UPSC Lateral Recruitment 2024 - Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary Level Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the lateral recruitment of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary level posts on a contract basis. The recruitment is for various ministries and departments of the Government of India, with headquarters in New Delhi. Below are the key details of the recruitment:

**Government employees, specifically Central Government employees, are not eligible to apply for the posts listed in the UPSC Lateral Recruitment. The eligibility criteria clearly state that Central Government employees are excluded from applying for these positions.

However, officers from State/UT Governments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Universities, and Recognized Research Institutes are eligible to apply for these posts if they meet the experience and qualification requirements. The recruitment is intended to bring in talent from the private sector, state/UT governments, PSUs, and other comparable organizations.**

Important Dates:

Starting Date for Apply Online: 17/08/2024
Closing Date for Apply Online: 17/09/2024 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Printing of Application: 18/09/2024 (23:59 hrs)

Vacancy Details:

1. Joint Secretary (Emerging Technologies), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology

Post ID: 24085401317
Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Technology, Management, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Liberal Arts, Law.
Experience: 15 years in Technology, with 10 years in a leadership role.
Desirable: Ph.D. in relevant fields.
Job Description: Policy research, strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building in emerging technologies.

2. Joint Secretary (Semiconductors and Electronics), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology

Post ID: 24085402317
Qualifications: BE/B Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
Experience: 15 years in semiconductors/electronics/technology/public policy.
Desirable: MBA.
Job Description: Oversee electronics industry policy, manage semiconductor initiatives, and promote electronics manufacturing.

3. Joint Secretary (Environment Policy and Environment Law), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Post ID: 24085403217
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Environmental Science.
Experience: 15 years in Environment Policy and Environmental Law.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences.
Job Description: Formulate and implement policies on environment law and policy.

4. Joint Secretary (Digital Economy, Fin Tech and Cyber Security), Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

Post ID: 24085404717
Qualifications: B.E/B. Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance).
Experience: 15 years in Financial Services with 7 years in Cyber/Information Security/IT.
Desirable: Cybersecurity certifications (CISA, CISSP).
Job Description: Strengthen Fin Tech, Digital Economy, Cybersecurity in financial sectors, manage projects, and strategic policy.

5. Joint Secretary (Investment), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance

Post ID: 24085405917
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
Experience: 15 years in Domestic and Foreign Investment.
Job Description: Manage Foreign Direct Investment policy, investment promotion, and regulatory frameworks.

6. Joint Secretary (Policy & Plan), NDMA, Ministry of Home Affairs

Post ID: 24085406617
Qualifications: Degree in Geography, Geology, Environment, Economics, Disaster Management, or related fields.
Experience: 15 years in Disaster Management.
Desirable: M.Phil/Ph.D. in Disaster Management.
Job Description: Develop and implement disaster management policies and national plans.

7. Joint Secretary (Shipping), Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

Post ID: 24085407817
Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
Experience: 15 years in Ship Building, Repair, Management, or Financing.
Desirable: MBA in Port and Shipping Management.
Job Description: Promote shipbuilding and repair under “Make in India”, manage ship ownership and navigation policies.

8. Joint Secretary (Science & Technology), Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology

Post ID: 24085408617
Qualifications: Doctorate Degree in Science/Technology or M.E/M.Tech.
Experience: 15 years in science/technology/innovation.
Desirable: Experience in international organizations related to scientific research.
Job Description: Formulate and implement policies for scientific research and innovation.

9. Joint Secretary (Economic/Commercial/Industrial), Ministry of Steel

Post ID: 24085409617
Qualifications: Degree in Engineering (Metallurgy/Materials Science/Mechanical) or Master’s in Physics/Chemistry.
Experience: 15 years in the steel sector.
Desirable: MBA/PG Diploma in Management.
Job Description: Manage raw material supply, green steel initiatives, and technological advancements in the steel industry.

10. Joint Secretary (Renewable Energy), Ministry of New And Renewable Energy

Post ID: 24085410917
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Renewable Energy or Environmental Science, or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical.
Experience: 15 years in renewable energy/electrical engineering.
Desirable: Ph.D. in relevant fields.
Job Description: Develop and manage renewable energy policies and projects.

11. Director/Deputy Secretary (Climate Change & Soil Conservation), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085411117
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Soil Conservation, Environmental Science, or Bachelors in Agricultural Engineering.
Experience: 7-10 years in Environment Policy and Environmental Law.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Soil Conservation or Environmental Sciences.
Job Description: Manage climate change interventions and soil conservation initiatives for sustainable agriculture.

