UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 538 Posts, Apply Online Before 03 July

UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) vide Advertisement No. 06/2026. Through this notification, UPSC has advertised 98 posts across various Central Government departments and ministries covering a wide range of disciplines including medical, engineering, agriculture, civil aviation, education, law, and science. Eligible candidates can apply online from 13 June 2026 to 03 July 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs) through the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in. This is a major Central Government recruitment opportunity for 2026 offering Group A and Group B Gazetted posts across multiple departments — a must-apply Sarkari Naukri 2026 for qualified professionals across India.


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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026 – Overview of All Posts

ParticularDetails
Recruiting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.06/2026
Total Posts538 Posts (Multiple Departments)
Post TypeCentral Government – Group A & Group B Gazetted
Selection ModeRecruitment Test (RT) / Interview / Both
Application ModeOnline (upsconline.nic.in)
Application Start Date13 June 2026
Last Date to Apply03 July 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs)
Application Fee₹25/- (Nil for Female/SC/ST/PwBD)
Eligibility Cut-off Date03 July 2026 (Closing Date)
Interview DateTo be intimated separately
RT CentresAhmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam
Official Websiteupsconline.nic.in

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 is one of the biggest Central Government recruitment drives of 2026, covering 98 posts spread across 98 vacancy numbers in ministries such as Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Civil Aviation, Health & Family Welfare, Education, Mines, Environment, Law, and many others. The selection is done purely on merit through Recruitment Test and/or Interview conducted by UPSC — the most prestigious recruitment body in India. Candidates from technical, medical, science, and administrative backgrounds should carefully check the post-wise eligibility and apply accordingly.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Complete List of All 98 Posts (Advertisement No. 06/2026)

Below is the complete post-wise vacancy detail for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 along with department, number of vacancies, pay level, and age limit:

