Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Operations Officer and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 58 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Operations Officer and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 03 July 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Operations Officer and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
UPSC – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture) | 9 | No Details | Pan India |
| Regional Director (NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture) | 2 | No Details | Pan India |
| Operations Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) | 19 | No Details | Pan India |
| Air Safety Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) | 15 | No Details | Pan India |
| Professor (Sugar Engineering) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Associate Professor (Civil Engg – Transportation) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Professor (Electrical Engg – Electrical Machines) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Professor (Electronics Engg – ECE) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Engg – AI) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Engg – AI, Cyber Security) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engg – Transportation) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engg – Environmental) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Associate Professor (Physics) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Associate Professor (Mathematics) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Associate Professor (Chemistry) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Associate Professor (Architecture) | 1 | No Details | Pan India |
| Junior Technical Officer | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Botanist | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Scientist B | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Director (IT) | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Research Officer (Map) | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical) | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Deputy Director | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Director Grade-II | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Chemist | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Mineral Officer (Intelligence) | No Details | No Details | Pan India |
| Total Vacancies: | 58 |
UPSC Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for UPSC Operations Officer and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Union Public Service Commission. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture) | M.Sc. in Microbiology OR Botany (Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Mycology) OR Agriculture (Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, etc.) | No Details |
| Regional Director (NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture) | M.Sc. in Microbiology OR Botany OR Agriculture (same specialisations) | No Details |
| Operations Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, CS, IT, Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics OR M.Sc. in Electronics, Physics OR B.Sc. with Physics, Electronics | No Details |
| Air Safety Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) | Degree in Aeronautical Engineering | No Details |
| Professor (Sugar Engineering) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering + NSI Associateship in Sugar Engineering OR PG Diploma in ME, EE from Vasantdada Sugar Institute | No Details |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering | No Details |
| Associate Professor (Civil Engg – Transportation) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class) + Ph.D. in relevant discipline | 5 years |
| Assistant Professor (Electrical Engg – Electrical Machines) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Electronics Engg – ECE) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Engg – AI) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Engg – AI, Cyber Security) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engg – Transportation) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Teeh in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engg – Environmental) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent) | 3 years |
| Associate Professor (Physics) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class) + Ph.D. in relevant discipline | No Details |
| Associate Professor (Mathematics) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class) + Ph.D. in relevant discipline | 3 years |
| Associate Professor (Chemistry) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class) + Ph.D. in relevant discipline | No Details |
| Associate Professor (Architecture) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class) + Ph.D. in relevant discipline | 2 years |
| Junior Technical Officer | No Details | No Details |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | No Details | No Details |
| Botanist | No Details | No Details |
| Scientist B | No Details | No Details |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | No Details | No Details |
| Assistant Director (IT) | No Details | No Details |
| Research Officer (Map) | No Details | No Details |
| Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical) | No Details | 3 years |
| Deputy Director | No Details | No Details |
| Assistant Director Grade-II | No Details | No Details |
| Chemist | No Details | No Details |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | No Details | No Details |
| Mineral Officer (Intelligence) | No Details | No Details |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Union Public Service Commission for Operations Officer and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture) | Max 30 years |
| Regional Director (NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture) | Max 50 years |
| Operations Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) | Max 35 years |
| Air Safety Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) | Max 35 years |
| Professor (Sugar Engineering) | Max 50 years |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Max 30 years |
| Associate Professor (Civil Engg – Transportation) | Min 45 to Max 50 years |
| Assistant Professor (Electrical Engg – Electrical Machines) | Min 35 to Max 38 years |
| Assistant Professor (Electronics Engg – ECE) | Min 35 to Max 38 years |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Engg – AI) | Min 35 to Max 38 years |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Engg – AI, Cyber Security) | Min 35 to Max 38 years |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engg – Transportation) | Min 35 to Max 38 years |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engg – Environmental) | Min 35 to Max 38 years |
| Associate Professor (Physics) | Min 45 to Max 50 years |
| Associate Professor (Mathematics) | Min 45 to Max 50 years |
| Associate Professor (Chemistry) | Min 45 to Max 50 years |
| Associate Professor (Architecture) | Min 45 to Max 50 years |
| Junior Technical Officer | No Details |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | No Details |
| Botanist | No Details |
| Scientist B | No Details |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | No Details |
| Assistant Director (IT) | No Details |
| Research Officer (Map) | No Details |
| Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical) | No Details |
| Deputy Director | No Details |
| Assistant Director Grade-II | No Details |
| Chemist | No Details |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | No Details |
| Mineral Officer (Intelligence) | No Details |
The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.25/-. SC / ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.
The selection of candidates for Operations Officer and other Posts will be carried out through Interview. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Union Public Service Commission. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Union Public Service Commission is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from upsc.gov.in before 03 July 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |