subject to change.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Register and fill out the online application
- Upload required documents (PDF/50–100 KB)
- Pay the application fee as per your category
- Submit and print the application by 4th July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST)
- Contact the helpline (011-23385271) in case of a query or issue
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| General/OBC/EWS Male | Rs.25 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | Exempted |
Notification links
Company Prosecutor – 25060703214
Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), BCG Vaccine Laboratory – 25060707214
Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), Central Research Institute – 25060708214ation – AFCAT 02/2025
Assistant Editor – 25060723414
Apply Link
Company Prosecutor – 25060703214
Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), BCG Vaccine Laboratory – 25060707214
Deputy Assistant Director (Non-Medical), Central Research Institute – 25060708214ation – AFCAT 02/2025
Assistant Editor – 25060723414
Official links
Official Website – UPSC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC Recruitment 2025 for these posts?
A recruitment drive for 33 Group A and B posts under the Ministries of Corporate Affairs, Health & Family Welfare, and Mines.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian nationals with relevant qualifications (LLB, M.Sc./M.V.Sc. in Biochemistry/Microbiology, Bachelor’s in Journalism/Mass Communication or related fields) and experience, aged 30–40 years (relaxable for reserved categories).
What is the last date to apply?
3rd July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST).
How do I apply?
Apply via https://upsconline.nic.in, upload documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit.
What is the selection process?
Application review or recruitment test, followed by an interview and document verification.
What is the salary or pay scale?
Level-7 (Rs 44,900–1,42,400) to Level-10 (Rs 56,100–1,77,500).
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