The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 07/2026) inviting online applications for 450 vacancies across 54 different posts in various Central Government Ministries and Departments. This recruitment drive offers excellent career opportunities for candidates with qualifications such as Engineering, MBBS, Law, Pharmacy, Science, Arts, Commerce, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. Candidates can submit their online applications from 25 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM) through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.

If you are preparing for prestigious Central Government Jobs 2026, this recruitment is one of the biggest UPSC direct recruitment notifications of the year. Read the complete article below to know the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, important dates, and the step-by-step online application process.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement Number	07/2026
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Total Posts	54 Different Posts
Total Vacancies	450 Vacancies
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	17 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Selection Process	Recruitment Test / Interview (Post-wise)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Apply Portal	upsconline.nic.in

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should carefully remember the important dates before applying online.

Event	Date
Notification Released	25 June 2026
Online Application Started	25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	17 July 2026
Closing Time	6:00 PM
Eligibility Cut-off Date	17 July 2026
Recruitment Test / Interview	To be announced

PSC Advt. No. 07/2026 Vacancy Details – Post-wise List of All 54 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 450 vacancies across 54 different posts through Advertisement No. 07/2026. The recruitment includes vacancies in various Central Government Ministries such as the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of AYUSH, and UT of Ladakh.

Among all posts, Drug Inspector under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has the highest number of vacancies with 186 posts, followed by several Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor positions in different medical specialties.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Post-wise Vacancy Details

Sr. No.	Post Name	Department / Ministry	Vacancies
1	Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)	Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	6
2	Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)	Ministry of AYUSH	1
3	Aeronautical Officer	DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation	11
4	Legal Officer	DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation	12
5	Company Prosecutor	Ministry of Corporate Affairs	18
6	Deputy Superintending Archaeologist	Archaeological Survey of India	2
7	Senior Photographic Officer	Ministry of Defence	4
8	Photographic Officer	Ministry of Defence	2
9	Civilian Assistant Security Officer	Ministry of Defence	7
10	Store Officer (Civilian)	Ministry of Defence	4
11	Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	4
12	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	9
13	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	4
14	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	21
15	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics – Sports Injury Centre)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	2
16	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	1
17	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	1
18	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	6
19	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Community Medicine)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	11
20	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	6
21	Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical)	Ministry of Home Affairs	9
22	Assistant Director (Disaster Management)	Ministry of Home Affairs	4
23	Library & Information Officer	Ministry of Jal Shakti	1
24	Sub-Regional Employment Officer	Ministry of Labour & Employment	11
25	Assistant Administrative Officer	Indian Bureau of Mines	1
26	Assistant Chemist	Indian Bureau of Mines	4
27	Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical)	Directorate General of Shipping	1
28	Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical)	Directorate General of Shipping	9
29	Assistant Director General of Shipping	Directorate General of Shipping	1
30	Rajbhasha Adhikari	Ministry of Railways	7
31	Medical Officer (Ayurveda)	Government of NCT Delhi	2
32	Consultant Biochemistry	UT of Ladakh	1
33	Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon	UT of Ladakh	2
34	Consultant Emergency Medicine	UT of Ladakh	1
35	Consultant Forensic Specialist	UT of Ladakh	1
36	Consultant ENT	UT of Ladakh	2
37	Consultant Paediatrician	UT of Ladakh	3
38	Consultant Physician	UT of Ladakh	6
39	Consultant Psychiatrist	UT of Ladakh	2
40	Consultant Radiologist	UT of Ladakh	3
41	Consultant Surgeon	UT of Ladakh	5
42	Consultant TB	UT of Ladakh	1
43	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	UT of Ladakh	11
44	Scientific Officer (Document & Finger Printing)	Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh	1
45	Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology & Serology)	Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh	1
46	Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry & Toxicology)	Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh	1
47	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	3
48	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	5
49	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	8
50	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	14
51	Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery)	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	9
52	Drug Inspector	CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	186
53	Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID)	Chandigarh Administration	1
54	Superintendent Jails	UT of Ladakh	1

