UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) vide Advertisement No. 07/2026. UPSC is inviting Online Recruitment Applications for Recruitment by Selection to 54 different posts spread across various Central Government Ministries, Departments and the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, offering a total of 450 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs) through the official UPSC recruitment portal upsconline.nic.in. This is a golden opportunity for graduates, postgraduates and experienced professionals from technical, medical, administrative and engineering backgrounds to secure a prestigious Central Government job through UPSC.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 450 Vacancies Across 54 Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Recruitment Mode | Recruitment by Selection |
| Total Posts | 54 Different Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 450 |
| Application Mode | Online (upsconline.nic.in/ora/) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job (Group A & B, Gazetted) |
| Application Start Date | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Application Fee | ₹25/- (Exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting / Recruitment Test (if held) + Interview |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 is one of the most awaited Sarkari Naukri notifications of the year for candidates aspiring to join Central Government Ministries such as Health and Family Welfare, Home Affairs, Defence, Civil Aviation, Railways, Corporate Affairs, Mines, Ports Shipping and Waterways, and the Administration of UT of Ladakh. Selection for most posts is made through shortlisting followed by a Personality Test/Interview, and in some cases a Recruitment Test (RT) is also conducted before the interview stage. Candidates fulfilling the post-specific educational qualification and experience criteria are strongly encouraged to apply well before the last date.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Complete Post Wise Vacancy List and Pay Level
Below is the complete list of all 54 posts advertised under UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 07/2026, along with the number of vacancies and applicable Pay Level as per 7th CPC for each post. Candidates must select the correct Vacancy Number while filling the post-specific module of the online application.
| Sl. No. | Post Name & Department | Vacancies | Pay Level |
| 1 | Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Ministry of Agriculture and 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-07 |
| 6 | Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Ministry of Culture | 2 | Level-10 |
| 7 | Senior Photographic Officer, DPR, Ministry of Defence | 4 | Level-10 |
| 8 | Photographic Officer, DPR, Ministry of Defence | 2 | Level-07 |
| 9 | Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Ministry of Defence | 7 | Level-07 |
| 10 | Store Officer (Civilian), DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence | 4 | Level-07 |
| 11 | Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 4 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 12 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Cardiology), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 9 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 13 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery) | 4 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 14 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Neurology) | 21 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 15 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Orthopaedics), Sports Injury Centre | 2 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 16 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Paediatric Nephrology) | 1 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 17 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Paediatric Oncology) | 1 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 18 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 6 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 19 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Social & Preventive/Community Medicine) | 11 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 20 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Urology) | 6 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 21 | Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical), Ministry of Home Affairs | 9 | Level-10 |
| 22 | Assistant Director (Disaster Management), Ministry of Home Affairs | 4 | Level-10 |
| 23 | Library and Information Officer, CGWB, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 1 | Level-11 |
| 24 | Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Ministry of Labour and Employment | 11 | Level-07 |
| 25 | Assistant Administrative Officer, Indian Bureau of Mines | 1 | Level-07 |
| 26 | Assistant Chemist, Indian Bureau of Mines | 4 | Level-07 |
| 27 | Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical), DG Shipping | 1 | Level-12 |
| 28 | Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical), DG Shipping | 9 | Level-12 |
| 29 | Assistant Director General of Shipping, DG Shipping, Mumbai | 1 | Level-11 |
| 30 | Rajbhasha Adhikari, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways | 7 | Level-10 |
| 31 | Medical Officer (Ayurveda), Directorate of Ayush, GNCTD | 2 | Level-10 + NPA |
| 32 | Consultant Biochemistry, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 33 | Consultant Dentistry/Dental Surgeon/Public Health Dentistry, UT of Ladakh | 2 | Level-11 |
| 34 | Consultant Emergency Medicine, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 35 | Consultant Forensic Specialist, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 36 | Consultant ENT, UT of Ladakh | 2 | Level-11 |
| 37 | Consultant Pediatrician, UT of Ladakh | 3 | Level-11 |
| 38 | Consultant Physician, UT of Ladakh | 6 | Level-11 |
| 39 | Consultant Psychiatrist, UT of Ladakh | 2 | Level-11 |
| 40 | Consultant Radiologist, UT of Ladakh | 3 | Level-11 |
| 41 | Consultant Surgeon, UT of Ladakh | 5 | Level-11 |
| 42 | Consultant TB, UT of Ladakh | 1 | Level-11 |
| 43 | Assistant Engineer (Civil), PHE/Irrigation and Flood Control, UT of Ladakh | 11 | Level-10 |
| 44 | Scientific Officer, Document and Finger Printing, FSL Ladakh | 1 | Level-08A |
| 45 | Scientific Officer, DNA, Biology and Serology, FSL Ladakh | 1 | Level-08 |
| 46 | Scientific Officer, Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology, FSL Ladakh | 1 | Level-08 |