S.No.Vacancy No.Post NameDepartment / MinistryVacanciesPay LevelAge Limit (UR)
126060601213Junior Scientific OfficerNational Centre for Organic & Natural Farming, Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare9 (UR-06, SC-02, ST-01)Level-730 Years
226060602213Regional DirectorNational Centre for Organic & Natural Farming, Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare2 (UR-01, OBC-01)Level-1250 Years
326060603613Operations OfficerDirectorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation19 (UR-04, EWS-12, ST-03, PwBD-01)Level-1035 Years
426060604613Air Safety OfficerDirectorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation15 (UR-08, EWS-02, OBC-03, SC-02, PwBD-01)Level-1035 Years
526060605313Professor (Sugar Technology)Ministry of Education1Level-14As per notification
626060606613Assistant EngineerMinistry / Department (Civil Aviation stream)1As per notificationAs per notification
7–3626060607313 to 26060636313Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Various Subjects)Ministry of Education / Technical InstitutionsVarious (1–4 each)Level-13A / Level-11As per notification
3726060637213Junior Scientific OfficerAgriculture / Science Department5As per notificationAs per notification
3826060638613Junior Technical OfficerCivil Aviation / Technical Dept.1As per notificationAs per notification
39–4226060639613 to 26060642613Senior Scientific Officer (Various)Science / Technical Departments1–2 eachAs per notificationAs per notification
4326060643213BotanistAgriculture / Forest Dept.2As per notificationAs per notification
4426060644213Scientist ‘B’Science / Research Dept.4As per notificationAs per notification
4526060645213Assistant Legal AdviserLaw / Legal Department12As per notificationAs per notification
46–4926060646213 to 26060649213Scientist ‘B’ (Various disciplines)Science / Research Departments1–3 eachAs per notificationAs per notification
5026060650613Assistant DirectorCivil Aviation / Technical Dept.15As per notificationAs per notification
5126060651413Research OfficerResearch / Planning Dept.3As per notificationAs per notification
5226060652613Deputy Central Intelligence OfficerMinistry of Home Affairs6As per notificationAs per notification
5326060653513Deputy DirectorHealth / Medical Dept.1As per notificationAs per notification
5426060654413Assistant DirectorVarious Departments50As per notificationAs per notification
5526060655213ChemistIndian Dept. (Chemical / Agriculture)1As per notificationAs per notification
5626060656213Assistant Mining EngineerMinistry of Mines5As per notificationAs per notification
5726060657413Mineral OfficerMinistry of Mines3As per notificationAs per notification
5826060658213Assistant Public ProsecutorLaw / Legal Department5As per notificationAs per notification
5926060659313Principal (Senior Scale)Ministry of Education7As per notificationAs per notification
60–6626060660313 to 26060666313Lecturer-I (English, Maths, Physics, CS, Civil Engg., Various)Ministry of Education / Technical Institutes1 eachAs per notificationAs per notification
6726060667213Scientific OfficerScience / Research Dept.2As per notificationAs per notification
6826060668413Assistant DirectorVarious Departments11As per notificationAs per notification
6926060669413Private SecretaryCentral Government Offices12As per notificationAs per notification
7026060670113Consultant (Medical)Health & Family Welfare2As per notificationAs per notification
7126060671113ConsultantHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
7226060672113ConsultantHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
7326060673113Medical OfficerHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
7426060674113Consultant (Medical Specialist)Health & Family Welfare5As per notificationAs per notification
7526060675113Medical OfficerHealth & Family Welfare2As per notificationAs per notification
7626060676113Medical OfficerHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
7726060677113Dental SurgeonHealth & Family Welfare15As per notificationAs per notification
7826060678113Consultant (Medical)Health & Family Welfare5As per notificationAs per notification
7926060679113Consultant PMRHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
8026060680213Assistant Public ProsecutorLaw / Legal Department5As per notificationAs per notification
8126060681113Medical SpecialistHealth & Family Welfare4As per notificationAs per notification
8226060682113Medical OfficerHealth & Family Welfare13As per notificationAs per notification
8326060683213Scientist ‘B’Science Department5As per notificationAs per notification
8426060684213Scientist ‘C’Science Department2As per notificationAs per notification
8526060685513Specialist Grade-III (Various)Health & Family Welfare22As per notificationAs per notification
8626060686513Specialist Grade-III (Various)Health & Family Welfare15As per notificationAs per notification
8726060687513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
8826060688513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare10As per notificationAs per notification
8926060689513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare33As per notificationAs per notification
9026060690513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare9As per notificationAs per notification
9126060691513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare14As per notificationAs per notification
9226060692513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare8As per notificationAs per notification
9326060693513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare75As per notificationAs per notification
9426060694513Specialist Grade-IIIHealth & Family Welfare2As per notificationAs per notification
9526060695113Specialist Grade IIIHealth & Family Welfare1As per notificationAs per notification
9626060696113Specialist Grade IIIHealth & Family Welfare7As per notificationAs per notification
9726060697113Specialist Grade IIIHealth & Family Welfare9As per notificationAs per notification
9826060698113Specialist Grade IIIHealth & Family Welfare23As per notificationAs per notification

Note: For complete post-wise vacancy details, pay level, and department-specific age limits, candidates are advised to download and carefully read the official UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 notification from upsconline.nic.in. The information above covers all 98 vacancy numbers as published in the official notification.

UPSC Advertisement 06/2026 – Key Posts with Full Details

Below are detailed eligibility and qualification requirements for the major posts advertised under UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026:

1. Junior Scientific Officer – National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (9 Posts)

ParticularDetails
Vacancy No.26060601213
Total Vacancies9 (UR-06, SC-02, ST-01)
Pay LevelLevel-7 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Age Limit30 Years (UR) | 35 Years (SC/ST) | 40 Years (PwBD)
Essential QualificationM.Sc. in Microbiology OR M.Sc. in Botany (with specialization in Plant Pathology/Microbiology/Mycology) OR M.Sc. in Agriculture (with specialization in Soil Science/Agricultural Chemistry/Agronomy/Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Horticulture/Agricultural Extension) from a recognized University/Institute
DesirablePh.D. in relevant discipline; 2 years’ experience in research and development of biofertilisers and organic farming
Post TypePermanent | General Central Service Group-B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Probation2 Years
HQGhaziabad (or Regional Centres at Ghaziabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Imphal, Nagpur)