12. Director/Deputy Secretary (Credit), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085412517
Qualifications: Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Commerce, Mathematical Statistics, or Statistics.
Experience: 7-10 years in the cooperative sector or credit management.
Desirable: MBA/PG Diploma in Business Management.
Job Description: Formulate and manage cooperative development policies and credit management for agriculture.

13. Director/Deputy Secretary (Forestry), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085413117
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Forestry/Environmental Science.
Experience: 7-10 years in Environment Policy and Environmental Law.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Forestry/Environmental Sciences.
Job Description: Develop and manage policies related to forestry and sustainable agriculture.

14. Director/Deputy Secretary (Integrated Nutrients Management), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085414317
Qualifications: Master’s in Agriculture (Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science) or Chemistry (Organic Chemistry/Bio-chemistry).
Experience: 7-10 years in organic manures, bio-fertilizers, or fertilizer quality control.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science/Organic Chemistry.
Job Description: Manage nutrient management programs, soil health initiatives, and organic farming.

15. Director/Deputy Secretary (Natural Farming), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085415317
Qualifications: Master’s in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, or Chemistry (Organic Chemistry).
Experience: 7-10 years in Natural Farming or related fields.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemistry or related fields.
Job Description: Develop and implement natural farming initiatives, including the National Mission of Natural Farming.

16. Director/Deputy Secretary (Natural Resource Management/Rainfed Farming System), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085416417
Qualifications: Master’s in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, or Botany.
Experience: 7-10 years in soil and water conservation, soil health management, or integrated farming.
Desirable: Ph.D. in relevant fields.
Job Description: Manage programs related to soil and water conservation, rainfed farming, and sustainable agriculture.

17. Director/Deputy Secretary (Organic Farming), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085417317
Qualifications: Master’s in Agriculture (Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science/Plant Pathology) or Chemistry (Organic Chemistry/Bio-chemistry).
Experience: 7-10 years in organic manures or synthetic chemical inputs avoidance.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science, Organic Chemistry, or Microbiology.
Job Description: Manage organic farming programs, including the Parampargat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) and quality control of organic inputs.

18. Director/Deputy Secretary (Water Management), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Post ID: 24085418117
Qualifications: Master’s in Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Botany, or B.E./B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering.
Experience: 7-10 years in soil and

water conservation, soil health management, or integrated farming.
Desirable: Ph.D. in relevant fields.
Job Description: Develop and manage programs related to water management, soil health, and rainfed agriculture.

19. Director/Deputy Secretary (Aviation Management), Ministry of Civil Aviation

Post ID: 24085419817
Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech in Aviation, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Computer Science, IT, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience: 7-10 years in Aviation Sector research, design, maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
Desirable: Ph.D./M.Tech/M.E. or MBA/LLM/LLB.
Job Description: Assist in policy matters and project implementation in the Civil Aviation sector.

20. Director/Deputy Secretary (Chemicals & Petrochemicals), Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

Post ID: 24085420717
Qualifications: Master’s in Chemistry or Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering/Technology/Petrochemical Engineering.
Experience: 7-10 years in Chemical or Petrochemical Sector/Industry.
Desirable: MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Management/Trade.
Job Description: Advise on technical matters related to petrochemicals, manage GLP and R&D recognition applications, and develop long-term perspective plans for the industry.

21. Director/Deputy Secretary (Commodity Pricing), Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Post ID: 24085421917
Qualifications: Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics.
Experience: 7-10 years in agricultural industry, Micro Economic Modeling, or commodity pricing.
Desirable: 2 years of experience in agricultural commodities market, pricing mechanisms, and supply chain dynamics.
Job Description: Analyze and monitor agricultural commodity prices, trends, and import/export duty structures.

22. Director/Deputy Secretary (Insolvency and Bankruptcy), Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Post ID: 24085422917
Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), ICWA, CMA, LLB, MBA/PG Diploma in Management.
Experience: 7-10 years in policy formulation or implementation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Banking Administration, or Management.
Desirable: LLM with specialization in Corporate Law, PG Diploma in Management, or Doctorate Degree in Economics, Commerce, Management.
Job Description: Implement the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, manage the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), and oversee related legal matters.

23. Director/Deputy Secretary (Edu Laws), Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education

Post ID: 24085423917
Qualifications: Degree in Law.
Experience: 7-10 years in legal services in the educational sector or advising the Government on education policy.
Desirable: Doctorate Degree in Law.
Job Description: Provide legal advice, monitor and review implementation of educational Acts and Rules, and liaise with Government counsels and Courts.

