UPSC Vigilance Assistant Recruitment 2024: Deputation Basis Vacancy

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for Vigilance Assistant on a deputation basis. This position comes under the General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial category and offers a prestigious opportunity for eligible Central Government employees to serve in a key administrative role.

Key Highlights:

• Position: Vigilance Assistant
• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Pay Scale: Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) with Grade Pay Rs. 4200 (Level-6 as per the 7th CPC)
• Location: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi
• Mode of Recruitment: Deputation
• Last Date to Apply: 60 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News

Eligibility Criteria:

Deputation (For Central Government Employees):

Candidates must fulfill any of the following conditions to be eligible for the post of Vigilance Assistant:

1. Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department.
2. Six years’ regular service in the grade of Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200-20200) with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800 (Level-5 as per the 7th CPC).
3. Ten years’ regular service in the grade of Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200-20200) with Grade Pay of Rs. 2400 (Level-4 as per the 7th CPC).

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following educational qualifications:

• A Degree in Law from a recognized university, OR
• Two years of experience in dealing with vigilance or disciplinary matters related to government employees. The candidate must have completed Administrative Vigilance Training from the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or a similar recognized institution.

Maximum Age Limit:

The maximum age for appointment via deputation should not exceed 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.

Deputation Period:

The deputation tenure for this position is 3 years. Candidates must note that the total deputation period, including any previous deputation service, should not exceed three years.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Vigilance Assistant, the selected candidate will handle the following key responsibilities:

1. Examining and processing complaints against UPSC employees.
2. Handling disciplinary cases, including suspension cases, as per CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
3. Managing vigilance clearance, RTI cases, criminal cases, and grievances received on the PG Portal.
4. Maintaining registers related to disciplinary proceedings and complaints.
5. Managing property intimations under CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, and maintaining IPR records.
6. Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director (Vigilance).

The candidate should have a sound knowledge of computer operations and typing.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates must send their applications in duplicate, in the prescribed format (Annexure-I), to the address below. The application should be forwarded by their respective departments along with:

• Integrity certificate.
• List of major/minor penalties (if any) imposed in the last ten years. If there are no penalties, a ‘nil’ certificate should be attached.
• Vigilance clearance certificate.
• Attested copies of ACRs for the last five years (2019-2024), each page attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.

The application should be addressed to:

Shri K. N. Bhutia,
Under Secretary (Admn.II),
Room No. 11, Ground Floor,
Annexe Building, Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069.

Candidates are requested to apply within 60 days of the advertisement publication date in Employment News.

Other Important Information:

• Pay Regulation: The pay of the selected candidate will be regulated according to the DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.
• Non-withdrawal of Applications: Candidates once applied, cannot withdraw their application later.
• Gender Balance: The Government is committed to maintaining a gender-balanced workforce, and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to download the application form, candidates should visit the official UPSC website.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to serve in the prestigious Union Public Service Commission in an administrative capacity while managing key vigilance responsibilities. Ensure your eligibility and apply before the deadline!