UPSC Recruitment 2025: Opportunities in Aviation, Defence and Water Resources

UPSC Recruitment Advertisement Numbers:

• Operations Officer: 25050602624
• Civil Hydrographic Officer: 25050608624
• Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer: 25050617624
• Principal Design Officer (Engineering): 25050618624
• Assistant Engineer (Communication): 25050641524

Last Date to Apply:

• Estimated: 27th June 2025 (for all posts)
  Post names/names:
• Operations Officer – Directorate General of Civil Aviation
• Civil Hydrographic Officer – Naval Headquarters
• Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer – Naval Headquarters
• Principal Design Officer (Engineering) – Naval Headquarters
• Assistant Engineer (Communication) – Central Water Commission

Job Post Recruitment Board Overview

The Union Public Service Commission

is facilitating recruitment for five diverse positions across multiple ministries:

• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation: Recruiting Operations Officers to support aviation operations and safety.
• Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence: Hiring Civil Hydrographic Officers, Principal Civil Hydrographic Officers, and Principal Design Officers for hydrography and ship design roles.
• Central Water Commission (CWC), Ministry of Jal Shakti: Seeking Assistant Engineers (Communication) for water resource communication systems.

This recruitment drive offers 131 vacancies across these roles, targeting candidates with aviation, hydrography, engineering, and communication expertise. The application window is open, providing opportunities to contribute to critical government sectors.

Job Brief Information

Job Post Details

Field	Details
Post Name	Operations Officer, Civil Hydrographic Officer, Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer, Principal Design Officer (Engineering), Assistant Engineer (Communication)
Compensation	Operations Officer, Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer: Level-10 (Rs.56,100-1,77,500); Principal Design Officer: Level-12 (Rs.78,800-2,09,200); Civil Hydrographic Officer, Assistant Engineer: Level-7 (Rs.44,900-1,42,400)
Total Vacancies	131 (Operations Officer: 121, Civil Hydrographic Officer: 3, Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer: 1, Principal Design Officer: 1, Assistant Engineer: 5)
Notification Date	28th May 2025 (assumed based on document timestamp)
Last Date to Apply	Estimated: 27th June 2025
Organization	DGCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation), Naval Headquarters (Ministry of Defence), CWC (Ministry of Jal Shakti)

Recruitment Overview

This recruitment includes:

• Operations Officer (DGCA): 121 posts for aviation operations, licensing, and safety, with reservations (50 UR, 12 EWS, 33 OBC, 18 SC, 8 ST, 5 PwBD).
• Civil Hydrographic Officer (Naval HQ): 3 posts (2 UR, 1 ST) for nautical chart compilation.
• Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer (Naval HQ): 1 SC post for advanced hydrographic duties.
• Principal Design Officer (Engineering) (Naval HQ): 1 UR post for ship design and construction.
• Assistant Engineer (Communication) (CWC): 5 posts (3 UR, 1 OBC, 1 SC) for communication system maintenance.
  All posts are permanent, under General Central Service (Group ‘A’ or ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial), with probation periods of 1–2 years and All India Service Liability.

Eligibility Criteria

Role	Educational Qualification	Age Limit	Age Relaxation	Other Criteria
Operations Officer	Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/CS/IT/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics) OR M.Sc (Electronics/Physics) OR B.Sc (Physics/Electronics) + 1–3 years experience	35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)	Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years	Experience in aviation operations (e.g., ATC, aerodrome licensing)
Civil Hydrographic Officer	Degree in Engineering (Civil/CS/IT) OR M.Sc (Math/Geography/Geophysics/CS/IT) OR Institution of Surveyors certificate (pre-2013) + 2 years experience	30 years (UR), 35 years (ST)	Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years	Experience in nautical chart compilation
Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer	Same as Civil Hydrographic Officer + 3 years of experience	40 years (SC)	Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years	Experience in nautical chart compilation
Principal Design Officer	Degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering + 10 years of experience	45 years (UR)	Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years	Experience in ship design/construction
Assistant Engineer	Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Telecom/ECE + 2 years of experience	30 years (UR), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC)	Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years	Experience in wireless equipment operation

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Selection Process

Recruitment	Stage	Details
All Posts	Stage 1	Application submission via the official portal
	Stage 2	Interview/Selection by UPSC (details on official website)

Structure of Online Test (if applicable)

The recruitment process does not involve an online test. Selection is based on application review and interview per norms.

Number of Posts and Reservation

Recruitment/Discipline	Vacancies by Post	Total
Operations Officer	UR: 50, EWS: 12, OBC: 33, SC: 18, ST: 8, PwBD: 5	121
Civil Hydrographic Officer	UR: 2, ST: 1	3
Principal Civil Hydrographic Officer	SC: 1	1
Principal Design Officer	UR: 1	1
Assistant Engineer	UR: 3, OBC: 1, SC: 1	5
Total	–	131

How To Apply

1. Visit the UPSC online portal: https://upsconline.nic.in.
2. Complete the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with accurate details.
3. Upload required documents (e.g., educational certificates, experience proof, age proof, caste/PwBD certificate if applicable).
4. Submit the application by the estimated last date, 27th June 2025.
5. Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Application Fees

Recruitment	Category	Fees
All Posts	All Categories	Not specified (typically Rs 25 for UR/OBC/EWS, exempted for SC/ST/PwBD as per UPSC norms)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPSC Recruitment 2025?

A UPSC recruitment drive for 131 posts across DGCA, Naval Headquarters, and CWC, including Operations Officer, Hydrographic Officers, Design Officer, and Assistant Engineer roles.

Who can apply?

Candidates with degrees in engineering, science, or related fields, relevant experience (1–10 years), and age limits of 30–45 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).

What is the last date to apply?

Estimated: 27th June 2025 for all posts.

How do I apply?

Apply online via https://upsconline.nic.in by submitting the ORA form with required documents by the estimated deadline.

What is the selection process?

Selection involves application review and interview per UPSC norms.

What are the benefits of these jobs?

Pay ranges from Level-7 (Rs 44,900-1,42,400) to Level-12 (Rs 78,800-2,09,200), with 1–2 years probation, permanent positions, and All India Service Liability.

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