2. Regional Director – National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (2 Posts)

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Vacancy No.26060602213
Total Vacancies2 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Pay LevelLevel-12 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Age Limit50 Years (UR) | 53 Years (OBC) | 56 Years (PwBD, subject to max age)
Essential QualificationM.Sc. in Microbiology OR M.Sc. in Botany (specialization in Plant Pathology/Microbiology/Mycology) OR M.Sc. in Agriculture (specialization in Soil Science/Agronomy/Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Horticulture/Agricultural Extension) + 10 years’ experience in Research and Development of Biofertilizer and Organic Farming including Quality Control and 2 years administrative experience
DesirablePh.D. in any relevant subject from a recognized University/Institute
Post TypePermanent | General Central Service Group-A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Probation1 Year

3. Operations Officer – DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation (19 Posts)

ParticularDetails
Vacancy No.26060603613
Total Vacancies19 (UR-04, EWS-12, ST-03, PwBD-01)
Pay LevelLevel-10 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Age Limit35 Years (UR/EWS) | 40 Years (ST) | 45 Years (PwBD)
Essential QualificationEngineering Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science/IT/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics + 2 years experience in specified aviation fields; OR M.Sc. in Electronics/Physics + 1 year experience; OR B.Sc. with Physics/Electronics + 3 years experience in Air Traffic Control, Aerodrome Licensing, Airport Operations, Commercial Pilot License, Defence flying, Flight Operations, or Aerodrome Design
Post TypePermanent | General Central Service Group-A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Probation1 Year
HQDGCA HQ, New Delhi (Opp. Safdarjung Airport, Aurobindo Marg)

4. Air Safety Officer – DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation (15 Posts)

ParticularDetails
Vacancy No.26060604613
Total Vacancies15 (UR-08, EWS-02, OBC-03, SC-02, PwBD-01)
Pay LevelLevel-10 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Age Limit35 Years (UR/EWS)
Post TypePermanent | General Central Service Group-A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Probation1 Year

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Nationality, Age and Qualification

Nationality / Citizenship:

A candidate must be a Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intent to permanently settle in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intent to permanently settle in India. Candidates other than Indian citizens must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Relaxation (General Rules for All Posts):

CategoryAge Relaxation
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)5 Years
Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)10 Years (Subject to maximum age of 56 Years)
Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs)5 Years (subject to minimum 6 months continuous service)
Central / UT Government ServantsUp to 5 Years (with 3 years continuous service in same or allied cadre)

The date for determining eligibility for all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application, i.e., 03 July 2026. The age limit shown against each post is the normal age limit for UR/EWS candidates.

UPSC Advertisement 06/2026 Application Fee – Who Pays and Who is Exempt

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)₹25/- (Rupees Twenty Five Only)
Female Candidates (All Categories)NIL – Fully Exempted
SC / ST CandidatesNIL – Fully Exempted
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)NIL – Fully Exempted

Fee payment is through online mode only — using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, or Internet Banking of any bank. No offline or cash payment mode is available. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected and no representation against such rejection will be entertained. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process (Recruitment Test and Interview)

The selection process for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 posts involves the following stages depending on the specific post applied for:

  • Stage 1 – Shortlisting / Recruitment Test (RT): If the number of applications received is large, UPSC will adopt shortlisting criteria to restrict candidates to a reasonable number for interview. Shortlisting may be based on Desirable Qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience in the relevant field, or by holding a Recruitment Test (RT). Candidates are advised to mention all qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed.
  • Stage 2 – Interview / Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview at such place as may be fixed by the Commission. Interview carries 100 marks. The minimum level of suitability in interview is: UR – 50 marks, OBC – 45 marks, SC/ST/PH – 40 marks.
  • Stage 3 – Document Verification: Candidates called for interview must produce original documents and self-attested copies in support of all claims made in the online application including Date of Birth, Category, Educational Qualifications, Experience, and other relevant details.

