UPSC 109 Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) Recruitment

Qualification Required

MBBS + MD/DNB (Neurology)

Examinaton Fees

• General : 25
• OBC : 25
• ST : 0
• SC : 0
• Payment Modes Accepted : Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI

In the UPSC recruitment for the post of Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), the application fee details are as follows: Candidates belonging to General are required to pay 25 as the application fee. Candidates belonging to OBC are required to pay 25 as the application fee. No fee is applicable for ST category candidates. No fee is applicable for SC category candidates.

Selection Procedure

1. Written Exam

The selection procedure for the post of Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) in UPSC will include the following stages: Written Exam, and other required tests.

Vacancy Details

Joint Director

• Vacancies: 6
• Salary: Rs. 47600 /-
• Qualification: Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Nematology, Genetics And Plant Breeding, Agriculture Botany, Plant Bio Technology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Seeds Science and Technology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry OR Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

Medical Officer

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Degree in Siddha from recognized university, Enrolment on central, state register of Indian medicine
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

Aeronautical Officer

• Vacancies: 11
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 2

Legal Officer

• Vacancies: 12
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Degree in Law
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Public Prosecutor

• Vacancies: 18
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Bachelor degree in law or integrated degree in law
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 30

Deputy Superintending Archaeologist

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Master Degree in Archaeology, Indian History, Anthropological, Geology + Doctorate OR Master Degree + PG Diploma in Archaeology
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 3

Senior Photographic Officer

• Vacancies: 4
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Degree from recognized university
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 3

Photographic Officer

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Degree from recognized university
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 2

Assistant Security Officer

• Vacancies: 7
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Bachelor Degree
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 3

Store Officer (Civilian)

• Vacancies: 4
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: Degree in Science
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 3

Specialist Grade III

• Vacancies: 4
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + PG degree, diploma in Orthopaedics
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology)

• Vacancies: 9
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Cardiology) or DNB (Cardiology)
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Professor

• Vacancies: 4
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + M.Ch. (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery) or DNB equivalent
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Professor

• Vacancies: 21
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology) or DNB (Neurology)
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Professor

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + MS (Orthopaedics) or DNB (Orthopaedics)
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Professor

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) with DM (Nephrology) or 3 years post DM teaching with 2 years special training in Paediatric Nephrology
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 43
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Professor

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: No Details
• Qualification: MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Paediatric Oncology)
• Minimum Age Limit: 35
• Maximum Age Limit: 40
• Experience Required: 3

The vacancy details for the post of Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) released by UPSC are as follows:

A total of 6 vacancies are available for the position of Joint Director.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Medical Officer.
A total of 11 vacancies are available for the position of Aeronautical Officer.
A total of 12 vacancies are available for the position of Legal Officer.
A total of 18 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Public Prosecutor.
A total of 2 vacancies are available for the position of Deputy Superintending Archaeologist.
A total of 4 vacancies are available for the position of Senior Photographic Officer.
A total of 2 vacancies are available for the position of Photographic Officer.
A total of 7 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Security Officer.
A total of 4 vacancies are available for the position of Store Officer (Civilian).
A total of 4 vacancies are available for the position of Specialist Grade III.
A total of 9 vacancies are available for the position of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology).
A total of 4 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Professor.
A total of 21 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Professor.
A total of 2 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Professor.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Professor.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Professor.

The salary for the post of Joint Director is set at Rs. 47600 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Joint Director is: Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Nematology, Genetics And Plant Breeding, Agriculture Botany, Plant Bio Technology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Seeds Science and Technology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry OR Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering.
The age limit for the post of Joint Director is between 35 to 40 years.
Salary details for the post of Medical Officer are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Medical Officer is: Degree in Siddha from recognized university, Enrolment on central, state register of Indian medicine.
The age limit for the post of Medical Officer is between 35 to 35 years.
Salary details for the post of Aeronautical Officer are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Aeronautical Officer is: Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering.
The age limit for the post of Aeronautical Officer is between 35 to 35 years.
Salary details for the post of Legal Officer are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Legal Officer is: Degree in Law.
The age limit for the post of Legal Officer is between 35 to 35 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor is: Bachelor degree in law or integrated degree in law.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor is between 35 to 30 years.
Salary details for the post of Deputy Superintending Archaeologist are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Deputy Superintending Archaeologist is: Master Degree in Archaeology, Indian History, Anthropological, Geology + Doctorate OR Master Degree + PG Diploma in Archaeology.
The age limit for the post of Deputy Superintending Archaeologist is between 35 to 35 years.
Salary details for the post of Senior Photographic Officer are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Senior Photographic Officer is: Degree from recognized university.
The age limit for the post of Senior Photographic Officer is between 35 to 35 years.
Salary details for the post of Photographic Officer are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Photographic Officer is: Degree from recognized university.
The age limit for the post of Photographic Officer is between 35 to 30 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Security Officer are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Security Officer is: Bachelor Degree.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Security Officer is between 35 to 30 years.
Salary details for the post of Store Officer (Civilian) are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Store Officer (Civilian) is: Degree in Science.
The age limit for the post of Store Officer (Civilian) is between 35 to 30 years.
Salary details for the post of Specialist Grade III are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Specialist Grade III is: MBBS + PG degree, diploma in Orthopaedics.
The age limit for the post of Specialist Grade III is between 35 to 40 years.
Salary details for the post of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) is: MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Cardiology) or DNB (Cardiology).
The age limit for the post of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) is between 35 to 40 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Professor are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Professor is: MBBS + M.Ch. (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery) or DNB equivalent.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Professor is between 35 to 40 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Professor are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Professor is: MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology) or DNB (Neurology).
The age limit for the post of Assistant Professor is between 35 to 40 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Professor are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Professor is: MBBS + MS (Orthopaedics) or DNB (Orthopaedics).
The age limit for the post of Assistant Professor is between 35 to 40 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Professor are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Professor is: MBBS + Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) with DM (Nephrology) or 3 years post DM teaching with 2 years special training in Paediatric Nephrology.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Professor is between 35 to 43 years.
Salary details for the post of Assistant Professor are not available right now. Once provided by UPSC, they will be updated here.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Professor is: MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Paediatric Oncology).
The age limit for the post of Assistant Professor is between 35 to 40 years.

How to Apply

For the post of Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), the application process is online. Candidates can apply from the official online application link before 17/07/2026. The official notification PDF is also available.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: What is the last date to apply for Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)?
• A: The last date to apply is 17/07/2026.
• Q2: What is the application process?
• A: The application process is online.
• Q3: How many vacancies are available?
• A: There are 109 vacancies available.
• Q4: What is the required qualification?
• - Graduation
• Q5: Where can I apply?
• A: You can apply at the official website: Click Here.