Upsc 2017 invites applications for marketing officer (group i)

UPSC-2017 invites applications for marketing officer (Group-I) Candidates willing to take up the post can apply for the same till August 10

The Union Public Service Commission is inviting applications for the post of Marketing Officer (Group–I) (Survey, Training Quality Control) hired by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI). Candidates willing to take up the post can apply for the same till August 10. There are total 28 vacancies for Unreserved Category (18), OBC (4), SC (3), ST (3) and PH (2). The qualified candidates would be offered the salary as per Level 7 in Pay Matrix with entry pay Rs. 44,900/-. The DMI an attached Office of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare implements the agricultural marketing policies and programs for the integrated development of marketing of agricultural and other allied produce in the country. It aims to safeguard the interests of farmers as well as the consumers. It maintains a close liaison between the Central and the State Governments.

Eligibility Parameters: Age: An Applicant must not be exceeding 30 years as on normal closing date. Not exceeding 35 years for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates as on normal closing date in respect of the vacancies reserved for them. Not exceeding 33 years for Other Backward Classes candidates as on normal closing date in respect of the vacancies reserved for them. Not exceeding 35 years as on normal closing date. Relaxable for regularly appointed Central/U.T. Government Servant up to Five years as per instructions/orders issued by Govt. of India from time to time.

Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Agriculture or Botany or Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Marketing or Economics or Commerce with Economics from a recognized University.

2 years’ experience in the field of Agricultural Marketing including Cooperative Marketing.

Keep in mind that the qualifications are relaxable at Commission’s discretion in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. The qualification regarding experience are relaxable at Commission’s discretion in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped in respect of posts reserved for them, if at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission believes that sufficient number of candidates from these communities are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

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