UPSC Invites Applications For Lateral Entries At Joint Secretary Level; Check Details Here

UPSC Lateral Entry Posts Update: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday sought applications from private sector employees, among others, for lateral entry against 45 posts of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary in 24 Central Ministries. The job postings encompass a variety of roles, with a total of 10 positions for Joint Secretaries available. These include roles such as Joint Secretary (Digital Economy, FinTech, and Cyber Security) within the Finance Ministry, Joint Secretary (Policy and Plan) in the National Disaster Management Authority, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Joint Secretary (Investment) in the Finance Ministry.

Additionally, there are Director/Deputy Secretary positions available for natural farming, organic farming, and water management in the Agriculture Ministry; for digital media in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry; and for advanced chemical cell (ACC) battery manufacturing for the automobile sector in the Heavy Industries Ministry.

UPSC Lateral Entry Posts: Here is what official notification says 
"The Government of India has submitted the requisitions 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 in different 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 17th September, 2024," read the official notification.

It further pointed out that the candidates willing to apply for the above posts are advised to visit Commission’s website (upsconline.nic.in). The detailed advertisement along-with ‘Instructions and Additional Information to candidates’ has been displayed on Commission’s website. They are also requested to go through carefully the details of posts and instructions published below as well as on the website. 

Qualification 
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.

How to apply? 
Candidates must apply online through the website (upsconline.nic.in). Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected. Candidates must upload the documents/certificates in support of in each of the claims made by them in the application like, Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Experience, Desirable Qualification(s) etc. or any other information.

The following documents are to be uploaded: 
Copy of Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent certificate indicating date of birth, or mark sheet of Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent issued by Central/State Board indicating Date of Birth in support of claim of age. 

Copy of Degree/Diploma certificate as proof of educational qualification claimed. In the absence of Degree/Diploma certificate, provisional certificate along with mark sheets
pertaining to all the academic years.

Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, in respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement.

For experience, up-to-date and full Experience Certificate, unambiguously indicating the nature of duties, dates and duration of experience, level/position, responsibilities etc. issued by the employer may be uploaded (link for the format is given in the online application form). In case, the submitted documents do not convincingly support the claim made, the applications is liable to be rejected.

Similarly, applicants who have claimed relevant experience but the Experience Certificate attached in support of that is not for the entire duration claimed or do not support the claim made would be rejected. Only the time period of relevant experience for which Experience Certificate has been submitted would be considered.

Appointment letters, office orders, transfer orders, resignation letters, pay certificates, service certificates, posting orders, affidavits and the certificates attested by the candidates themselves or self employment certificates are normally not considered as proof of experience. However, if the candidate is unable to submit experience certificate in the given format, any document unambiguously indicating the experience, nature of duties and the period claimed may be submitted and it would be considered on merit. Further, if the candidate is not able to submit experience certificate indicating nature of duties of previous employer, they may get it counter signed/attested by their current employer.

Candidates will be short-listed for Interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online application. They must ensure that such information is true.