UPSC Assistant Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 34 Posts

About the UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 for the direct recruitment of 34 candidates to various posts. This recruitment drive, the UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026, includes positions such as Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer, and Soil Conservation Assistant across different ministries and the Administration of UT of Ladakh. The online application window opens on August 8, 2026. Candidates interested in these central government opportunities should review the detailed advertisement on the UPSC website for specific eligibility criteria, application fees, and reservation details before applying.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 34 vacancies are available across seven different posts through this UPSC recruitment. The distribution of vacancies by post is as follows:

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

One vacancy for Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) and one for Research Officer are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates.

Educational Qualifications for UPSC Various Posts

The detailed educational qualifications for each specific post are not outlined in the indicative advertisement. Applicants are strongly advised to refer to the comprehensive advertisement available on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, to understand the precise qualification requirements before submitting their applications.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limits for the UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 vary by post and candidate category. The crucial date for determining age eligibility is the closing date for online application submission.

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

PwBD candidates are eligible for an age relaxation of up to 10 years for vacancies identified as suitable and/or reserved for them.

UPSC Various Posts Salary Structure

Selected candidates for the UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026 will receive a salary according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The specific pay matrix level for each post is detailed below:

Post Name	Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC)	Gross Salary
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)	Level-10	As per 7th CPC
Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics)	Level-10	As per 7th CPC
Assistant Director (Engineering)	Level-07	As per 7th CPC
Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch)	Level-10	As per 7th CPC
Research Officer	Level-10	As per 7th CPC
Horticulture Development Officer	Level-08	As per 7th CPC
Soil Conservation Assistant	Level-08	As per 7th CPC

Application Fee

The indicative advertisement does not specify the application fee for the UPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026. Candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on the UPSC official website for information regarding application fees for different categories.

Selection Process for UPSC Recruitment 2026

The selection for these posts will be conducted through direct recruitment by selection. The indicative notification does not provide further stage-wise details of the selection process. Applicants should consult the detailed advertisement and the "Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection" document on the Commission's website for complete information.

Important Dates to Remember

The application window for UPSC Recruitment 2026 opens on August 8, 2026. Candidates should note the different closing dates for application submission based on the post.

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	08 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply (posts other than UT of Ladakh)	28 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply (posts under Administration of UT of Ladakh)	04 Sep 2026

The closing date for online application submission is also the crucial date for determining the age limit of candidates.

How to Apply Online for UPSC Various Posts

Candidates interested in applying for the UPSC Recruitment 2026 must follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC online application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
2. Locate Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 and select the specific post you wish to apply for.
3. Before proceeding, carefully read the detailed advertisement and eligibility instructions available on upsc.gov.in.
4. Complete the online application form with all the necessary details.
5. Submit your application before the respective last date: August 28, 2026, for most posts, or September 4, 2026, for posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh.

Applications will only be accepted through the online portal; no other mode of application is mentioned in the notification.

Official Links

• Download Employment Notification PDF
• UPSC Official Website
• Apply Online Link