UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 538 Scientist, Assistant Engineer and More Posts

UPSC Recruitment 2026 : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications for 538 posts across more than 30 central government ministries and departments. Posts span disciplines including civil aviation, defence, forensic science, agriculture, mines, law, and education.

Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

FieldDetails
Recruiting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.06/2026
Total Vacancies538
Application ModeOnline – upsconline.nic.in/ora/
Nature of PostsPermanent
Pay RangeLevel 6F to Level 14 (7th CPC)

Department-wise Vacancy

Post NameNo of Posts
Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF)30
Regional Director (NCONF)50
Operations Officer (DGCA)35
Air Safety Officer (DGCA)35
Professor, Sugar Engineering (NSI Kanpur)50
Assistant Engineer (Civil) (NEC Shillong)30
CME Pune – Assistant Professor (Engineering)3538
CME Pune – Assistant Professor (Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology)35
Junior Scientific Officer (Naval HQ)30
Junior Technical Officer (Naval HQ)35
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Computer Sciences) (DGAQA)30
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Electronics) (DGAQA)3035
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Metallurgy) (DGAQA)30
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Mechanical) (DGAQA)3035
Scientist ‘B’ (ZSI)35
Assistant Legal Adviser (Enforcement Directorate)40
Scientist ‘B’ Biology (CFSL)35
Scientist ‘B’ Chemistry (CFSL)3538
Scientist ‘B’ Documents (CFSL)3540
Scientist ‘B’ Physics (CFSL)35
Assistant Director (IT) (ORGI)35
Research Officer (Map) (ORGI)35
Deputy Director (Staff Training/Productivity) (DGFASLI)40
Asst. Director Grade-II Economic Investigation (MSME)30
Assistant Mining Geologist (IBM Nagpur)30
Mineral Officer Intelligence (IBM Nagpur)30
Assistant Public Prosecutor (CBI)30
Scientific Officer/Programmer (UT Ladakh)40
Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Dept., UT Ladakh)3540
Consultant Ophthalmologist (UT Ladakh)50

