The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced a recruitment notice inviting applications from eligible government officers for the position of Joint Director (Research, Statistics & Analysis). The vacancy is classified as a General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post.
The selection will be conducted on a Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract – ISTC) basis for an initial period of 04 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Overview of Post and Salary Matrix
Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Pay and deputation terms will be regulated under standard Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines.
| Key Feature | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Joint Director (Research, Statistics & Analysis) |
| Classification | Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| No. of Vacancies | 01 (One) Anticipated Vacancy |
| Pay Scale | Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200) |
| Mode of Hiring | Deputation (Including Short Term Contract) |
| Tenure | Up to 4 Years |
| Max Age Limit | 56 Years as on closing date |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Officers working under the Central/State Governments, UT Administrations, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes, PSUs, Semi-Government, Statutory, or Autonomous Organizations are eligible to apply.
1. Service Requirements
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
- Possessing at least 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-11 (or equivalent) in the parent cadre.
2. Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Statistics, Operation Research, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or Applied Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics; OR
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Sociology, Psychology, or Commerce with Statistics.
3. Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching or research experience, including experience in educational measurement, examination reforms, statistical analysis of recruitment/examination data, or test construction.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
The appointed Joint Director will oversee two primary wings at UPSC: the R&S Section and the R&A Section. Key duties include:
- Planning, designing, and conducting statistical research projects on UPSC recruitments and examinations.
- Supervising the collection, compilation, and analysis of data for official write-ups on Civil Services, IFS, and Engineering Services Exams for inclusion in UPSC’s Annual Report.
- Managing the database of candidates debarred/blacklisted by UPSC and State Public Service Commissions.
- Overseeing verification processes for direct recruitment recommendations and redeployment of surplus officers.
- Providing technical guidance to Deputy Directors and handling administrative oversight across research wings.
Application Process & Submission Deadline
Eligible candidates must send their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) through proper administrative channels.
Mandatory Enclosures:
- Cadre Clearance & Forwarding Certificate (Annexure-II).
- Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate.
- Major/Minor Penalty Statement for the last 10 years.
- Attested photocopies of APARs/ACRs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
Submission Address:
Applications must reach the following address within 60 days from the publication date of the circular in Employment News:
Ms. Aparna Srivastava Under Secretary (Admn.II) Room No. 11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building Union Public Service Commission Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069
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