The Union Public Service Commission has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) to fill the 02 Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division), Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) Posts. Candidates may get the details of On-line Application, Detailed Advertisement, General Instructions and apply Online on the official Web-site of this Union Public Service Commission i.e. https://upsc.gov.in/. The link for submission of On-line Application Form will remain active from 28.03.2026 to 17.04.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications Master Degree can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their Recruitment Test hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the Recruitment Test date.
UPSC Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification No: 01/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 02 Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division), Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) Posts |
| Place of Posting: All over India |
| Starting Date: 28.03.2026 |
| Last Date: 17.04.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Only through Online |
| Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Current UPSC Job Openings:
- Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division) – 01 Post
- Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) – 01 Post
UPSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for UPSC:
- Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division)
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Anthropology of a recognized University with more than fifty percent papers in Cultural Anthropology in final year examination.
- Experience: Three years research experience in Anthropology.
- Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division)
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Anthropology of a recognized University with more than fifty percent papers in Physical Anthropology or Biological Anthropology in final year examination.
- Experience: Three years research experience in Anthropology.
Age Limit for UPSC: (As on 17.04.2026)
- Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division) – 38 years
- Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) – 35 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for UPSC:
- Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division) – Level- 10
- Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division) – Level- 10
Method of Selection for UPSC:
- Recruitment Test
- Interview
Application Fee for UPSC:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.25/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 28.03.2026 and 17.04.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Union Public Service Commission website https://upsc.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 28.03.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 17.04.2026
UPSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of UPSC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for UPSC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for UPSC: Click Here to Apply |
