UPSC : Online application for Lateral Recruitment of Joint Secretary and Director/Deputy Secretary level post on contract basis

UPSC : Online application for Lateral Recruitment of Joint Secretary and Director/Deputy Secretary level post on contract basis

The Government of India has submitted a requisition for Lateral Recruitment of Joint Secretary and Director/Deputy Secretary level Officers. Accordingly, On line 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/Deputy Secretary in the under mentioned posts indifferent 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 Organization, Universities, Recognized Research Institutes) for a period of three years (Extendable to five years depending upon performance) through website https://www.upsconline.nic.in by  19th June, 2023.

1. (Post ID No. 23055201620) One post of Joint Secretary (Civil Aviation), Ministry of Civil Aviation.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B.Tech in Aviation/ Aeronautical/ Aerospace/ Computer/ Information Technology/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.

(B) EXPERIENCE: At least fifteen years’ experience in Aviation Sector in the field of research/design/ maintenance and manufacturing operations including two years experience in Drone research/ design/ manufacturing/ operations/ regulations.

DESIRABLE: (i) Ph. D/ M. Sc/ M. Tech. in disciplines mentioned in Educational Qualifications indicated above. (ii) MBA (iii) LLB or LLM. (iv) Experience in legal matters.

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Implementation of Government’s vision, mission and objectives for drones – Act as the Nodal Officer for ensuring the vision, mission and objectives set by the Government of India for drones and related areas are implemented seamlessly. (ii) Facilitating growth of Drone industry – Collaborate with government entities/ industry/ academia/ startups/ funding agencies etc. to facilitate growth of ‘Drone as a Service’, Drone research, development of indigenous supply chain, export-promotion, funding, education and skill-building etc. (iii) Policy, regulatory and procedural reforms – Track developments in the drone sector globally and in India, conduct stakeholder consultations and provide inputs to Ministry of Civil Aviation leadership for policy, regulatory and procedural reforms related to drones in pursuit of making India a Drone Hub of the World. (iv) Formulation and implementation of Government schemes – Propose, design and facilitate implementation of new schemes for growth of Drone industry. Facilitate seamless implementation of the drone PLI Scheme; identify areas of improvement based on stakeholder consultation and incorporate the same, subject to approval from Competent Authority. (v) Awareness building- Facilitate awareness campaigns about Drones through events, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, field demonstrations, print/ electronic/ social media etc with the help of industry bodies and related Ministries/Departments. (vi) Integration of traffic management of UAV/ Drone with Digital Sky Platform (vii) Air Taxi EVTOL (Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing).

2. (Post ID No.23055202420) One post of Joint Secretary (Digital Commerce), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

• (A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree/PG Diploma in Business Administration / Economics /Commerce / Business Economics / Foreign Trade.
• (B) EXPERIENCE: Fifteen years’ experience in an e-Commerce company/marketplace or retail trade company with minimum seven years experience as the Business Head/Practice Head of an e-Commerce company/marketplace or retail trade company.

DESIRABLE: 

(i) Master’s Degree/PG Diploma with specialization in the subjects of IT/Computer Science/Fintech/Operational Research and Supply Chain Management.

(ii) Five years’ experience in the matters of Digital Trade/Commerce.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

(i) Policy formulation, analysis and to provide assistance in decision making for matters related to Digital Trade and Internal Trade. (ii) International cooperation in respect of Digital Trade and Internal Trade. (iii) Matters related to Open Network for Digital Commerce and initiatives to deepen the adoption of digital commerce. (iv) Policy matters and programmatic interventions to reduce grievances with respect to digital commerce. (v) To handle court cases and to perform administrative and other works as may be assigned. (vi) To advice on all matters referred by the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India relating to digital trade and internal trade

3. (Post ID No.23055203420) One post of Joint Secretary (Arbitration & Conciliation), Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice.

 

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

(B) EXPERIENCE: At least fifteen years post qualification experience in legal Affairs including seven years experience in Arbitration & Conciliation.

DESIRABLE: Master’s degree in Law with specialisation in Arbitration and Conciliation.

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) To give advice on all matters referred by the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. (ii) To look after Government litigation work. (iii)To conduct court cases and to appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government, wherever required. (iv) To perform administrative work.

4. (Post ID No.23055204420) One post of Joint Secretary (Cyber Laws), Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

(B) EXPERIENCE: At least Fifteen years’ post qualification experience in legal Affairs including seven years experience in Cyber Law.

DESIRABLE: Master’s degree in Law with specialisation in Cyber Law.

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) To give advice on all matters referred by the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. (ii) To look after Government litigation work. (iii) To conduct court cases and to appear in courts on behalf of the Central Government, wherever required. (iv) To perform administrative work.

