The Union Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 08/2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications for direct recruitment by selection to 48 vacancies across 13 distinct posts in various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The recruitment includes Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts in multiple medical specialities, Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology), Entomologist (CCCO), Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) and Superintendent (Legal). The posts are primarily permanent Central Government positions in Group A and Group B services. Pay levels range from Level 7 to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with NPA applicable to the specified medical Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts. The online application process begins on 11 July 2026 and closes at 18:00 hours on 31 July 2026. Selection is by recruitment by selection and may involve shortlisting, Recruitment Test/Combined Recruitment Test where prescribed, followed by interview. The exact eligibility, age, qualification, experience, reservation and PwBD suitability conditions vary by individual vacancy.
48 Posts
| Vacancies | 48 |
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13 Posts
| Distinct Posts | 13 |
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11 July 2026
| Date | 2026-07-11 |
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31 July 2026
| Date | 2026-07-31 |
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| Time | 18:00 |
₹25
| Amount | 25 |
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| Currency | INR |
Candidates are required to upload their signatures as prescribed in the UPSC online application instructions.
| Required | Yes |
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Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission and no correction, alteration or modification is allowed after submission.
| Withdrawal Allowed | No |
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| Correction After Submission | No |
Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or equivalent document indicating date of birth.
| Required | Yes |
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011-24041001 / 011-40303444
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| Phone 1 | 011-24041001 |
| Phone 2 | 011-40303444 |
Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days during the application window
Candidates claiming reservation must provide the appropriate certificate in the prescribed format. OBC candidates must also provide the prescribed non-creamy-layer declaration.
| Required If Applicable | Yes |
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Eligible PwBD candidates must provide the disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.
| Required If Applicable | Yes |
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The closing date of the Online Recruitment Application is the date for determining eligibility in every respect.
| Date | 2026-07-31 |
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Relevant professional, teaching, research, analytical, legal or other experience is prescribed according to the individual post.
| Experience Type | Post-wise |
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Degree or diploma certificates and relevant mark sheets must be provided in support of educational qualification claims.
| Required | Yes |
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Experience certificates should clearly indicate employment duration, pay details and nature of duties and should preferably be in the prescribed format.
| Required | Yes |
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The prescribed normal upper age limit varies from 30 to 45 years depending on the post and category.
| Maximum Upper Age | 45 |
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| Minimum Upper Age | 30 |
2 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Vacancy No | 26070801211 |
| Reservation | UR-02; PwBD-01 |
Department: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
1 vacancy
| Pay Level | Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Department | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| Vacancy No | 26070802211 |
| Reservation | OBC-01 |
9 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
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| Vacancies | 9 |
| Vacancy No | 26070803111 |
| Reservation | UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-01, ST-01 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
10 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Vacancy No | 26070804111 |
| Reservation | UR-02, EWS-01, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
13 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 13 |
| Vacancy No | 26070805111 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Vacancy No | 26070806111 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
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| Vacancies | 3 |
| Vacancy No | 26070807111 |
| Reservation | UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01; PwBD-01 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1 vacancy
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Vacancy No | 26070808111 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1 vacancy
| Pay Level | Level 11 + NPA |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Vacancy No | 26070809111 |
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2 vacancies
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
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| Vacancies | 2 |
| Vacancy No | 26070810211 |
| Reservation | UR-02 |
Department: National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1 vacancy
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Vacancy No | 26070811211 |
| Reservation | UR-01 |
Department: National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1 vacancy
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Vacancy No | 26070812211 |
| Reservation | UR-01; PwBD-01 |
Department: Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs
1 vacancy
| Pay Level | Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Department | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Vacancy No | 26070813211 |
| Reservation | UR-01 |
₹25
| Amount | 25 |
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| Currency | INR |
Payment Methods: Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking
Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community are exempted from payment of fee.
| Exempted | Yes |
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Categories:
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Candidates receive a Universal Registration Number after registration. The URN is common for UPSC recruitment applications.
| Required | Yes |
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Candidates are required to upload a photograph and capture a live photograph while filling the Common Application Form.
| Required | Yes |
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Qualifications vary by post. They include Master’s Degree in relevant subjects, LLB/Law qualifications, MBBS with relevant postgraduate medical qualifications, and other specialized postgraduate qualifications as prescribed for individual vacancies.
| Qualification Type | Post-wise |
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PwBD candidates may receive up to 10 years age relaxation subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement. The maximum age on the closing date is generally subject to the prescribed ceiling.
| Relaxation Years | 10 |
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The advertised posts are permanent Central Government posts, although appointments may initially be made on temporary basis and confirmation is subject to satisfactory completion of probation where applicable.
| Nature | Permanent |
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Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi and Visakhapatnam, subject to change by UPSC.
Centres:
Candidates submit the Online Recruitment Application through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
| Mode | Online |
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| Stage | 1 |
Where applications are large, UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria based on desirable qualifications, higher qualifications, higher relevant experience and other criteria specified in the advertisement.
| Stage | 2 |
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UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) where required for shortlisting candidates.
| Stage | 3 |
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| Conditional | Yes |
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview. Candidates must produce the required original documents and certificates at the time of interview.
| Stage | 4 |
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Direct Recruitment by Selection
| Type | Recruitment by Selection |
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Level 7 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
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| Basic Pay Start | 44900 |
Level 8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
| Pay Level | Level 8 |
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| Basic Pay Start | 47600 |
Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
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| Basic Pay Start | 56100 |
Level 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
| Npa | Yes |
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| Pay Level | Level 11 |
| Basic Pay Start | 67700 |
There are 48 vacancies across 13 different posts under UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026.
The last date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application is 31 July 2026 at 6:00 PM.
The application fee is ₹25 for applicable candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
The recruitment is by selection. Depending upon the number of applications and the individual vacancy, UPSC may shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience, conduct a Recruitment Test or Combined Recruitment Test where required, and call shortlisted candidates for interview.
The age limit varies by post and category. The advertised normal upper age limits range from 30 to 45 years.
Qualifications are post-specific and include Master’s Degrees, Law qualifications, MBBS with relevant postgraduate medical qualifications and other specialized qualifications along with the prescribed experience.
This is recruitment by selection. A Recruitment Test or Combined Recruitment Test may be conducted where required for shortlisting, followed by interview for shortlisted candidates.
Candidates must apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
Qualification: Post-wise qualifications vary. The recruitment includes posts requiring Master’s Degree with relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Law with relevant experience, MBBS with relevant postgraduate medical qualifications and teaching experience, and other specialized postgraduate qualifications with
Age limit varies by post and category. SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible candidates are entitled to age relaxation as per the UPSC advertisement and applicable Central Government rules. PwBD candidates may receive up to 10 years relaxation subject
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