| 47 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Forensic Medicine) | 3 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 48 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) | 5 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 49 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Orthopaedics) | 8 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 50 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Paediatrics) | 14 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 51 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Prof. (Paediatric Surgery) | 9 | Level-11 + NPA |
| 52 | Drug Inspector, CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 186 | Level-08 |
| 53 | Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Special Education (MR/ID), GRIID, Chandigarh | 1 | — |
| 54 | Superintendent Jails, Ladakh Prisons Department | 1 | Level-08 |
| Grand Total | 450 | — | |
Note: The single largest post in this notification is Drug Inspector under CDSCO with 186 vacancies (Reservation: UR-55, EWS-41, OBC-39, SC-35, ST-16, PwBD-08). Post-specific reservation position, essential qualification, experience requirement, and any special conditions (such as domicile requirement for UT of Ladakh posts) are detailed separately for each Vacancy Number in the official notification, and candidates must go through the relevant section carefully before applying.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Citizenship, Qualification and Category-Wise Notes
Citizenship: A candidate applying for UPSC Recruitment 2026 must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualification: Since 54 different technical, medical, administrative and engineering posts are advertised under this notification, the essential educational qualification and desirable qualification differ from post to post — ranging from a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline to a Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD/MS/DNB) with or without professional experience. Candidates are advised to check the specific Vacancy Number of the post they wish to apply for in the official notification and confirm they possess the prescribed essential qualification on or before the closing date, i.e., 17 July 2026.
Domicile for UT of Ladakh Posts: Posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh (Sl. No. 32 to 46 and 54) are exclusively for domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh, in terms of the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Rules, 2025. A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Tehsildar of UT of Ladakh under Category A or Category B is mandatory for these posts.
Shortlisting Criteria: Where the number of applications received is large, UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria — such as higher desirable qualification, higher educational qualification, higher relevant experience, or a Recruitment Test — to restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable number. Mere possession of the minimum essential qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit and Age Relaxation Details
The upper age limit for each post has been separately specified against the respective Vacancy Number in the notification, and the closing date for online application, 17 July 2026, is the reference date for determining age eligibility. The age limit shown for each post is the normal limit applicable to EWS/UR candidates. Category-wise age relaxation applicable across posts is given below:
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years (subject to maximum age of 56 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 Years (minimum 6 months continuous service after attestation) |
| Central/UT Government Servants | Up to 5 Years (with 3 years continuous service in an allied cadre post) |
PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST get a combined relaxation of up to 15 years, and OBC-PwBD candidates get a combined relaxation of up to 13 years, subject to the condition that the maximum age of the applicant on the closing date does not exceed 56 years. Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce the prescribed certificate from the competent authority as and when required.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Level – Post Wise Pay Matrix
UPSC Recruitment 2026 posts fall under Pay Levels ranging from Level-07 to Level-12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, depending on the post and its seniority, with several medical posts also carrying Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) in addition to basic pay. Exact Pay Level for every individual post is mentioned in the Post Wise Vacancy List table above. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other admissible allowances as per Central Government rules, making these UPSC posts financially attractive Group A and Group B Gazetted government jobs.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee – Amount and Exemption Details
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates) | ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Only) |
| Women (All Categories) / SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (Fully Exempted) |
Fee is payable online only, using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking of any bank, up to the closing date and time. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, and fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection conducted by UPSC.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process – Shortlisting, Recruitment Test and Interview
Selection under UPSC Recruitment 2026 for most posts is made through shortlisting on the basis of information furnished in the online application, followed by a Personality Test/Interview. For certain posts, a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) is conducted before the interview stage. The category-wise minimum level of suitability in the interview is UR-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, and SC/ST/PwBD-40 marks, out of a total of 100 interview marks. Where an RT/CRT is part of the process, candidates must clear the minimum qualifying level at both the RT stage and the interview stage.
Recruitment Test Centres: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam. For posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh, the test centres are Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, and Delhi.