24. Director/Deputy Secretary (Education Technology), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Post ID: 24085424417
Qualifications: BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology.
Experience: 7-10 years in execution of IT Programs, digital tools, and National projects related to education.
Desirable: Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration.
Job Description: Provide technical and policy support for educational e-content development, online education, and digital platforms.

25. Director/Deputy Secretary (International Law), Ministry of External Affairs

Post ID: 24085425817
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Law/LLM/M.Phil/Ph.D with specialization in International Law, International Relations, or International Organizations.
Experience: 7-10 years in Legal Affairs, with at least 5-8 years in International Law/International Relations.
Desirable: M.Phil/Ph.D. in Law.
Job Description: Handle international law issues, including border disputes, maritime issues, trade laws, and multilateral agreements.

26. Director/Deputy Secretary (Economist), Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

Post ID: 24085426417
Qualifications: Degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Business Economics, or MBA.
Experience: 7-10 years as an Economist in the Banking and Financial Sector.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Economics.
Job Description: Provide economic advice, conduct impact analysis, and manage cost-benefit analysis in the financial sector.

27. Director/Deputy Secretary (Tax Policy), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance

Post ID: 24085427917
Qualifications: Degree in Economics, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, or Company Secretary.
Experience: 7-10 years in Income Tax, Customs & Indirect Taxes, GST, or Financial Intelligence.
Desirable: 2 years of experience in tax policy formulation, implementation, or public finance.
Job Description: Analyze and research tax policy-related matters, manage tax policy implementation and administration.

28. Director/Deputy Secretary (Manufacturing-Auto), Ministry of Heavy Industries

Post ID: 24085428617
Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical/Production/Automobile.
Experience: 7-10 years in Manufacturing in the Auto sector.
Desirable: Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
Job Description: Provide technical inputs for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities, monitor Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and manage policy matters in the auto sector.

29. Director/Deputy Secretary (Manufacturing-Auto Sector (ACC Batteries)), Ministry of Heavy Industries

Post ID: 24085429617
Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy/Materials Science/Chemical or Master’s in Chemistry.
Experience: 7-10 years in Batteries Manufacturing.
Desirable: Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
Job Description: Manage manufacturing facilities for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) batteries, monitor PLI schemes, and provide policy inputs for the sector.

30. Director/Deputy Secretary (Technical), Department of Official Languages, Ministry of Home Affairs

Post ID: 24085430917
Qualifications: Master’s in Computer Science, IT, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics.
Experience: 7-10 years in the development of technical tools for the promotion of Hindi.
Desirable: 2 years of experience in online lexicography and computer processing of Indian languages.
Job Description: Develop technical tools for the promotion of Hindi in central government offices.

31. Director/Deputy Secretary (Urban Water Management), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Post ID: 24085431817
Qualifications: B.E/B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or M.Sc. in Water Resources and Environmental Management.
Experience: 7-10 years in urban water supply, wastewater reuse technologies, or municipal finance management.
Desirable: M.E./M.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines.
Job Description: Manage urban water management policies, including water sanitation and hygiene, integrated water resource management, and capacity building for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

32. Director/Deputy Secretary (Digital Media), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Post ID: 24085432717
Qualifications: Master’s in Journalism, Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, or B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Computer Science or IT.
Experience: 7-10 years in Communication, Journalism, Media Entertainment Sector, Public Policy, or IT Sector.
Desirable: Experience in content regulation and public policy.
Job Description: Manage digital media policies, content regulation, and stakeholder interactions related to digital media.

33. Director/Deputy Secretary (Coordination & Management), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Post ID: 24085433517
Qualifications: B.E/B.Tech in Civil, Agriculture, Water Resources, Environment Engineering, or M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Geography, Environmental Science, Forestry.
Experience: 7-10 years in Water Resources management.
Desirable: Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in relevant subjects.
Job Description: Manage water resources policies, planning, and implementation of water conservation projects.

34. Director/Deputy Secretary (Technical), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Post ID: 24085434717
Qualifications: Master’s in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Botany, or B.E./B.Tech in

Civil/Agriculture/Water Resources/Environment Engineering.
Experience: 7-10 years in Water Resources management, including water audits, recycling, and reuse.
Desirable: Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in relevant subjects.
Job Description: Plan, develop, and manage water resources, focusing on water conservation, recycling, and reuse.

