Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for direct recruitment by selection to various Group A & B (Gazetted & Non-Gazetted) posts under multiple Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. The online application portal will remain open from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM) . A total of 400+ vacancies are available across 52 different posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ .

UPSC 2026 Recruitment – Over View

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment by Selection
Total Vacancies	400+ (52 Posts)
Application Mode	Online Only
Category	Central Govt / Group A & B
Online Application Start Date	27 June 2026
Online Application Closing Date	17 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Official Website	https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/

UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Age Limit

The upper age limit varies depending on the post and the candidate’s category. Applicants belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per the Government of India rules. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to an additional 10 years of age relaxation over the prescribed upper age limit. However, the maximum permissible age for PwBD candidates shall not exceed 56 years under any circumstances. Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and Central Government employees will also be applicable in accordance with the prevailing Central Government regulations.

Post Name	Upper Age Limit (UR/EWS)	Upper Age Limit (OBC)	Upper Age Limit (SC/ST)	PwBD Relaxation
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)	40 Years	43 Years	45 Years	Additional 10 Years*
Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	Additional 10 Years*
Aeronautical Officer	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	Additional 10 Years*
Legal Officer (DGCA)	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	Additional 10 Years*
Company Prosecutor	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	Additional 10 Years*

*Note: The upper age limit for PwBD candidates, after availing relaxation, shall not exceed 56 years. Other applicable age concessions for Ex-Servicemen and Central Government servants will be granted as per the relevant Government of India rules.

UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	27 June 2026
Online Application Closing Date	17 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Date for Determining Eligibility	17 July 2026 (Closing Date)

UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR / OBC / EWS	₹ 25/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	NIL

Note: Fee can be paid via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI or Internet Banking.

UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Vacancy Details

S.No.	Post Name	Ministry/Department	Vacancies	Pay Level	Age Limit
1	Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)	Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	6	Group A	As per rules
2	Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha)	Ministry of Ayush	1	Group A	As per rules
3	Aeronautical Officer	DGCA, Civil Aviation	11	Group A	35/40 years
4	Legal Officer	DGCA, Civil Aviation	12	Group A	40/40/40 years
5	Company Prosecutor	Ministry of Corporate Affairs	18	Group B	As per rules
6	Deputy Superintending Archaeologist	Archaeological Survey of India, Culture	2	Group A	As per rules
7	Senior Photographic Officer	DPR, Ministry of Defence	4	Group A	As per rules
8	Photographic Officer	DPR, Ministry of Defence	2	Group B	As per rules
9	Civilian Assistant Security Officer	DGQA, Ministry of Defence	7	Group B	As per rules
10	Store Officer (Civilian)	DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence	4	Level 7	30/35 years
11	Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics)	Health & Family Welfare	4	Level 11 + NPA	40/43 years
12	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology)	Health & Family Welfare	9	Level 11 + NPA	40/43/45 years
13	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (CTVS)	Health & Family Welfare	4	Level 11 + NPA	40/43 years
14	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology)	Health & Family Welfare	21	Level 11 + NPA	40/43/45 years
15	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – SIC	Health & Family Welfare	2	Level 11 + NPA	40 years
16	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology)	Health & Family Welfare	1	Level 11 + NPA	43 years
17	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology)	Health & Family Welfare	1	Level 11 + NPA	40 years
18	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (PMR)	Health & Family Welfare	6	Level 11 + NPA	40/43 years
19	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Community Medicine)	Health & Family Welfare	11	Level 11 + NPA	As per rules
20	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology)	Health & Family Welfare	6	Level 11 + NPA	40/43/45 years
21	Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical)	Ministry of Home Affairs	9	Level 10	35/38/40 years
22	Assistant Director (Disaster Management)	Ministry of Home Affairs	4	Group A	As per rules
23	Library and Information Officer	CGWB, Ministry of Jal Shakti	1	Group A	As per rules
24	Sub-Regional Employment Officer	DGE, Ministry of Labour	11	Level 7	30/33/35 years
25	Assistant Administrative Officer	Indian Bureau of Mines	1	Group B	As per rules
26	Assistant Chemist	Indian Bureau of Mines	4	Level 7	30/33 years
27	Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical)	DG Shipping, Ports & Shipping	1	Level 12	55 years
28	Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Technical)	DG Shipping, Ports & Shipping	9	Level 12	50/53 years
29	Assistant Director General of Shipping	DG Shipping, Ports & Shipping	1	Group A	43 years
30	Rajbhasha Adhikari	Railway Board, Railways	7	Group A	As per rules
31	Medical Officer (Ayurveda)	GNCTD, Health & Family Welfare	2	Group A	As per rules
32	Consultant Biochemistry	UT of Ladakh	1	Level 11	50 years
33	Consultant Dentistry	UT of Ladakh	2	Group A	50 years
34	Consultant Emergency Medicine	UT of Ladakh	1	Level 11	50 years
35	Consultant Forensic Specialist	UT of Ladakh	1	Level 11	50 years
36	Consultant ENT	UT of Ladakh	2	Level 11	50 years
37	Consultant Pediatrician	UT of Ladakh	3	Group A	50 years
38	Consultant Physician	UT of Ladakh	6	Group A	50 years
39	Consultant Psychiatrist	UT of Ladakh	2	Group A	50 years
40	Consultant Radiologist	UT of Ladakh	3	Group A	50 years
41	Consultant Surgeon	UT of Ladakh	5	Group A	50 years
42	Consultant TB	UT of Ladakh	1	Level 11	50 years
43	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	PHE/I&FC, UT of Ladakh	11	Group B	As per rules
44	Scientific Officer (Document & Finger Printing)	FSL, UT of Ladakh	1	Level 8	40 years
45	Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology & Serology)	FSL, UT of Ladakh	1	Level 8	40 years
46	Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry & Toxicology)	FSL, UT of Ladakh	1	Level 8	40 years
47	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine)	Health & Family Welfare	3	Level 11 + NPA	40/43 years
48	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery)	Health & Family Welfare	5	Level 11 + NPA	As per rules
49	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics)	Health & Family Welfare	8	Level 11 + NPA	40/43/45 years
50	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics)	Health & Family Welfare	14	Level 11 + NPA	40/43/45 years
51	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery)	Health & Family Welfare	9	Level 11 + NPA	As per rules
52	Drug Inspector	CDSCO, Health & Family Welfare	186	Level 10	30/35 years
53	Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Special Education – MR/ID)	GRID, Chandigarh Administration	1	Level 10	45 years
54	Superintendent Jails	Ladakh Prisons Department	1	Level 8	40 years

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UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Salary Details

Candidates selected under UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 will be appointed under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The salary varies according to the post and pay level, ranging from Pay Level-7 to Pay Level-11. Medical posts are also eligible for Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) wherever applicable. In addition to the basic pay, employees will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Central Government norms.

Post Name	Pay Level (7th CPC)
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)	Level-11
Specialist Grade III (All Medical Speciality Posts, Ministry of Health)	Level-11 + NPA
Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)	Level-10 + NPA
Aeronautical Officer	Level-10
Legal Officer (DGCA)	Level-10
Deputy Superintending Archaeologist	Level-10
Senior Photographic Officer	Level-10
Company Prosecutor	Level-7
Photographic Officer	Level-7
Civilian Assistant Security Officer	Level-7
Store Officer (Civilian)	Level-7

Selected candidates will also be entitled to other service benefits and allowances admissible under the applicable Central Government rules in addition to the prescribed pay scale.

UPSC 2026 Recruitment– How To Apply

Follow These Steps:

1. Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
2. Account Creation: Register on the portal to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN) .
3. Universal Registration: Fill in personal details, category, educational qualifications, etc.
4. Common Application Form (CAF): Fill the common application form with photo, signature, and live photo capture.
5. Post/Vacancy Specific Module: Apply for the specific post(s) you are eligible for.
6. Upload Documents: Upload all required documents (PDF format) – educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificates, etc.
7. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee of ₹25 (if applicable) via Debit/Credit Card/UPI/Internet Banking.
8. Submit: Submit the application before 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM) .
9. Print: Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.

Note: Candidates are not required to send hard copies to UPSC. They will be required to bring printouts if called for interview.