Educational Qualification & Age Limit

PostMax Age (UR)Essential QualificationExperience Required
Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF)30 yearsM.Sc. in Microbiology / Botany (Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Mycology) / Agriculture (Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, etc.)None stated as essential
Regional Director (NCONF)50 yearsM.Sc. in Microbiology / Botany / Agriculture (same specialisations)10 years in R&D of biofertiliser and organic farming, including 2 years’ administrative experience
Operations Officer (DGCA)35 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/CS/IT/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics or M.Sc. in Electronics/Physics or B.Sc. with Physics/Electronics1-3 years (varies by degree) in ATC, aerodrome licensing, civil airport operations, CPL flying, or aerodrome design
Air Safety Officer (DGCA)35 yearsDegree in Aeronautical EngineeringNone stated as essential
Professor, Sugar Engineering (NSI Kanpur)50 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering + NSI Associateship in Sugar Engineering or PG Diploma in ME/EE from Vasantdada Sugar Institute10 years in research/teaching/practice in Mechanical, Electrical, or Sugar Engineering
Assistant Engineer (Civil) (NEC Shillong)30 yearsBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering2 years in Civil Engineering work
CME Pune – Associate Professor posts45-50 years (varies)B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class) + Ph.D. in relevant discipline5 years in teaching/research/industry, of which 2 years must be post-Ph.D.
CME Pune – Assistant Professor (Engineering)35-38 years (varies)B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant specialisation (first class or equivalent)None stated as essential
CME Pune – Assistant Professor (Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology)35 yearsGood academic record with at least 55% at Master’s level in subject + NET/CSIR-NET or equivalentNone stated as essential
Professor, Civil Engg Structural (CME Pune)50 yearsB.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech Civil (Structural specialisation, first class) + Ph.D. in Civil Engineering10 years including 5 years at Associate Professor level, or 13 years in teaching/research/industry
Junior Scientific Officer (Naval HQ)30 yearsM.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Electronics/Polymer Chemistry or B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Telecom/CS/IT/Metallurgy/Mechanical/Aeronautical/Chemical2 years in production/development/QA in Armaments/Electronics/Aeronautical/Underwater applications
Junior Technical Officer (Naval HQ)35 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Comm/Marine/Naval Architecture/Industrial Engineering3 years in relevant engineering field
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Computer Sciences) (DGAQA)30 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering or M.Sc. in CS or AMIE + 1 year experience1 year in relevant field from recognised organisation
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Electronics) (DGAQA)30 years (ST: 35)B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or M.Sc. in Electronics/Physics with Electronics or IETE Degree or AMIE1 year in relevant field from recognised organisation
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Metallurgy) (DGAQA)30 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering or AMIIM or AMIE1 year in relevant field
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Mechanical) (DGAQA)30 years (SC: 35)B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE1 year in relevant field
Botanist (BSI)30 yearsM.Sc. in Botany/Horticulture/Life Science/Agriculture3 years’ research in specified botanical branches (with publications) + field collection experience
Scientist ‘B’ (ZSI)35 yearsM.Sc. in Zoology3 years in zoology research/technique from recognised institution
Assistant Legal Adviser (Enforcement Directorate)40 yearsLLB + 3 years as advocate in criminal/fiscal law or LLM + 1 year as such advocateAs stated in education
Scientist ‘B’ Biology (CFSL)35 yearsM.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Physical Anthropology/Genetics/Forensic Science (with Botany or Zoology at B.Sc.) or B.E./B.Tech Biotechnology3 years in analytical methods/research in biology
Scientist ‘B’ Chemistry (CFSL)35 years (OBC: 38)M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Forensic Science (with Chemistry at B.Sc.)3 years in analytical methods/research in chemistry
Scientist ‘B’ Documents (CFSL)35 years (SC/ST: 40)M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Forensic Science (with Chemistry or Physics at B.Sc.)3 years in Questioned Documents Examination
Scientist ‘B’ Physics (CFSL)35 yearsM.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Biophysics/Forensic Science (with Physics at B.Sc.) or B.E./B.Tech relevant engineering3 years in analytical methods/research in physics
Assistant Director (IT) (ORGI)35 yearsMCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT/Software Engineering or B.E./B.Tech in Computer/IT/Electronics/ECE3 years in EDP/software development/database/networking/data security
Research Officer (Map) (ORGI)35 yearsM.Sc. in Geography/Applied Geography/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing & GIS3 years in GIS/Remote Sensing in Geography or Cartography
DCIO (Technical) (Intelligence Bureau)35 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Electronics/ECE/CS/IT/Software Engg or AMIE/AMIETE or M.Sc. Physics (Electronics/Telecom) or MCA after B.Sc. Physics or M.Sc. IT/CS/SoftwareNone stated as essential
Deputy Director (Staff Training/Productivity) (DGFASLI)40 yearsB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Marine/Production/Industrial/Instrumentation/Civil/Architecture or AMIE (enrolled up to 31.05.2013 only)5 years in Engineering Workshop/Industry/Training Institute
Asst. Director Grade-II Economic Investigation (MSME)30 yearsMaster’s Degree in Economics2 years conducting investigations/surveys/research on small scale industries
Chemist (IBM Nagpur)35 yearsM.Sc. in Chemistry3 years in chemical analysis of ores/minerals in CSIR/DST-recognised laboratory
Assistant Mining Geologist (IBM Nagpur)30 yearsM.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology2 years in geological appraisals/research/teaching in Geology
Mineral Officer Intelligence (IBM Nagpur)30 yearsM.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology/Economics or B.E. in Mining Engineering2 years in mining/mineral data compilation or govt. mines/minerals dept.
Assistant Public Prosecutor (CBI)30 yearsLLB from a recognised universityNone stated as essential
Principal, Senior Secondary School (A&N)50 yearsMaster’s Degree + B.Ed. from recognised institution10 years’ teaching in recognised Senior Secondary School or Intermediate College
Lecturer-I posts (UT Ladakh – English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry)40 years (ST only)Master’s Degree in relevant subject (first class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or Master’s level)None stated as essential
Lecturer-I (Computer Engg) (UT Ladakh)40 years (ST only)B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering or IT (first class or equivalent)None stated as essential
Lecturer-I (Civil Engg) (UT Ladakh)40 years (ST only)B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (first class or equivalent)None stated as essential
Superintendent ITI/Vice Principal (UT Ladakh)40 years (ST only)B.E./B.Tech in any disciplineNone stated as essential
Scientific Officer/Programmer (UT Ladakh)40 years (ST only)MCA/M.Sc. CS/IT or B.E./B.Tech CS/IT/Electronics2 years in IT project in Govt./PSU/Autonomous/Statutory body or recognised institution
Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Dept., UT Ladakh)35 years (EWS), 40 years (ST)Bachelor’s DegreeNone stated as essential
Private Secretary (UT Ladakh)35 years (EWS), 40 years (ST)Bachelor’s Degree + Dictation at 100 wpm for 10 minutes (English) + Transcription 40 minutes on computerNone stated as essential
Consultant Ophthalmologist (UT Ladakh)50 years (ST only)MBBS (recognised under NMC Act 2019) + PG Degree or Diploma in Ophthalmology3 years post PG Degree or 5 years post PG Diploma in the speciality

Application Fee – UPSC Recruitment 2026

No application fee available in the notification.

Selection Process – UPSC Recruitment 2026

  • Selection Process

As per notification.

How to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

The following steps reflect the application process described in the notification for UPSC’s ORA portal.

  • Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
  • Register as a new user if you do not already have an account, or log in with your existing credentials.
  • Select Advertisement No. 06/2026 from the list and choose the relevant post.
  • Fill in all required personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
  • Upload your photograph, signature, and required supporting documents.
  • Submit the application and save the system-generated confirmation receipt with your registration number.

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