UPSC Recruitment 2026 – 450 Vacancies (54 Posts)
Union Public Service Commission – Recruitment by Selection | Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 07/2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for 450 vacancies across 54 diverse posts under various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and UT Administrations, including Joint Director, Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Specialist Grade III (Medical), Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer, Scientific Officer, and more. This is a "Recruitment by Selection" notification, meaning candidates are selected purely through Interview or Recruitment Test followed by Interview — there is no written examination for most posts. Read on for the complete overview, vacancy-wise breakup, eligibility, fee, selection process, and how to apply.
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📋 UPSC Advt No. 07/2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment by Selection (Interview / Recruitment Test + Interview) |
| Total Vacancies | 450 |
| Total Posts | 54 different posts |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 27 June 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 17 July 2026, 1800 Hrs |
| Application Fee | ₹25/- (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) |
| Selection Process | Interview, or Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in/ora & upsc.gov.in |
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 27-06-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17-07-2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17-07-2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Date for Determining Eligibility | Closing date of application (17-07-2026) |
| Interview / RT Schedule | To be intimated separately by email & website |
⚠️ Candidates are advised to fill and submit their Online Recruitment Application well in advance without waiting for the closing date, to avoid last-minute server congestion.
💼 Post-wise Vacancy Details (450 Vacancies – 54 Posts)
Below is the complete post-wise vacancy breakup along with the department and applicable Pay Level as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Each post has its own vacancy number, age limit, and qualification — always cross-check the vacancy number carefully before applying.
| # | Post Name | Department / Organisation | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) | Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 6 | Level-11 |
| 2 | Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) | Ministry of Ayush | 1 | Level-10 + NPA |
| 3 | Aeronautical Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 11 | Level-10 |
| 4 | Legal Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 12 | Level-10 |
| 5 | Company Prosecutor | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 18 | Level-7 |
| 6 | Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 2 | Level-10 |
| 7 | Senior Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 4 | Level-10 |
| 8 | Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 2 | Level-7 |
| 9 | Civilian Assistant Security Officer | Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence | 7 | Level-7 |
| 10 | Store Officer (Civilian) | DG Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence | 4 | Level-7 |
| 11 | Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 4 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 12 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiology) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 9 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 13 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 4 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 14 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Neurology) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 21 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 15 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics – Sports Injury Centre) | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital | 2 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 16 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 1 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 17 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Oncology) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 1 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 18 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 6 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 19 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Social & Preventive/Community Medicine) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 11 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 20 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Urology) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 6 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 21 | Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) | Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner, MHA | 9 | Level-10 |
| 22 | Assistant Director (Disaster Management) | Ministry of Home Affairs | 4 | Level-10 |
| 23 | Library and Information Officer | Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 1 | Level-11 |
| 24 | Sub-Regional Employment Officer | DG Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment | 11 | Level-7 |
| 25 | Assistant Administrative Officer | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 1 | Level-7 |
| 26 | Assistant Chemist | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 4 | Level-7 |
| 27 | Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) | DG Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | 1 | Level-12 |
| 28 | Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) | DG Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | 9 | Level-12 |
| 29 | Assistant Director General of Shipping | DG Shipping (Mumbai), Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | 1 | Level-11 |
| 30 | Rajbhasha Adhikari | Official Language Directorate, Railway Board | 7 | Level-10 |
| 31 | Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | Directorate of Ayush, Govt. of NCT of Delhi | 2 | Level-10 + NPA |
| 32 | Consultant Biochemistry | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 33 | Consultant Dentistry/Dental Surgeon/Public Health Dentistry | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 2 | Level-11 |
| 34 | Consultant Emergency Medicine | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 35 | Consultant Forensic Specialist | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 36 | Consultant ENT | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 2 | Level-11 |
| 37 | Consultant Pediatrician | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 3 | Level-11 |
| 38 | Consultant Physician | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 6 | Level-11 |
| 39 | Consultant Psychiatrist | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 2 | Level-11 |
| 40 | Consultant Radiologist | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 3 | Level-11 |
| 41 | Consultant Surgeon | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 5 | Level-11 |
| 42 | Consultant TB | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 43 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | PHE/Irrigation & Flood Control Dept., UT of Ladakh | 11 | Level-8A |
| 44 | Scientific Officer (Document & Finger Printing) | Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-8 |
| 45 | Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology & Serology) | Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-8 |
| 46 | Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry & Toxicology) | Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-8 |
| 47 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Forensic Medicine) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 3 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 48 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 5 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 49 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 8 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 50 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatrics) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 14 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 51 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Surgery) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 9 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 52 | Drug Inspector | CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 186 | Level-8 |
| 53 | Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Special Education – MR/ID) | GRIID, Chandigarh Administration | 1 | Academic Level-10 |
| 54 | Superintendent Jails | Ladakh Prisons Department, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-8 |
| TOTAL | 450 | |||
Note: Post #52 (Drug Inspector, CDSCO) alone accounts for 186 of the 450 total vacancies, making it the single largest recruitment in this advertisement. The largest concentration of remaining posts is for Specialist Grade III / Assistant Professor roles under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
🎂 Age Limit
The upper age limit differs post to post — ranging generally between 30 and 55 years for UR candidates, depending on the seniority and nature of the post (refer to the specific vacancy in the official notification/PDF for the exact age limit of your chosen post). The age is calculated as on the closing date, i.e. 17-07-2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 years (up to 15 for SC/ST-PwBD, 13 for OBC-PwBD) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers | 5 years (subject to conditions) |
| Central/UT Government Servants | Up to 5 years (with 3 years continuous service) |
🎓 Eligibility – Educational Qualification
Since this advertisement covers 54 different posts across multiple fields, the required educational qualification and experience vary considerably from post to post. Broadly, the posts fall into the following qualification categories:
- Medical/Specialist Posts (Specialist Grade III, Medical Officer, Consultant posts) – MBBS with Postgraduate Degree (MD/MS/DM/DNB) or equivalent in the relevant specialty, registered with MCI/NMC, along with prescribed years of teaching/clinical experience.