Major Highlights

Total Posts: 54
Total Vacancies: 450
Highest Vacancies: Drug Inspector – 186 Posts
Second Highest: Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) – 21 Posts
Company Prosecutor: 18 Posts
Assistant Professor (Paediatrics): 14 Posts
Legal Officer: 12 Posts
Aeronautical Officer: 11 Posts
Assistant Engineer (Civil): 11 Posts
Sub-Regional Employment Officer: 11 Posts

This recruitment offers opportunities for candidates from diverse educational backgrounds, including Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Law, Science, Humanities, Management, Archaeology, Photography, and Administrative disciplines.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Post-wise Educational Qualification

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Experience Required
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)	Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Nematology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agriculture Botany, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Seed Science & Technology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering	Minimum 3 years of experience in crop production, planning, development, extension, or productivity in Government, PSU, Autonomous Bodies, Agricultural Universities, or Research Institutes
Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)	Degree in Siddha from a recognized university and registration with the Central/State Register of Indian Medicine	No experience required
Aeronautical Officer	Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering	2 years of experience in aircraft design, development, airworthiness engineering, or aircraft systems
Legal Officer (DGCA)	Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)	Experience in legal practice as prescribed in the notification
Company Prosecutor	Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)	Relevant legal experience as mentioned in the notification
Specialist Grade III (Medical Posts)	MBBS with MD/MS/DNB in the concerned specialty along with NMC/MCI registration	Post-qualification experience in the respective specialty
Drug Inspector	Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology	As prescribed under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and official notification
Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering	Experience as prescribed for the post

Note: Candidates should carefully check the official notification for detailed post-wise educational qualifications and experience requirements before applying.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The upper age limit varies depending on the post and reservation category.

Age Limit for Major Posts

Post Name	UR	OBC	SC/ST	PwBD (Additional Relaxation)
Joint Director	40 Years	43 Years	45 Years	+10 Years
Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	+10 Years
Aeronautical Officer	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	+10 Years
Legal Officer	35 Years	38 Years	40 Years	+10 Years
Company Prosecutor	30 Years	33 Years	35 Years	+10 Years

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 Years
SC / ST	5 Years
PwBD (UR)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years (subject to eligibility)
Central/UT Government Employees	Up to 5 Years (subject to service conditions)

Note: The maximum permissible age for PwBD candidates shall not exceed 56 years, as applicable under UPSC rules.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Nationality

Candidates must be:

A citizen of India, or
Otherwise eligible as per the nationality conditions prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 is nominal. Female candidates and candidates belonging to reserved categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹25
Female Candidates (All Categories)	No Fee
SC Candidates	No Fee
ST Candidates	No Fee
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	No Fee

Payment Mode

Candidates can pay the application fee through:

Debit Card
Credit Card
UPI
Net Banking
Other online payment methods available on the UPSC ORA Portal

Important: Applications submitted without the prescribed fee (where applicable) will be rejected. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other UPSC recruitment.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) follows a transparent and merit-based selection process for recruitment under Advertisement No. 07/2026. Depending on the number of applications received and the requirements of the respective post, the Commission may conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) before the interview. For certain posts, candidates may be shortlisted directly for the interview based on their qualifications and experience.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Stages

1. Online Application

Candidates must submit their online application through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM).

2. Shortlisting of Candidates

UPSC will scrutinize the online applications and shortlist eligible candidates based on educational qualifications, experience, and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the application form.

3. Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) (If Required)

If a large number of applications are received, UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test before the interview.

The Recruitment Test may be held at the following examination centres:

Ahmedabad
Bhopal
Chennai
Delhi
Dispur (Guwahati)
Jaipur
Jammu
Kochi
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
Port Blair
Ranchi
Visakhapatnam

4. Personality Test / Interview

Candidates shortlisted through direct screening or the Recruitment Test will be called for a Personal Interview.

During the interview, candidates must produce:

Original documents
Self-attested photocopies
Printout of the online application
Identity proof
Educational and experience certificates

5. Final Merit List

The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the Recruitment Test (where applicable) and the Interview. Appointment letters will be issued by the concerned Ministry or Department. UPSC may also recommend higher initial pay for exceptionally meritorious candidates wherever applicable.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The pay level depends on the post and ranges from Level-7 to Level-11, with Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) applicable to eligible medical posts.

