UPSC Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) Recruitment 2026
About this opportunity
One OBC-reserved permanent Group A post at the National Sugar Institute under the Department of Food & Public Distribution. Duties cover teaching, research and advisory work. Headquarters: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; the officer may be posted anywhere in India.
Eligibility: A recognised Science or Engineering degree plus either an Associateship or a postgraduate diploma in Sugar Technology. Three years of teaching, research or advisory experience in Sugar Technology, or three years of managerial experience in a sugar factory, is required. MSc Chemistry or MTech Sugar Technology and scientific-report drafting experience are desirable.
Applications from across India are subject to the advertised nationality, reservation and other eligibility conditions. All-India eligibility is not a promise of posting in every state.
Vacancy details
1 post; vacancy 26091201626.
Eligibility
Structured eligibility details have not been added yet. Read the opportunity summary and official notification before applying.
Experience: Three years of Sugar Technology teaching, research or advisory work, OR three years in a managerial role at a sugar factory.
Age limit: Up to 38 years as on 16 Oct 2026.
Age rules and relaxation: Maximum 38 for OBC. Further PwBD relaxation up to 10 years applies only under the advertised suitability and eligibility rules.
Salary and pay
Pay Matrix Level 10 under the 7th CPC. One-year probation. No numeric monthly salary inferred.
Application fee
₹25. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt. General, EWS and OBC male candidates must pay. Use the payment options on the official portal.
Reservation
1 OBC post; no separate PwBD-reserved vacancy. See the official suitability table.
Selection process
Shortlisting followed by interview; UPSC may hold a Recruitment Test. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview. No interview date is announced in this advertisement.
How to apply
Apply through the UPSC online portal. Complete the account, Universal Registration, Common Application and the vacancy-specific application; select the correct vacancy number. Upload the required qualification, experience and category documents and submit before 6 PM IST on 16 October 2026. Save the submitted application and fee receipt, where applicable.
Before you submit your application
- Confirm eligibility, dates and fees in the official notification.
- Prepare the documents requested by the institution.
- Use only the official application website or address.
- Keep your submission receipt or reference number.
This checklist is general guidance, not an additional eligibility requirement.