ADVERTISEMENT NO. 52/2021
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS* FOR
LATERAL RECRUITMENT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY 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 Deputy Secretary 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 Deputy Secretary, Group ‘A’, in the under mentioned posts in different Ministries/Departments 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 upto 5 years depending upon performance) through website http://www.upsconline.nic.in by 3rd May, 2021.
1. (Post ID No. 21035201420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary(Intellectual Property Rights) in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: LLB with specialization in Intellectual Property Rights from a recognized University /Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years of Experience (including research & publications) in handling matters pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws. DESIRABLE: (i) LLM with specialization in Intellectual Property Rights from a recognized University /Institution. (ii) Experience of Intellectual Property Rights related to copyright affiliated industries such as Radio, TV, Advertising, Press & Literature, Music, Theatrical Productions, Films. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Effective Implementation of the various IP Statues and requisite redressal of concerns of copyright affiliated industries. (ii) To finalize international position of the Government of India on aspects of IPRs, including representation India in International fora such as WIPO etc. (iii) To ideate, process, implement and monitor several project, schemes or programmes for development of Intellectual Property Regime in India. (iv) To promote environment for the protection of intellectual property rights of innovators and creators by bringing about changes at legislative and policy level , including requisite amendments in the Act/Rules/Office orders. (v) Assist in formulation of policies in the field related to intellectual property rights. (vi)Maintain a platform for discussion with the industry in India and abroad.
2. (Post ID No. 21035202420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016), Ministry of Corporate Affairs. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Charted Accountant (CA)/ Company Secretary (CS)/ Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)/ Bachelor of Law (LLB) /Masters’ in Business Administration (MBA) from recognized University /Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in any of the field of banking, financial Institutions, regulatory bodies, statutory bodies and academics. DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: LLM/ CA&CS/ CA&CMA/ CS&CMA/ CA& CS &CMA/ Doctorate Degree in Economics/ Commerce/Management. EXPERIENCE: Working experience in the area of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Implementation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) including research on the provisions of the code, Court Cases, Coordination with Stakeholders, awareness programme, Parliament references etc. (ii) Framing rules and regulations under the Code. (iii) Section notifications. (iv) Administrative matters dealing with Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). (v) Ensuring coordination and research work back up for the Insolvency Law Committee. (vi) Implementing new and innovative measures under the code like SIRP for MSME, pre-Pack insolvency, Fresh Start Process, Cross Border Insolvency, Group enterprise insolvency. (vii) Monitoring of cases filed with NCLT under IBC, 2016 and transferred cases from High Court to NCLT. (viii) Complains/Grievances of stakeholders against resolution professionals and for matters related to CIRP and liquidation under IBC.
3. (Post ID No. 21035203420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission) in the Department of School Education and Literacy Ministry of Education. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s degree from a recognized University or Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in the field of elementary education out of which at least one year at the National /international level. DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: Doctorate degree from a recognized University or Institute, or Masters’ degree in Business Administration /PGDM from a recognized University or Institute. EXPERIENCE: Experience in Education policy issues, development of policy at National level, Project Management its costing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. JOB DESCRIPTION(i) To function as the Assistant Mission Director for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission. (ii) To assist Mission Director in framing Guidelines and other documents and in implementation and attainment of the Mission objectives. (iii) Monitor the Progress of the implementation of the programme in all States and UTs in terms of child-wise tracking, quality and funding. (iv) Deal with various administrative and financial matters of the Mission including coordination with various institutions/ organisations such as NCERT, NIEPA, CBSE etc. towards fulfillment of Mission objectives. (v) Guide, monitor, facilitate and ensure the development of high-quality e-content in multiple languages/dialects for digital modes – Internet-based, TV and Radio.
4. (Post ID No. 21035204420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Environment Policy) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree or B.E./B.Tech. from a recognized University /Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years overall experience in the relevant fields related to Environment, Forestry or Climate Change with particular experience of : (i) Designing, coordination and implementation of project and programme activities related to climate change, environment and forest; (ii) Conceptualizing and designing innovative ideas for project and scheme implementation; (iii) Working with Government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies and civil society organizations, in the area of environmental policy/climate change/forest. (iv) Designing and conducting trainings and capacity building programmes for Govt. Officials and other stakeholders on issues at science-policy interface. JOB DESCRIPTION: Officer shall be responsible for policy formulation, implementation and administration of various programmes/schemes/projects etc. in the area of work assigned from amongst the subjects allocated to Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change.
5. (Post ID No. 21035205420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Food Processing), Ministry of Food Processing Industries. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech in Food Technology/ Food Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Chemical Engineering Or Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Dairying/ Fisheries/ Animal Husbandry from a recognized University/ Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in Food Processing Industry/Sector. DESIRABLE: Master’s Degree from a recognized University/ Institution in the above fields. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with Government Policy, programmes and activities relating to food processing, preservation, value, value addition processing of fruits, vegetable, dairy, animal husbandry and fisheries.
