UPSC Recruitment 2026 for Joint Director, Medical Officer, Engineer & Assistant Professor and Other Posts
Union Public Service Commission (07/2026)
Pay: ₹44,900 (Level 7) to ₹78,800 (Level 12)
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 07/2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 55 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 17 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate.
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 011-24041001, 011-40303444, Email: upscsoap@nic.in
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 450 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) 6 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics/Extension/Agronomy/etc. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 5 ST: 1
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree in Siddha
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1
Aeronautical Officer 11 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree in Aeronautical or Electrical or Electronics or Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 7 SC: 1 EWS: 3
Legal Officer 12 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree in Law
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 5 OBC: 3 SC: 2 ST: 1 EWS: 1
Company Prosecutor 18 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor degree in law or integrated degree in law
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 8 OBC: 5 SC: 2 ST: 1 EWS: 2
Deputy Superintending Archaeologist 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master Degree in Archaeology/Indian History/Anthropology/Geology OR Doctorate degree in Archaeology/Indian History/Anthropology/Geology
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 ST: 1
Senior Photographic Officer 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree from a recognised university
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 OBC: 1 SC: 1 EWS: 1
Photographic Officer 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree from a recognised university
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 OBC: 1
Civilian Assistant Security Officer 7 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor Degree of a Recognized University or Institute
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 4 OBC: 1 SC: 1 EWS: 1
Store Officer (Civilian) 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University or recognised institute
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-Graduate degree/diploma in Orthopaedics
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 2 OBC: 1 ST: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) 9 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Doctorate of medicine (Cardiology) or Diplomate National Board (Cardiology)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 4 OBC: 1 SC: 3 ST: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery) 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + 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)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 2 ST: 1 EWS: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) 21 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology) or Diplomate National Board (Neurology)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 3 OBC: 9 SC: 4 ST: 3 EWS: 2
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) (Sports Injury Centre) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) or Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 EWS: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) with Doctorate of Medicine (Nephrology)
Age Limit Up to 43 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
OBC: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-Graduate degree or Diploma in Paediatric Oncology
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) 6 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 3 OBC: 2 EWS: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) 11 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree in Social and Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 4 OBC: 2 SC: 2 EWS: 3
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology) 6 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree in Urology
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 OBC: 2 SC: 2 ST: 1
Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) 9 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master’s Degree in Economics/ Commerce/ Mathematic Statistics/ Operations Research or Population Sciences or Demography or Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 5 OBC: 2 SC: 1 EWS: 1
Assistant Director (Disaster Management) 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master’s Degree in Economics/ Commerce/ Mathematic Statistics/ Operations Research from a recognized University
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 3 OBC: 1
Library and Information Officer 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1
Sub-Regional Employment Officer 11 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master’s Degree in Social Welfare or Social Work or Sociology or Labour Welfare or Economics or Statistics or Psychology or Commerce or Education
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 6 OBC: 3 SC: 1 EWS: 1
Assistant Administrative Officer 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University or recognised institute
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1
Assistant Chemist 4 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Masters' Degree in Chemistry
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 OBC: 2 EWS: 1
Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture
Age Limit Up to 55 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
SC: 1
Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical) 9 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Certificate of competency of marine engineer officer First Class
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 7 OBC: 2
Assistant Director General of Shipping 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
Age Limit Up to 43 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
OBC: 1
Rajbhasha Adhikari 7 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master’s degree in Hindi/English with specific language combinations
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 5 OBC: 1 SC: 1
Medical Officer (Ayurveda) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Degree in Ayurveda
Age Limit Up to 35 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 2
Consultant Biochemistry (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-Graduate degree or Diploma in Biochemistry
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Consultant Dentistry/Consultant Dental Surgeon/Consultant Public Health Dentistry (Ladakh) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery OR Post-graduation qualification in Dental Sciences
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 2
Consultant Emergency Medicine (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Emergency Medicine
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Consultant Forensic Specialist (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Forensic Medicine
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Consultant ENT (Ladakh) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in ENT
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 2
Consultant Pediatrician (Ladakh) 3 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Paediatrics
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 3
Consultant Physician (Ladakh) 6 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in General Medicine
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 6
Consultant Psychiatrist (Ladakh) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Psychiatry
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 2
Consultant Radiologist (Ladakh) 3 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Radio-diagnosis
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 3
Consultant Surgeon (Ladakh) 5 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Surgery
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 5
Consultant TB (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-graduate degree or Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases or Pulmonary Medicine
Age Limit Up to 50 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Ladakh) 11 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 8A in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 10 EWS: 1
Scientific Officer, Document and Finger Printing (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Computer Science or Forensic Science
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Scientific Officer, DNA, Biology and Serology (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master Degree in Zoology or Botany or Micro-Biology or Bio-technology or Genetics or Forensic Science or Molecular Biology
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Scientific Officer, Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master Degree in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry or Pharmacology or Pharmacy/Toxicology/Forensic Science
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic medicine) 3 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Post-Graduate degree in Forensic Medicine
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 OBC: 1 EWS: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Plastic & reconstructive surgery) 5 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Post-Graduate degree in Plastic Surgery
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1 OBC: 3 EWS: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) 8 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) or Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 3 OBC: 3 SC: 1 EWS: 1
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) 14 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) or Diplomate National Board (Paediatrics)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 7 OBC: 3 SC: 1 EWS: 3
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery) 9 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement MBBS degree + Magister Chirurgiae (Paediatric Surgery) or Diplomate National Board (Paediatric Surgery)
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 4 OBC: 1 SC: 3 EWS: 1
Drug Inspector 186 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology
Age Limit Up to 30 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 55 OBC: 39 SC: 35 ST: 16 EWS: 41
Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master’s Degree in any discipline + M.Ed. Degree in Specific Disability
Age Limit Up to 45 yrs
Salary Scale Academic Level- 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
UR: 1
Superintendent Jails (Ladakh) 1 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master Degree in psychology / Criminology / Sociology or Master of Social Work
Age Limit Up to 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level- 08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Category Vacancy Distribution
ST: 1
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 27 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Application Fee (All candidates except Female/SC/ST/PwBD): ₹25
Application Fee (Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Written Exam, Interview
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application fee for General/OBC male candidates?
The application fee for General/OBC male candidates is ₹25. SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates are exempted from paying any fee.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD candidates?
PwBD candidates are eligible for an age relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years for certain posts.
What are the key dates for applying?
Online applications open on 2026-06-27 and the last date to apply is 2026-07-17.
Are candidates from all states eligible to apply?
Yes, candidates from all Indian states can apply for most posts, except for certain positions under the Administration of UT of Ladakh which have domicile requirements.