UPSC Recruitment 2026 450 Drug Inspector Posts; Apply Now!

The Union Public Service Commission has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 07/2026) to fill 450 Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer, Superintendent Jails, Scientific Officer, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Store Officer, Legal Officer, Senior Photographic Officer, Engineer & Ship Surveyor,  Rajbhasha Adhikari, Assistant Chemist, Consultant, Assistant Administrative Officer, Library and Information Officer, Joint Director, Company Prosecutor & Assistant Director vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Union Public Service Commission i.e. https://www.upsc.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 26.07.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 17.07.2026.

Eligible candidates with qualifications B.E/B.Tech, LLB, Any Degree, Master Degree, M.Lib.Sc, BDS, B.Pharm, M.Sc, MSW can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Anywhere in India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.

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UPSC Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]

Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission

Notification No: 07/2026

Job Category: Central Govt Jobs

Employment Type: Regular Basis

Total No of Vacancies: 450 Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer, Superintendent Jails, Scientific Officer,  Store Officer, Legal Officer, Senior Photographic Officer, Engineer & Ship Surveyor,  Rajbhasha Adhikari, Assistant Chemist, Consultant, Assistant Administrative Officer, Library and Information Officer, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Joint Director, Company Prosecutor & Assistant Director Posts

Place of Posting: Anywhere in India

Starting Date:  26.07.2026

Last Date:  17.07.2026

Apply Mode: Online

Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/

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Current UPSC Job Openings:

1. Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) – 06 Posts
2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) – 01 Post
3. Aeronautical Officer – 11 Posts
4. Legal Officer – 12 Posts
5. Company Prosecutor – 18 Posts
6. Deputy Superintending Archaeologist – 02 Posts
7. Senior Photographic Officer – 04 Posts
8. Photographic Officer – 02 Posts
9. Civilian Assistant Security Officer – 07 Posts
10. Store Officer (Civilian) – 04 Posts
11. Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) – 04 Posts
12. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) – 09 Posts
13. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery) – 04 Posts
14. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) – 21 Posts
15. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – 02 Posts
16. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) – 01 Post
17. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) – 01 Post
18. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) – 06 Posts
19. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) – 11 Posts
20. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology) – 06 Posts
21. Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) – 09 Posts
22. Assistant Director (Disaster Management) – 04 Posts
23. Library and Information Officer – 01 Post
24. Sub-Regional Employment Officer – 11 Posts
25. Assistant Administrative Officer – 01 Post
26. Assistant Chemist – 04 Posts
27. Ship Surveyor – Deputy Director General (Technical) – 01 Post
28. Engineer & Ship Surveyor  Deputy Director General (Technical) – 09 Posts
29. Assistant Director General – 01 Post
30. Rajbhasha Adhikari in Indian Railways – 07 Posts
31. Medical Officer (Ayurveda) – 02 Posts
32. Consultant Biochemistry – 01 Post
33. Consultant Dentistry/Consultant Dental Surgeon – 02 Posts
34. Consultant Emergency Medicine – 01 Post
35. Consultant Forensic Specialist – 01 Post
36. Consultant ENT – 02 Posts
37. Consultant Pediatrician – 03 Posts
38. Consultant Physician – 06 Posts
39. Consultant Psychiatrist – 02 Posts
40. Consultant Radiologist – 03 Posts
41. Consultant Surgeon – 05 Posts
42. Consultant TB – 01 Post
43. Assistant Engineer (Civil) – 11 Posts
44. Scientific Officer – 01 Post
45. Scientific Officer DNA – 01 Post
46. Scientific Officer Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology – 01 Post
47. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic medicine) – 03 Posts
48. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor(Plastic & reconstructive surgery) – 05 Posts
49. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – 08 Posts
50. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) – 14 Posts
51. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery) – 09 Posts
52. Drug Inspector – 186 Posts
53. Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) – 01 Post
54. Superintendent Jails – 01 Post

UPSC Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification Qualification for UPSC: 

1. Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) – 
   • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension or Agronomy or Entomology or Nematology or Genetics And Plant Breeding or  Plant Physiology or Seeds Science and Technology or Agriculture Botany or Plant Bio Technology or Plant Pathology orSoil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from an accredited university or institute. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from an accredited University or institute
   • Experience: Three years of experience in the production, productivity, planning, development, or extension of food or cash crops, such as oilseeds, jute, cotton, sugarcane, pulses, wheat, coarse cereals, or rice, in a government or semi-government organization, public sector endeavor, autonomous body, recognized research institute, or agricultural university
2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) – 
   • Educational Qualification: (i) A degree in Siddha from an accredited university or statutory state Board or Council or Faculty of Indian Medicine or equivalent accredited under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 (48 of 1970). (ii) Enrolment on the central register of Indian medicine or state register of Indian medicine.
3. Aeronautical Officer – 
   • Educational Qualification: Degree in Aeronautical or Electrical or Electronics or Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited University.
   • Experience: Two (02) years’ Experience in aircraft design and development including aircraft electrical or electronics or mechanical systems or airworthiness engineering.
4. Legal Officer – 
   • Educational Qualification: Degree in Law from an accredited university. 
   • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the field of legal practice.
5. Company Prosecutor – 
   • Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in law or integrated degree in law from an accredited university or institution.
6. Deputy Superintending Archaeologist – 
   • Educational Qualification: (A) (i) Master Degree in Archaeology or Master degree in Indian History (with Ancient Indian History or Medieval Indian History as a subject or paper) or Post Graduate in Anthropological (with stone-age Archaeology as a subject or paper) or Master degree in Geology (with Pleistocene Geology as a subject or a paper) from an accredited University or Institute. (ii) Doctorate degree in Archaeology or Indian History or Anthropology or Geology from an accredited University or Institute. OR (B) (i) Master Degree in Archaeology or Master degree in Indian History (with Ancient Indian History or Medieval Indian History as a subject or paper) or Post Graduate in Anthropological (with stone-age Archaeology as a subject or paper) or Master degree in Geology (with Pleistocene Geology as a subject or a paper) from an accredited University or Institute and (ii) Post Graduate Diploma In Archaeology with a minimum duration of one year from recognized University of Institute; and (iii) Three years field Experience in archaeology (Which must include Experience in excavation).
7. Senior Photographic Officer – 
   • Educational Qualification: Degree from an accredited university. 
   • Eyxperience: Three years of experience in a variety of photographic fields, including press photography in a print or audiovisual media organization.
8. Photographic Officer – 
   • Educational Qualification: Degree from an accredited university. 
   • Experience: Two years of experience in a variety of photographic fields, including press photography in a print or audio-visual media organization.
9. Civilian Assistant Security Officer – 
   • Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree of an accredited University or Institute.
   • Experience: Three years professional Experience in Security and Fire Fighting Duties. 
10. Store Officer (Civilian) –
    • Educational Qualification: Degree in Science from an accredited university.
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in Managing Stores with Experience in functions such as inventory control and Management, Stock Maintenance/Stock taking, receipt & issue Settling Bills payments etc.
11. Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree or diploma in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A or Section B of Schedule VI i.e. Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics); or Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics); or Post graduate diploma in orthopaedics.
    • Experience: At 03 three years’ Experience in the concerned Specialty or Super Specialty after acquiring the first Post Graduate degree or five years’ Experience following the post graduate certificate.
12. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned Speciality or Super-speciality mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctorate of medicine (Cardiology) or Diplomate National Board (Cardiology).
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
13. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications ) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in subsection (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Magister Chirurgiae (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery); or Magister Chirurgiae (Thoracic Surgery); or Magister Chirurgiae (Cardiac Surgery); or Magister Chirurgiae (Vascular Surgery); or Diplomate National Board (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery/ Thoracic Surgery/ Cardiac Surgery/ Vascular Surgery).
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
14. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology) or Diplomate National Board (Neurology).
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
15. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned Speciality or Super-speciality mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) or Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics).  
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
16. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned Specialty or Super-specialty mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute. Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) with Doctorate of Medicine (Nephrology); or Three years of teaching experience following a doctorate, including two years of specialized study in pediatric nephrology.
17. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications ) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in subsection (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctorate of Medicine (Paediatric Oncology).
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
18. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned Speciality or Super-speciality mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e., Doctor of Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); or Diplomate National Board (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); or Doctor of Medicine (Medicine) with Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; or Diplomate National Board (Medicine) with Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; or Master of Surgery (General Surgery)/Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) with two years’ special training in the Speciality of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine) or or Diplomate National Board (General Surgery/Orthopaedics) with two years of specialized training in the Specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine) or two years of equivalent training approved in the subject in any approved institution in India.
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
19. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned Speciality or Super-speciality mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctor of Medicine (Social and Preventive Medicine) or Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine) or Doctor of Medicine (Community Health Administration) or Doctor of Medicine (Health Administration) or Diplomate National Board (Social and Preventive Medicine/ Community Medicine/ Community Health Administration/Health Administration).
20. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned Speciality or Super-speciality mentioned in Section-A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Magister Chirurgiae (Urology) or Diplomate National Board (Urology).
    • Experience: After receiving the first postgraduate degree, at least three years of teaching experience at a recognized teaching institution as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the relevant Specialty or Super Specialty.
21. Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) –
    • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Statistics or Operational Research or Population Sciences or Demography or Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics from an accredited University or Institute.
22. Assistant Director (Disaster Management) –
    • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Economics/ Commerce/ Mathematic Statistics/ Operations Research from an accredited University. 
    • Experience: Five years’ Experience in compilation, presentation and analysis of Statistical data in a Government Office or Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Organisation or Universities or Statutory Body.
23. Library and Information Officer –
    • Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (from an accredited University or institute. 
    • Experience: Five years’ professional Experience in a Library under Central Government or State Government or autonomous or statutory organization or public sector undertakings or University or recognised research or Educational Qualification institution.
24. Sub-Regional Employment Officer – 
    • Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Social Welfare or Social Work or Sociology or Labour Welfare or Economics or Statistics or Psychology or Commerce or Education of an accredited University or Institute; 
    • Experience: Three years of experience in the following areas: (a) Data collection, analysis, and interpretation; (b) Employment Service Operations, including Employment Market Information; (c) Vocational Guidance and Employment Counseling; or (d) Personnel Organization and Management.
25. Assistant Administrative Officer – 
    • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or recognised institute.