DIRECTOR/DEPUTY SECRETERY

5. (Post ID No.23055205420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Integrated Nutrient Management), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Plant Pathology / Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Micro Biology / Bacteriology; and (B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in the field of promotion of organic manures / bio-fertilizers / quality control of fertilizers;

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(A) EDUCATIONAL: (i) Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Plant Pathology / Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Micro Biology / Bacteriology; and (ii) Ph. D in any of the specialization indicated at (i) above (B) EXPERIENCE: Seven years’ experience in the field of promotion of organic manures / bio-fertilizers / quality control of fertilizers.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Plant Pathology / Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Micro Biology / Bacteriology; and

(B) EXPERIENCE: Seven years’ experience in the field of promotion of organic manures / bio-fertilizers / quality control of fertilizers; OR

(A) EDUCATIONAL: (i) Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Plant Pathology or Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Micro Biology/ Bacteriology; and (ii) Ph. D in any of the specialization indicated at (i) above.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Four years’ experience in the field of promotion of organic manures / bio-fertilizers / quality control of fertilizers.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BOTH LEVEL OFFICERS

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) To assess the requirement of fertilizers. (ii) To advise on all matters relating to integrated Nutrients Management and effective implementation of related programmes in all states. (iii) Implementation of Soil Health Card Scheme and Soil Health Management (SHM) and development of a portal for Soil Health Card and regular monitoring of programme implementation with State Government through video conference. (iv) Implementation of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) for promotion of Organic Farming in a focused manner through cluster approach through States aims at a sustainable and eco-friendly model of chemical residue free agricultural production. (v) Examination of RKVY proposals with respect to sub-scheme of SHC, SHM PKVY and MOVCDNER for consideration of State SLSCs. (vi) Examination of the proposals received from States for Soil Health Card, Soil Health Management and Organic Farming, preparation of agenda notes, organizing meetings of PSC and for financial concurrence of IFD for release of sanctioned budget to the States. (vii) Participation in the zonal conferences on Agricultural Inputs for Kharif and Rabi, with reference to SHC & Soil Health Management as well as Organic Farming Components. (viii) Providing information, being the Appellate Authority of CPIOs under the INM Division, to the applicants under the RTI Act, 2005 on matters related to soil health management, balanced and integrated use of fertilizers, organic farming, use of manures and bio-fertilizers etc. (ix) Issuance of administrative approval, monitoring of physical and financial progress of NPOF, monitoring of unspent balances, requesting the States for refund of unspent amount. Interaction with NABARD for Implementation of Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (CISS) for fruits and vegetables waste compost units and bio-fertilizers production units. Also, examination of the proposals related to export of organic inputs, new organic inputs and participatory guarantee scheme (PGS) etc. (x) Preparation of draft replies of Starred and Un-starred questions related to soil health, fertilizers use, organic farming, bio-fertilizers etc. under INM  Division. Preparation of supplementary of starred Questions and replies for Standing Committee on Agriculture for Grants.

6. (Post ID No.23055206420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Natural Resource Management/Rainfed Farming System), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agronomy / Agriculture with Agronomy as a subject / Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Agricultural Extension / Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Botany OR Master’s Degree in Forestry / Botany / Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering

(B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in the field of soil and water conservation / soil health management / rainfed / integrated farming / soil survey / problem soil reclamation / project formulation including agro-forestry projects.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agronomy / Agriculture with Agronomy as a subject / Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Agricultural Extension / Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Botany OR Master’s Degree in Forestry / Botany / Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Seven years’ experience in the field of soil and water conservation / soil health management / rainfed / integrated farming / soil survey / problem soil reclamation / project formulation including agro-forestry projects.

DESIRABLE:  Doctorate  Degree  in  any  of  the  subjects  mentioned  in  essential qualifications / Master Degree in Agricultural Engineering.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) To review relevant literature, existing documents and current management technologies for Integrate Farming System in rainfed areas and Soil & Water Conservation (SWC) including Natural Resource Management & Water harvesting. (ii) Handling of technical examination of matter relating to rainfed/dryland farming system for augmentation of ground water recharge. (iii) Technical matter relating to National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture with the context of Soil Survey, water use efficiency improvement and reclamation of alkali/acid soils. (iv) Coordination of matter relating to international cooperation and supervision of implementation of externally funded projects in the area of watershed/problem land reclamation and crop diversification etc. (v) To undertake field surveys, investigation and to bring out suitable field manuals/guidelines for proper planning, design, implementation and monitoring of programmes of soil & water conservation & related programmes. (vi) Identify needs of different watersheds/block and established a detailed assessment of the practices and recommendations of how and where improvement can be adopted for efficient conservation & Management of Natural Resources. (vii) Technical coordination and liaising with Central Water Commission and National Bodies like Brahmputra Board, Ganga Flood Control Board, North Eastern Council etc. (viii) Formulation of project proposals, EFC Memo, Conducting seminars & zonal meetings etc. (ix) Coordination with Central Ministries/Departments on various technical matters of Natural Resource Management/Rainfed Farming System Divisions, (x) Liaison with National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), Ministry of Environment & Forest, Ministry of Jal Shakti  etc.

