UPSC Recruitment 2025 : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Recruitment Notification 09/2025 to fill multiple vacancies, including 24 posts for Assistant Drugs Controller Botanist and Junior Scientific Officer. The official notification was released on July 11, 2025.
The online application process begins on July 12, 2025, and will remain open till July 31, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website at upsconline.gov.in.

UPSC Recruitment 2025 out
The UPSC has announced 24 vacancies for the post of Assistant Drugs Controller Botanist and Junior Scientific Officer. These are Group “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts with all-India service liability. The positions are permanent and offer a great opportunity for professionals from engineering, pharmacy, and medical sciences backgrounds. The recruitment will be based on qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
UPSC 09/2025 Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Asistant Drugs Controller, Botanist and Junior Scientific Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 24 Posts |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Application Start Date | 12 July 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Application Print Deadline | 01 August 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Notification PDF | Click Here To Download |
| Official Website | upsconline.gov.in |
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How to Apply for UPSC Assistant Drugs Controller Recruitment 2025?
- Visit upsconline.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Now” next to the Assistant Drugs Controller (India) post
- Register with a valid email and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic, and professional details
- Upload recent photograph, signature, and relevant documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download a copy of the filled application form
UPSC 09/2025 Application Fee 2025
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹25 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted |
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Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess either:
- Master’s Degree in Biomedical/Chemical/Biotech/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Polymer/Computer Science/Medical Electronics Engineering, or Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine with Clinical Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Life Sciences
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above disciplines
Experience
- Master’s Degree Holders: 4 years experience in manufacturing/testing/regulation/designing of medical devices
- Bachelor’s Degree Holders: 6 years experience in the same field
Note: Relaxations in qualifications and experience are available for SC/ST candidates as per UPSC rules.
Age Limit 2025
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 40 years |
| OBC | 43 years |
| SC/ST | 45 years |
| PwBD | 50 years |
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UPSC 09/2025 Selection Process
The selection will be made based on shortlisting followed by an interview. In case of a high number of applicants, a Recruitment Test (RT) may be conducted. Final merit will be determined on the basis of the interview (or combined test + interview, if held).
Interview Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 50
- OBC: 45
- SC/ST/PwBD: 40
Important Dates for UPSC 09/2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 July 2025 |
| Application Start | 12 July 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 31 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Printout | 01 August 2025 |
| Interview Schedule | To be notified separately |