UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now For 538 Scientist, Asst. Engineer & Various Other Posts
UPSC Recruitment 2026 for recruitment of Scientist, Asst. Engineers and various other posts via Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment Advertisement No. 06/2026 which inviting Online Applications (ORA) for 538 vacancies across 70+ different posts in 30+ central government ministries and departments.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for this UPSC Recruitment 2026 through the UPSC ORA portal starting from 13/06/2026 to 03/07/2026.
For complete details on this UPSC Recruitment 2026 including vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, age limits, pay scale and application process, refer the summary below.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Name of the Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | No. 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 538 |
| Total Distinct Posts | 70+ |
| Application Start Date | 13/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only through ORA Portal |
| Nature of Posts | Permanent Jobs |
| Pay Range | Level 6F – 14 (7th Pay Commission) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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Vacancy Details
Posts cover a wide range of disciplines including engineering, science, law, education, defence, civil aviation, and administration. These are permanent, gazetted/non-gazetted posts to be filled through the selection method.
This notification covers posts across more than 30+ ministries. Below are some of the major vacancy blocks.
| Post | Organisation | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Grade-II (Economic Investigation) | Ministry of MSME | 50 | Level 7 |
| Operations Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 19 | Level 10 |
| Air Safety Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 15 | Level 10 |
| Assistant Director (IT) | ORGI, Ministry of Home Affairs | 15 | Level 10 |
| Private Secretary | UT Ladakh (Domicile only) | 12 | Level 8 |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | Directorate of Enforcement | 12 | Level 11 |
| Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Dept.) | UT Ladakh (Domicile only) | 11 | Level 6F |
| Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical) | Intelligence Bureau, MHA | 6 | Level 10 |
| Junior Scientific Officer | NCONF, Dept. of Agriculture | 9 | Level 7 |
| Assistant Mining Geologist | Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur | 5 | Level 7 |
| Junior Scientific Officer | Naval HQ, Ministry of Defence | 5 | Level 8 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | CBI, Ministry of Personnel | 5 | Level 7 |
Note: The remaining 58 posts include few vacancies, mainly in below
- Asst./Associate Professor positions at CME Pune,
- Lecturer posts in UT Ladakh, and Scientist ‘B’ positions across multiple central laboratories (CFSL, ZSI, BSI).
For the complete post-wise vacancy list with category breakup (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD), refer to the official notification PDF.
Special Note on UT Ladakh Posts: 11 posts (Sl. No. 60-70) are exclusively reserved for Domiciles of Union Territory Ladakh.
A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Tehsildar under the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Rules, 2025 is mandatory for these posts.
Important Dates to Remember
| Start Date to Apply Online | 13/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03/07/2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Since this notification covers 70+ different posts, each required its own specific educational qualification, experience requirement & age limit.
- Engineering Graduates (B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Aeronautical, etc.) for posts like Operations Officer, Air Safety Officer, Junior Technical Officer, Assistant Engineer
- Postgraduates in Science (M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology) for Scientist ‘B’, Botanist, Chemist and Junior Scientific Officer posts
- Postgraduates in Engineering with Ph.D. for Professor/Associate Professor posts at CME Pune
- LLB/LLM for Assistant Legal Adviser and Assistant Public Prosecutor posts
- Master’s in Economics for Assistant Director Grade-II (MSME)
- MBBS + PG in Ophthalmology for Consultant Ophthalmologist (UT Ladakh)
- Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) for Assistant Registrar and Private Secretary posts (UT Ladakh)
Age Limits varies by post, from 30 to 50 years for the Unreserved category, depending on the seniority and nature of the role.
Age Relaxation
Standard age relaxations applicable across posts (over the base UR limit):
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years – Refer notification |
For posts with a base upper age limit of 50 years (Regional Director NCONF, Professor Sugar Engineering NSI, Principal A&N, Consultant Ophthalmologist UT Ladakh), the max. age for PwBD candidates is 56 years.
Application Mode
Applications must be submitted via online only through the UPSC ORA (Online Recruitment Application) Portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/. No offline or postal applications will be accepted.
Pay Scale
All posts carry pay as per the 7th Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, ranging from Level 6F – Level 14.
| Pay Level | Posts Name |
|---|---|
| Level 6F | Assistant Registrar (UT Ladakh) |
| Level 7 | Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF), Botanist, Asst. Director Gr-II (MSME), Asst. Public Prosecutor (CBI) |
| Level 8 | Junior Scientific Officer (Naval HQ), Superintendent ITI (UT Ladakh) |
| Level 8A | Lecturer-I posts (UT Ladakh) |
| Level 10 | Operations/Air Safety Officer (DGCA), Scientist ‘B’ posts, Assistant Director IT (ORGI) |
| Level 11 | Assistant Legal Adviser, Deputy Director (DGFASLI) |
| Level 12 | Regional Director (NCONF), Principal (A&N) |
| Level 13 | Professor, Sugar Engineering (NSI Kanpur) |
| Level 13A1 | Associate Professor posts (CME Pune) |
| Level 14 | Professor, Civil Engineering Structural (CME Pune) |
Probation Period is 2 years for most Group B posts & 1 year for most Group A posts.
How To Apply?
- Visit the UPSC ORA Portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Register as a new user, if not already registered or log in with existing credentials
- Select Advertisement No. 06/2026 and choose the desired post
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents as per specifications
- Submit the application and save the confirmation receipt with registration number
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online (UPSC ORA Portal) | Apply Now |
| Official UPSC Website | Visit Here |
| For UPSC Jobs | Check Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 06/2026)?
538 vacancies across 70 different posts in 30+ ministries/departments.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt. No. 06/2026?
Last date to apply online is 03/07/2026.
Q3. Where can I apply for these UPSC posts?
Applications must submitted via online through the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
Q4. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Pay ranges from Level 6F – Level 14 as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
Q5. Are all posts open to candidates from any state?
Most posts are PAN India positions. However, 11 posts (under UT Ladakh Administration) are exclusively reserved for Domicile holders of UT Ladakh.
Q6. What is the selection process for UPSC Advt. 06/2026?
UPSC will fill these posts “by selection”, the specific stages will be determined by UPSC and announced separately.
Q7. Is there an age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes, OBC candidates get 3 years, SC/ST get 5 years and PwBD candidates get an additional 10 years relaxation over the applicable category limit.
Disclaimer
This job information is provided for informational purposes only. We have collect data from official govt. websites and employment information sources.
Candidates need to verify all the details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, application process and application fees from the official UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification before applying. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies.
