Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Deputy Controller of Explosive and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 194 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 Deputy Controller of Explosive and other Posts will be accepted from 23 May 2026 to 12 June 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
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 Deputy Controller of Explosive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airworthiness Officer | 25 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Deputy Controller of Explosive | 44 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Manager (Mail Motor Service) | 8 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Junior Technical Officer | 5 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | 1 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | 2 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 4 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Associate Professor (Electrical Engineering – Power System) | 1 | Rs.218200-218200/- | All India |
| Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering – Heat Transfer) | 1 | Rs.218200-218200/- | All India |
| Lecturer (Persian Language) | 1 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Lecturer (Tibetan Language) | 1 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | 7 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | 30 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | 9 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) | 3 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Joint Assistant Director | 6 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | 2 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | 8 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical) | 2 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical) | 3 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food) | 3 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food) | 4 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) | 2 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) | 4 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | 3 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | 4 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) | 1 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Assistant Controller of Mines | 5 | Rs.56100-208700/- | All India |
| Research Officer | 2 | Rs.44900-142400/- | All India |
| Assistant Director, Registering Officer Antiquities | 1 | Rs.44900-142400/- | Ladakh |
| Driller | 1 | Rs.56100-208700/- | Ladakh |
| Tourist Officer | 1 | Rs.44900-142400/- | Ladakh |
| Total Vacancies: | 194 |
UPSC Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for UPSC Deputy Controller of Explosive 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 |
|---|---|
| Airworthiness Officer | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Deputy Controller of Explosive | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Manager (Mail Motor Service) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Junior Technical Officer | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Associate Professor (Electrical Engineering – Power System) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering – Heat Transfer) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Lecturer (Persian Language) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Lecturer (Tibetan Language) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Joint Assistant Director | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Controller of Mines | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Research Officer | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Director, Registering Officer Antiquities | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Driller | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
| Tourist Officer | BE, B.Tech, M.Sc, Masters Degree + Relevant Experience |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Union Public Service Commission for Deputy Controller of Explosive 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 |
|---|---|
| Airworthiness Officer | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Deputy Controller of Explosive | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Manager (Mail Motor Service) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Junior Technical Officer | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Associate Professor (Electrical Engineering – Power System) | Min 30 to Max 45 years |
| Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering – Heat Transfer) | Min 30 to Max 48 years |
| Lecturer (Persian Language) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Lecturer (Tibetan Language) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) | Min 30 to Max 40 years |
| Joint Assistant Director | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | Min 30 to Max 40 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical) | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Controller of Mines | Min 30 to Max 35 years |
| Research Officer | Min 30 to Max 30 years |
| Assistant Director, Registering Officer Antiquities | Min 30 to Max 40 years |
| Driller | Min 30 to Max 45 years |
| Tourist Officer | Min 30 to Max 40 years |
The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.25/-, while for SC / ST candidates, the fee is Rs.25/-. 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 Deputy Controller of Explosive and other Posts will be carried out through Shortlisting, Interview, Personality Test, Document Verification. 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 on or before the last date of online application, which is 12 June 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