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UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 differs depending on the post applied for. Generally, the recruitment process includes shortlisting of applications, a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if required, followed by a Personality Test (Interview). Candidates are shortlisted based on the information submitted in their online application and, where applicable, their performance in the Recruitment Test.

• Online Application: Candidates must submit their online application through the UPSC Online Portal on or before 17 July 2026.
• Application Shortlisting: UPSC will scrutinize and shortlist candidates based on the details provided in the online application form. Any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information may result in rejection during the computer-based screening process.
• Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) – If Required: In cases where a large number of applications are received, UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test or Combined Recruitment Test before the interview stage. These tests are generally held at centres including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam.
• Personality Test / Interview: Candidates shortlisted after the screening process and RT/CRT (if conducted) will be invited for the Personality Test (Interview). They must produce a printed copy of the online application along with original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.
• Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared based on the applicable selection criteria. Appointment orders will be issued by the respective Ministry or Department. UPSC may also recommend a higher initial pay for exceptionally meritorious candidates based on their interview performance.

UPSC 2026 Recruitment – Key Instructions

S.No.	Instruction
1	Candidates must have a valid Aadhaar Card for easy verification.
2	Live Photo Capture is mandatory while filling the CAF.
3	Candidates must sign three times on a plain white paper with black ink and upload the same.
4	The closing date (17 July 2026, 6:00 PM) is the crucial date for determining eligibility.
5	SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from application fee.
6	Age relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years.
7	In cases where the number of applications is large, UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria (higher qualifications, experience, recruitment test, etc.).
8	No correspondence will be entertained regarding non-selection.
9	All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi.

UPSC 2026 Recruitment– Documents Required

Candidates are not required to submit any documents while filling out the online application form. However, applicants shortlisted for the Personality Test (Interview) must produce the original documents along with self-attested photocopies for verification. Failure to present the required documents at the time of the interview may lead to cancellation of candidature and loss of eligibility for reimbursement of travelling expenses.

The following documents should be carried at the interview:

• Printed copy of the submitted Online Recruitment Application.
• Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence).
• Proof of Date of Birth, such as the Matriculation/SSC certificate.
• Educational qualification certificates, including degree, diploma, and mark sheets.
• Experience certificates issued by all previous and current employers, wherever applicable.
• Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS category certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority.
• PwBD Disability Certificate (minimum 40% benchmark disability) in the prescribed format, if applicable.
• Professional registration certificate, wherever required (such as NMC/MCI Registration for medical posts).
• Certificates supporting claims related to NET, GATE, language proficiency, publications, conferences, internships, or other achievements, if mentioned in the application.
• Age relaxation certificate for Ex-Servicemen or Central Government employees, issued in the prescribed format after the date of advertisement.
• Declaration confirming that the candidate has informed the Head of Office/Department, applicable to candidates already serving in regular Government employment.
• If any document is issued in a language other than Hindi or English, it must be accompanied by a duly attested English or Hindi translation certified by a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public.

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UPSC 2026 Recruitment– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submission of online applications is 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM) .

Q2. How many vacancies are available?

400+ vacancies across 52+ posts.

Q3. What is the application fee?

₹25 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.

Q4. What is the selection process?

Shortlisting (on basis of qualifications/experience/RT) + Interview. The minimum qualifying marks for interview are UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40 out of 100.

Q5. Do I need to send hard copies to UPSC?

No. Hard copies are not required at the application stage. They will be required only if called for interview.

Q6. Can I apply for multiple posts?

Yes. You need to fill the post/vacancy specific module separately for each post.

Q7. Is there any age relaxation?

Yes. SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years (up to max 56 years).

Q8. What is the minimum percentage required?

The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum. UPSC may set higher shortlisting criteria.

Q9. How to make the payment?

Payment can be made online via Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Internet Banking.

Q10. What if I face technical issues?

Contact the UPSC helpline at 011-24041001 or email upscsoap@nic.in (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days).

Q11. Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Applicants are strongly advised to use Aadhaar as ID document for easy verification.

Q12. What is the crucial date for determining eligibility?

17 July 2026 (closing date).