Important: Summoning of a candidate for interview does not guarantee selection. Appointment orders to selected candidates are issued by the concerned Ministry/Department, and the final result is communicated through the UPSC website and Employment News.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 17 July 2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 17 July 2026 (Closing Date) |
| Recruitment Test / Interview Date | To be intimated separately on upsconline.nic.in |
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora
- Create an account and complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile — this is common for all UPSC recruitments
- Fill in the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal details, educational qualification, and experience details
- Capture your live photograph and upload the required photograph and signature as per the specified format
- Select the specific post you wish to apply for and fill the fourth, post/vacancy-specific module using the correct Vacancy Number
- Upload supporting documents against each claim — Date of Birth proof, Category Certificate, Educational Qualification, Experience Certificate, Disability Certificate (if applicable) — in PDF format
- Pay the applicable application fee of ₹25/- online (exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD candidates)
- Review all details carefully, as no correction or alteration is permitted after final submission
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference
- Retain the printout along with all supporting original documents, as these will be required at the time of interview if shortlisted
Important: Candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance without waiting for the closing date, as the portal may experience heavy traffic near the deadline. Applications will not be accepted after 1800 Hrs on 17 July 2026 under any circumstances.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required at the Time of Interview
- Printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application
- Matriculation/10th Standard Certificate or Mark Sheet as proof of Date of Birth
- Degree/Diploma Certificate or Provisional Certificate with Mark Sheets as proof of Educational Qualification
- Experience Certificate(s) in prescribed proforma from the Head of Organization/Department, wherever claimed
- Caste Certificate in prescribed proforma for SC/ST/OBC candidates, along with OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration where applicable
- Disability Certificate in prescribed proforma issued by a duly constituted Medical Board, for PwBD candidates
- Valid Domicile Certificate of UT of Ladakh (only for posts under Administration of UT of Ladakh)
- Certificate for age relaxation, wherever claimed (Ex-Servicemen, Central/UT Government Servant, etc.)
- Valid Photo ID Proof in original (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links – Apply Online & Official Notification
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification / Advertisement No. 07/2026 | Download |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
FAQs – UPSC Recruitment 2026
UPSC Recruitment 2026 is an official Central Government job notification released by the Union Public Service Commission vide Advertisement No. 07/2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications for Recruitment by Selection to 54 different posts spread across various Ministries, Departments and the Administration of UT of Ladakh. A total of 450 vacancies have been advertised across these 54 posts, ranging from single-vacancy specialist positions to the largest post of Drug Inspector under CDSCO with 186 vacancies. These are Group A and Group B Gazetted posts under the Government of India, making this one of the most significant Sarkari Naukri opportunities of the year for eligible graduates, postgraduates and experienced professionals.
The online application window for UPSC Recruitment 2026 opened on 27 June 2026, and the closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application is 17 July 2026 up to 1800 Hrs, through the official portal upsconline.nic.in/ora. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration, Common Application Form, post-specific module, document upload, and fee payment well in advance of the closing date, since the portal is likely to experience heavy traffic in the final days. No application will be accepted after the closing date and time under any circumstances.
Since UPSC Recruitment 2026 covers 54 different posts across technical, medical, administrative, legal and engineering streams, the essential educational qualification varies considerably from post to post, ranging from a relevant Bachelor’s Degree to a Postgraduate Medical Degree in a specified specialization, often along with a minimum number of years of relevant experience. Candidates must refer to the Vacancy Number of the specific post they intend to apply for in the official notification and confirm that they hold the prescribed essential qualification on or before the closing date of 17 July 2026, since candidature not meeting the prescribed criteria will be rejected at any stage of the selection process.
The application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2026 is ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Only), payable online through Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking. Women candidates of all categories, along with SC, ST and PwBD candidates, are fully exempted from payment of the application fee. No fee exemption is available to OBC, EWS or Unreserved male candidates, who are required to pay the full prescribed fee. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection conducted by the Commission.
The upper age limit for UPSC Recruitment 2026 differs from post to post and is specified individually against each Vacancy Number in the official notification, with the closing date of 17 July 2026 being the reference date for determining eligibility. Standard age relaxation is applicable on top of the post-specific normal age limit — 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, 10 years for PwBD candidates (subject to a maximum age of 56 years), and 5 years for Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers and Central/UT Government servants, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Selection under UPSC Recruitment 2026 is made through shortlisting of applications based on the information and claims furnished by candidates online, followed by a Personality Test/Interview. For certain posts, a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) is also conducted before the interview stage. The minimum qualifying level in the interview is UR-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, and SC/ST/PwBD-40 marks out of a total of 100 marks. Candidates shortlisted for interview must produce original documents in support of all claims made in their online application, and mere shortlisting for interview does not guarantee final selection.
Yes, several posts under UPSC Recruitment 2026 — including Consultant posts in various medical specializations, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Scientific Officer posts in the Forensic Science Laboratory, and Superintendent Jails — are advertised exclusively for domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh, in accordance with the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Rules, 2025. Eligible candidates must hold a valid Domicile Certificate under Category A or Category B issued by the Tehsildar in the Administration of UT of Ladakh, and reservation for these posts is governed by the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 as extended and amended for UT of Ladakh.
Yes, since the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile and Common Application Form (CAF) are common for all UPSC recruitments, an eligible candidate can apply for more than one post under UPSC Recruitment 2026 by separately filling the post/vacancy-specific fourth module for each post using the correct Vacancy Number, provided the candidate meets the individual eligibility criteria — qualification, experience, age and domicile, wherever applicable — of each post applied for. A separate application fee, where applicable, is payable for every post applied to, and each post generates its own distinct Application Number.