Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi has released a recruitment notification for the post of Airworthiness Officer (DGCA), Deputy Controller of Explosive (PESO), Manager (Mail Motor Service), Junior Technical Officer (Sugar & Veg Oils), Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering), Scientific Officer (Mechanical), Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer (ASI), Associate Professor Electrical Engineering (CME Pune), Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering (CME Pune), Lecturer Persian Language (SFL), Lecturer Tibetan Language (SFL), Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences / General Meteorology / Instrumentation) (IMD), Deputy Director Civil Engineering (CICEF), Joint Assistant Director (Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless), Assistant Executive Engineer (CGWB), Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining), Assistant Director Grade-I/Grade-II (IEDS Chemical) (MSME), and other posts (194 posts across 32 vacancies (subject to change as per service requirements) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only - at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi
- Qualification
- Varies by post - from Bachelor's degree in Engineering to Master's degree/Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Refer post-wise details in the notification.
- Vacancies
- 194 posts across 32 vacancies (subject to change as per service requirements)
- Advertisement No
- 05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs)
Important Dates
| Opening of Online Application | 23-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Date of Advertisement | 22-05-2026 / 23-05-2026 |
| Opening of Online Recruitment Application | 23-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Recruitment Application | 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs) |
| Date for Determining Eligibility | 12-06-2026 (Closing date for Online Recruitment Application) |
| Interview / Personality Test Date | To be intimated separately via email and UPSC website |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 32 vacancy notifications have been released under Advertisement No. 05/2026 across various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) with horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates wherever applicable. All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement. The number of vacancies may change depending on service requirements. Vacancy No.: Post Name | Department / Ministry | Total | Reservation | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Age Limit 26050501623: Airworthiness Officer | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation | 25 | UR-04, EWS-09, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-05, PwBD-01* | Level 10 | 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) 26050502523: Deputy Controller of Explosive | PESO, Dept. for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | 44 | UR-16, EWS-03, OBC-13, SC-07, ST-05, PwBD-01* | Level 10 | 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) 26050503623: Manager (Mail Motor Service) | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | 08 | UR-06, OBC-01, ST-01, PwBD-01* | Level 10 | 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (ST) 26050504623: Junior Technical Officer | Directorate of Sugar & Vegetable Oils, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution | 05 | UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-01, PwBD-01* | Level 07 | 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC) 26050505623: Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution | 01 | UR-01 (PwBD suitable only) | Level 10 | 35 (UR…
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application i.e. 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs). Mere possession of minimum essential qualifications does not entitle candidates to be called for interview - UPSC may shortlist candidates based on desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, or by holding a Recruitment Test. All candidates in Government service (permanent/temporary, other than casual/adhoc/daily wages) must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department in writing that they have applied. Criteria: Details Citizenship: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (came before 01-01-1962 intending to permanently settle in India), or person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan/Burma/Sri Lanka/East African countries intending to permanently settle in India - subject to Government of India eligibility certificate where applicable. Educational Qualification: Varies by post - from Bachelor's degree in Engineering to Master's degree/Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. Refer post-wise details in the notification. Experience: Varies by post - from nil to 10 years of relevant experience. Part-time/daily wages/visiting/guest faculty experience will NOT be counted. Refer post-wise details. OBC - Non Creamy Layer: OBC candidates must submit a declaration that they do not belong to the Creamy Layer. The closing date of receipt of Online Recruitment Application is th…
Age Limit
Age limits are post-specific and are calculated as on the closing date for submission of online recruitment application i.e. 12-06-2026. The age limits shown in the advertisement are the normal limits for UR/EWS candidates. Standard age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) for vacancies reserved/suitable for them. OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to age relaxation. Category: Age Relaxation SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (for vacancies reserved for them) OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (for vacancies reserved for them) PwBD (General): 10 years relaxation (for vacancies reserved/suitable for them) Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs: As per prescribed proforma from competent authority - as per Concessions & Relaxations section of UPSC notification Central / UT Government Employees/Servants: As per prescribed proforma from competent authority issued after date of advertisement
Application Fee
Application fee is to be paid online only and is non-refundable. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected without any representation being entertained. Category: Application Fee General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 25/- (Non-Refundable) - via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI/Internet Banking SC / ST / PwBD / Women (all communities): NIL (Exempted from fee payment)
Selection Process
