ADVERTISEMENT NO. 51/2021
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR
LATERAL RECRUITMENT OF JOINT SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR LEVEL POSTS
ON CONTRACT BASIS
(*: by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in)
The Government of India has submitted a requisition for Lateral Recruitment of Joint
Secretary and Director level officers. Accordingly, Online Applications are invited from talented
and motivated Indian nationals willing to contribute towards nation building to join the
Government at the level of Joint Secretary or Director, Group ‘A’, in the under mentioned posts in
different Ministries/Departments with Headquarters at New Delhi on Contract Basis (On
Deputation for officers of States/UT Cadres, Public Sector Undertakings(PSUs), Autonomous
Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes) for a period of 3
years (Extendable to 5 years depending upon performance) through website
http://www.upsconline.nic.in by 22nd March, 2021.
1. (Post ID No. 21025101406) One (UR) post of Joint Secretary in the Department of
Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agriculture/
Horticulture/ Micro Biology/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ Agriculture
Marketing/ Organic Farming/ Crop Science from a recognized University/ Institute.
(B) EXPERIENCE: At least fifteen years’ experience in any of the following fields:- (i)
Agricultural Extension (ii) Soil Health and Nutrient Management (iii) Plantation (iv) Agricultural
Census (v) Agricultural Marketing & Trade (vi) Agriculture Credits (vii) Crops Insurance (viii)
Drought Management (ix)Horticulture Development (x) Farm Mechanization and Technology (xi)
Natural Resource Management (xii) Seeds and Oilseeds (xiii) Plant Protection (xiv) Rainfed
farming and Irrigation (xv)Crop Management (xvi)Organic Farming. JOB DESCRIPTION: Joint
Secretary shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of
various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned to him/her.
2. (Post ID No. 21025102406) One (UR) post of Joint Secretary in the Department of
Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Economics or Commerce
or Business Economics or Foreign Trade from a recognized University or Institute, preferably
with additional qualification in IT, Computer Science, Operational Research and Supply Chain
management.” (B) EXPERIENCE: At least 15 years of experience in:- (i) Managing cloud
technology implementations at National level and (ii) Should have held Senior Project
Manager/System Architect/CTO roles in previous employments. JOB DESCRIPTION: Joint
Secretary shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of
various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned to him/her.
3. (Post ID No. 21025103406) One (UR) post of Joint Secretary in the Department of
Revenue, Ministry of Finance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s
Degree in Economics or Commerce or Finance or Business Administration or Professional
Qualification in Chartered Accountancy, ICWA. (B) EXPERIENCE: Fifteen years’ experience in
any of the following fields:- (a) Income Tax (b) Customs / Gold Control (c) GST (All taxes which
were prevailing before introduction of GST) (d) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
(e) Financial Intelligence and Prevention of Money Laundering. JOB DESCRIPTION: Joint
Secretary (DoR) shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration
of various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned to him/her.