    • Experience: Two years’ Experience in Accounts or Administration or Establishment or Budget or disciplinary cases or purchase of stores in a Government office or public sector undertaking or autonomous body or statutory body.
26. Assistant Chemist –
    • Educational Qualification: Masters’ Degree in Chemistry from an accredited University or institution.
    • Experience: Two years’ Experience in chemical analysis of ores and minerals from a laboratory recognized as a Research Laboratory by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or Department of Science and Technology or any other such Government organization carrying out chemical analysis of ores and mineral.
27. Ship Surveyor – Deputy Director General (Technical) –
    • ​​Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited University or Institute;
    • Experience: Eight years’ Experience in the field of design or construction or repair or surveying in ship building or ship repairing yards.
28. Engineer & Ship Surveyor  Deputy Director General (Technical) –
    • Educational Qualification: Certificate of competency of marine engineer officer First Class (Steam or Motor or Combined Steam and Motor) as specified in section 78 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) or equivalent as specified in section 86 of the said Act.
    • Experience: Five years’ service at sea of which 01 year service as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
29. Assistant Director General –
    • Educational Qualification: Degree of an accredited University or equivalent.
    • Experience: Five years’ Experience in Administration and establishment matters.
30. Rajbhasha Adhikari in Indian Railways –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) Master’s degree of an accredited University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Graduate Level; or (ii) Master’s degree of an accredited University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Graduate Level; or (iii) master’s degree in any field other than Hindi or English from an approved university, with English serving as the graduate level examination language and Hindi serving as the required or elective language;or (iv) Master’s degree of an accredited University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Graduate Level; or (v) master’s degree in any topic other than Hindi or English from a reputable university, with either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a required or elective subject at the degree level;
    • Experience: (i) Three years of experience using or applying terminology (terminological work) in Hindi and translating from English to Hindi or vice versa, ideally of technical or scientific literature under the Central or State Governments, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, or recognized research or educational qualification institutions; or (ii) Three years of experience working for the federal or state governments, autonomous bodies, statutory organizations, public sector undertakings, universities, or accredited research or educational qualification institutions as a teacher or researcher in Hindi or English.
31. Medical Officer (Ayurveda) –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) Degree in Ayurveda of an accredited University or Statutory State Board/Council of equivalent recognized under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 (48 of 1970). (ii) Enrolment in State Register or Central Register of Ayurveda.
32. Consultant Biochemistry –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019.
    • Experience: 03 years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or 05 years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the PG diploma.
33. Consultant Dentistry/Consultant Dental Surgeon –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery included in Part I or Part II of the schedule to the Dentist Act, 1948 (16 of 1948). (ii) A PG Degree qualification in Dental Sciences, as included in part I or Part II of the schedule to the Dentist Act, 1948 (16 of 1948) and (iii) Should be registered with Dental council of India or with State Dental Council.
    • Experience: Three years of Experience in Dental work after post-graduation.
34. Consultant Emergency Medicine –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. 
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
35. Consultant Forensic Specialist –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019.
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
36. Consultant ENT –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. 
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
37. Consultant Pediatrician –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. 
    • Experience: Three years of experience in the relevant field following graduation, or five years of After receiving the post-graduate diploma, experience in the field.
38. Consultant Physician –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019.
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
39. Consultant Psychiatrist – 
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019.
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
40. Consultant Radiologist – 
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. 
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
41. Consultant Surgeon –
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019.
    • Experience: Three years’ Experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ Experience in the speciality after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.
42. Consultant TB –  
    • Educational Qualification: (i) A MBBS degree qualification recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019. (ii) A post graduate degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality, recognized as per Chapter VI of National Medical Commission Act 2019.
    • Experience: Three years of experience in the relevant field following graduation, or five years of After receiving the post-graduate diploma, experience in the field.
43. Assistant Engineer (Civil) – 
    • Educational Qualification: Degree of Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from an accredited University or Institute.
44. Scientific Officer – 
    • Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Computer Science or Forensic Science from an accredited University/Institute.
45. Scientific Officer DNA – 
    • Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Zoology or Botany or Micro-Biology or Bio-technology or Genetics or Forensic Science or Molecular Biology from an accredited university or Institute.
46. Scientific Officer Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology – 
    • Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry or Pharmacology or Pharmacy/Toxicology/Forensic Science.
47. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic medicine) – 
    • Educational Qualification: PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine); or Diplomate National Board (Forensic Medicine).
    • Experience: At least three years of experience as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the applicable Specialty or Super Specialty at an accredited teaching institution following the completion of the first postgraduate degree.
48. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor(Plastic & reconstructive surgery) – 
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Magister Chirurgiae (Plastic Surgery); or Magister Chirurgiae (Plastic and Constructive Surgery); or Diplomate National Board (Plastic Surgery/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery).
    • Experience: At least three years of experience as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the applicable Specialty or Super Specialty at an accredited teaching institution following the completion of the first postgraduate degree.
49. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – 
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics); or Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics). 
    • Experience: At least three years of experience as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the applicable Specialty or Super Specialty at an accredited teaching institution following the completion of the first postgraduate degree.
50. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) – 
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics); or Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics). 
    • Experience: At least three years of experience as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the applicable Specialty or Super Specialty at an accredited teaching institution following the completion of the first postgraduate degree.
51. Specialist Grade III AP (Paediatric Surgery) – 
    • Educational Qualification: (i) MBBS degree qualification included in the 1st Schedule or 2nd Schedule or Part II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications ) to the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational Qualification qualifications included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in subsection (3) of section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (ii) PG Degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Magister Chirurgiae (Paediatric Surgery); or Diplomate National Board (Paediatric Surgery) 
    • Experience: At least three years of experience as a Senior Resident (SR), Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the applicable Specialty or Super Specialty at an accredited teaching institution following the completion of the first postgraduate degree.
52. Drug Inspector – 
    • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from an accredited University or institute.
53. Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) – 
    • Educational Qualification: (I) Master’s Degree in any discipline with not less than 50% of marks. (II) M.Ed. Degree in Specific Disability (Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability) area with not less than 55% of marks or an equivalent grade B+ in 10-point scale of UGC. OR An equivalent Degree from a foreign University recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). (III) Valid registration with RCI under section 19 of RCI Act, 1992.
54. Superintendent Jails – 
    • Educational Qualification: Master Degree in psychology / Criminology / Sociology or Master of Social Work from any recognized University or Institute.