Recruitment Test (RT) Centres: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam. For posts under UT of Ladakh, centres will be Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, and Delhi.

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 Important Dates

Start Date for Online Application13 June 2026
Last Date for Online Application03 July 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date03 July 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs)
Eligibility Cut-off Date03 July 2026
Interview / Recruitment Test DateTo be intimated separately by UPSC
Admit Card (RT, if applicable)To be notified on upsconline.nic.in

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026 – Step by Step Guide

  1. Visit the official UPSC online recruitment portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/
  2. Read the General Instructions, Profile/Module wise instructions, and document uploading instructions available on the Home Page menu bar before proceeding.
  3. Create your Universal Registration Number (URN) Profile on the portal if you are a new user. Note: UPSC provides a one-time edit facility for updating URN profile — any changes will only apply to applications submitted after the edit.
  4. Fill up the Common Application Form (CAF). You must upload your photograph and also capture a live photograph while filling the CAF. Sign three times (one below the other) on plain white paper with black ink and upload the signature scan.
  5. Fill in the Post/Vacancy-specific module by selecting the relevant Vacancy Number from Advertisement No. 06/2026.
  6. Upload all required supporting documents in PDF format — Date of Birth proof, Degree/Diploma Certificate, Experience Certificate in prescribed proforma, Caste Certificate (if applicable), PwBD Certificate (if applicable), etc.
  7. Pay the application fee of ₹25/- online (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted). Payment can be done via Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking.
  8. Submit the final application form. No withdrawal or correction/modification is permitted after submission.
  9. Take a printout of the submitted Online Recruitment Application and preserve it for use at the time of interview. Do not send any hard copies to the UPSC office.

Important: Candidates must provide their correct and active email address in the online application as all future correspondence — including Interview Schedule and certificate requirements — will be sent by UPSC through email only. Candidates are also strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the primary photo ID for easy verification.

Helpdesk: Candidates can contact UPSC Helpline at 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 or email at upscsoap@nic.in from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all working days during the application window.

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UPSC Advertisement 06/2026 – Documents Required at the Time of Interview

  • Printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application
  • Matriculation/10th Standard Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
  • Degree/Diploma Certificate as proof of educational qualification; if degree not available, provisional certificate along with mark sheets for all academic years
  • Experience Certificate(s) in prescribed proforma from Head(s) of Organisation/Department clearly mentioning duration, basic pay, and nature of duties
  • Caste Certificate in prescribed proforma issued by competent authority — for SC/ST/OBC candidates
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer Declaration in prescribed format (for OBC candidates)
  • Income and Asset Certificate in prescribed format — for EWS candidates
  • Disability Certificate in prescribed proforma from Medical Board — for PwBD candidates
  • Ex-Servicemen Certificate from appropriate authority — for Ex-Servicemen candidates
  • Certificate from Head of Office/Department — for candidates already in Regular Government Service
  • Order/letter for Equivalent Qualification (if claiming equivalence as per advertisement requirement)
  • Any other relevant certificate or document in support of claims made in the application

Note: Documents furnished in a language other than Hindi or English must be accompanied by a transcript duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary. Part-time, daily wages, visiting/guest faculty experience will NOT be counted towards valid experience for shortlisting.

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 Important Links

ActionLink
Apply OnlineClick Here
Official Notification PDFDownload
UPSC Official Websiteupsc.gov.in
Certificate ProformasClick Here

FAQs – UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026

Q1. What is UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 and how many posts are available?