7. (Post ID No.23055207420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Cooperation/Credit), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s  Degree  in  Agriculture  /Agricultural  Economics  / Economics / Commerce / Statistics.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years experience in the field of cooperation / credit.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s  Degree  in  Agriculture  /  Agricultural  Economics  / Economics / Commerce / Statistics.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Seven years experience in the field of cooperation /credit.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Formulation of policies, plans and programmes of cooperative development in general and cooperative marketing and processing of agricultural produce, supply, storage and inputs and other allied agricultural programmes in particular. (ii) Determination of plans and programmes relating to cooperatives received from state Governments, Cooperative organizations and others. (iii) Review of the progress of cooperative development schemes/programmes in close coordination with the various central Departments, national Cooperative Development Cooperation, National level cooperative federations and other organizations. (iv) Field study visit connected with the above items of work. Analyse field experience to evolve pattern of assistance. (v) Work as a government nominee on the Committee/Board of selected national level cooperative Federations. (vi) As a senior officer of cooperation Division, assist and work under guidance of Additional Commissioner (Cooperation/Credit).

8. (Post ID No.23055208420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Crops), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Extension / Agronomy / Entomology / Nematology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agriculture Botany / Plant Bio-Technology / Plant Pathology / Plant Physiology / Seed Science and Technology / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in the area of production and productivity in food / cash crops, e.g. rice / wheat / pulses / millet / sugarcane / cotton / jute / oilseeds.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Extension / Agronomy / Entomology / Nematology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agriculture Botany / Plant Bio-Technology / Plant Pathology / Plant Physiology / Seed Science and Technology / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering

(B) EXPERIENCE: Seven years’ experience in the area of production and productivity in food / cash crops, e.g., rice / wheat / pulses / millet / sugarcane / cotton / jute / oilseeds.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Assistance for various works related to Cotton, Sugarcane, Jute and tobacco and their National Development Schemes. (ii) Maintaining liaison between Central and State Governments on the above mentioned crop/sector and their Schemes. (iii) Dealing with papers/materials sent to the Ministry for action/comments on the above crop/Sector and their Schemes, and sometimes on various aspects of agriculture as a whole. (iv) Supply of technical and other information on the above to other Divisions/Ministries. (v) Visits to States to monitor crop conditions/crop schemes.

(vi) Rendering technical support, guidance on above crop/sector and their schemes to Governments, farmers, interested groups etc. (vii) Assistance for preparation of special work/ documents and comments on other documents. (viii) Preparation of notes for and to attend various intra/inter-ministerial meetings/conference and preparation of speeches for Ministers/Officers on work assigned. (ix) Liaison with International Cooperation, Trade and Marketing Divisions of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation and the Ministry of Textile. (x) Assistance to higher officers on day to day work assigned including additional work on other crops during tour/leave of other officers. (xi) Assisting Area Officers or higher officers visiting the States of A.P., Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Pondicherry and work relating to Macro Management Scheme of these States. (xii) Technical supervision of Directorates of Cotton, Sugarcane, Jute and Tobacco. (xiii) Preparation of replies of parliamentary questions/materials/demands of grants etc. on the crops/work assigned. (xiv) Member/representing Crops Division in the Committees of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, ICAR, Ministry of Consumer affairs, Food & Public Distribution System, Ministry of Textiles etc. (xv) Assistance for organizing National Level Workshops/seminars/meetings.

9. (Post ID No.23055209420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Chemical Engineering), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

• (A) EDUCATIONAL: B. Tech. (Chemical Engineering)/ M. Sc. (Chemistry).
• (B) EXPERIENCE: At least Ten years post qualification experience in the field of Chemical Engineering/Chemistry.

• (A) EDUCATIONAL: B. Tech. (Chemical Engineering)/ M. Sc. (Chemistry)
• (B) EXPERIENCE: At least seven years post qualification experience in the field of Chemical Engineering/Chemistry.

DESIRABLE: Ph. D. in Chemistry/M. Tech. in Chemical Engineering /Petrochemical Engineering.