Age Limit for UPSC: (As on 17.07.2026)

1. Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) – 40 years for UR and 45 years for ST
2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) – 35 years for UR
3. Aeronautical Officer – 35 years for UR, 35 years for EWS and 40 years for SC
4. Legal Officer – 35 years for UR, 35 years for EWS 38 years for OBC 40 years for SC and 40 years for ST
5. Company Prosecutor – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS 33 years for OBC 35 years for SC and 35 years for ST
6. Deputy Superintending Archaeologist – 35 years for UR and 40 years for ST
7. Senior Photographic Officer – 35 years for UR, 35 years for EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC
8. Photographic Officer – 30 years for UR and 33 years for OBC
9. Civilian Assistant Security Officer – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS, 33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC
10. Store Officer (Civilian) – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS and 35 years for SC
11. Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) – 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for ST
12. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) – 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC 45 years for SC and 45 years for ST
13. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS and 45 years for ST
14. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS, 43 years for OBC, 45 years for SC and 45 years for ST
15. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – 40 years for UR and 40 years for EWS
16. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) – 43 years for OBC
17. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) – 40 years for UR
18. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS and 43 years for OBC
19. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC
20. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology) – 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC 45 years for SC and 45 years for ST
21. Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) – 35 years for UR, 35 years for EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC
22. Assistant Director (Disaster Management) – 35 years for UR and 38 years for OBC
23. Library and Information Officer – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS, 33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC
24. Sub-Regional Employment Officer – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS, 33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC
25. Assistant Administrative Officer – 30 years for UR
26. Assistant Chemist – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS and 33 years for OBC
27. Ship Surveyor – Deputy Director General (Technical) – 55 years for SC
28. Engineer & Ship Surveyor  Deputy Director General (Technical) – 50 years for UR and 53 years for OBC
29. Assistant Director General – 43 years for OBC
30. Rajbhasha Adhikari in Indian Railways – 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC
31. Medical Officer (Ayurveda) – 35 years for UR
32. Consultant Biochemistry – 50 years for ST
33. Consultant Dentistry/Consultant Dental Surgeon – 50 years for ST
34. Consultant Emergency Medicine – 50 years for ST
35. Consultant Forensic Specialist – 50 years for ST
36. Consultant ENT – 50 years for ST
37. Consultant Pediatrician – 50 years for ST
38. Consultant Physician – 50 years for ST
39. Consultant Psychiatrist – 50 years for ST
40. Consultant Radiologist – 50 years for ST
41. Consultant Surgeon – 50 years for ST
42. Consultant TB – 50 years for ST
43. Assistant Engineer (Civil) – 40 years for EWS and 45 years for ST
44. Scientific Officer – 40 years for ST
45. Scientific Officer DNA – 40 years for ST
46. Scientific Officer Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology – 40 years for ST
47. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic medicine) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS and 43 years for OBC
48. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor(Plastic & reconstructive surgery) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS and 43 years for OBC
49. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC
50. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) – 40 years for EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC
51. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery) – 40 years for UR, 40 years for EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC
52. Drug Inspector – 30 years for UR, 30 years for EWS, 33 years for OBC, 35 years for SC and 35 years for ST
53. Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) – 45 years for UR
54. Superintendent Jails – 40 years for ST

