UPSC Recruitment 2026 – 441+ Various Posts

1. Online Application Submission — Candidates must submit their applications through the UPSC online recruitment portal.
2. Shortlisting Criteria — Applications will be shortlisted based on desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, or greater relevant experience than the minimum requirements. A Recruitment Test may also be conducted if the number of applications is large.
3. Recruitment Test (if applicable) — A written test may be held at various centers across India, including Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, and Delhi for Ladakh posts.
4. Interview — Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
5. Document Verification — Candidates must produce original documents and self-attested copies for verification during the interview.
6. Medical Examination — Selected candidates must undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet the prescribed health standards.

About the Recruitment

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

1. Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060701227)

• Total Vacancies: 6
• Reservation: UR-05, ST-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, D, HH, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Ministry of Ayush (Vacancy No. 26060702127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: UR-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, D, HH, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, MD.

3. Aeronautical Officer, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation (Vacancy No. 26060703627)

• Total Vacancies: 11
• Reservation: UR-07, EWS-03, SC-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, MD.

4. Legal Officer, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation (Vacancy No. 26060704227)

• Total Vacancies: 12
• Reservation: UR-05, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-02, ST-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV, HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, BLA, OLA, BLOA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, ASD, ID, SLD, MI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision.

5. Company Prosecutor, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Vacancy No. 26060705227)

• Total Vacancies: 18
• Reservation: UR-08, EWS-02, OBC-05, SC-02, ST-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV, HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, BLA, OLA, BLOA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness.

6. Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture (Vacancy No. 26060706427)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: UR-01, ST-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, D, HH, OL, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

7. Senior Photographic Officer, Directorate of Public Relations, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence (Vacancy No. 26060707427)

• Total Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL, SD, SI.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

8. Photographic Officer, Directorate of Public Relations, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence (Vacancy No. 26060708427)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: UR-01, OBC-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL.

9. Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA, Department of Defence, AF Division, Ministry of Defence (Vacancy No. 26060709427)

• Total Vacancies: 7
• Reservation: UR-04, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL, OA.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

10. Store Officer (Civilian), Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Service, Ministry of Defence (Vacancy No. 26060710427)

• Total Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-02, EWS-01, SC-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for HH, OL, OA.

11. Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060711127)

• Total Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-02, OBC-01, ST-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, OL, LC, AAV, SD, SI.

12. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060712127)

• Total Vacancies: 9
• Reservation: UR-04, OBC-01, SC-03, ST-01. Two vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.
• PwBD Reservation: Two vacancies for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision.

13. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060713127)

• Total Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL, LC, AAV, SD, SI.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

14. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060714127)

• Total Vacancies: 21
• Reservation: UR-03, EWS-02, OBC-09, SC-04, ST-03. Two vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, OL, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.
• PwBD Reservation: Two vacancies for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

15. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) in Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060715127)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: UR-01, EWS-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, OL, AAV, SD, SI, LC.

16. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060716127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: OBC-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.

17. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060717127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: UR-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI.

18. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060718127)

• Total Vacancies: 6
• Reservation: UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-02. Three vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, BL, OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: Two vacancies for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision, one for PwBD category (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

19. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060719527)

• Total Vacancies: 11
• Reservation: UR-04, EWS-03, OBC-02, SC-02. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for SD, SI.

20. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060720127)

• Total Vacancies: 6
• Reservation: UR-01, OBC-02, SC-02, ST-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BA, OL, OA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.

21. Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical), Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs (Vacancy No. 26060721427)

• Total Vacancies: 9
• Reservation: UR-05, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, D, HH, BL, OL, OA, OLA, MD.

22. Assistant Director (Disaster Management), Ministry of Home Affairs (Vacancy No. 26060722427)

• Total Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-03, OBC-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, BA, OL, OA, BH, BLA, OLA, BLOA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

23. Library and Information Officer, Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti (Vacancy No. 26060723427)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: UR-01. Not reserved but suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, D, HH, BA, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.

24. Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour and Employment (Vacancy No. 26060724427)

• Total Vacancies: 11
• Reservation: UR-06, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV, D, HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision.

25. Assistant Administrative Officer, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines (Vacancy No. 26060725427)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: UR-01. One vacancy is exclusively reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV, D, HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, OLA, BLOA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI, SLD, MI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision.

26. Assistant Chemist, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines (Vacancy No. 26060726227)

• Total Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-02. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for HH, OL, OA, OLA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, MD.

27. Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical), Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Vacancy No. 26060727627)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: SC-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD suitability details are not provided in the document for this specific post.

28. Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical), Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Vacancy No. 26060728627)

• Total Vacancies: 9
• Reservation: UR-07, OBC-02. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD suitability details are not provided in the document for this specific post.

