Union Public Service Commission
UPSC Recruitment
2026 — 538 Posts
Apply Online ⬇️Last Date: 03 July 2026
UPSC Recruitment 2026 — Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 inviting online applications for 538 posts across 30+ central government ministries including Scientist B, Assistant Engineer, Operations Officer, Air Safety Officer, Assistant Director, and more. Apply online at upsconline.nic.in from 13 June to 03 July 2026.
Post Name
Scientist BAssistant EngineerOperations OfficerAir Safety OfficerAsst. DirectorPay Scale
Level 7 to Level 14 — ₹44,900 to ₹2,18,200 per month (7th CPC)
About UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for appointments to Group A and Group B central government services. Advertisement No. 06/2026 covers 538 permanent posts across 30+ ministries and departments including Civil Aviation, Defence, Home Affairs, MSME, Mines, and UT Ladakh. All posts are central government gazetted positions filled by selection method.
📅Last Date: 03 July 2026
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UPSC 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Advertisement Released | 13 June 2026 |
| Application Window Opens | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2026 |
| Official Notification | Advt. No. 06/2026 |
UPSC 2026 Vacancy Details (Key Posts)
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|
| Asst. Director Grade-II (Eco. Investigation) | MSME, Govt. of India | 50 | Level 7 |
| Operations Officer | DGCA, Civil Aviation | 19 | Level 10 |
| Air Safety Officer | DGCA, Civil Aviation | 15 | Level 10 |
| Assistant Director (IT) | ORGI, Home Affairs | 15 | Level 10 |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | Directorate of Enforcement | 12 | Level 11 |
| Private Secretary | Gen. Administration, UT Ladakh | 12 | Level 8 |
| Asst. Registrar (Cooperative) | UT Ladakh | 11 | Level 6F |
| Deputy Central Intelligence Officer | Intelligence Bureau, MHA | 6 | Level 10 |
| Total (All Posts) | | 538 | Level 6F–14 |
* 70 distinct post types across 30+ ministries. See official notification for complete list.
UPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Category | Qualification | Max Age (UR) |
|---|
| Scientific Posts (JSO, Scientist B) | M.Sc. in relevant discipline + 2–3 yrs experience | 30–35 yrs |
| Engineering Posts (AE, Operations Officer) | B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch | 30–35 yrs |
| Teaching Posts (CME Pune Professor/Asst. Prof.) | B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech (1st class) + Ph.D. for Assoc. Prof. | 35–50 yrs |
| Legal Posts (Asst. Legal Adviser) | LLB + 3 yrs practice in criminal/fiscal law | 40 yrs |
| Economics (Asst. Director MSME) | Master’s Degree in Economics + 2 yrs research experience | 30 yrs |
| Medical (Consultant Ophthalmologist, UT Ladakh) | MBBS + PG Degree/Diploma in Ophthalmology | 50 yrs |
Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs. UT Ladakh posts (60–70) reserved for UT Ladakh domiciles only.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD | NIL (Exempted) |
Selection Process
- Screening of applications based on eligibility
- Selection by UPSC (interview / skill test as applicable per post)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- 1Visit UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- 2Register / Login and select Advertisement No. 06/2026
- 3Select the post you are applying for and fill the form carefully
- 4Upload photograph, signature, and all required documents
- 5Pay the application fee (₹25 for General/OBC/EWS; NIL for SC/ST/Female/PwBD)
- 6Submit and save the system-generated confirmation with your registration number
Important Instructions
- →UT Ladakh posts (60–70) are exclusively for UT Ladakh Domiciles — valid Domicile Certificate from Tehsildar is mandatory.
- →Apply well before the last date — UPSC ORA portal experiences heavy traffic on closing days.
- →Use a desktop/laptop browser for best results — mobile browsers may cause form errors.
- →Save your registration number and password immediately after registration.
- →PwBD candidates get 10 additional years of age relaxation over and above category relaxation.
Eligibility Quick Check
🎯Am I Eligible for UPSC Advt. 06/2026?
Min. Qualification
M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/LLB/MBBS (post-wise)
👍 Good For
- ✓M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech holders with relevant experience
- ✓Advocates with criminal/fiscal law experience (LLB)
- ✓PhD holders for CME Pune Associate Professor posts
👎 Not Suitable For
- ✗Candidates without post-graduate qualification
- ✗Non-Ladakh domiciles for posts 60–70
- ✗Those exceeding post-specific age limits
✅ Pre-Application Checklist
Tick each step as you complete it before the application deadline
📊 Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition Level
High
UPSC is India’s most prestigious recruiting body — 538 posts will attract lakhs of applicants
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026?
AUPSC Advt. 06/2026 notifies 538 permanent central government posts across 30+ ministries including Scientist B, Assistant Engineer, Operations Officer, Air Safety Officer, Assistant Director (IT), and more. All posts are filled by selection method.
QWhat is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
AThe last date to apply online is 03 July 2026. Apply well before the deadline as the UPSC ORA portal gets heavily loaded on the last day.
QHow much is the application fee for UPSC Advt. 06/2026?
AThe fee is ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC, ST, Female, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the fee.
QCan candidates outside UT Ladakh apply for posts 60–70?
ANo. Posts numbered 60 to 70 (UT Ladakh) are exclusively reserved for Domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh. A valid Domicile Certificate from the Tehsildar of UT Ladakh is mandatory.
QIs Ph.D. compulsory for CME Pune Associate Professor posts?
AYes. Ph.D. in the relevant discipline is mandatory for all Associate Professor posts at CME Pune, along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (2 years post-Ph.D.).
QWhere do I apply for UPSC Advt. 06/2026?
AApply exclusively online through the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
