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Job Post Recruitment Board Overview – UPSC Specialist Grade III
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is recruiting for Specialist Grade III positions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Department of Health and Family Welfare. This recruitment drive targets medical professionals in various specialties:
- Specialist Grade III (Anaesthesiology): Providing anaesthesia care and conducting research.
- Specialist Grade III (Bio-Chemistry): Specializing in biochemical diagnostics and research.
- Specialist Grade III (General Medicine): Offering comprehensive internal medicine care.
- Specialist Grade III (General Surgery): Performing surgical interventions and guiding research.
- Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics): Managing musculoskeletal conditions.
- Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology): Focusing on women’s reproductive health.
- Specialist Grade III (Paediatrics): Specializing in pediatric care.
- Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis): Expertise in diagnostic imaging.
- Specialist Grade III (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine): Addressing TB and respiratory diseases.
- Public Health Specialist Grade III: Working on communicable disease control and public health training.
With 92 vacancies, this recruitment targets MBBS graduates with postgraduate qualifications and 3–5 years of experience in their respective fields. The application window is open as of 4th June 2025, offering opportunities to contribute to healthcare across India.
Job Brief Information
Total Post:
- Specialist Grade III (Anaesthesiology) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (Bio-Chemistry) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (General Medicine) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (General Surgery) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (Paediatrics) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Specialist Grade III (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine) – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Public Health Specialist Grade III – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Job Post Details
Field | Details |
Post Name | Specialist Grade III (Anaesthesiology, Bio-Chemistry, General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radio-diagnosis, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine), Public Health Specialist Grade III |
Compensation | Level-11 (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) |
Total Vacancies | 92 (Anaesthesiology: 10, Bio-Chemistry: 2, General Medicine: 26, General Surgery: 8, Orthopaedics: 2, Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 9, Paediatrics: 5, Radio-diagnosis: 16, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine: 3, Public Health Specialist: 18) |
Notification Date | 4th June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | Estimated: 12th June 2025 |
Organization | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Recruitment Overview
This UPSC recruitment includes:
- Anaesthesiology: 10 posts (4 UR, 1 EWS, 5 OBC) for anaesthesia care in A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, and Maharashtra.
- Bio-Chemistry: 2 posts (1 UR, 1 OBC) for biochemical research in Delhi.
- General Medicine: 26 posts (9 UR, 1 EWS, 11 OBC, 4 SC, 1 ST, 1 PwBD) across A&N Islands, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
- General Surgery: 8 posts (2 UR, 1 EWS, 4 OBC, 1 SC, 2 PwBD) in A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, and Odisha.
- Orthopaedics: 2 posts (1 UR, 1 OBC) in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 9 posts (2 UR, 1 EWS, 4 OBC, 1 SC, 1 ST, 1 PwBD) in A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
- Paediatrics: 5 posts (3 UR, 1 EWS, 1 OBC, 1 PwBD) in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi.
- Radio-diagnosis: 16 posts (5 UR, 1 EWS, 6 OBC, 2 SC, 2 ST, 1 PwBD) across Maharashtra, A&N Islands, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, and Rajasthan.
- Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine: 3 posts (1 UR, 1 EWS, 1 OBC) in Karnataka and A&N Islands.
Public Health Specialist: 18 posts (7 UR, 2 EWS, 4 OBC, 3 SC, 2 ST, 1 PwBD) based in Delhi, focusing on public health initiatives.
All posts are permanent, Group ‘A’ Central Health Service (Non-Teaching Specialist Sub-cadre or Public Health Specialist Sub-cadre), with a one-year probation period. Most positions have All India Service Liability, except Public Health Specialist, which is stationed in Delhi.
Number of Posts and Reservation
Recruitment/Discipline | Vacancies by Post | Total |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Anaesthesiology) | UR: 4, EWS: 1, OBC: 5 | 10 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Bio-Chemistry) | UR: 1, OBC: 1 | 2 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (General Medicine) | UR: 9, EWS: 1, OBC: 11, SC: 4, ST: 1, PwBD: 1 | 26 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (General Surgery) | UR: 2, EWS: 1, OBC: 4, SC: 1, PwBD: 2 | 8 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | UR: 1, OBC: 1 | 2 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) | UR: 2, EWS: 1, OBC: 4, SC: 1, ST: 1, PwBD: 1 | 9 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Paediatrics) | UR: 3, EWS: 1, OBC: 1, PwBD: 1 | 5 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis) | UR: 5, EWS: 1, OBC: 6, SC: 2, ST: 2, PwBD: 1 | 16 |
UPSC Specialist Grade III (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine) | UR: 1, EWS: 1, OBC: 1 | 3 |
UPSC Public Health Specialist Grade III | UR: 7, EWS: 2, OBC: 4, SC: 3, ST: 2, PwBD: 1 | 18 |
Total | – | 92 |
Verification Note: Total vacancies: 92 (sum of individual posts as listed). PwBD reservations: 7 across General Medicine (1), General Surgery (2), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1), Paediatrics (1), Radio-diagnosis (1), and Public Health Specialist (1).
