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UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Advertisement No. 07/2026

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Union Public Service Commission All India Government · Full-time
450 Total Vacancies
17 Jul 2026 Last Date to Apply
₹44,900 - ₹208,700 Salary / Month
₹25 Application Fee
30 - 45 yrs Age Limit

About This Recruitment

The Union Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 07/2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications for recruitment by selection to 450 vacancies across 54 different posts in various Ministries, Departments and Government organizations. The recruitment includes Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior Photographic Officer, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer, various Specialist Grade III medical posts, Assistant Directors, Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Assistant Chemist, shipping-related posts, Rajbhasha Adhikari, medical consultants in Ladakh, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Scientific Officers, Drug Inspector and other posts. The largest single vacancy group is Drug Inspector with 186 vacancies under CDSCO. The posts are spread across Central Government Ministries, Government departments, Delhi, Chandigarh and the Union Territory of Ladakh. Selection is by recruitment by selection and may include shortlisting, Recruitment Test/Combined Recruitment Test where prescribed, followed by interview. Exact qualification, experience, age, pay, reservation and PwBD suitability vary by individual vacancy.

Quick Facts

Total Vacancies

UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026

450 Posts

Vacancies450

Post Categories

Various Posts

54 Posts

Post Categories54

Application Start

Online

25 June 2026

Date2026-06-25

Last Date to Apply

6:00 PM

17 July 2026

Date2026-07-17
Time18:00

Application Fee

Applicable Candidates

₹25

Amount25
CurrencyINR

Photo ID

Required

Candidates must provide details of one valid Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence or another Photo ID issued by the State/Central Government.

RequiredYes

Final Application Printout

Keep for Future Reference

Candidates should take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application. It is not required to be sent to UPSC by post unless specifically asked.

RequiredYes

Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification

Post-wise

Educational qualifications are post-specific and include qualifications in Agriculture, Siddha, Engineering, Law, Archaeology, Photography, Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Library Science and other specialized fields as prescribed in the notification.

TypePost-wise

Professional Experience

Post-wise

Relevant experience is required for several posts. The exact experience requirement varies by post and must be checked against the individual vacancy in Advertisement No. 07/2026.

TypePost-wise

Age Limit

Age Limit

Post-wise

The prescribed upper age limit varies by individual post and reservation category. Candidates must satisfy the applicable age condition on the closing date.

TypePost-wise

PwBD Relaxation

Where Applicable

PwBD candidates receive the applicable age relaxation and may apply only to posts identified as suitable for the relevant disability categories.

TypePwBD

Vacancy Details

Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

6 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11
Vacancies6
Vacancy No26060701227
ReservationUR-05, ST-01

Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)

Ministry of Ayush

1 vacancy

Pay LevelLevel 10 + NPA
Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060702127

Aeronautical Officer

Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation

11 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 10
Vacancies11
Vacancy No26060703627

Legal Officer

Directorate General of Civil Aviation

12 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 8
Vacancies12
Vacancy No26060704227

Company Prosecutor

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

18 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 7
Vacancies18
Vacancy No26060705227

Deputy Superintending Archaeologist

Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture

2 vacancies

Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060706427

Senior Photographic Officer

Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence

4 vacancies

Vacancies4
Vacancy No26060707427

Photographic Officer

Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence

2 vacancies

Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060708427

Civilian Assistant Security Officer

Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA

7 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 7
Vacancies7
Vacancy No26060709427

Store Officer (Civilian)

Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Service, Ministry of Defence

4 vacancies

Vacancies4
Vacancy No26060710427

Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

4 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies4
Vacancy No26060711127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

9 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies9
Vacancy No26060712127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

4 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies4
Vacancy No26060713127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

21 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies21
Vacancy No26060714127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics)

Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital

2 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060715127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

1 vacancy

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060716127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

1 vacancy

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060717127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

6 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies6
Vacancy No26060718127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

11 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies11
Vacancy No26060719527

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

6 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies6
Vacancy No26060720127

Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical)

Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

9 vacancies

Vacancies9
Vacancy No26060721427

Assistant Director (Disaster Management)

Ministry of Home Affairs

4 vacancies

Vacancies4
Vacancy No26060722427

Library and Information Officer

Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060723427

Sub-Regional Employment Officer

Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour and Employment

11 vacancies

Vacancies11
Vacancy No26060724427

Assistant Administrative Officer

Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060725427

Assistant Chemist

Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines

4 vacancies

Vacancies4
Vacancy No26060726227

Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical)

Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060727627

Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical)

Directorate General of Shipping

9 vacancies

Vacancies9
Vacancy No26060728627

Assistant Director General of Shipping

Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060729427

Rajbhasha Adhikari

Indian Railways, Official Language Directorate, Railway Board

7 vacancies

Vacancies7
Vacancy No26060730427

Medical Officer (Ayurveda)

Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT of Delhi

2 vacancies

Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060731127

Consultant Biochemistry

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060732127

Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon / Public Health Dentistry