- Engineering Posts (Assistant Engineer, Aeronautical Officer, Ship Surveyor) – Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Naval Architecture etc.) from a recognized university, with requisite post-qualification experience.
- Legal Posts (Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor) – Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized university with relevant litigation/prosecution experience.
- Administrative/Technical Officer Posts (Joint Director, Assistant Director, Rajbhasha Adhikari) – Master's Degree in the relevant subject with several years of specified field experience.
- Scientific Officer Posts (Forensic Science Laboratory) – Master's Degree in Science (Chemistry/Forensic Science/Biotechnology as applicable) with relevant laboratory experience.
- Drug Inspector – Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine or Science with specialisation in Microbiology/Chemistry, as prescribed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules.
📌 Important: Every post has its own detailed Essential Qualification (EQ) and Desirable Qualification (DQ) clause, along with specific years of experience. Candidates must check the exact vacancy number and post-specific qualification in the official notification before applying, as mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for interview.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women (All Categories) | No Fee (Exempted) |
- Payment mode: Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking of any bank.
- Fee must be paid online up to the closing date/time.
- Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected — no representation will be entertained.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to any other exam/selection.
📝 Selection Process
This is a "Recruitment by Selection" notification — there is generally no written examination for most posts. Selection is made through:
- Interview only (for most posts), OR
- Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by Interview — applicable wherever specified for a particular post.
Minimum qualifying marks in Interview (out of 100):
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50 marks |
| OBC | 45 marks |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 40 marks |
RT/CRT centres (where applicable): Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam. For Ladakh UT posts: Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, Delhi.
🖱️ How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora
- Create an account and complete Universal Registration (URN) — this is common for all UPSC recruitments.
- Fill up the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your live photograph (captured through the portal) and scanned signature as per specified guidelines.
- Select the specific post/vacancy number and fill the post/vacancy-specific module.
- Upload supporting documents (Date of Birth proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, caste/PwBD certificate as applicable, etc.) in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
- Review all entries carefully — no correction/withdrawal is allowed after final submission.
- Submit the application and download/print a copy of the finally submitted form for future reference.
💡 Use your Aadhaar Card as the ID document for smooth verification. Keep your Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence) handy — the same will be required at the time of Interview/RT.
💵 Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the applicable Level of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per Central Government norms. Medical posts additionally carry Non-Practising Allowance (NPA).
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approx. Starting Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Level-7 | ₹44,900 |
| Level-8 / Level-8A | ₹47,600 |
| Level-10 | ₹56,100 |
| Level-11 | ₹67,700 |
| Level-12 | ₹78,800 |
Note: Actual in-hand salary will be higher after adding DA, HRA, and other allowances as applicable to the place of posting. Medical Specialist posts additionally draw Non-Practising Allowance (NPA).
📂 Documents Required
- Matriculation/10th certificate or equivalent (proof of Date of Birth)
- Degree/Diploma certificates (or provisional certificate + mark sheets) as proof of educational qualification
- Experience certificate(s) in prescribed proforma from Head of Organisation/Department
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed proforma, and OBC non-creamy-layer declaration, if applicable
- PwBD Disability Certificate from a competent Medical Board, if applicable
- Age relaxation certificate (Ex-Servicemen/Central Govt. employee), if applicable
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card recommended)
- Recently captured live photograph and signature (uploaded as per portal specifications)
- No Objection Declaration, for candidates already in Government service
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | upsconline.nic.in/ora |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Certificate Proformas | upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas |
| Helpline Numbers | 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 |
| Helpline Email | upscsoap@nic.in |
| Helpdesk Timing | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (all working days) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in UPSC Advt No. 07/2026?
There are 450 vacancies spread across 54 different posts under various Central Government Ministries and UT Administrations.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt No. 07/2026?
The online application closing date is 17 July 2026, up to 1800 Hrs.
Q3. Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
No. Selection is done through Interview only, or a Recruitment Test (RT)/Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by Interview for specific posts only.
Q4. What is the application fee?
₹25/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of all categories are fully exempted from fee payment.
Q5. Which post has the maximum number of vacancies?
Drug Inspector under CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has the maximum 186 vacancies (Level-8).
Q6. Can I apply for more than one post in this advertisement?
Yes, eligible candidates may apply for multiple posts separately, provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria (age, qualification, experience) for each post applied for.
Q7. Can I edit my application after submission?
No. Once the Online Recruitment Application is submitted, no correction, alteration, or withdrawal is permitted.
🚨 Fraud Alert
UPSC never charges more than the prescribed application fee and never asks for money for interview calls, document verification, or job confirmation. Do not share OTPs, bank details, or make payments to anyone claiming to guarantee selection. Always verify information only through the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) or upsconline.nic.in.
