Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification (40 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 14 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Vacancies
- 40
- Advertisement No
- Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026
- Posted
- 25 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 14 August 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 August 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 40 vacancies spread across posts such as Agricultural Engineer, Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani), Scientist 'B', Civilian Medical Officer, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Industrial Adviser, and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. S.No.: Post Name | Vacancies 1: Agricultural Engineer | 1 (OBC) 2: Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) | 4 (UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01; incl. 1 PwBD) 3: Scientist 'B' (Botany) | 1 (UR) 4: Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science) | 1 (UR) 5: Scientist 'B' (Geology) | 1 (UR) 6: Scientist 'B' (Physics) | 1 (OBC) 7: Scientist 'B' (Zoology) | 1 (SC) 8: Civilian Medical Officer | 18 (UR-06, EWS-03, OBC-04, SC-03, ST-02; incl. 1 PwBD) 9: Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) | 5 (UR-04, OBC-01) 10: Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) | 1 (OBC) 11: Assistant Industrial Adviser | 2 (UR) 12: Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 4 (UR-02, OBC-01, SC-01)
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies by post and category, ranging from 33 to 43 years as on the closing date for submission of the online application (the crucial date for determining age limit). Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates for posts identified as suitable or reserved for them. Post Name: Age Limit Agricultural Engineer: 33 years (OBC) Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani): 35 yrs (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC) Scientist 'B' (Botany): 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science): 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Geology): 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Physics): 38 years (OBC) Scientist 'B' (Zoology): 40 years (SC) Civilian Medical Officer: 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion): 40 (UR), 43 (OBC) Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology): 43 years (OBC) Assistant Industrial Adviser: 35 years (UR) Veterinary Assistant Surgeon: 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC)
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-07, Level-10, or Level-11 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), depending on the post. Several posts also carry Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) in addition to the basic pay. Post Name: Pay Scale (Level, 7th CPC) Agricultural Engineer: Level-07 Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani): Level-10 + NPA Scientist 'B' (Botany): Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science): Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Geology): Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Physics): Level-10 Scientist 'B' (Zoology): Level-10 Civilian Medical Officer: Level-10 + NPA Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion): Level-11 + NPA Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology): Level-11 + NPA Assistant Industrial Adviser: Level-10 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon: Level-10 + NPA
Selection Process
Selection to these posts is made through Recruitment Test (RT), wherever applicable, followed by an Interview, or by Interview alone. The minimum level of suitability in the interview is 50 marks for UR, 45 marks for OBC, and 40 marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates out of 100 total marks. Candidates must meet the minimum suitability criteria at both the RT and Interview stages, wherever an RT is conducted.
How to Apply
• Visit the official website: upsconline.nic.in/ora • Register/Login and locate Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 • Select the desired post using the Vacancy Number • Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details • Upload required documents/photograph/signature as specified • Pay the applicable application fee (if any) and submit before 14 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 40 Agricultural Engineer, Scientist and More Posts?
Application Start Date: 25 July 2026; Application Last Date: 14 August 2026
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit varies by post and category, ranging from 33 to 43 years as on the closing date for submission of the online application (the crucial date for determining age limit). Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates for posts identified as suitable or reserved for them. Post Name: Age Limit Agricultural Engineer: 33 years (OBC) Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani): 35 yrs (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC) Scientist 'B' (Botany): 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science): 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Geology): 35 years (UR) Scientist 'B' (Physics): 38 years (OBC) Scientist 'B' (Zoology): 40 years (SC) Civilian Medical Officer: 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion): 40 (UR), 43 (OBC) Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology): 43 years (OBC) Assist…
What is the selection process?
Selection to these posts is made through Recruitment Test (RT), wherever applicable, followed by an Interview, or by Interview alone. The minimum level of suitability in the interview is 50 marks for UR, 45 marks for OBC, and 40 marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates out of 100 total marks. Candidates must meet the minimum suitability criteria at both the RT and Interview stages, wherever an RT is conducted.