35. Director/Deputy Secretary (Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector), Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Post ID: 24085435517
Qualifications: B.E/B.Tech in Civil, Environmental, Public Health, Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc. in Environmental Science/Ecology/Sustainable Development.
Experience: 7-10 years in WASH sector, including rural or urban water supply and sanitation.
Desirable: M.Tech/Ph.D. in relevant disciplines.
Job Description: Implement WASH sector policies, including Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission.

36. Director/Deputy Secretary (Finance Sector Laws), Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice

Post ID: 24085436217
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Law/LLB.
Experience: 7-10 years in finance sector laws while holding a salaried position.
Desirable: LLM/Ph.D. in Law.
Job Description: Provide legal advice on finance sector laws, manage government litigation, and conduct court cases.

37. Director/Deputy Secretary (International Laws), Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice

Post ID: 24085437217
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Law/LLM with specialization in International Law, International Relations, or International Organizations.
Experience: 7-10 years in Law, including International Law.
Desirable: Ph.D. in International Law.
Job Description: Provide legal advice on international law issues, manage government litigation, and conduct court cases.

38. Director/Deputy Secretary (Service Laws), Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice

Post ID: 24085438217
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Law/LLB.
Experience: 7-10 years in Service Laws.
Desirable: LLM/Ph.D. in Law.
Job Description: Provide legal advice on service laws, manage government litigation, and conduct court cases.

39. Director/Deputy Secretary (Information Technology), Central Information Commission, Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Post ID: 24085439217
Qualifications: B.Tech./M.Tech. in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering.
Experience: 7-10 years in software development, database administration, website maintenance, and IT project management.
Desirable: 2-3 years of experience as a Project Manager in IT projects.
Job Description: Manage IT infrastructure, software development, and technology implementation in the Central Information Commission.

40. Director/Deputy Secretary (Legal), Central Information Commission, Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Post ID: 24085440217
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Law/LLB.
Experience: 7-10 years in legal matters, court registry, preferably in Government offices/Commissions.
Desirable: LLM/Ph.D. in Law.
Job Description: Manage legal matters, court cases, and administrative functions in the Central Information Commission.

41. Director/Deputy Secretary (Contract Management), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Post ID: 24085441217
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Law/LLB.
Experience: 7-10 years in Infrastructure Sector disputes, handling road contracts, and FIDIC contracts.
Desirable: LLM in Business Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights.
Job Description: Manage legal aspects of contract disputes, modify contract documents, and provide legal advice on infrastructure projects.

42. Director/Deputy Secretary (Welfare), Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Post ID: 24085442417
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Social Science, Anthropology.
Experience: 7-10 years in policy planning and management of social sector programs.
Desirable: Doctorate Degree in relevant fields.
Job Description: Implement social welfare schemes for vulnerable groups, manage social sector programs, and coordinate with government and NGOs.

43. Director/Deputy Secretary (Social Welfare Program and Activities), National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Post ID: 24085443417
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Social Science, MBA, or Law.
Experience: 7-10 years in social welfare programs related to drug de-addiction, senior citizens, transgender welfare, and beggary prevention.
Desirable: Doctorate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Social Science, Anthropology.
Job Description: Formulate and implement social welfare programs, empower professionals, and address social challenges.

44. Director/Deputy Secretary (Information Technologies), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

Post ID: 24085444117
Qualifications: BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology.
Experience: 7-10 years in IT Consulting, Design & Development of IT projects.
Desirable: MBA/PGDM with Information Technology/Business Analytics.
Job Description: Manage IT infrastructure, data management, software development, and technology implementation in MoSPI.

45. Director/Deputy Secretary (Economic/Commercial/Industrial), Ministry of Steel

Post ID: 24085445617
Qualifications: Degree in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical, Mining) or Master’s in Physics/Chemistry.
Experience: 7-10 years in the steel manufacturing industry.
Desirable: MBA/PG Diploma in Management or Business Administration.
Job Description: Analyze steel production and consumption, manage raw materials, facilitate steel sector projects, and monitor CPSEs.

Application Procedure:

Applications must be submitted online through the UPSC website: https://www.upsconline.nic.in.
The candidates are advised to submit only one application per post. In case of multiple applications, the one with the higher “Application Number” will be considered.

Important Notes:

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
The tenure is initially for three years, extendable up to five years based on performance.
Candidates must upload relevant documents in support of their claims, including educational qualifications, experience, and other relevant certificates.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and the final selection will be based on the interview.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed advertisement and follow the instructions while applying online.

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