UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification released for 194 Manager, Scientist, Assistant Director and other posts. Check eligibility, salary, age limit, vacancy details and apply online before 12 June 2026.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 194 vacancies across multiple Central Government departments and ministries. Candidates holding qualifications such as B.Tech, B.E, B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Tech, MA, PG Diploma, and PhD are eligible to apply for several prestigious Group A and Group B Gazetted posts.

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before June 12, 2026.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.05/2026
Total Vacancies194 Posts
Job TypeCentral Government Jobs
Application ModeOnline
Online Application Start Date23 May 2026
Last Date to Apply12 June 2026
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

UPSC has announced vacancies for several high-paying technical and administrative positions in departments like DGCA, Ministry of Defence, IMD, PESO, MSME, ASI, Department of Posts, and more.

Major Posts Included

Post NameVacancies
Airworthiness Officer25
Deputy Controller of Explosive44
Manager (Mail Motor Service)08
Scientist-B46
Junior Technical Officer06
Assistant Executive Engineer02
Deputy Director03
Joint Assistant Director06
Associate Professor02
Lecturer Posts02
Other Various PostsRemaining Vacancies

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release Date22 May 2026
Online Application Start23 May 2026
Last Date to Apply12 June 2026
Last Time for Submission6:00 PM
Interview DateTo Be Announced

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualification varies according to the post.

Required Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications can apply:

  • B.E / B.Tech
  • B.Sc / M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Tech / ME
  • PG Diploma
  • PhD
  • Engineering Degree
  • Master’s Degree in Relevant Discipline

Some senior-level positions also require relevant work experience ranging from 1 to 10 years.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC / ST5 Years
OBC3 Years
PwBD10 Years

The minimum and maximum age limit depends on the specific post. Most vacancies have upper age limits between 30 to 45 years.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS Maleβ‚Ή25
SC / ST / Women / PwBDNo Fee

The application fee can be paid online through UPI, debit card, credit card, or internet banking.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process may include:

  1. Shortlisting of Applications
  2. Recruitment Test (if required)
  3. Personal Interview
  4. Medical Examination

UPSC may directly conduct interviews for certain posts depending on the number of applications received.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive salary under Level 7 to Level 13A1 Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC rules. The monthly salary can range from approximately β‚Ή56,000 to over β‚Ή2 lakh depending on the post and experience.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these simple steps:

  1. Visit the official UPSC ORA website
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
  3. Fill the online application form carefully
  4. Upload required documents
  5. Pay the application fee
  6. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

Documents Required

Applicants need the following documents during registration:

  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Educational Certificates
  • Experience Certificates
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links

DescriptionLink
Apply OnlineClick Here
Official Notification PDFClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here