Selection will be made by Recruitment by Selection - through Interview or Recruitment Test followed by Interview as decided by UPSC on a post-by-post basis. In the event of a large number of applications, UPSC will adopt shortlisting criteria including desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, experience before/after essential qualification, or by conducting a Recruitment Test. The summoning of candidates for interview conveys no assurance of selection. Appointment orders will be issued by the respective Ministry. Stage 1 - Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting All applications are scrutinized for eligibility. If applications are large in number, UPSC may shortlist based on: (a) Desirable Qualifications; (b) higher educational qualifications; (c) higher relevant experience; (d) counting experience before/after essential qualification; (e) invoking experience even where not mentioned as EQ/DQ; or (f) by holding a Recruitment Test. Candidates should mention all qualifications and experience in the relevant field over and above the minimum qualifications. Stage 2 - Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview (wherever applicable) If selection is made by Recruitment Test followed by Interview, candidates must achieve minimum suitability at both stages. Minimum interview marks: UR – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PH – 40 (out of 100 total interview marks). Minimum marks for Recruitment Test shall be decided by UPSC on a case-by-case basis. Stage 3 - Medi…
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. The UPSC online portal has four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and Post/Vacancy-specific module. The first three modules can be filled at any time; the fourth (vacancy-specific) module must be filled during the application window. Candidates who have already registered and have a URN can directly log in and fill the vacancy-specific module. Candidates are strongly advised to use Aadhaar Card as the ID document for seamless verification. Applications once submitted are final - no correction/alteration/modification is permitted after submission. Candidates must take a printout of the finally submitted application and carry it along with original documents if called for interview. Documents to be Uploaded at the time of Online Application: • Live photograph captured via webcam/camera during CAF filling (mandatory) • Scanned recent passport-size photograph (as per instructions on UPSC website) • Scanned signature (three signatures one below the other on plain white paper, black ink) • Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or marksheet as proof of Date of Birth • Degree/Diploma certificate as proof of educational qualification; if not available, provisional certificate + all year marksheets • Experience Certificate(s) in prescribed format from Head(s) of Organisation(s) - mentioning duration, basic pay, consolidated pay, and nature of duties • Caste/Commu…
Important Instructions
• Online applications open from 23-05-2026 and close on 12-06-2026 at 1800 Hrs - candidates must apply well in advance without waiting for the closing date. • All candidates must enter correct and active email addresses - all correspondence including interview schedules will be communicated only through the registered email ID. • Applications once submitted are final - no correction/alteration/modification in any field is allowed after submission. No withdrawal of applications is permitted. • The date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for submission of online recruitment application (12-06-2026). • Filling wrong information may lead to rejection through computer-based shortlisting apart from debarment by the Commission. • Face authentication will be mandatory for all candidates at the examination venue/Interview Hall - candidates must enter well in time for face authentication and frisking. • Mobile phones (even in switched-off mode), pagers, smart watches, pen drives, cameras, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic/communication device are strictly banned at the examination/interview venue. Violation leads to disciplinary action including ban from future examinations/recruitment. • Candidates must not bring valuables or bags to the venue - no arrangement for safe-keeping will be made and UPSC will not be responsible for any loss. • The Commission will contribute towards interview travelling expenses at Second Class Mail railway fare rate by short…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 194 Manager, Assistant Controller and More Posts?
Opening of Online Application: 23-05-2026; Last Date for Online Application: 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs); Date of Advertisement: 22-05-2026 / 23-05-2026; Opening of Online Recruitment Application: 23-05-2026; Last Date for Online Recruitment Application: 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs); Date for Determining Eligibility: 12-06-2026 (Closing date for Online Recruitment Application); Interview / Personality Test Date: To be intimated separately via email and UPSC website
What is the application fee?
Application fee is to be paid online only and is non-refundable. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected without any representation being entertained. Category: Application Fee General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 25/- (Non-Refundable) - via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI/Internet Banking SC / ST / PwBD / Women (all communities): NIL (Exempted from fee payment)
What is the age limit?
Age limits are post-specific and are calculated as on the closing date for submission of online recruitment application i.e. 12-06-2026. The age limits shown in the advertisement are the normal limits for UR/EWS candidates. Standard age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) for vacancies reserved/suitable for them. OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to age relaxation. Category: Age Relaxation SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (for vacancies reserved for them) OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (for vacancies reserved for them) PwBD (General): 10 years relaxation (for vacancies reserved/suitable for them) Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs: As per prescribed proforma from competent authority - as per Concessions & Relaxations section of UPSC notification Central / UT Governm…
What is the selection process?
Selection will be made by Recruitment by Selection - through Interview or Recruitment Test followed by Interview as decided by UPSC on a post-by-post basis. In the event of a large number of applications, UPSC will adopt shortlisting criteria including desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, experience before/after essential qualification, or by conducting a Recruitment Test. The summoning of candidates for interview conveys no assurance of selection. Appointment orders will be issued by the respective Ministry. Stage 1 - Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting All applications are scrutinized for eligibility. If applications are large in number, UPSC may shortlist based on: (a) Desirable Qualifications; (b) higher educational qualifications; (c) higher relevant experience; (d) counting experience before/after essential qualification; (e) invoking…