Eligibility Criteria
Role | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Age Relaxation | Other Criteria |
Specialist Grade III (Anaesthesiology) | MBBS + MD/MS/DNB (Anaesthesiology) or PG Diploma in Anaesthesiology + 3 years experience (PG degree) or 5 years (PG diploma) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | – |
Specialist Grade III (Bio-Chemistry) | MBBS + MD/DNB (Bio-Chemistry) or MBBS + M.Sc (Medical Bio-Chemistry) + Ph.D./D.Sc. + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | – |
Specialist Grade III (General Medicine) | MBBS + MD/DNB (Medicine/General Medicine) + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | Experience relaxable for SC/ST if insufficient candidates |
Specialist Grade III (General Surgery) | MBBS + MS/DNB (Surgery/General Surgery) + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | Experience relaxable for SC if insufficient candidates |
Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | MBBS + MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) or PG Diploma in Orthopaedics + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | – |
Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) | MBBS + MD/MS/DNB (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) or PG Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | Experience relaxable for SC/ST if insufficient candidates |
Specialist Grade III (Paediatrics) | MBBS + MD/DNB (Paediatrics) or PG Diploma in Paediatrics/Child Health + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | – |
Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis) | MBBS + MD/DNB (Radio-diagnosis/Radiology) or PG Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | Experience relaxable for SC/ST if insufficient candidates |
Specialist Grade III (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine) | MBBS + MD/DNB (Tuberculosis/Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) or MD (Medicine) with Diploma in TB/Chest Diseases + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | – |
Public Health Specialist Grade III | MBBS + MD/DNB (Community Medicine/Health Administration) or Master of Public Health or PG Diploma in Public Health/Tropical Medicine + 3/5 years experience | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | Central/UT Govt Servants: 5 years | Experience relaxable for SC/ST if insufficient candidates |
Additional Criteria:
- All Posts: Qualifications/experience relaxable by UPSC for well-qualified candidates or if insufficient SC/ST candidates are available. DNB qualifications subject to MCI regulations.
- Experience with DM/M.Ch.: 3-year DM/M.Ch. counts fully toward experience; 5-year DM/M.Ch. counts as 3 years for PG degree and 2 years for experience.
- PwBD Reservations: General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radio-diagnosis (OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI); General Surgery (LV); Paediatrics (HH); Public Health Specialist (B, LV).
- Other Conditions: Private practice not allowed; candidates may be required to serve in Defence services for up to 4 years (not beyond 10 years of service or age 45).
Selection Process
Recruitment | Stage | Details |
All Posts | Stage 1 | Application submission via UPSC portal |
Stage 2 | Interview/Selection by UPSC (details on UPSC website) |
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) |
Structure of Online Test (if applicable)
The recruitment process does not involve an online test. Selection is based on application review and interview per UPSC norms.
How To Apply
- Visit the UPSC online portal: https://upsc.gov.in/.
- Complete the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents (e.g., MBBS certificate, PG degree/diploma, experience proof, caste/PwBD certificate if applicable).
- Submit the application by the estimated last date, 12th June 2025.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Official links
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade-III (Anaesthesiology)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (Bio-Chemistry)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (General Medicine)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (General Surgery)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (Paediatrics)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis)
Notification – UPSC Specialist Grade III (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine / Pulmonary Medicine)
Notification – Public Health Specialist Grade III
Apply Link
Apply Link– Specialist Grade-III (Anaesthesiology)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (Bio-Chemistry)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (General Medicine)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (General Surgery)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (Paediatrics)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (Radio-diagnosis)
Apply Link– Specialist Grade III (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine / Pulmonary Medicine)
Apply Link– Public Health Specialist Grade III
Official links
Official Website – UPSC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC Specialist Grade III Recruitment 2025?
A UPSC Specialist Grade III recruitment drive for 92 and Public Health Specialist posts under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare across various medical specialties.
Who can apply?
MBBS graduates with a postgraduate degree/diploma in the relevant specialty, 3–5 years experience, aged 40–45 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).
What is the last date to apply?
12th June 2025
How do I apply?
Apply online via https://upsc.gov.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?
Level-11 pay (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) plus NPA, one-year probation, permanent Group ‘A’ position with All India Service Liability (except Public Health Specialist in Delhi).
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