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:

1. Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) – Level- 11
2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) – Level- 10
3. Aeronautical Officer – Level- 10
4. Legal Officer – Level- 10
5. Company Prosecutor – Level- 07
6. Deputy Superintending Archaeologist – Level- 10
7. Senior Photographic Officer – Level- 10
8. Photographic Officer – Level- 07
9. Civilian Assistant Security Officer – Level- 07
10. Store Officer (Civilian) – Level- 07
11. Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) – Level- 11
12. Specialist Gr  III Assistant Professor (Cardiology Dept) – Level- 11
13. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery) – Level- 11
14. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) – Level- 11
15. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – Level- 11
16. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) – Level- 11
17. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) – Level- 11
18. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) – Level- 11
19. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) – Level- 11
20. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology) – Level- 11
21. Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) – Level- 10
22. Assistant Director (Disaster Management) – Level- 10
23. Library and Information Officer – Level- 11
24. Sub-Regional Employment Officer – Level- 07
25. Assistant Administrative Officer – Level- 07
26. Assistant Chemist – Level- 07
27. Ship Surveyor – Deputy Director General (Technical) – Level- 12
28. Engineer & Ship Surveyor  Deputy Director General (Technical) – Level- 12
29. Assistant Director General – Level- 11
30. Rajbhasha Adhikari in Indian Railways – Level- 10
31. Medical Officer (Ayurveda) – Level- 10
32. Consultant Biochemistry – Level- 11
33. Consultant Dentistry/Consultant Dental Surgeon – Level- 11
34. Consultant Emergency Medicine – Level- 11
35. Consultant Forensic Specialist – Level- 11
36. Consultant ENT – Level- 11
37. Consultant Pediatrician – Level- 11
38. Consultant Physician – Level- 11
39. Consultant Psychiatrist – Level- 11
40. Consultant Radiologist – Level- 11
41. Consultant Surgeon – Level- 11
42. Consultant TB –  Level- 11
43. Assistant Engineer (Civil) –  Level- 8A
44. Scientific Officer – Level- 08
45. Scientific Officer DNA – Level- 08
46. Scientific Officer Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology – Level- 08
47. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic medicine) – Level- 11
48. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor(Plastic & reconstructive surgery) – Level- 11
49. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – Level- 11
50. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) – Level- 11
51. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery) – Level- 11
52. Drug Inspector – Level- 8
53. Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) – Academic Level- 10
54. Superintendent Jails – Level- 08

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 26.07.2026 and 17.07.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Union Public Service Commission website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 26.07.2026 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 17.07.2026 

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