UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 – Union Public Service Commission
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 212
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Qualifications range from Bachelor's/Master's degrees in specific Engineering branches, Physics, Chemistry, or specialized subjects like Persian/Tibetan languages, depending on the post.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Requirements vary by post, ranging from 1 to 10 years of experience in relevant technical fields such as aircraft maintenance, chemical works, motor transport, sugar technology, civil engineering, teaching, or mining. Some posts are open to freshers with specific qualifications.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 48 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Airworthiness Officer 25 Vacancies
- Assistant Controller of Mines 5 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical) 2 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food) 3 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) 2 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) 3 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical) 3 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food) 4 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) 4 Vacancies
- Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) 4 Vacancies
- Assistant Director/ Registering Officer Antiquities 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Executive Engineer 2 Vacancies
- Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering (Power System) 1 Vacancy
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer) 1 Vacancy
- Deputy Controller of Explosive 44 Vacancies
- Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) 3 Vacancies
- Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) 8 Vacancies
- Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer 4 Vacancies
- Driller 1 Vacancy
- Joint Assistant Director 6 Vacancies
- Junior Technical Officer 5 Vacancies
- Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Lecturer (Persian Language) 1 Vacancy
- Lecturer (Tibetan Language) 1 Vacancy
- Manager in Mail Motor Service 8 Vacancies
- Research Officer 2 Vacancies
- Scientific Officer (Mechanical) 2 Vacancies
- Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) 7 Vacancies
- Scientist-B (General Meteorology) 30 Vacancies
- Scientist-B (Instrumentation) 9 Vacancies
- Tourist Officer 1 Vacancy
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026, announcing a major recruitment drive for 212 vacancies across various central ministries and departments. The notification covers diverse roles including Airworthiness Officers, Deputy Controllers of Explosives, Scientists, Associate Professors, and Assistant Directors in specialized fields like Chemical, Food, and Hosiery. Eligible candidates with degrees in Engineering, Science, or relevant professional disciplines are invited to apply for these prestigious Group 'A' and Group 'B' Gazetted positions. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for professionals to join the Indian Civil Services and contribute to national development in sectors ranging from Civil Aviation to Tribal Affairs.
- Application Start Date: 23 May 2026 via the official UPSC ORA portal.
- Maximum age limits vary by post, generally ranging from 30 to 48 years with applicable relaxations.
- Recruitment includes specialized roles for the Administration of UT of Ladakh with specific domicile requirements.
- Selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications/experience followed by a personal interview or Recruitment Test (RT).
- Application fee is ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/Women are exempted.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay scales range from Level 6 to Level 13A1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix depending on the specific post.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Essential and Desirable Qualifications Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicable Personal Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Specific posts in Ladakh follow the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 as extended to the UT.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using the URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Capture a live photo and upload a scanned signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) using Visa/Master/Rupay/UPI or Net Banking.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria such as higher educational qualifications, higher experience, or conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) to limit the number of candidates called for interview.
While most posts are open on an all-India basis, specific posts (Items 30, 31, and 32) are exclusively reserved for domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
No, once the application is submitted, no corrections or modifications are allowed. However, a one-time edit facility is available for the URN profile before final submission.