UPSC Air Safety Officer Notification 2025 has been released under Advertisement No. : 06/2025. The Union Public Service Commission has announced 121 vacancies for the post of Air Safety Officer under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation. This is a great Central Government job opportunity for those with a graduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Interested candidates can check all details and the latest updates about UPSC Air Safety Officer Recruitment in this article. The applications can be submitted online from 24 May 2025 to 12 June 2025. The salary of candidates appointed as UPSC Air Safety Officers will be as per Pay Matrix Level-10 of the 7th CPC.

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UPSC Air Safety Officer Vacancy 2025

The Union Public Service Commission has announced a total of 121 vacancies for the post of Air Safety Officer. The category-wise UPSC Air Safety Officer vacancy distribution is presented in the table below.

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How to Apply Online for UPSC Air Safety Officer Recruitment 2025?

The applications for UPSC Air Safety Officer Recruitment can be submitted online by following the steps mentioned below.

Direct Link to Apply for UPSC Air Safety Officer Recruitment

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Step 1. Visit the https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/ on the commission's website.

Step 2. Click on apply now against the Operations Officer post.

Step 3. Carefully read the instructions and proceed with registration.

Step 4. Enter the required details and register yourself.

Step 5. Log in and fill out the UPSC Air Safety Officer Application Form.

Step 6. Upload the required documents.

Step 7. Submit your application.

Application Fee

The application fee that is charged by UPSC for the Air Safety Officer Post is very minimal. Check out the below mentioned points to know the application fee.

• Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty five) only.
• No fee will be charged from SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community. 
• No "fee exemption" will be provided to Gen/OBC/EWS male candidates and they are required to pay the full prescribed fee.

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UPSC Air Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying for the UPSC Air Safety Officer Recruitment, candidates must go through the eligibility requirements in terms of their age, qualification, experience, etc. Check all details of the UPSC Air Safety Officer Eligibility Criteria below.

UPSC Air Safety Officer Qualification

The educational qualification required for the post of UPSC Air Safety Officer is a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized University.

UPSC Air Safety Officer Age

The age of the applicants for the UPSC Air Safety Officer post must not exceed 35 years. The age relaxation allowed is as follows

• SC/ST candidates up to 5 years 
• 3 years for OBC candidates.

UPSC Air Safety Officer Selection Process 2025

The selection of candidates for the post of UPSC Air Safety Officer will be based on an interview. In case of a large number of applicants, the candidates being called for the interview will be shortlisted based on either of the following:

• On the basis of Desirable Qualification (DQ) or any one or all of the DQs if more than one DQ is prescribed.
• On the basis of higher educational qualifications than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
• On the basis of higher experience in the relevant field than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
• By counting experience before or after the acquisition of essential qualifications.
• By invoking experience even in cases where there is no experience mentioned either as Essential Qualification (EQ) or as Desirable Qualification (DQ).
• By holding a Recruitment Test. Generally, weightage in the ratio of 75:25 is accorded for marks in Recruitment Test and for marks in interview in determining final merit.

UPSC Air Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2025

The exam pattern for the post of Air Safety Officer has not been mentioned in the advertisement. Details of the same will be updated in case the commission decides to conduct a written test as part of the selection process.

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UPSC Air Safety Officer Salary

The UPSC Air Safety Officer salary is offered under Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay starting at ₹56,100 per month. Including allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other government benefits, the gross monthly salary can range from ₹85,000 to ₹95,000. 

The officer is also entitled to medical benefits, pension schemes, travel concessions, and job security. The post falls under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and involves ensuring aircraft safety, accident investigation, and regulatory compliance. With opportunities for promotion, training, and exposure to international aviation standards, the role offers both a rewarding salary and a prestigious position in the Indian aviation regulatory framework.

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