UPSC Recruitment 2026

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 194 Vacancies: Airworthiness Officers, Managers & Engineers Total Vacancies: 194 Posts Closing Date: 12 June 2026 Organization: UPSC Application Mode: Online Only Brief Notification Overview: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification inviting applications for Direct Recruitment by Selection across multiple Central Government Ministries and Departments. A total of 194 permanent and temporary vacancies are available for distinct Group A and Group B Gazetted positions. Major posts include Deputy Controller of Explosives, Scientist-B (General Meteorology), Airworthiness Officers, and Assistant Directors in MSME. The online application portal is active, and candidates must submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) before 18:00 Hrs on 12 June 2026. Table of Contents 1. Important Dates and Schedule 2. Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown 3. Post-Wise Detailed Eligibility Criteria 4. Application Fee Details 5. Selection Process, RT, & Interview Rules 6. How to Apply Online (ORA Steps) 7. Crucial Direct Links 8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Important Dates and Schedule Applicants must strictly adhere to the designated timelines for submitting their online applications through the commission’s designated server link. UPSC Application Schedule Important Event Timelines Opening Date of Online Recruitment Application (ORA): 23-05-2026 Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 12-06-2026 (18:00 Hrs) Crucial Date for Determining Eligibility parameters: 12-06-2026 2. Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown The recruitment encompasses a sum of 194 vacancies structured across different central departments. Below is the detailed breakdown: Sl. No. Name of the Post & Department Total Vacancies Category Distribution UPSC Vacancy Grid Details 1 Airworthiness Officer in Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) 25 UR-04, EWS-09, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-05 (PwBD-01) 2 Deputy Controller of Explosives in Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) 44 UR-16, EWS-03, OBC-13, SC-07, ST-05 (PwBD-01) 3 Manager in Mail Motor Service (Department of Posts) 08 UR-06, OBC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01) 4 Junior Technical Officer in Directorate of Sugar & Vegetable Oils 05 UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) 5 Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) in National Sugar Institute 01 UR-01 6 Scientific Officer (Mechanical) in National Test House 02 UR-02 7 Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer (ASI) 04 UR-03, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) 8 Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering (Power System) in CME Pune 01 UR-01 9 Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer) in CME Pune 01 OBC-01 10 Lecturer (Persian Language) in School of Foreign Languages 01 UR-01 11 Lecturer (Tibetan Language) in School of Foreign Languages 01 UR-01 12 Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) in India Meteorological Department 07 UR-03, EWS-03, SC-01 13 Scientist-B (General Meteorology) in India Meteorological Department 30 UR-12, EWS-11, OBC-01, SC-05, ST-01 (PwBD-01) 14 Scientist-B (Instrumentation) in India Meteorological Department 09 UR-03, EWS-03, OBC-02, SC-01 (PwBD-01) 15 Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) in Central Institute of Coastal Engineering 03 UR-02, SC-01 16 Joint Assistant Director in Directorate of Coordination (Police Wireless) 06 UR-01, OBC-03, SC-01, ST-01 17 Assistant Executive Engineer in Central Ground Water Board 02 UR-01, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) 18 Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) in DGMS 08 UR-05, OBC-02, SC-01 19 Assistant Director Grade-I (Chemical) in Ministry of MSME 02 SC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01) 20 Assistant Director Grade-II (Chemical) in Ministry of MSME 03 UR-01, EWS-01, ST-01 21 Assistant Director Grade-I (Food) in Ministry of MSME 03 UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01 22 Assistant Director Grade-II (Food) in Ministry of MSME 04 UR-02, OBC-01, ST-01 23 Assistant Director Grade-I (Hosiery) in Ministry of MSME 02 UR-01, OBC-01 24 Assistant Director Grade-II (Hosiery) in Ministry of MSME 04 UR-02, OBC-01, SC-01 (PwBD-01) 25 Assistant Director Grade-I (Leather & Footwear) in Ministry of MSME 03 UR-02, OBC-01 (PwBD-01) 26 Assistant Director Grade-II (Leather & Footwear) in Ministry of MSME 04 UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, ST-01 27 Assistant Director Grade-I (Metal Finishing) in Ministry of MSME 01 UR-01 28 Assistant Controller of Mines in Indian Bureau of Mines 05 UR-03, SC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01) 29 Research Officer in National Commission for Scheduled Tribes 02 UR-02 30 Assistant Director / Registering Officer Antiquities (Ladakh Administration) 01 ST-01 31 Driller in Geology and Mining Wing (Ladakh Administration) 01 ST-01 32 Tourist Officer (Ladakh Administration) 01 ST-01 Total System Posts 194 Vacancies 3. Post-Wise Detailed Eligibility Criteria Below are the specific essential academic background qualifications, experience frameworks, and age bounds required for the primary roles: Airworthiness Officer (DGCA) Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Mathematics or Aircraft Maintenance, or an Engineering Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunication. Licensing: Must possess a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s (AME) License endorsed in Category B1 or B2 issued by DGCA (Engineering degree holders in Aeronautical stream may be considered without an AME license). Experience: Minimum 3 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience on an operating aircraft in an approved Aircraft Maintenance Organization. Details: Permanent position, Level-10 Pay Matrix, Group A Gazetted. Two years probation with a mandatory 2-week induction training. Deputy Controller of Explosives (PESO) Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST. Education: Degree in Chemical Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university. Experience: 3 years’ experience in Chemical works or in the manufacture and handling of explosives, compressed gases, or refining of Petroleum. Details: Permanent position, Level-10 Pay Matrix, Indian Petroleum & Explosives Safety Service Group A Gazetted. Two years probation. Requires high level of physical fitness due to hazardous tasks like destruction of explosives. Manager (Mail Motor Service) Age Limit: 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for ST. Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering. Experience: 3 years’ experience in the operation of Motor Transport Traffic in a Government, Semi-Government, PSU, or listed Commercial Organization. Details: Permanent position, Level-10 Pay Matrix, Group A Gazetted, 1-year probation. All India posting applies. Scientist-B Profiles (IMD) Atmospheric Sciences: Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean Science, Hydrology, Atmospheric Physics, Radar & Microwave Engineering. Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 40 years for SC. Level-10, 2-year probation. General Meteorology: Master’s Degree in Science in Mathematics, Physics, Meteorology, or Atmospheric Science/Physics.