UPSC Advt. 07/2026 Various Posts recruitment: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 07/2026) for direct recruitment by selection to 450 permanent vacancies across 54 unique technical, administrative, and medical designations. These positions are distributed across multiple central government ministries, sub-departments, and Union Territories (including the UT of Ladakh and NCT of Delhi).
The online application window went live on June 27, 2026, and candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) through the official commission dashboard until the closing boundary on July 17, 2026, by 06:00 PM.
UPSC Advt. 07/2026 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 (Direct Recruitment by Selection) |
| Total Vacancies | 450 Posts (Group ‘A’ & Group ‘B’ Central Civil Cadres) |
| Job Classification | Regular / Permanent Central Government Job |
| Job Location Matrix | Anywhere in India / Specific UT Headquarters (as per department) |
| Application Mode | Online Only via UPSC ORA Portal |
| Official Online Gateway | upsconline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event Milestone | Confirmed Dates / Timelines |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Form (ORA) | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Lock Profile | 17 July 2026 (Strictly Until 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Print Your Submitted Application | 18 July 2026 (Until 11:59 PM) |
| Recruitment Test (RT) / Interview Schedule | To be updated post-screening on the official website |
Application Fees Structure
| Candidate Category Profile Group | Total Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Divyangjan) Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| All Women Candidates (Any Social Category) | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode Channels | Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or BHIM UPI |
Age Limit Details
- Age Limit: Post-wise
- Age Limit as on: 17/07/2026
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules.
Post-Wise Vacancies, Ministry Departments & Pay Scales
1. Technical, Legal & General Cadres
| Post Name Designation | Allocated Ministry / Department Division | Vacancies | Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Inspector | CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 186 | Level-08 |
| Joint Director | Crops Development Directorate, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 06 | Level-11 |
| Legal Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 12 | Level-10 |
| Aeronautical Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 11 | Level-10 |
| Company Prosecutor | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 18 | Level-07 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Public Health Engineering / Irrigation, UT of Ladakh | 11 | Level-07 |
| Sub-Regional Employment Officer | Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour | 11 | Level-07 |
| Assistant Director of Census | O/o Registrar General & Census Comm., Home Affairs | 09 | Level-10 |
| Civilian Assistant Security Officer | Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence | 07 | Level-07 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Official Language Directorate, Ministry of Railways | 07 | Level-10 |
| Assistant Administrative Officer | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 01 | Level-07 |
| Assistant Chemist | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 04 | Level-07 |
| Assistant Director (Disaster Mgmt.) | Ministry of Home Affairs | 04 | Level-10 |
| Store Officer (Civilian) | DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence | 04 | Level-07 |
| Senior Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 04 | Level-10 |
| Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 02 | Level-07 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 02 | Level-10 |
| Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT Delhi | 02 | Level-10 |
| Medical Officer / Research (Siddha) | Ministry of Ayush | 01 | Level-10 |
| Library and Information Officer | Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 01 | Level-11 |
| Superintendent Jails | Ladakh Prisons Department, UT of Ladakh | 01 | Level-08 |
2. Medical, Consultant & Assistant Professor Specialities (UT of Ladakh & Ministry of Health)
| Specialist / Consultant Post Profile | Specific Department / Region Mapping | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Neurology (Ministry of Health) | 21 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Paediatrics (Ministry of Health) | 14 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Social & Preventive / Community Medicine | 11 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Paediatric Surgery (Ministry of Health) | 09 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Cardiology (Ministry of Health) | 09 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Orthopaedics (Ministry of Health) | 08 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Urology (Ministry of Health) | 06 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | 05 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery | 04 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Forensic Medicine (Ministry of Health) | 03 |
| Consultant Physician | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 06 |
| Consultant Surgeon | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 05 |
| Consultant Radiologist / Paediatrician | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 03 each |
| Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon / ENT | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 02 each |
| Consultant (Biochemistry / Emergency / Forensic / TB) | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 01 each |
| Scientific Officer (DNA / Document / Narcotics) | Forensic Science Laboratory, UT of Ladakh | 01 each |
| Consolidated Combined Intake | Total UPSC Advt 07/2026 Framework Pool | 450 |
Post Wise Qualification
- Drug Inspector: Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialisation in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology.Science
- Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate): Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Nematology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agriculture Botany, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Seed Science and Technology or Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from a recognised university or institute, or Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University or institute.
- Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha): Degree in Siddha from a recognised university or statutory state Board or Council or Faculty of Indian Medicine or equivalent and Enrolment on the central register of Indian medicine or state register of Indian medicine.
- Aeronautical Officer: Degree in Aeronautical or Electrical or Electronics or Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering from a recognised University.
- Legal Officer: Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Company Prosecutor: Bachelor’s degree in law or integrated degree in law from a recognized university or institution.
- Deputy Superintending Archaeologist: Master’s Degree in Archaeology or Indian History (with Ancient or Medieval Indian History) or Anthropology or Geology from a recognized University and Doctorate in relevant subject, or Master’s Degree in above subjects plus Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology (one year) and three years field experience in archaeology including excavation.
- Senior Photographic Officer: Degree from a recognised university and three years experience in various branches of Photography including Press Photography in Print or Audio-Visual Media.
- Photographic Officer: Degree from a recognised university and two years experience in various branches of Photography including Press Photography in Print or Audio-Visual Media.
- Civilian Assistant Security Officer: Bachelor Degree from a Recognized University and three years of professional experience in Security and Fire Fighting Duties.
- Store Officer (Civilian): Degree in Science from a recognised university and three years experience in Managing Stores, including inventory control, stock maintenance, receipt and issue, bill settlement, etc.
- Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics): MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Orthopaedics (MS Orthopaedics or DNB Orthopaedics or Diploma in Orthopaedics) and required experience (3 years after PG Degree or 5 years after PG Diploma).
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology): MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Cardiology and required experience.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery): MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery and required experience.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) : MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Neurology and required experience.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and required experience.
- Specialist Assistant Professor (Social and Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) : MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Community Medicine or PSM and required experience.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology): MBBS and Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Urology and required experience.
- Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical): Master’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Demography or Population Studies from a recognized University.Economics
- Assistant Director (Disaster Management): Master’s Degree in Disaster Management or any subject related to Disaster Management from a recognized University.
- Library and Information Officer: Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized University.
- Sub-Regional Employment Officer: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Labour Welfare or Sociology or Economics or Statistics or Psychology or Management from a recognized University.
- Assistant Chemist: Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University.
- Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) : Degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical or Marine Engineering and relevant experience.
- Engineer and Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical): Degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical or Marine Engineering and relevant experience.
- Assistant Director General of Shipping: Degree in Law or Nautical Science or Marine Engineering and relevant experience.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree level.
- Medical Officer (Ayurveda): Degree in Ayurveda and registration.
- Consultant Biochemistry: MBBS and Post Graduate in Biochemistry.
- Consultant Dentistry or Consultant Dental Surgeon or Consultant Public Health Dentistry : BDS and Post Graduate in Dentistry.
- Consultant Emergency Medicine: MBBS and Post Graduate in Emergency Medicine.
- Consultant Forensic Specialist: MBBS and Post Graduate in Forensic Medicine.
- Consultant ENT: MBBS and Post Graduate in ENT.
- Consultant Paediatrician: MBBS and Post Graduate in Pediatrics.
- Consultant Physician: MBBS and Post Graduate in Medicine.
- Consultant Psychiatrist: MBBS and Post Graduate in Psychiatry.
- Consultant Radiologist: MBBS and Post Graduate in Radiology.
- Consultant Surgeon: MBBS and Post Graduate in Surgery.
- Consultant TB: MBBS and Post Graduate in TB and Chest Diseases.
- Assistant Engineer (Civil) : Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Scientific Officer (Document and Finger Printing) : Master’s Degree in relevant subject.
- Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology and Serology) : Master’s Degree in relevant subject.
- Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology) : Master’s Degree in relevant subject.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine) : MBBS and Post Graduate in Forensic Medicine.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) : MBBS and Post Graduate in Plastic Surgery.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) : MBBS and Post Graduate in Paediatrics.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery) : MBBS and Post Graduate in Paediatric Surgery.
- Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) : Master’s Degree in relevant subject and professional qualification.Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
- Superintendent Jails: Bachelor’s Degree and experience in relevant field.
Selection Process & Screening Framework
The selection architecture varies depending on the number of applications received by the commission for individual post configurations:
- Shortlisting Grid: Initial screening of candidates based on essential educational qualifications, academic aggregate percentages, and verified professional experience records.
- UPSC Recruitment Test (RT): If the volume of applications for a specific post (e.g., Drug Inspector or Assistant Engineer) is very high, UPSC will conduct an objective, multiple-choice Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or a pen-and-paper offline exam to filter candidates.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called to the UPSC Dholpur House headquarters in New Delhi for a viva-voce round worth 100 Marks.
- Minimum Qualifying Interview Marks: 50 Marks for UR/EWS, 45 Marks for OBC, and 40 Marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Check: Final scrutiny of original degree certificates and medical wellness validations before corporate deployment allocation.
How to Apply Online for UPSC Advt. 07/2026 Various Posts recruitment
The application process is handled entirely through the commission’s digital architecture system:
- Access Portal: Open your secure web browser and go directly to the UPSC Online Recruitment Application gateway at upsconline.nic.in.
- Select the tab highlighted as “Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Various Recruitment Posts”.
- Click on “New Registration” to set up your primary account parameters if you are a fresh user, or log in directly if you already possess a validated OTR account profile.
- Post Selection: Browse the active vacancy rows under Advt No. 07/2026, locate your target post title (such as Drug Inspector or Legal Officer), and click “Apply Now”.
- Form Ingestion: Fill out the multi-stage application form by entering your personal details, permanent address, and precise academic aggregate grades from your degree/provisional certificates.
- Upload Media & Transcripts: Scan and upload your passport photograph (with a light background), clear digital signature line, and supporting PDF files of your 10th marksheet (as age proof), degree transcripts, and category validity tokens.
- Fee Payment: Male candidates under General, OBC, and EWS categories must process the non-refundable fee of ₹25/- using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI. Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates can skip this step as their status is auto-exempted.
- Final Lock and Freeze: Review all your inputs in the application summary layout via the preview screen to correct any spelling typos. Click the final submit button to lock your application
Important Related Links
| Title | Date | Link |
| Online Application Portal | 27/06/2026 | Apply Now |
| Download Official Notification | 25/06/2026 | Download |
| Official Website | 25/06/2026 | Visit UPSC Website |
FAQs – UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the deadline to lock applications for the UPSC Advt 07/2026 drive?
Ans: The online portal stops accepting entries precisely at 06:00 PM on July 17, 2026. Candidates must note that unlike other portals that close at midnight, UPSC closes servers early in the evening.
Q2. Are fresh B.Pharm graduates eligible to apply for the 186 Drug Inspector posts?
Ans: Yes. The educational criteria require a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences. There is no mandatory work experience prescribed as an essential qualification for the Drug Inspector cadre under this notification, making freshers fully eligible.
Q3. Will there be a written exam or directly an interview phase for the selections?
Ans: Under standard rules, shortlisting happens via applications followed by an interview. However, given the high number of applicants for fields like Drug Inspector, UPSC will most likely conduct an objective pen-and-paper or computer-based Recruitment Test (RT) prior to the personal interview stage.
Q4. Can a candidate apply for more than one post listed in Advertisement 07/2026?
Ans: Yes, but you must submit separate Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for each post designation along with the corresponding fee payment token (if applicable) for each choice.
Q5. Is the OTR modification window applicable to this direct recruitment framework?
Ans: Yes. Candidates can adjust or correct errors in their One-Time Registration (OTR) profile within the timeline specified under commission guidelines by logging into their core master account setup.
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