Data Processing Assistant
Post Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Data Processing Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per Government Rules |
| Job Sector | Central |
Educational Qualification
Graduate / Post Graduate
Please refer to the official advertisement PDF linked in the "How to Apply" section to verify detailed branches and experience requirements.
Application Fees
General: Rs. 100, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
Steps to Apply
- 1
Go to the official site: https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-advertisement
- 2
Find the Recruitment / Career section.
- 3
Click on the link for "Data Processing Assistant".
- 4
Read the instructions carefully and click on Apply Online.
- 5
Fill in the required fields and upload scanned certificates.
- 6
Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the application.
- 7
Print a copy of the application form for future reference.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Outline
General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness.
Recruitment Frequency & General Analysis
This exam is usually conducted annually or bi-annually by Perspective Constitutional Provisions The Commission. The cutoff in previous years has ranged between 70% to 75% for General candidates, depending on the vacancy numbers.
Preparation Recommendations
Based on historical data for recruitment drives conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), candidate success rates correlate strongly with:
- Solving past 5-year question papers under real-time constraints.
- Focusing on high-weightage sections identified in the syllabus layout.
- Tracking recent revisions in the exam pattern (if any) as published on the official web portal.