Post-wise Pay Scale

Post	Pay Level (7th CPC)
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)	Level-11
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (All Medical Specialities)	Level-11 + NPA
Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)	Level-10 + NPA
Aeronautical Officer	Level-10
Legal Officer	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

Additional Benefits

Selected candidates will also receive Central Government allowances such as:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Medical Facilities
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
National Pension System (NPS) benefits (as applicable)
Other admissible Central Government allowances

How to Apply Online for UPSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates must submit their applications online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM).

Step-by-Step Application Process

Visit the UPSC ORA portal.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) or log in using your existing credentials.
Select Advertisement No. 07/2026.
Choose the post and vacancy number you wish to apply for.
Fill in your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
Upload your recent photograph, signature, and all required documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
Preview the application form and verify all information.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important: Once the application is finally submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or modified. Ensure that all details entered are correct before final submission.

Also read: UPSC Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor & 10 Other Posts

Documents Required for Interview

Candidates are not required to send documents while submitting the online application. However, candidates shortlisted for the interview must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies:

Printout of the submitted Online Recruitment Application
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence)
Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
Educational Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets
Experience Certificates from present and previous employers
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
PwBD Certificate in the prescribed format (if applicable)
Professional Registration Certificate (NMC/MCI or other statutory council), wherever applicable
Supporting certificates for claims such as NET, GATE, publications, language proficiency, internships, conferences, etc.
Age Relaxation Certificate for Ex-Servicemen or Central Government Employees, wherever applicable
No Objection Certificate/Intimation to the Head of Department for candidates already serving in Government organizations
Certified English or Hindi translation for documents issued in any other language

Failure to produce the required documents during the interview may result in cancellation of candidature.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying

Entering incorrect personal or educational details.
Uploading unclear or invalid documents.
Applying for the wrong post or vacancy number.
Waiting until the last date to submit the application.
Using an inactive email address or mobile number.
Failing to pay the application fee (where applicable).
Not keeping a copy of the submitted application form.
Providing false information or unsupported claims regarding qualifications, experience, or reservation status.

Carefully reviewing the application before submission can help avoid rejection during the scrutiny process.

UPSC Advt 07/2026 Recruitment 2026 -Important Links

Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here

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UPSC Recruitment 2026 FAQs

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

Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM).

Q2. How many vacancies are available under UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026?

Answer: UPSC has announced 450 vacancies across 54 different posts.

Q3. What is the application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Answer: General/OBC/EWS male candidates have to pay ₹25, while Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q4. What is the selection process for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Answer: The selection process may include:

Shortlisting of applications
Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT), if conducted
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Final Selection

Q5. Who can apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Answer: Indian citizens who meet the educational qualifications, experience requirements, and age criteria prescribed for the respective post can apply.

Q6. What is the age limit for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Answer: The upper age limit varies by post, ranging from 30 to 40 years for General category candidates, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per Government rules.

Q7. What educational qualifications are required?

Answer: Qualifications vary depending on the post and include Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Engineering, MBBS, MD/MS/DNB, Law Degree (LLB), Pharmacy, Siddha Degree, and other specialized qualifications.

Q8. Which post has the highest number of vacancies?

Answer: Drug Inspector under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has the highest number of vacancies with 186 posts.

Q9. What is the salary offered under UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Answer: Selected candidates will receive salaries under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ranging from Level-7 to Level-11, along with applicable allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and NPA (for eligible medical posts).

Q10. How can I apply online for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Answer: Candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal by completing the registration process, filling in the application form, uploading documents, paying the fee (if applicable), and submitting the application before 17 July 2026.

Q11. Is work experience mandatory for all posts?

Answer: No. Some posts require relevant professional experience, while others, such as Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), do not prescribe prior experience. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility before applying.

Q12. Can I apply for more than one post?

Answer: Yes. Eligible candidates may apply for multiple posts, provided they satisfy the eligibility conditions for each post and submit separate applications where required.