Department Logo

UPSC Assistant Soil Chemist Recruitment 2026 (SLUSI, DA&FW)

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Domain: Agriculture & Rural Development
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 21 days ago

Posts: 2

Location: CENTRAL

My Bharat Jobs - Govt Alert App

Get real-time alerts for Sarkari jobs across India — fast, free, and without ads.

Download on Play Store

Job Details

Analyse soil and water samples using standard techniques; provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel; ensure proper maintenance of the soil analytical laboratory; interpret and correlate analytical data for characterization of soil series; supervise and maintain laboratory instruments, glassware, chemicals and related infrastructure; assist the Soil Survey Officer/Chief Soil Survey Officer in implementing new techniques in soil analysis and in other assigned duties.

Level:
central
Cities:
New Delhi, Noida, Kolkata, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ranchi
Other Information:
  • Service liability: Liable to serve at the Headquarters or at any of the Centres of SLUSI, with liability to serve anywhere in India.

Job Summary

Recruitment by selection through UPSC for Assistant Soil Chemist in SLUSI under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Two vacancies (UR-02) including one horizontally reserved for PwBD (Low Vision); Level-10 pay matrix; Master’s degree with specified specialisation and three years’ relevant experience required.

Important Dates

  1. Notification published

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Masters Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Chemistry with specialization in Soil Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised University or Institute.Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience Range3 - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 35 years
Upper age limit35 years for UR.
PwBD relaxationThe age is further relaxable upto 10 years for PwBD.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
PwBD reservationOf the two vacancies, one vacancy is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability in category (a) Blindness and Low Vision — specifically for Low Vision.
PwBD suitability thresholdPwBDs Suitability: 40% & Above.
PwBD subcategory suitability (summary)Suitable: Low Vision (reserved); Deaf; Hard of Hearing; OL; OA; Leprosy Cured; Dwarfism; Acid Attack Victims; Spinal Deformity without associated neurological/limb dysfunction; Spinal Injury. Not suitable: Blind and certain other subcategories as listed in the notice.

🎯 One App for All Govt Jobs. Zero Ads.

Track jobs by state, department, or stage. Get real-time alerts and save your favorites — without any login or distractions.

  • ✅ Real-time verified alerts
  • 📍 Smart filters for state & department
  • 🔔 Personalized notifications
📲 Get the App

Post Details

Total Posts: 2

1. Assistant Soil Chemist

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
UR2N/A
PwBD (Low Vision) - horizontal1N/A

Salary Details

Other Information

  • Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
  • Service classification: General Central Service Group “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
  • Post nature: Permanent.

How to Apply

1. Application mode:
Apply online by using the Commission’s website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.

Selection Process

1. Mode of recruitment:
Recruitment by selection through UPSC.

Reservation Details

1. Category-wise vacancies:
UR-02; of these, one post is reserved horizontally for PwBD (Low Vision).
2. PwBD suitability:
Persons with Benchmark Disability (40% & above) are suitable; detailed subcategory-wise suitability/reservation is provided in the notice.

Training Details

1. Induction training:
Successful completion of mandatory induction training of at least two weeks is a prerequisite for completion of probation.

Probation Period

1. Probation:
Two years.

Other Information

1. Qualifications relaxable:
The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
2. Headquarters and Centres:
SLUSI Headquarters at New Delhi; Centres at Noida, Kolkata, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Ranchi; liability to serve anywhere in India.
3. Any other conditions:
Clarification regarding PwBD suitability subcategories: SD/SI without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction.

Share This Page

Let your network know about this content

Click below to copy the link and share it!

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site. This information is generated by a computer and may contain errors. We are not responsible for any losses or damages incurred as a result of using this information. Always verify the official source for the most accurate and updated information.