UPSC Recruitment 2026

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.

2. Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment encompasses a sum of 194 vacancies structured across different central departments. Below is the detailed breakdown:

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. Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST. Level-10, 2-year probation.
• Instrumentation: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, IT, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Computer Science. Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC. Level-10, 2-year probation.

Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining)

• Age Limit: 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC.
• Education: Degree in Mining Engineering or passing Section A & B of AMIE in Mining (Enrolled up to 31.05.2013 only). Must hold a First Class Mine Manager's Certificate (Unrestricted) under Coal Mines Regulations 2017 or Metalliferous Mines Regulations 1961.
• Experience: 10 years' experience in mining in large and mechanized underground mines.
• Details: Permanent position, Level-12 Pay Matrix, Group A Gazetted, 1-year probation. Headquartered in Dhanbad.

Assistant Director Profiles (IEDS - Ministry of MSME)

• Chemical Domains (Grade-I & Grade-II): Master's Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering. Pay scale: Grade-I is Level-10 (Age: 35 for SC/ST), Grade-II is Level-07 (Age: 30 for UR/EWS, 35 for ST).
• Food Domains (Grade-I & Grade-II): B.Tech in Food Technology or PG Diploma in Fruits Technology. Pay scale: Grade-I is Level-10 (Age: 30 for UR, 33 for OBC, 35 for SC), Grade-II is Level-07 (Age: 30 for UR, 33 for OBC, 35 for ST).
• Hosiery Domains (Grade-I & Grade-II): Bachelor's Degree in Textile, Hosiery, or Knitting Technology. Pay scale: Grade-I is Level-10 (Age: 30 for UR, 33 for OBC), Grade-II is Level-07 (Age: 30 for UR, 33 for OBC, 35 for SC).
• Leather & Footwear Domains (Grade-I & Grade-II): Bachelor's Degree in Leather Technology. Pay scale: Grade-I is Level-10 (Age: 30 for UR, 33 for OBC), Grade-II is Level-07 (Age: 30 for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC, 35 for ST).

Specialized Administrative & Localized Posts

• Assistant Controller of Mines (IBM): B.E/B.Tech in Mining with 3 years' experience OR M.E/M.Tech in Mining with 1 year experience in core mining activity. Age Limit: 35 for UR, 40 for SC/ST. Level-10.
• Research Officer (NCST): Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics with Statistics. Age: 30 years for UR. Level-08.
• UT of Ladakh Administration Posts (Domicile Required): Assistant Director Antiquities (Master's in History + Degree/Diploma in Archaeology/Museology, Level-08, Age: 40 for ST); Driller (B.E/B.Tech Mechanical, Level-10A, Age: 45 for ST); Tourist Officer (Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management/Tourism Hospitality, Level-6F, Age: 40 for ST). Note: Candidates must possess a valid Ladakh Domicile Certificate issued by the competent Tehsildar.

4. Application Fee Details

Payments must be processed dynamically via Internet Banking or standard Debit/Credit cards and UPI formats before the closing timer.

5. Selection Process, RT, & Interview Rules

Onboarding follows a rigorous multi-stage system managed via specialized statutory protocols:

• Shortlisting Framework: In the event of receiving a large volume of applications, the commission will restrict interview numbers using criteria such as advanced educational tiers, counting post-qualification experience, or by holding a formal Recruitment Test (RT).
• RT Center List: If an RT is organized, tests will execute at cities including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam (Leh, Kargil, and Srinagar for Ladakh posts).
• Interview Performance: The interview carries a maximum weightage of 100 marks. Category-wise minimum suitability scores are: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40. Candidates must hit the required split score in both the RT and interview stages if both are conducted.
• Verification Check: Onboarding is subject to police background checks, character verification, and full medical clearance from an authorized medical board.

6. How to Apply Online (ORA Steps)

Candidates are mandated to complete digital registration profiles through the Online Recruitment Application framework. No offline forms will be entertained.

1. Go to the online portal domain link directly at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
2. Establish your baseline profile details under the Universal Registration Number (URN) module. The commission provides a one-time profile edit facility.
3. Applicants must upload a standard photograph profile and complete a mandatory live photo capture using a clear webcam setup.
4. Provide details of a valid Photo ID Card (Aadhaar preferred) to be used throughout the recruitment.
5. Sign three times vertically (one below the other) using black ink on white paper, scan the file, and upload it.
6. Fulfill the specific post module instructions by uploading separate single PDF files containing your DOB proof (10th standard certificate), graduation degrees, and detailed experience records formatted in official proformas.
7. Submit the categorical application processing fee online and secure a system-generated hard printout of your submitted application page. No paperwork needs to be mailed to the commission office directly.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)