6. (Post ID No. 21035206420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Manufacturing Sector), Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech from a recognized University/ Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years experience in any of the following or in combination thereof:- (i) Manufacturing Sector; (ii) Industrial Research and Development; (iii) Research in Manufacturing (Production Technology) in any Academic Institution. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with Government policy and its implementation related to development of machine tools & dies and industrial machinery used in the manufacture and /or processing industry such as chemicals & petrochemicals, fertilizer, paper, sugar, plastic, cement, steel, coal, mineral, textiles, synthetic fiber, food items, material handling, constructions etc.
7. (Post ID No. 21035207420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Urban Water Management), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years of experience in urban water supply and wastewater reuse technologies, assessment of non-revenue water and municipal finance management. DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: (i) M.E./ M.Tech in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. (ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University / Institute. (iii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Infrastructure Management from a recognized University / Institute. EXPERIENCE: Experience in planning and preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for infrastructure projects. JOB DESCRIPTION : To deal with Government policy, Programmes and matters relating to Urban Water Management, including: a) Urban Water Scenario based on MIS driven insights. b) Trends /patterns for decision making using data management and data mining of Urban Water sources. c) Preparation of guidelines, manuals, SOPs etc. in the water and waste water sector to support capacity building and institutional strengthening of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). d) Integrated Water Resource Management and promotion of more sustainable approaches to water management. e) Improvement of delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene services to the urban population, with a clear focus on the poorest and most marginalized families. f) Budgeting and financial management of various projects/ drafting and processing of agreements/ MOUs/ tender documents.
8. (Post ID No. 21035208420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Mining Legislation and Policy), Ministry of Mines. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E. /B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.’ OR Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Economics from a recognized University /Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in metal/mining industry OR Ten years experience in Industry/Mines/ Iron & Steel Department of a State Government/ UT Administration. DESIRABLE: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University / Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Designing framework for promotion of non-ferrous metals. (ii) Legislative and regulatory aspects of non-ferrous metals.(iii) Forecasting of trends in price of metals, demand and supply of metals. (iv) Taxation policy for metal sector. (v) Matters concerning Organizations under the Ministry of Mines. (vi)Coordination with other Ministries/ Departments /States/ UTs for implementation or extension of Govt. Schemes/ Programmes/ Activities etc.
9. (Post ID No. 21035209420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Sagarmala and PPP), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E/B.Tech or Master’s Degree in Commerce from a recognized University/Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in area of Marine/ Ports/ Shipping with expertise in projects management including PPP projects. DESIRABLE: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University / Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Matters related to Sagarmala Scheme and Sagarmala programme for Port industrialization,Coastal Community Development. (ii) Matters related to Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS), The National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts(NTCPWC), Centre for Inland and Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT), Multi Skill Development Centres(MSDC). (iii) Matters related to National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Dahej-Ghoga-Hazira Ro-Pax projects. (iv) Matters related to Indian Ports Act, 1908. (v) Matters related to Development of Sagartat Yojana. (vi) Matters related to Sagarmala Programme for Port modernization and Capacity enhancement, Port Connectivity, Coastal Shipping. (vii) Matters related to PDC, NIP and Investment Clearance Cell. (viii) Matters related to Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL) and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL). (ix) Promotion and development of Coastal Shipping including coal, steel, fertilizers etc. (excluding policy matters
which are dealt by the Shipping Division). (x) Matters relating to Rail Road connectivity to Ports and Ports Railway System. (xi) Policy matters related to development of non-major ports.
10. (Post ID No. 21035210420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Electricity Distribution), Ministry of Power. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ work experience out of which at least five years in the area of Electricity Distribution. DESIRABLE: M.E/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: To formulate Government policies, schemes, programmes to improve operational and financial performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (Discoms), especially Government owned Discoms.
11. (Post ID No. 21035211420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Rural Livelihood), Ministry of Rural Development. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree from a recognized University/ Institution. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years’ experience in the area of rural livelihoods such as Farm & Non-Farm activities, Financial Inclusion, Institution Building etc. DESIRABLE: Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/ Institution. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with – (i) Implementation of DAY-NRLM scheme in all States and UTs through SRLMs, including the following: a) Social Inclusion and social mobilization of rural poor woman into Self Help Groups (SHGs). b) Training and Capacity building activities for the mobilized groups/members. (ii) Administrative and financial matters relating to schemes/programmes on Rural Livelihood.
