UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) under Advertisement No. 06/2026 for 538 vacancies across multiple Central Government Ministries and Departments. The recruitment includes posts such as Operations Officer, Air Safety Officer, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Director, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Scientist, Junior Scientific Officer, Lecturer, Principal, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and many more. Interested candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. Candidates are advised to check post-wise eligibility, age limit, educational qualifications, experience requirements, salary, selection process and other important details before submitting the online application form.
UPSC Recruitment 2026
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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 538 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Job Type | Permanent Central Government Jobs |
| Recruitment Method | Selection Based |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | June 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | Available |
| Last Date to Apply | 03-07-2026 |
| Interview / Selection | As Per Schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| As Per UPSC Rules | Check Official Notification |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Post Wise |
| Maximum Age | 30 to 50 Years (Post Wise) |
Age relaxation will be applicable as per UPSC recruitment rules.
UPSC Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Various Group A & Group B Posts | 538 |
Major posts included:
- Operations Officer (DGCA)
- Air Safety Officer (DGCA)
- Assistant Engineer (Civil)
- Assistant Director (IT)
- Assistant Director Grade-II (Economic Investigation)
- Assistant Legal Adviser
- Assistant Public Prosecutor
- Scientist ‘B’
- Junior Scientific Officer
- Junior Technical Officer
- Principal
- Lecturer
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Private Secretary
- Assistant Registrar
- Research Officer
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess qualifications relevant to the post applied for, including:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- BE / B.Tech
- MCA
- MBBS
- LLB / LLM
- M.Sc
- Ph.D.
- NET / CSIR-NET
- Professional Qualifications
Candidates should carefully read the official notification for complete post-wise eligibility requirements.
Largest Vacancy Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director Grade-II (Economic Investigation) | 50 |
| Operations Officer (DGCA) | 19 |
| Air Safety Officer (DGCA) | 15 |
| Assistant Director (IT) | 15 |
| Private Secretary (UT Ladakh) | 12 |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | 12 |
| Assistant Registrar (UT Ladakh) | 11 |
Selection Process
- UPSC Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Interview / Recruitment Test (If Required)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Salary Structure |
|---|---|
| Level 6F | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 7 | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 8 / 8A | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 10 | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 11 | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 12 | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 13 | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 13A1 | As Per 7th CPC |
| Level 14 | As Per 7th CPC |
Selected candidates will receive Central Government salary, allowances, pension benefits and other service benefits.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the UPSC ORA Portal.
- Complete registration and login.
- Select Advertisement No. 06/2026.
- Choose the desired post.
- Fill personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Submit the application form.
- Save and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Why Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
- 538 Central Government Vacancies
- Permanent Government Jobs
- Multiple Ministries & Departments
- Attractive Pay Levels
- Career Growth Opportunities
- All India Recruitment
- Group A & Group B Positions
- UPSC Recruitment Opportunity
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FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 538 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is Advertisement Number?
Ans: UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026.
Q3. What is the application mode?
Ans: Online mode through UPSC ORA Portal.
Q4. What type of jobs are offered?
Ans: Permanent Group A and Group B Central Government posts.
Q5. What is the salary offered?
Ans: Salary is available from Pay Level 6F to Pay Level 14 under the 7th CPC.
Q6. What is the selection process?
Ans: Selection, Interview/Recruitment Test, Document Verification and Final Merit.
Q7. Who can apply?
Ans: Candidates possessing Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Engineering, Law, Medical, Science and other required qualifications as per post-wise eligibility.
