UPSC Recruitment 2026: Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer, Assistant Professor
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Physics or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, Civil) or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Civil) with relevant experience, depending on the specific post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Advertisement No. 03/2026 for online recruitment applications to various posts including Scientist-B (Mechanical), Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive), Superintending Archaeological Engineer, and Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering). This recruitment drive offers a total of 5 vacancies across different ministries and departments. Eligible candidates with relevant engineering or science degrees and experience are encouraged to apply for these permanent positions in the Central Government.
- Application deadline is May 15, 2026, by 18:00 HRS.
- Application fees are 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, with exemptions for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- All posts are permanent and fall under General Central Service Group 'A' or 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial categories.
- Age relaxation is applicable for various reserved categories as per government rules.
- Headquarters vary by post, including Kolkata and New Delhi, with All India Service Liability.
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on online application information and/or Recruitment Test (RT).
Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Minimum suitability levels in interviews (UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PH-40 out of 100 marks).
If RT is held, candidates must achieve minimum suitability in both RT and interview.
Application Fees
Rs. 25/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
No fee for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Reservation
UR-01 for Scientist-B (Mechanical) OBC-01 for Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) UR-02 (PwBD-01*) for Superintending Archaeological Engineer OBC-01 for Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey)
How to Apply
- Candidates are required to apply online using the website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Applicants must go through the General instructions, Profile/Module wise instructions, and instructions for uploading documents before filling the form.
- Candidates need to submit requisite information and supporting documents for claims such as date of birth, category, educational qualification, etc.
- A Universal Registration Number (URN) is generated upon registration, and an Application Number is generated after filling the recruitment-specific form.
- Applicants are advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the ID document for verification.
- Candidates must upload their photograph and capture a live photograph while filling the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Applicants are required to sign three times on a plain white paper using black ink and upload the same.
- After submitting the online application, candidates must take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must fulfill the essential qualifications and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement for each specific post. This includes educational qualifications, experience, and age limits as detailed in the notification.
If the number of applications is large, the Commission will adopt shortlisting criteria based on desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, relevant experience, or by holding a Recruitment Test.
Candidates shortlisted for interview must bring printouts of their online applications along with original documents/certificates supporting claims of date of birth, caste, physical disability, educational qualifications, and experience.