UPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply for Assistant Director, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Architect & More Across Ministries

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched an extensive recruitment initiative to fill multiple Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ positions in various central government ministries and departments. A total of 51 vacancies are available under different posts including Assistant Director (Banking and Corporate Law), Company Prosecutor, Deputy Architect, Assistant Registrar, and Deputy Superintending Horticulturist. These positions fall under different ministries such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Culture.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: Available now.
• Last Date to Apply: 27 June 2025
• Last Date for Printing of Submitted Application: 28 June 2025 (11:59 PM)

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹25/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
• Mode of Payment:
  • Online via Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, or
  • Offline through any SBI branch by cash.

Age Limit (Post-wise)

Post	Age Limit
Assistant Director (Banking)	30 years (EWS), 35 years (SC)
Assistant Director (Corporate Law)	30 years (UR), 40 years (PwBD)
Company Prosecutor	30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST), 40 years (PwBD)
Deputy Superintending Horticulturist	35 years (UR)
Deputy Architect	35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST), 45 years (PwBD)
Assistant Registrar (CESTAT)	35 years (UR/EWS), 40 years (SC), 45 years (PwBD)

1. Assistant Director (Banking) – Works with the Serious Fraud Investigation Office under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

• Vacancy No.: 25060701414
• Total Vacancies: 02 (EWS-01, SC-01)
• Pay Level: Level 08 (7th CPC)
• Age Limit:
  • EWS: Up to 30 years
  • SC: Up to 35 years
• Educational Qualification:
  • CA / CMA / Company Secretary / CFA / PGDM (Finance) / MBA (Finance) / Master’s in Business Economics / M.Com
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in finance or banking in a government or listed private organization
• Duties:
  • Investigate corporate frauds, analyze banking/financial data, assist legal teams
  • Coordination with other investigative agencies
• Suitability for PwBD: Suitable for candidates with hearing, locomotor, or multiple disabilities
• Location: New Delhi (All India Service Liability)
• Type: Permanent, Group “B” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

2. Assistant Director (Corporate Law) – SFIO, Ministry of Corporate Affairs

• Vacancy No.: 25060702214
• Total Vacancies: 03 (UR-03; 1 reserved for PwBD)
• Pay Level: Level 07 (7th CPC)
• Age Limit:
  • UR: Up to 30 years
  • PwBD: Up to 40 years
• Educational Qualification:
  • LLB / Integrated LLB / Bachelor’s Degree + Company Secretary
• Desirable:
  • Experience in corporate law and legal procedures
• Duties:
  • Legal research, evidence collection, assist in investigations
• PwBD Suitability: Includes candidates with multiple disabilities
• Location: New Delhi (AISL)
• Type: Permanent, Group “B” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

3. Company Prosecutor – Ministry of Corporate Affairs

• Vacancy No.: 25060703214
• Total Vacancies: 25 (UR-11, EWS-02, OBC-05, SC-06, ST-01)
• Pay Level: Level 07 (7th CPC)
• Age Limit:
  • UR/EWS: Up to 30 years
  • OBC: Up to 33 years
  • SC/ST: Up to 35 years
  • PwBD: Up to 40 years
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Integrated Degree in Law
• Duties:
  • Handle prosecution of companies across courts and tribunals in India
• PwBD Suitability: Covers a wide range of physical, visual, auditory, and intellectual disabilities
• Location: New Delhi (AISL)
• Type: Permanent, Group “B” Gazetted, Ministerial

4. Deputy Superintending Horticulturist – ASI, under the Ministry of Culture

• Vacancy No.: 25060704214
• Total Vacancies: 02 (UR-02)
• Pay Level: Level 10 (7th CPC)
• Age Limit: 35 years (UR)
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s in Horticulture, Agriculture (with Horticulture), Botany, or equivalent
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree + PG Diploma in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in horticulture or landscaping
• Duties:
  • Head of Horticultural Division, responsible for planning and execution of garden/landscape projects
• PwBD Suitability: Open to a wide range of disabilities
• Location: New Delhi with all-India posting liability
• Type: Permanent, Group “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
• Additional Requirement: Induction training is mandatory during probation

5. Deputy Architect – MES, Ministry of Defence

• Vacancy No.: 25060705614
• Total Vacancies: 16 (UR-07, EWS-02, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01)
• Pay Level: Level 10 (7th CPC)
• Age Limit:
  • UR/EWS: Up to 35 years
  • OBC: Up to 38 years
  • SC/ST: Up to 40 years
  • PwBD: Up to 45 years
• Educational Qualification:
  • Degree in Architecture or Associate Membership of Indian Institute of Architects (AIIA)
  • Must be registered with Council of Architecture
• Experience: At least 2 years in the field
• Duties:
  • Planning, design, coordination of architecture works; supervision of junior staff
• PwBD Eligibility: Covers locomotor disabilities, hearing impairments, and other specified conditions.
• Location: New Delhi

6. Assistant Registrar – CESTAT, Ministry of Finance

• Vacancy No.: 25060706214
• Total Vacancies: 03 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC-01; 1 reserved for PwBD)
• Pay Level: Level 10 (7th CPC)
• Age Limit:
  • UR/EWS: Up to 35 years
  • SC: Up to 40 years
  • PwBD: Up to 45 years
• Educational Qualification: Degree in Law
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in legal/judicial work related to customs, excise, or service tax
• Duties:
  • Legal casework and tribunal support in indirect taxation matters
• PwBD Suitability: Open to candidates with visual impairment, hearing loss, and multiple disabilities
• Location: New Delhi

General Notes

• All posts are permanent in nature.
• Appointees will be governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS) from 01.01.2004.
• PwBD categories for each post include various combinations of hearing, locomotor, visual, and intellectual disabilities. The official notification provides a detailed breakdown of category-wise eligibility and suitability.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are advised to submit their applications via the official UPSC portal prior to the closing date. Please refer to the respective vacancy numbers while applying.

For more information, visit the official UPSC recruitment portal or refer to the detailed advertisement available under the respective vacancy numbers.

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