Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification (34 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Vacancies
- 34
- Advertisement No
- Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026
- Posted
- 8th August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 28th August 2026
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 8th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (posts other than UT of Ladakh) | 28th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (posts under Administration of UT of Ladakh) | 4th September 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 34 vacancies are available across 7 posts under UPSC Recruitment 2026. Category-wise distribution and pay scale for each post are given below. Vacancy No.: Post Name | Vacancies 26081001608: Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 1 26081002608: Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 9 26081003608: Assistant Director (Engineering) | 1 26081004208: Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | 1 26081005208: Research Officer | 11 26081006208: Horticulture Development Officer | 4 26081007208: Soil Conservation Assistant | 7 Of the nine vacancies for Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics), one is reserved for candidates belonging to the category of persons with benchmark disability (PwBD). Similarly, of the eleven vacancies for Research Officer, one is reserved for PwBD candidates.
Age Limit
Post Name: Age Limit Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): 38 years for OBC Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics): 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST Assistant Director (Engineering): 30 years for UR Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): 35 years for UR Research Officer: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC Horticulture Development Officer: 40 years for ST Soil Conservation Assistant: 40 years for ST The age limit is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates in respect of vacancies identified as suitable and/or reserved for them. The closing date for submission of the online application is the crucial date for determining age. Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), based on the pay level applicable to the post applied for. Post Name: Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC) Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): Level-10 Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics): Level-10 Assistant Director (Engineering): Level-07 Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): Level-10 Research Officer: Level-10 Horticulture Development Officer: Level-08 Soil Conservation Assistant: Level-08
Selection Process
As per the notification, these posts are being filled through direct recruitment by selection. Further stage-wise details of the selection process are not specified in the provided notification; candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement and the "Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection" document available on the Commission's website.
How to Apply
• Visit the official UPSC online application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. • Locate Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 and select the post you wish to apply for. • Read the detailed advertisement and eligibility instructions on upsc.gov.in before proceeding. • Fill in the online application form with the required details. • Submit the application before the applicable last date - 28th August 2026, or 4th September 2026 for posts under Administration of UT of Ladakh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 34 Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer and More Posts?
Online Application Start Date: 8th August 2026; Last Date to Apply (posts other than UT of Ladakh): 28th August 2026; Last Date to Apply (posts under Administration of UT of Ladakh): 4th September 2026
What is the age limit?
Post Name: Age Limit Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): 38 years for OBC Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics): 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST Assistant Director (Engineering): 30 years for UR Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): 35 years for UR Research Officer: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC Horticulture Development Officer: 40 years for ST Soil Conservation Assistant: 40 years for ST The age limit is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates in respect of vacancies identified as suitable and/or reserved for them. The closing date for submission of the online application is the crucial date for determining age. Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
What is the selection process?
As per the notification, these posts are being filled through direct recruitment by selection. Further stage-wise details of the selection process are not specified in the provided notification; candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement and the "Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection" document available on the Commission's website.