The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 on 25 June 2026, inviting online applications for 450 vacancies across 54 post types in ministries including Health, Civil Aviation, Corporate Affairs, Defence, Railways, Mines, and UT Ladakh.
Last date: 17 July 2026, 6:00 PM · Total vacancies: 450 · Apply at: upsconline.nic.in
See also our dedicated UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 (186 posts) guide and UPSC Jobs category.
UPSC Advt 07/2026 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. 07/2026 |
| Total post types | 54 |
| Total vacancies | 450 |
| Application window | 25 June – 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Application fee | ₹25 (exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection | Shortlisting + RT (if applicable) + Interview |
| Pay levels | Level-7 to Level-11 (+ NPA for medical posts) |
Official Notification & Apply Links
| Document | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click here to apply online |
| Download Notification PDF | Click here to download notification PDF |
| UPSC Official Website | Click here to visit official website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 25 June 2026 |
| Online application opens | 25 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 July 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Eligibility reference date | 17 July 2026 |
| RT / Interview dates | To be intimated by UPSC |
Complete Vacancy List — All 54 Posts (450 Vacancies)
| # | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 6 |
| 2 | Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha) | Ministry of Ayush | 1 |
| 3 | Aeronautical Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 11 |
| 4 | Legal Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 12 |
| 5 | Company Prosecutor | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 18 |
| 6 | Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 2 |
| 7 | Senior Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 4 |
| 8 | Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 2 |
| 9 | Civilian Assistant Security Officer | Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence | 7 |
| 10 | Store Officer (Civilian) | DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence | 4 |
| 11 | Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 4 |
| 12 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiology) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 9 |
| 13 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 4 |
| 14 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Neurology) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 21 |
| 15 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics) – Sports Injury Centre | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 2 |
| 16 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 1 |
| 17 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Oncology) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 1 |
| 18 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 6 |
| 19 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Social & Preventive / Community Medicine) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 11 |
| 20 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Urology) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 6 |
| 21 | Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) | O/o Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs | 9 |
| 22 | Assistant Director (Disaster Management) | Ministry of Home Affairs | 4 |
| 23 | Library and Information Officer | Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 1 |
| 24 | Sub-Regional Employment Officer | Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment | 11 |
| 25 | Assistant Administrative Officer | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 1 |
| 26 | Assistant Chemist | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 4 |
| 27 | Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | 1 |
| 28 | Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | 9 |
| 29 | Assistant Director General of Shipping | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | 1 |
| 30 | Rajbhasha Adhikari | Indian Railways, Official Language Directorate, Ministry of Railways | 7 |
| 31 | Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT Delhi | 2 |
| 32 | Consultant Biochemistry | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 33 | Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon / Public Health Dentistry | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 2 |
| 34 | Consultant Emergency Medicine | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 35 | Consultant Forensic Specialist | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 36 | Consultant ENT | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 2 |
| 37 | Consultant Paediatrician | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 3 |
| 38 | Consultant Physician | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 6 |
| 39 | Consultant Psychiatrist | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 2 |
| 40 | Consultant Radiologist | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 3 |
| 41 | Consultant Surgeon | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 5 |
| 42 | Consultant TB | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 43 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Public Health Engineering / Irrigation & Flood Control, UT of Ladakh | 11 |
| 44 | Scientific Officer (Document & Finger Printing) | Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 45 | Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology & Serology) | Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 46 | Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry & Toxicology) | Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| 47 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Forensic Medicine) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 3 |
| 48 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 5 |
| 49 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 8 |
| 50 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatrics) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 14 |
| 51 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Surgery) | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 9 |
| 52 | Drug Inspector | CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 186 |
| 53 | Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) | GRIID, Chandigarh Administration | 1 |
| 54 | Superintendent Jails | Ladakh Prisons Department, UT of Ladakh | 1 |
| Total | 450 |
Eligibility — Key Post Examples
| Post | Essential Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|
| Drug Inspector | B.Pharm / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine (relevant specialization) |
| Aeronautical Officer | B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering |
| Legal Officer | Degree in Law |
| Company Prosecutor | Bachelor’s / Integrated degree in Law |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Ladakh | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Specialist Grade III (Medical) | MBBS + PG degree/diploma in relevant speciality |
| Joint Director (Agriculture) | Master’s in Agriculture sciences or B.Tech Agricultural Engineering |
Age limits vary by post (typically 30–50 years for UR category). Check the notification for exact upper age and relaxations.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Selection Process
- Online application screening and shortlisting.
- Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined RT — for posts where prescribed.
- Personality Test (Interview).
- Document verification with originals; wrong claims lead to rejection.
How to Apply Online
- Open UPSC ORA portal.
- Log in or create a new registration profile.
- Choose Advertisement No. 07/2026 and select your target post/vacancy number.
- Complete all fields; use a valid email — interview calls are sent by email only.
- Upload documents, pay fee (if applicable), and submit.
- Print the final application receipt.
Apply early — the portal closes sharply at 1800 hrs on 17 July 2026.
UT Ladakh Posts — Special Note
Several posts (Assistant Engineer Civil, Consultants, Scientific Officers, etc.) are for UT Ladakh domiciles only. A valid domicile certificate as per Ladakh Recruitment Rules 2025 is mandatory.
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Based on UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026. Confirm post-wise eligibility in the official PDF before applying.