The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through the Labour Bureau, has announced recruitment for the positions of Economic Officer and Junior Economic Officer. This recruitment drive aims to fill a significant number of vacancies in Chandigarh. This is a promising opportunity for candidates with a background in Economics and related fields to secure a gazetted position within the central government.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Ministry of Labour & Employment, Labour Bureau |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Job Title(s) | Economic Officer, Junior Economic Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 206 |
| Start Date | To be announced |
| End Date | To be announced |
| Location | Chandigarh |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | labourbureau.gov.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Economic Officer | 42 |
| Junior Economic Officer | 164 |
| Total | 206 |
Note: The number of posts is subject to variation dependent on workload.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
| Economic Officer | Level-07 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Junior Economic Officer | Level-06 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 |
Educational Qualification
- Economic Officer:
- Must possess a Post Graduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized university or institution.
- Junior Economic Officer:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university or institution.
Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for otherwise well-qualified candidates, especially those from Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes.
Age Limit
- The maximum age limit for direct recruits for both positions is 30 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Central Government orders.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted as follows:
- Economic Officer: The post will be filled through:
- 33.33% by direct recruitment.
- 66.67% by promotion.
- Junior Economic Officer: The post will be filled entirely through Direct Recruitment.
- A probation period of two years is applicable for direct recruits, subject to the successful completion of mandatory training.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Labour Bureau website.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section.
- Find the link for the “Recruitment of Economic Officer and Junior Economic Officer 2025.”
- Read the notification carefully before applying.
- Fill out the online application form with the correct details.
- Upload the required documents, such as photographs, signatures, and educational certificates.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and print a copy for future reference.
Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
- The information provided in the application form must be accurate.
- Reservations and concessions for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, and other special categories will be as per government rules.
- Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is necessary for direct recruitment for the Economic Officer post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | To be Announced |
| Application End Date | To be Announced |
Important Links
| Link | |
| Notification Link | Click Here |