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

2 vacancies

Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060733127

Consultant Emergency Medicine

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060734127

Consultant Forensic Specialist

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060735127

Consultant ENT

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

2 vacancies

Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060736127

Consultant Pediatrician

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

3 vacancies

Vacancies3
Vacancy No26060737127

Consultant Physician

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

6 vacancies

Vacancies6
Vacancy No26060738127

Consultant Psychiatrist

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

2 vacancies

Vacancies2
Vacancy No26060739127

Consultant Radiologist

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

3 vacancies

Vacancies3
Vacancy No26060740127

Consultant Surgeon

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

5 vacancies

Vacancies5
Vacancy No26060741127

Consultant TB

Health and Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060742127

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Public Health Engineering / Irrigation and Flood Control Department, UT of Ladakh

11 vacancies

Vacancies11
Vacancy No26060743627

Scientific Officer - Document and Finger Printing

Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060744227

Scientific Officer - DNA, Biology and Serology

Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060745227

Scientific Officer - Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology

Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, UT of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060746227

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

3 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies3
Vacancy No26060747127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

5 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies5
Vacancy No26060748127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

8 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies8
Vacancy No26060749127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

14 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies14
Vacancy No26060750127

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery)

Department of Health and Family Welfare

9 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 11 + NPA
Vacancies9
Vacancy No26060751127

Drug Inspector

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

186 vacancies

Pay LevelLevel 8
Vacancies186
Vacancy No26060752127

Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID)

Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities, Chandigarh Administration

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060753327

Superintendent Jails

Ladakh Prisons Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh

1 vacancy

Vacancies1
Vacancy No26060754227

Application Fee

Application Fee

Applicable Candidates

₹25

Amount25
CurrencyINR

Payment Methods: Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking

Fee Exemption

No Fee

No fee is payable by Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community.

CategoriesFemale, SC, ST, PwBD

How to Apply

Application Mode Online

Online application through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.

Visit Link

Selection Process

Online Recruitment Application

Stage 1

Candidates submit the Online Recruitment Application through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.

Stage1

Shortlisting

Stage 2

Where applications are large, UPSC may shortlist candidates using the criteria prescribed in the advertisement.

Stage2

Recruitment Test

If Conducted

UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test or Combined Recruitment Test where required for shortlisting.

Stage3

Interview

Final Selection

Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview and must produce the required original documents and certificates.

Stage4

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Level 7

Selected Group B Posts

Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay LevelLevel 7
Basic Pay Start44900

Pay Level 8

Selected Posts including Drug Inspector

Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay LevelLevel 8
Basic Pay Start47600

Pay Level 10

Selected Group A Posts

Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay LevelLevel 10
Basic Pay Start56100

Pay Level 11

Senior / Specialist Posts

Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; NPA applies to specified medical posts.

NpaApplicable to specified medical posts
Pay LevelLevel 11
Basic Pay Start67700

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026?

There are 450 vacancies across 54 different posts under UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026?

The last date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application was 17 July 2026 at 6:00 PM.

What is the application fee?

The prescribed application fee is ₹25. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community are exempted from payment of fee.

What is the biggest vacancy in UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026?

Drug Inspector under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has the largest number of vacancies, with 186 posts.

What is the selection process?

The recruitment is by selection. Depending on the individual post and number of applications, UPSC may shortlist candidates, conduct a Recruitment Test or Combined Recruitment Test where required, and call shortlisted candidates for interview.

Are all posts under one recruitment?

Yes. Advertisement No. 07/2026 is a single UPSC recruitment advertisement containing 54 different vacancy categories and 450 total vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Post-wise qualifications vary and include Agriculture, Siddha, Engineering, Law, Archaeology, Photography, Security, Medical, Pharmacy, Census, Disaster Management, Library Science, Employment, Chemistry, Shipping, Rajbhasha, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science and other specialized qualifications a

  • Candidates must fulfil the essential educational qualification prescribed for the individual post.
  • Relevant professional or post-qualification experience is required wherever prescribed.
  • Age limit varies according to the individual post and category.
  • Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions as on the closing date of the Online Recruitment Application.
  • Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules and the conditions of the advertisement.
  • PwBD candidates can apply only for posts identified as suitable for their disability category.
  • Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications from recognized universities or institutions wherever applicable.
  • Experience must be supported by valid certificates in the prescribed manner.
  • Candidates must produce original certificates and documents when called for interview.
  • Candidates must comply with all post-specific conditions mentioned in Advertisement No. 07/2026.

Age limits vary by post. Relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories are available according to the individual post and applicable Government of India rules. PwBD candidates may receive the prescribed additional rela

Important Dates

Advertisement Date 25 June 2026

25 June 2026

Application Start Date 25 June 2026

25 June 2026

Last Date to Apply 17 July 2026

17 July 2026 at 6:00 PM

Eligibility Cut-off Date 17 July 2026

17 July 2026

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