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 is an official Central Government recruitment notification released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment by selection to 98 posts across various departments and ministries of the Government of India. The posts span a wide range of disciplines including medical (Specialist Grade-III, Dental Surgeon, Medical Officer, Consultant), civil aviation (Operations Officer, Air Safety Officer), agriculture (Junior Scientific Officer, Regional Director), education (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Principal), law (Assistant Legal Adviser, Assistant Public Prosecutor), mines (Assistant Mining Engineer, Mineral Officer), and many other technical and administrative categories. The online application window is open from 13 June 2026 to 03 July 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026?

The closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Applications for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 is 03 July 2026 up to 1800 Hours (6:00 PM). The date for determining eligibility of all candidates in every respect is also the same closing date, i.e., 03 July 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to submit their online applications well in advance and not to wait until the last date, as the Commission will not be responsible for any inability to apply due to server issues or heavy internet traffic on the final day. Once submitted, applications cannot be withdrawn or modified.

Q3. What is the application fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026?

The application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026 is ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only) for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Female candidates of all categories, SC/ST candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are fully exempted from payment of the application fee. OBC and EWS male candidates are not eligible for fee exemption and must pay the full prescribed fee. Fee payment is through online mode only — using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection held by UPSC.

Q4. What is the selection process for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026?

The selection process for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026 is Recruitment by Selection, which typically consists of shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview (Personality Test) conducted by UPSC. If the number of applications is large, UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria such as higher qualifications, more experience, Desirable Qualifications, or by holding a Recruitment Test (RT). The minimum qualifying marks in interview are 50 marks for UR, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PH candidates out of 100. In case of RT + Interview, candidates must achieve minimum qualifying marks at both stages. Appointment orders to selected candidates will be issued by the respective Ministry/Department.

Q5. Which posts are available for medical candidates in UPSC Advertisement 06/2026?

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 has a large number of posts for medical candidates under the Health & Family Welfare category. These include Specialist Grade-III in multiple medical specialities (Vacancy Nos. 26060685513 to 26060698113) totalling over 189 posts, Dental Surgeon (15 posts, Vacancy No. 26060677113), Medical Officer (multiple vacancy numbers totalling 16+ posts), Consultant PMR (1 post), and various Consultant posts in different specialities. Candidates with MBBS, MD, MS, or relevant postgraduate medical qualifications should carefully check the specific educational and experience requirements for each post in the official notification.

Q6. How to apply online for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026?

To apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026, candidates must visit the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/ and first create/update their Universal Registration Number (URN) Profile. Then they must fill the Common Application Form (CAF) which requires uploading a photograph and capturing a live photograph, and uploading a signature scan. After completing the CAF, candidates must fill the Post/Vacancy-specific module by selecting the relevant Vacancy Number from Advertisement No. 06/2026 and upload all supporting documents. After paying the fee of ₹25/- online (exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD), the application is submitted. A printout must be taken for use at the interview. No documents should be sent by post to UPSC.

Q7. What are the posts for engineering candidates in UPSC Advertisement 06/2026?

UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 has several posts suitable for engineering candidates. Operations Officer (19 posts, Vacancy No. 26060603613) under DGCA requires a Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science/IT/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 2 years of relevant aviation experience. Air Safety Officer (15 posts, Vacancy No. 26060604613) under DGCA also requires engineering backgrounds. Assistant Engineer (1 post, Vacancy No. 26060606613), Lecturer-I in Civil Engineering and other technical subjects are also available. Engineering candidates with the relevant specialization and experience should carefully check the specific essential qualifications for each post in the official notification PDF.

Q8. What age relaxation is available for UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026?

For UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 06/2026, the age relaxation applicable is: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation above the upper age limit mentioned for UR; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years relaxation; PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation (15 years for SC/ST-PwBD, 13 years for OBC-PwBD), subject to a maximum age of 56 years; Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers get 5 years relaxation subject to minimum 6 months continuous service; Central/UT Government Servants get up to 5 years relaxation with 3 years continuous service in the same or allied cadre. The post-wise age limit and applicable relaxations must be checked from the official notification as each post has its own specific age criteria.



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