UPSC JSO & Scientist Recruitment 2020 - Apply Online for 41 Post of Scientist B and Junior Scientific officer vacancies

❖ Union Public Service Commission

Union Public Service Commission abbreviated as UPSC invite on-line application through the official website for the appointment of 41 Post of Scientist and Junior Scientific officer vacancies on Regular basis and application form can be submitted from 21 Feb 2020 to 12 March 2020. Eligible candidate can get information regarding age criteria, application fees, exam syllabus, how to apply, qualification and selection process of these posts.

UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020 - Summary


No. of Vacancy - 41 Posts

Recruitment Process - Written Exam / Skill Test.

Important Dates:

  • Start Date - 21 Feb 2020
  • End Date - 12 March 2020
  • Fee Last Date - 12 March 2020
  • Admit card - Notify Soon.
  • Exam Date - Notify Soon.
  • Result Date - Notify Soon.

Application Fees:

  • Gen / OBC / EWS - Rs. 25
  • SC/ ST / PH - No fees
  • Payment Mode - Online

Age Limit - UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020

As on 01 Jan 2020

  • Minimum Age - 18 Years.
  • Maximum Age - 30 Years.

Age Relaxation

As per Government of India Rule.

  • Candidate belongs to OBC - 03 Years
  • Candidate belongs to SC/ST - 05 Years
  • Candidate belongs to PH - 10 Years

Qualification - UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020

Post Name Qualification
Junior Scientific Officer M.Sc. in microbiology from a recognized university or institute OR M.Sc. in Botony with specialization in Plant Pathology or Microbiology or Mycology from a recognized University or Institute OR M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science or Agriculture Chemistry or Agronomy or Microbiology or Plant Pathology or Horticulture or Agricultural Extension from a recognized university or institute.
Regional Home Economist Masters Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Extension or Sociology or Home Science Extension from a recognized Agricultural University.
OR
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) from a recognized University or Institute with Master of Business Administration from recognized University or Institute.
Scientist B (Civil Engineering) Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute.
Scientist B (Civil Engineering) Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute.
Scientist B (Electrical Engineering) Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or institute
Scientist B (Environmental Engineering) Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering from a recognized university or institute
Scientist B (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institute
Scientist B (Geo Physics) Masters Degree in GeoPhysics from a recognized University or Institute

No. of Vacancy - UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020

Detail post wise vacancies distribution for each post is mentioned below:

  • Junior Scientific Officer - 2 Posts
  • Regional Home Economist - 1 Posts
  • Scientist B Civil Engineering - 7 Posts
  • Scientist B Civil Engineering - 24 Posts
  • Scientist B Electrical Engineering - 2 Posts
  • Scientist B Environmental Engineering - 2 Posts
  • Scientist B Mechanical Engineering - 2 Posts
  • Scientist B Geo Physics - 1 Posts

Selection Process - UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020

Selection for the appointment of 41 Post of Scientist and Junior Scientific officer vacancies in Union Public Service Commission will be based on the written examination marks followed by medical and document verification.

Exam Pattern:

  • Shortlisting / Written Exam.
  • Skill Test/ Interview.
  • Document verification

How to Apply - UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020

Interested and eligible candidate can apply from the apply Online link given below or directly from the link available on the official website of UPSC on or before 12 March 2020 for the appointment of 41 Post of Scientist and Junior Scientific officer vacancies in Union Public Service Commission.

Related Links - UPSC JSO & Scientist B Recruitment 2020

All related important links regarding the appointment of 41 Post of Scientist and Junior Scientific officer vacancies in Union Public Service Commission is listed below and candidate can apply, download official notification and can visit directly to the official website of UPSC.

Apply On-line: Click Here
Notification: Click Here
Official website: Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Qst 1. What is full form of UPSC and JSO?
Full form of UPSC is Union Public Service Commission and JSO stands for Junior Scientific officer.


Qst 2. How many vacancies are there?
There is total 41 Post of Scientist B and Junior Scientific officer vacancies in Union Public Service Commission.


Qst 3. Who are eligible to apply?
Any one who have Bachelors in civil/electrical/mechanical Engineering Degree are eligible for the post of scientist B and for JSO any one who have M.Sc. in microbiology from a recognized university or institute OR M.Sc. in Botony with specialization in Plant Pathology or Microbiology or Mycology from a recognized University or Institute OR M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science or Agriculture Chemistry or Agronomy or Microbiology or Plant Pathology or Horticulture or Agricultural Extension from any recoganised Institute / University in India are eligible for the JSO & Scientist vacancies in Union Public Service Commission.


Qst 4. Does there is any Age Criteria?
Yes, Minimum age limit should be above 18 years and Maximum age limit must be below 30 Years in UPSC JSO & Scientist Recruitment.
Age Relaxation is permitted as per Government Rule.


Qst 5. What will be selection process?
Selection for the UPSC JSO & Scientist post will be based on written examination marks followed by Interview test.
Selected candidate will get initial in-hand salary will be around Rs. 58,000 based on location of posting.


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