The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) issued Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 for about 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.
Apply status: CLOSED on 14 August 2026 at 1800 Hrs (official PDF). Online applications ran 25 July – 14 August 2026 at upsconline.nic.in/ora.
Current focus (9 September 2026): watch upsc.gov.in (Recruitment Advertisement / status of recruitment cases / interview schedules) and your ORA login for post-wise shortlisting, any Recruitment Test (RT), and interview summons. Stages are intimated separately for each vacancy number. No public Advt 09/2026 shortlist/interview calendar locked yet — confirm per vacancy number.
Apply: CLOSED (14 Aug, 1800 Hrs) · Vacancies: ~40 · Advt: 09/2026 · Next: Shortlist / RT (if any) → Interview · PDF: Advt 09/2026 · ORA: upsconline.nic.in/ora
Apply window closed. Watch official UPSC recruitment pages for shortlist / interview — do not share ORA passwords with agents.
Advt 09/2026 PDF — Official UPSC Recruitment Advertisements UPSC ORA PortalBrowse more Commission ads on UPSC Jobs and Latest Jobs.
Who this guide is for
Use this page if you:
- Already applied under Advt 09/2026 and need post list, pay levels and next-step watch
- Need a clear map of 12 posts (medical / science / engineering / veterinary)
- Want official ORA / upsc.gov.in links without CSE confusion
Do not use this page to:
- Start a new application (window closed)
- Treat this as UPSC CSE / CDS / CAPF written-exam recruitment
- Trust agents selling “interview letter unlock” outside UPSC portals
- Mix vacancy numbers — each post has its own ORA vacancy ID
Easy Applications is an independent desk — not UPSC.
What we verified
We summarise Advertisement No. 09/2026 from the Commission PDF (AdvtNo-09-2026-Engl-240726.pdf): apply window 25 Jul – 14 Aug 2026 (1800 Hrs), about 40 vacancies across 12 post categories, Direct Recruitment by Selection (shortlisting / RT if any + interview), fee ₹25 (exempt Female/SC/ST/PwBD). Where a secondary summary differs from the detailed PDF, the PDF prevails. As of 9 September 2026 we did not treat a single public day-by-day interview calendar for all 09/2026 posts as locked — confirm per vacancy on upsc.gov.in.
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 (confirm detailed PDF / ORA) |
| Number of posts | 12 post categories |
| Apply online | 25 July – 14 August 2026 (closed) |
| Current stage | Shortlist / RT / interview watch |
| 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 |
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 / status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / apply window opens | 25 July 2026 — completed |
| Last date to apply online | 14 August 2026, 1800 Hrs — closed |
| Age / eligibility reference | Closing date of online application (14 Aug 2026) |
| Shortlisting / Recruitment Test | As intimated by UPSC per post — watch |
| Interview | As intimated by UPSC per post — watch |
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) |
Selection Process
- Online application on UPSC ORA for the chosen vacancy number (closed).
- 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 (Paid During Closed Window)
| Category | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Nil |
How Applications Were Submitted (Archive)
The apply window is closed. If you already applied:
- Keep your ORA printout / registration details and registered email/mobile active.
- Watch upsc.gov.in — Recruitment Advertisements and status of recruitment cases for your vacancy number.
- Expect shortlist / RT / interview intimations post-wise — not one common calendar for all 12 posts.
- Do not share ORA login credentials with agents.
Historical apply path (closed): ORA → One-Time Registration → Advt 09/2026 → correct vacancy number → submit by 14 Aug 2026.
Documents Checklist (For Interview Stage)
- 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
- Printout of online application
Mistakes to avoid now
- Paying agents for “late apply” or “interview letter unlock” after 14 Aug
- Confusing Advt 09/2026 with UPSC CSE / CAPF / CDS
- Watching the wrong vacancy number for shortlist / RT notices
- Ignoring registered email while waiting for summons
- Treating indicative vacancy totals as final if the detailed PDF differs
- Sharing ORA password / OTP with anyone
→ Official UPSC Recruitment Advertisements
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Advt 09/2026 PDF | AdvtNo-09-2026-Engl-240726.pdf |
| ORA portal (archive / login) | 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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Source: UPSC Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 (apply 25 Jul–14 Aug 2026; ~40 vacancies across 12 posts). Shortlist / RT / interview dates confirm only on upsc.gov.in and ORA. Detailed PDF prevails over indicative summaries. Easy Applications is not affiliated with UPSC.