UPSC Recruitment 2026 – 546 Vacancies | Advt No. 06/2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification on 12 June 2026 at the official website https://www.upsc.gov.in. As per Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 12-06-2026, the online application process begins from 13 June 2026 and closes on 3 July 2026 at 1800 Hrs. This UPSC Recruitment 2026 is for candidates who want a stable Central Government job across scientific, medical, teaching, technical, and administrative cadres.

UPSC has notified 546 total vacancies across 98 different posts in this single advertisement. The posts include Junior Scientific Officer (9), Regional Director (2), Operations Officer (19), Air Safety Officer (15), Assistant Legal Adviser (12), Assistant Director Grade-II Economic Investigation (50), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor Anaesthesiology (75), Specialist Grade III General Medicine (23), Specialist Grade III General Surgery (33), Specialist Grade-III Obstetrics and Gynaecology (22), Lecturers, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors, Senior Scientific Officers, Medical Officers, Scientist ‘B’ and ‘C’, Consultants, and several other categories across various Ministries. Place of posting varies by post, with most appointees liable to serve anywhere in India. Candidates should check all details from the below article.

Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying. Information verified from official UPSC notification Advt No. 06/2026 dated 12-06-2026.

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Quick Summary of UPSC Recruitment 2026

About the Union Public Service Commission

The Union Public Service Commission is the central recruiting agency of the Government of India, established under Article 315 of the Constitution. UPSC conducts recruitment by selection to Group A and Group B Gazetted posts across Central Ministries, scientific organisations, regulatory bodies, and the Central Health Services. Selections under the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system are routed through https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. For aspirants, a UPSC selection means a permanent Central Government appointment with structured pay levels under the 7th Central Pay Commission and pan-India service liability.

How This Compares to Similar Central Recruitments

This is editorial context, not part of the official notification — confirm specifics with the hiring office. Based on comparable UPSC selection-mode advertisements in 2024–25, Advt No. 06/2026 is a large bundle in terms of vacancy count. A typical UPSC selection advertisement carries 60 to 250 posts. The 546-vacancy figure here is driven by clustered Specialist Grade III medical openings in the Central Health Services, especially Anaesthesiology (75), General Surgery (33), and General Medicine (23). For non-medical candidates, the standout openings are Assistant Director Grade-II Economic Investigation (50) at MSME and Operations Officer (19). Compared to SSC or staff selection routes, UPSC ORA posts skip a written exam in most cases and rely on shortlisting plus interview, which means qualification depth and documented experience carry more weight than test-taking ability.

Important Dates

UPSC has fixed a 21-day application window. The portal opens at the start of the window. Candidates are advised by the Commission to submit applications well in advance and not wait for the closing date.

Vacancy Details & Salary

Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference. Given the bundled nature of Advt No. 06/2026, the table below lists the high-count and representative posts. Full vacancy-wise details are in the official notification PDF.

Editorial context, not part of the official notification: Under the 7th CPC, Level-07 begins at ₹44,900, Level-10 at ₹56,100, Level-11 at ₹67,700, and Level-12 at ₹78,800 (basic pay). The Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) for medical posts is paid over and above basic pay as per Central Government rules. Final entry pay depends on the post and the candidate’s prior service. Confirm exact figures with the hiring Ministry.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for UPSC Advt No. 06/2026 include education and age requirements that differ across the 98 posts. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions for their specific vacancy before applying.

Educational Qualification

Qualifications vary by post. Indicative requirements from the notification include:

• Junior Scientific Officer (NCONF): M.Sc. in Microbiology, or M.Sc. in Botany with specialisation in Plant Pathology / Microbiology / Mycology, or M.Sc. in Agriculture with specified specialisations.
• Specialist Grade III (medical posts): Recognised MBBS degree under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, plus relevant Post-Graduate degree (MD / MS / DNB) in the concerned specialty, plus at least three years of experience in the specialty after the first PG degree.
• Assistant Legal Adviser (ED): Degree in Law (as specified in the notification for that vacancy).
• Teaching posts (Assistant / Associate / Professor): Post-graduate qualifications in the relevant discipline with prescribed teaching/research experience.

Candidates must read the post-specific Essential Qualifications block in the source notification for the exact wording.

Age Limit

Age limits are post-specific. The cutoff date for age determination is 3 July 2026 (the prescribed closing date). Examples from the notification:

• Junior Scientific Officer: 30 years (UR), 35 years (SC/ST).
• Regional Director: 50 years (UR), 53 years (OBC).
• Specialist Grade III (Medical): 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST).

The age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Relaxations also apply to Ex-Servicemen and Central/UT Government employees as per the Concessions & Relaxations clause of the notification.

Selection Process

The selection process is conducted by Selection — primarily through interview. The notification also states that if the number of applications is large, the Commission may use a shortlisting method, which can include a Recruitment Test (RT).

1. Submission of Online Recruitment Application
2. Document scrutiny and shortlisting (Desirable Qualifications, higher EQ, higher experience, or a Recruitment Test, in any combination the Commission decides)
3. Interview / Personality Test at UPSC
4. Final recommendation by UPSC

A practical insight from the notification: the category-wise minimum level of suitability in the interview is UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PH-40 marks out of 100. Where a Recruitment Test is used, candidates must clear both the RT and the interview at their category cutoffs.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹25 for candidates other than those exempted.

• General / OBC / EWS male: ₹25
• Female / SC / ST / PwBD: No fee
• Payment mode: Visa / Master / RuPay Credit or Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking
• Fee must be paid up to the closing date and time. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

The application is fully online. Offline applications are not accepted.

1. Visit the official ORA portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) and lock the URN profile.
3. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) and the Post/Vacancy specific module.
4. Upload photograph, signature, and capture the live photograph as instructed.
5. Upload all supporting documents (qualification, experience, category, age relaxation, NOC if in Government service).
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit and download the printout of the finally submitted application.

Withdrawal or correction is not allowed after submission. Candidates are advised to submit well in advance.

Documents Checklist Before You Leave Home:

• Matriculation / 10th certificate for date of birth proof
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (Essential and Desirable)
• Experience certificates from employers in prescribed format
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in Central Government format
• EWS certificate if applicable (issued in current financial year)
• PwBD certificate (40% or more) if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate in prescribed proforma
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) / declaration for candidates in regular Government service
• One Photo ID Card (Aadhaar recommended) — Voter ID / PAN / Passport / Driving Licence acceptable
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
• Name-change documents (Gazette / Deed Poll / Marriage Certificate) if applicable

Important Links

Candidates applying for UPSC Advt No. 06/2026 are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:

Should You Apply?

This recruitment is suitable for candidates already holding post-graduate or professional qualifications in medical specialties, scientific disciplines, engineering, law, economics, or relevant teaching fields, and who are looking for a permanent Group A or Group B Gazetted Central Government appointment. Medical PG holders with three or more years of post-PG experience have the highest concentration of vacancies, with Anaesthesiology alone carrying 75 posts.

This recruitment is not a good fit for fresh graduates without the specified post-graduate qualifications, candidates seeking state-cadre-only postings, or those unable to accept all-India service liability. Realistic competition for the high-count medical posts is moderate compared to standalone Specialist openings, since UPSC has bundled large numbers in a single cycle. For non-medical posts with single-digit vacancies, competition is sharper given the qualification-plus-experience bar.

Editorial context, not part of the official notification: typical career progression after a UPSC ORA selection involves probation of one to two years, followed by promotion through Central Health Service or central cadre seniority lists. The honest trade-off candidates should consider is pan-India transferability — most posts carry liability to serve anywhere in India, and medical posts include a possible Defence service liability of up to four years.

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