The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an online application notification for the recruitment of multiple Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts across various ministries and departments of the Government of India under Advertisement No. 07/2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portals at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
This recruitment drive covers vacancies across several ministries, including Agriculture, Civil Aviation, Corporate Affairs, Defence, Health and Family Welfare, AYUSH, and Culture. The posts include specialist, engineering, legal, medical, archaeology, security, and administrative roles.
UPSC recruitment 2026: Post-wise vacancies
The notification includes the following positions:
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) – 6
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) – 1
Aeronautical Officer – 11
Legal Officer – 12
Company Prosecutor – 18
Deputy Superintending Archaeologist – 2
Senior Photographic Officer – 4
Photographic Officer – 2
Civilian Assistant Security Officer – 7
Store Officer (Civilian) – 4
Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) – 4
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) – 9
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery) – 4
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) – 21
Total vacancies: 105
UPSC recruitment 2026: Eligibility
Eligibility criteria vary by post. UPSC is inviting applications from candidates with diverse educational backgrounds, including:
Engineering graduates for Aeronautical Officer posts
Law graduates for Legal Officer and Company Prosecutor roles
Medical professionals with relevant postgraduate qualifications for Specialist Grade III posts
Graduates and postgraduates in archaeology, agriculture, photography, and related fields for other positions
Most posts also require relevant professional experience.
UPSC recruitment 2026: Age limit
The upper age limit varies depending on the post, generally ranging from 30 to 45 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per government norms.
UPSC recruitment 2026: Pay scale
Selected candidates will be placed under different pay levels of the 7th Central Pay Commission, ranging from Level 7 to Level 11, depending on the post. Certain medical positions also include Non-Practising Allowance (NPA).
How to apply
Candidates can apply online through the UPSC ORA portal at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in by registering, filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the applicable fee.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria, experience requirements, reservation rules, and other terms before submitting their applications.