12. (Post ID No. 21035212420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Information Technologies), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: (i) Masters Degree in Computer Science or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology from a recognized University /Institute. (ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University /Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: (i) Minimum Ten years’ work experiences in the area of Information Technology with at least Five years’ experience in Design & Development of IT projects, with expertise in any of the following :- (a) Consulting (ICT/E-governance initiatives). (b) Managing projects involving BI tools AI/ML other emerging technologies. (c) Data Analytics and Visualization Tools like SAS, SPSS, R and Python. DESIRABLE: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with specialisation in Information Technology/Business Analytics from a recognized University / Institute. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with – (i) Data preparation and Management, Development of Application software for MoSPI, Data Documentation, Archieving and Dissemination.(ii) Development of Advanced Analytics dashboard and GIS based web enabled online query system for Census and Surveys conducted by the Ministry.(iii) Monitoring work undertaken by DIID in development of National Integrated Information Platform (NIIP).(iv) Overall Project Management including planning,directing and coordinating the overall programmes.
13. (Post ID No. 21035213420) One (UR) post of Deputy Secretary (Iron/Steel Industry), Ministry of Steel. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E. /B.Tech from a recognized University/Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Minimum Ten years experience in steel sector with at least Three years experience in operations management/implementation of projects in steel plants/ iron ore mines. DESIRABLE: EDUCATIONAL: (i) M.E./M.Tech from a recognized University/Institute.(ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized University/Institute. EXPERIENCE: Experience of handling different production processes in iron/steel industry. JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with Government policy, programmes and matters relating to – (i) Technical, Technology, R&D, and quality related parameters relevant to Iron/Steel production and usage from productivity, efficiency and competitiveness perspective. (ii) Quality, availability and pricing of raw materials for Steel sector including iron ore, coking coal, Manganese, etc.
from within and outside the country. (iii) Steel production, consumption and pricing. (iv) Measures to promote steel usage in the country. (v) Project relating to new/ capacity expansion/ modernisation projects in iron/steel Industry.
The concerned Ministry/Department can assign any other task in place of/ in addition to those indicated in the Job Description in respect of the above (S No. 1 to 13) Posts, which are only indicative in nature
All the above mentioned posts (S.No. 1 to 13) are suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) i.e. Blindness or Low Vision or Deaf or Hard of Hearing or Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy or Leprosy Cured or Dwarfism or Acid Attack Victims or Muscular Dystrophy or Multiple disabilities including only above three sub-categories.
ELIGIBILITY
The following with a minimum of experience of 10 years for Deputy Secretary Level posts are eligible to apply:
a. Officers of any State/UT Government who are already working at equivalent level or are eligible for appointment to equivalent level in their cadre, with relevant experience.
b. Individuals working at comparable levels in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous
Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes.
c. Individuals working at comparable levels in Private Sector Companies, Consultancy
Organizations, International/Multinational Organisations.
COMPARABLE LEVEL
The comparable/equivalent level would be defined as under:
The candidate applying for Deputy Secretary level post must have a minimum gross salary of Rs. 10 lakh per year during any of the financial year 2018-19 or 2019-20 as per Form-16/ITR (or payslip in the absence of Form-16/ITR).
NOTE: Central Government employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
AGE & PAY
The minimum and maximum age limit for the Deputy Secretary level post are 32 and 40 years respectively and the Pay will be fixed at the minimum of Pay Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per
7th CPC(approximate gross salary would be around Rs. 1,19,000/- including DA, Tpt Allowance
& HRA in present level).
However, the Government reserves its right to place deserving appointees at an appropriate level within the scale of pay.
The crucial date for determining the age shall be the closing date for submission of online application.
OTHER CONDITIONS
1. All appointees are to be deemed as public servants for the purpose of the CCS(Conduct) Rules and such other statutes as notified by the government from time to time.
2. The employment contract to be terminated by either side with a minimum notice period of 3 months.
The candidates willing to apply for the above posts are advised to visit Commission’s Website http://www.upsconline.nic.in. The detailed advertisement along-with ‘Instructions and Additional Information to candidates’ has been displayed on Commission’s Website http://www.upsc.gov.in and website http://www.upsconline.nic.in.
NOTE: Candidates are requested to apply only Online against this advertisement on the Commission’s website http://www.upsconline.nic.in and NOT write to the Commission for Application forms. They are also requested to go through carefully the details of Essential and Desirable requirements for the posts and instructions published below as well as on the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in.
INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES FOR RECRUITMENT BY SELECTION
1. A Candidate must be an Indian National.
2. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for various posts. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained.
NOTE-I: The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview.
NOTE-II: IN THE EVENT OF NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS BEING LARGE, COMMISSION WILL ADOPT SHORT LISTING CRITERIA TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES TO BE CALLED FOR INTERVIEW TO A REASONABLE NUMBER BY ANY OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
(i) On the basis of Desirable Qualifications (DQ) (any one or combination of two or more or all DQs, if more than one DQ is prescribed).
(ii) On the basis of higher Experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
(iii) On the basis of higher relevant Educational Qualifications than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
THE CANDIDATE SHOULD, THEREFORE, MENTION ALL HIS/HER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT FIELD OVER AND ABOVE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
