The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 for 40 central government vacancies across 12 posts, including Agricultural Engineer, Scientist ‘B’ (Botany, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, Zoology), Civilian Medical Officer, Medical Officer / Research Officer (Unani), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Industrial Adviser, and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 on the UPSC ORA portal.
Apply: 25 July – 14 August 2026 · Vacancies: 40 · Advt: 09/2026 · Mode: Online · Portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora
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UPSC Advt 09/2026 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement | Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 |
| Recruitment type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Total vacancies | 40 |
| Number of posts | 12 post categories |
| Apply online | 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only — UPSC ORA |
| Selection | Shortlisting / RT (if any) + Interview |
| Pay levels | Level-7 to Level-11 (7th CPC); NPA on select medical posts |
| Job locations | Various (e.g. New Delhi, Lucknow, Puducherry — as per post HQ) |
| Official sites | upsc.gov.in · upsconline.nic.in/ora |
Note: Where an indicative summary differs from the detailed PDF on the Commission website, the detailed advertisement prevails.
Post-Wise Vacancy Snapshot — 40 Posts
| # | Post | Vacancies (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Engineer | 1 (OBC) |
| 2 | Medical Officer / Research Officer (Unani) | 4 (UR-1, EWS-1, OBC-1, SC-1; incl. PwBD as notified) |
| 3 | Scientist ‘B’ (Botany) | 1 (UR) |
| 4 | Scientist ‘B’ (Environmental Science) | 1 (UR) |
| 5 | Scientist ‘B’ (Geology) | 1 (UR) |
| 6 | Scientist ‘B’ (Physics) | 1 (OBC) |
| 7 | Scientist ‘B’ (Zoology) | 1 (SC) |
| 8 | Civilian Medical Officer | 18 (UR-6, EWS-3, OBC-4, SC-3, ST-2; incl. PwBD as notified) |
| 9 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) | 5 (UR-4, OBC-1) |
| 10 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) | 1 (OBC) |
| 11 | Assistant Industrial Adviser | 2 (UR) |
| 12 | Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 4 (UR-2, OBC-1, SC-1) |
| Total | 40 |
Always match your application to the correct Vacancy Number on ORA.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / apply window opens | 25 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 August 2026 |
| Age / eligibility reference | Closing date of online application (14 Aug 2026) |
| Recruitment Test / Interview | As intimated by UPSC for each post |
Submit early — ORA traffic rises near the last date.
Eligibility Snapshot (Post-Wise Summary)
| Post | Essential qualification (summary) | Age (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineer | Degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering + ~2 years experience in agri-machinery testing / tractor & implements training | ~33 (OBC vacancy) |
| MO / Research Officer (Unani) | Degree in Unani Medicine recognised under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act + registration on Central/State Register of Indian Medicine | ~35 UR/EWS · 38 OBC · 40 SC |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Botany / Env. Sc. / Geology / Physics / Zoology) | Master’s in the subject + ~3 years research experience after essential qualification (Ph.D. desirable) | ~35 UR · 38 OBC · 40 SC (as per reserved vacancy) |
| Civilian Medical Officer | Recognised MBBS + compulsory rotating internship (PG desirable) | ~35 UR/EWS · 38 OBC · 40 SC/ST |
| Specialist Gr. III AP (IHBT) | MBBS + PG (MD/DNB etc. in relevant specialty) + ~3 years teaching experience as SR/Tutor/Registrar/AP | ~40 UR · 43 OBC |
| Specialist Gr. III AP (Surgical Oncology) | MBBS + PG in Surgical Oncology or eligible parent specialty with special training + ~3 years teaching experience | ~43 OBC |
| Assistant Industrial Adviser | B.E./B.Tech in Mech / Elect / Chemical / Metallurgy / ECE + ~3 years experience in steel/rolling/plant machinery or iron & steel planning & research | ~35 UR |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | BVSc & AH / Veterinary Science + registration with VCI or State/UT Veterinary Council (regional language knowledge may be desirable) | ~35 UR · 38 OBC · 40 SC |
Age relaxations: typically up to 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC, up to 10 years for PwBD on suitable posts, plus ex-servicemen and government employee relaxations as per UPSC rules.
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Post group | Pay level (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineer | Level-7 |
| Scientist ‘B’, Assistant Industrial Adviser | Level-10 |
| MO (Unani), Civilian Medical Officer, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | Level-10 + NPA (where admissible) |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Level-11 + NPA (where admissible) |
Exact allowances and headquarters are fixed in the detailed advertisement / offer of appointment.
Selection Process
- Online application on UPSC ORA for the chosen vacancy number.
- Shortlisting of applications on academic / experience criteria.
- Recruitment Test (RT) — only if UPSC notifies it for that post.
- Interview — minimum suitability marks commonly 50 (UR) / 45 (OBC) / 40 (SC/ST/PwBD) out of 100 (confirm in detailed ad).
- Document verification and medical fitness as required.
This is not a Civil Services (CSE) written exam advertisement.
Application Fee
| Category | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Nil |
Pay only through modes shown on ORA. Fee rules in the live form override any secondary summary.
How to Apply Online
- Open https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or log in.
- Open Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026.
- Select the correct post / vacancy number.
- Fill personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and certificates as per size limits.
- Pay fee if applicable → Submit → print the confirmation page.
Apply separately for each post if you are eligible for more than one vacancy (as per ORA rules).
Documents Checklist
- Degree / Master’s / MBBS / Unani / BVSc certificates & mark sheets
- Experience certificates (machinery testing, research, teaching, industrial — as claimed)
- Internship completion (medical posts)
- Professional registration (Indian Medicine / VCI / State Council)
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificates if claiming reservation
- Photo ID, photograph, signature
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online (ORA) | upsconline.nic.in/ora |
| UPSC recruitment advertisements | upsc.gov.in — Recruitment Ads |
| UPSC home | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC Jobs hub | /category/upsc-jobs/ |
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Disclaimer
Independent SEO guide based on UPSC Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 public details (~40 vacancies, apply 25 Jul–14 Aug 2026). Post-wise essentials, headquarters, RT scheme and final reservation must be verified from the detailed PDF on upsc.gov.in. Not affiliated with UPSC.
Source research: UPSC Advt 09/2026 — Agricultural Engineer, Scientist ‘B’, Civilian Medical Officer and allied posts; ORA window 25 July–14 August 2026.