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OB DESCRIPTION: To provide technical inputs in Chemicals and Petrochemicals for policy makeup and allied subject matters.

10. (Post ID No.23055210520) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Pharma and Medical Device), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B. Tech/MBBS/Bachelor’s degree in the subjects of management, bio-engineering, medical technology / medical field.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years’ experience in Pharma or Medical Devices Sector with at least Three years experience in operations management /implementation of projects in Research & Development / Production.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B. Tech/MBBS/Bachelor’s degree in the subjects of management, bio-engineering, medical technology / medical field.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Seven years’ experience in Pharma or Medical Devices Sector with at least Three years experience in operations management /implementation of projects in Research & Development / Production.

DESIRABLE:

For Director level post: (i) M.E/M. Tech. (ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)/Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in the subjects of management, bio-engineering, medical technology / medical field.

 

For Deputy Secretary level post: (i) M.E/M.Tech. (ii) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)/Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in the subjects of management, bio-engineering, medical technology / medical field.

JOB DESCRIPTION: To deal with Government policy, programmes and matters relating to- (i) Technical, Technology, Research & Development and quality related parameters relevant to Pharma or Medical Devices production and usage from productivity efficiency and competitiveness perspective. (ii) Quality, availability and pricing of raw materials for Pharma or Medical Devices sector including Key Starting materials, Drug intermediates, components of the Medical Devices, etc from within and outside the country. (iii) Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices production, consumption and pricing. (iv) Measures to promote Research & Development in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices in the Country. (v) Project relating to new/capacity expansion/ modernization projects in Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices.

11. (Post ID No.23055211420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (Digital Commerce), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree/PG Diploma in Business Administration / Economics / Commerce / Business Economics / Foreign Trade.

(B) EXPERIENCE: At least ten years of experience in an e-Commerce company/marketplace or retail trade company with at least four years experience in the middle management level and above in an e-Commerce company/marketplace or retail trade company.

(A) EDUCATIONAL: Master’s Degree/PG Diploma in Business Administration / Economics / Commerce / Business Economics or Foreign Trade.

(B) EXPERIENCE: At least seven years of experience in an e-Commerce company/marketplace or retail trade company with at least three years experience in the middle management level and above in an e-Commerce company/marketplace or retail trade company.

DESIRABLE: For Director level post: (i) Master’s Degree/PG Diploma with specialization in the subjects of IT/Computer Science/Fintech/Operational Research and Supply Chain Management. (ii)  Four years’ experience in the matters of Digital Trade/Commerce.

 

For Deputy Secretary level post: 

(i) Specialization in the subjects of IT/Computer Science/Fintech/Operational Research and Supply Chain Management, in Master’s Degree/PG Diploma. (ii) Three years’ experience in the matters of Digital Trade/Commerce.

(i) Policy formulation, analysis and to provide assistance in decision making for matters related to Digital Trade and Internal Trade. (ii) International cooperation in respect of Digital Trade and Internal Trade. (iii) Matters related to Open Network for Digital Commerce and initiatives to deepen the adoption of digital commerce. (iv) Policy matters and programmatic interventions to reduce grievances with respect to digital commerce. (v) To handle court cases and to perform administrative work. (vi) To advice on all matters referred by the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India relating to digital trade and internal trade.

12. (Post ID No.23055212420) One post of Director/Deputy Secretary (IPR/Copyrights), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

(A) EDUCATIONAL:  Master’s Degree in Law.

(B) EXPERIENCE: Ten years of experience (including research & Publications) in handling matters pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws.

(A) EDUCATIONAL:  Master’s Degree in Law.

(B) EXPERIENCE:  Seven years of experience (including research & Publications) in handling matters pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws.

For  Director  level  post:  (i)  PhD  in  the  field  of  IPR. (ii)  Evidence  of  important Publications in the journals of the field of IPR.

For Deputy Secretary level post: (i) PhD in the field of IPR. (ii)  Evidence of important Publications in the journals of the field of IPR.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: (i) Effective implementation of the various IP Statues and requisite redressal of concerns of affiliated industries. (ii) To finalise international position of the Government of India on aspects of IPRs. (iii) To ideate, process, implement and monitor several projects, schemes or programmes for the 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 dais for discussion with the Industry in India and abroad on IP related matters. (vii) Engage in bilateral/multilateral negotiations on IP related chapters/agreements, including finalization of MoUs.

13. (Post ID No.23055213620) One post of Director/Deputy  Secretary  (E- Governance), Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

• (A) EDUCATIONAL: B.E./B. Tech in Computer Science.
• (B) EXPERIENCE:   Ten years experience in Coding, development and programming.

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