UPSC Recruitment 2023 29 Assistant Professor Posts

UPSC Recruitment 2023 29 Assistant Professor Posts

UPSC Recruitment 2023 29 Assistant Professor Posts : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a recruitment notification for the appointment of 29 Assistant Professor posts in various disciplines. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Assistant Director Census Operations (Technical), Deputy Director (Plg./Stat.), Assistant Professor (Botany), Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Assistant Professor (English), and Assistant Professor (Hindi) positions. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for these positions through the online application process provided on the official website of UPSC.

UPSC Assistant Professor Job Notification: The UPSC Assistant Professor Job Notification was released on 26th August 2023. The commission is inviting online applications from qualified individuals to fill a total of 29 vacancies. This recruitment presents a promising opportunity for professionals to contribute to their respective fields through teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.

Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission

Job Category: Central Government Jobs

Employment Type: Regular Basis

Total No of Vacancies: 29 Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Assistant Director Census Operations (Technical), Deputy Director(Plg./Stat.), Assistant Professor (Botany), Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Assistant Professor (English), Assistant Professor (Hindi) Posts

Place of Posting: Anywhere in India

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates interested in applying for these positions should meet the following eligibility criteria:

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) –  A recognized MBBS degree qualification included in the First Schedule or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of educational qualifications included in Part II of the Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) Post-graduate degree in the concerned Specialty or Super-specialty mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e., Doctorate of Medicine (Cardiology); or Diplomate National Board (Cardiology).

Experience: Three years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident or Tutor or Demonstrator or Registrar or Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the concerned Speciality or Super-speciality in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post-graduate degree.

Assistant Director Census Operations (Technical) – Master’s Degree in Statistics or Operational Research or Population Sciences or Demography or Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics from a recognized University or Institute.

Deputy Director(Plg./Stat.) – Post Graduate Degree in Statistics/Operational Research/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics or Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Mathematics/Commerce (with Statistics/ Quantitative Method/Techniques or Costing & Statistics/Basic Statistics/Business Statistics/Introduction to Statistics etc. as one of the subject/papers in Post Graduation/Graduation level) of a recognized University.

Experience: Five years’ experience of Statistical Planning work investigation/Research in a recognized Institute or Department. Doctorate Degree in any one of the subjects mentioned in EQ (A) from a recognized University

Assistant Professor (Botany) – (A) (i) Master’s Degree (Botany) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (Life Science) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (Botany) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/Bye- Laws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a foreign University/Institution.

Assistant Professor (Chemistry) – (A) (i) Master’s Degree (Chemistry) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (Chemical Science) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (Chemistry) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/ByeLaws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by atleast two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a Foreign University/Institution.

Assistant Professor (English) – (A) (i) Master’s Degree (English) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (English) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (English) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/Bye- Laws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a foreign University/Institution.

Assistant Professor (Hindi) – (A) (i) Master’s Degree (Hindi) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (Hindi) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (Hindi) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D.programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/Bye- Laws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a foreign University/Institution

Assistant Professor (History) – (A) (i) Master’s Degree (History) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (History) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (History) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/Bye- Laws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by atleast two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a Foreign University/Institution.

Assistant Professor (Mathematics) –(A) (i) Master’s Degree (Mathematics) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (Mathematical Science) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (Mathematics) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/ByeLaws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by atleast two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a Foreign University/Institution. Note: NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Master Programmes in Disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or Similar Test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.

Assistant Professor (Tamil) –(A) (i) Master’s Degree (Tamil) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in the concerned/ relevant/allied subject from a recognized University/ Institute. (ii) Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) (Tamil) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (State level eligibility test) OR who are OR have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree (Tamil) in accordance with the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11,2009 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing ordinances/Bye- Laws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the Degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:- a) Ph.D Degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode; b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conference/seminars, sponsored /funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency. The fulfillment of the conditions (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned OR (B) Ph.D. Degree from a foreign University/Institution

Age Limit: The age limit for candidates varies depending on the position applied from 35 to 40 years. The Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC, 10 Years for Persons with Disabilities (15 years for SC/ST PWD’s & 13 years for OBC PWD’s) and for Ex-S as per Govt. of India rules. Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules.

Salary: The selected candidates for the Assistant Professor posts will be eligible for attractive pay scales as per the guidelines set by the UPSC and the respective departments. The salary package will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

1. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) – Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA.

2. Assistant Director Census Operations (Technical) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

3. Deputy Director(Plg./Stat.) – Level11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

4. Assistant Professor (Botany) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

5. Assistant Professor (Chemistry) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

6. Assistant Professor (English) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

7. Assistant Professor (Hindi) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

8. Assistant Professor (History) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

9. Assistant Professor (Mathematics) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

10. Assistant Professor (Tamil) – Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Selection Process: The selection process for UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment involves multiple stages:

Online Application: Interested candidates need to apply online through the official UPSC website. The online application submission is a mandatory first step.

Screening: The applications will be screened to ensure that candidates meet the eligibility criteria and provide the required documentation.

Written Examination: Depending on the position, candidates may need to appear for a written examination that tests their subject-specific knowledge, general aptitude, and analytical skills.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the written examination (if applicable) will be called for a personal interview. The interview aims to assess the candidate’s suitability for the position, subject knowledge, teaching skills, and overall personality.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply for the UPSC Assistant Professor posts through the following steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in
2. Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and find the relevant advertisement/notification.
3. Read the notification carefully and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
4. Click on the “Apply Online” link and fill in the required details in the application form.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents.
6. Pay the application fee as applicable.
7. Review the application form and submit it.
8. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Application Fee for UPSC Assistant Professor post: Candidates (Except Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty five) only either by remitting the money in any branch of the SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI payment.