The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 inviting online applications for recruitment to 546 vacancies across 98 different posts in various Ministries, Departments and Organisations under the Government of India. The recruitment drive offers opportunities for candidates from engineering, medical, science, agriculture, aviation, economics, teaching and technical backgrounds.
The vacancies have been announced in organisations including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Defence, National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), National Sugar Institute, North Eastern Council Secretariat and several other government establishments.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 546 |
| Total Posts | 98 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
UPSC Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 546 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment notification. Some of the major vacancy groups are listed below:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anaesthesiology) | 75 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (Economic Investigation) | 50 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Surgery) | 33 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | 23 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | 22 |
| Operations Officer | 19 |
| Air Safety Officer | 15 |
| Dental Surgeon | 15 |
| Assistant Director (Information Technology) | 15 |
| Junior Scientific Officer | 9 |
| Regional Director | 2 |
| Various Other Posts | Remaining Vacancies |
The notification includes vacancies in Group A and Group B categories across technical, academic, scientific, aviation and healthcare sectors.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the post applied for.
Eligible qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- B.E./B.Tech
- M.Sc.
- MBBS with Postgraduate Specialisation
- M.Tech
- Ph.D.
- Professional Teaching Qualifications
- Relevant Work Experience
Candidates should carefully check the post-wise eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
The upper age limit differs from post to post.
Generally, the notification includes age limits ranging from:
- 30 Years
- 35 Years
- 38 Years
- 40 Years
- 48 Years
- 50 Years
Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates and PwBD candidates as per the Government of India norms.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
The advertised posts fall under the following pay levels:
- Level-7
- Level-10
- Level-12
- Level-13
- Academic Level-13A1
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Medical Benefits, Leave Benefits and other admissible allowances.
Application Fee
Candidates are advised to check the official notification for category-wise application fee details and exemption provisions applicable to reserved categories and female candidates.
Selection Process
The selection process may consist of one or more of the following stages:
- Scrutiny of Applications
- Shortlisting of Candidates
- Recruitment Test (if conducted)
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
UPSC may shortlist candidates based on higher qualifications, experience and the number of applications received.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | As per the UPSC ORA Schedule |
Candidates should regularly visit the UPSC ORA portal for updates regarding recruitment tests, interviews and selection status.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Login using registered credentials.
- Select Advertisement No. 06/2026 and choose the desired post.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and experience details.
- Upload photograph, signature and required supporting documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and save the final application form for future reference.