29. Assistant Director General of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping (Mumbai), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Vacancy No. 26060729427)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: OBC-01. One vacancy is exclusively reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV, D, HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, BLA, OLA, BLOA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

30. Rajbhasha Adhikari, Indian Railways, Official Language Directorate, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways (Vacancy No. 26060730427)

• Total Vacancies: 7
• Reservation: UR-05, OBC-01, SC-01. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV, D, HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision.

31. Medical Officer (Ayurveda), Directorate of Ayush, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Vacancy No. 26060731127)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: UR-02. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SLD, MD.

32. Consultant Biochemistry, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060732127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, OL.

33. Consultant Dentistry/Consultant Dental Surgeon/Consultant Public Health Dentistry, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060733127)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: ST-02. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL, OA, CP, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MD.

34. Consultant Emergency Medicine, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060734127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI, SLD, MD.

35. Consultant Forensic Specialist, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060735127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, MDy, SD, SI, SLD, MD.

36. Consultant ENT, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060736127)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: ST-02. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for OL, OA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.

37. Consultant Pediatrician, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060737127)

• Total Vacancies: 3
• Reservation: ST-03. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, MD.

38. Consultant Physician, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060738127)

• Total Vacancies: 6
• Reservation: ST-06. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MD.

39. Consultant Psychiatrist, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060739127)

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: ST-02. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BA, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.

40. Consultant Radiologist, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060740127)

• Total Vacancies: 3
• Reservation: ST-03. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BA, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.

41. Consultant Surgeon, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060741127)

• Total Vacancies: 5
• Reservation: ST-05. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.

42. Consultant TB, Health and Medical Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060742127)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for BA, OL, OA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, ASD, SLD, MI, MD.

43. Assistant Engineer (Civil), Public Health Engineering/Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060743627)

• Total Vacancies: 11
• Reservation: EWS-01, ST-10. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for D, HH, OL, OA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MI, MD.

44. Scientific Officer, Document and Finger Printing in Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060744227)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for D, HH, OA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MI, MD.

45. Scientific Officer, DNA, Biology and Serology in Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060745227)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for D, HH, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MI, MD.

46. Scientific Officer, Narcotics, Chemistry and Toxicology in Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060746227)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for D, HH, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MI, MD.

47. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Forensic medicine), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060747127)

• Total Vacancies: 3
• Reservation: UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD suitability details are not provided in the document for this specific post.

48. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Plastic & reconstructive surgery), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060748127)

• Total Vacancies: 5
• Reservation: UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-03. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for HH, OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.

49. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060749127)

• Total Vacancies: 8
• Reservation: UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.

50. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060750127)

• Total Vacancies: 14
• Reservation: UR-07, EWS-03, OBC-03, SC-01. Five vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, HH, BL, OL, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.
• PwBD Reservation: Three vacancies for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision, two for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability.

51. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Surgery), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060751127)

• Total Vacancies: 9
• Reservation: UR-04, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-03. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI.

52. Drug Inspector, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Vacancy No. 26060752127)

• Total Vacancies: 186
• Reservation: UR-55, EWS-41, OBC-39, SC-35, ST-16. Eight vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for LV, D, HH, BL, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, ASD, ID, SLD, MD.
• PwBD Reservation: Two vacancies for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision, two for PwBD category (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing, two for PwBD category (c) Locomotor Disability, two for PwBD category (d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness.

53. Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID), Government Rehabilitation Institute For Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh Administration (Vacancy No. 26060753327)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: UR-01. One vacancy is exclusively reserved for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD Suitability: Suitable for B, LV.
• PwBD Reservation: One vacancy for PwBD category (a) Blindness and Low Vision.

54. Superintendent Jails, Ladakh Prisons Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh (Vacancy No. 26060754227)

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01. Not reserved but only suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD suitability details are not provided in the document for this specific post.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

• Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate): A Master’s Degree in relevant agricultural fields (e.g., Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Plant Breeding) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university or institute.
• Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha): A degree in Siddha from a recognized university or statutory body, along with enrollment in a central or state register of Indian medicine.
• Aeronautical Officer: A Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Legal Officer: A Degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Company Prosecutor: A Bachelor's Degree in Law or an integrated Law Degree from a recognized university or institution.
• Deputy Superintending Archaeologist: A Master's Degree in Archaeology, Indian History, Anthropology (with stone-age Archaeology), or Geology (with Pleistocene Geology), potentially with a Doctorate or a Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology.
• Senior Photographic Officer/Photographic Officer: A university degree.
• Civilian Assistant Security Officer: A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Store Officer (Civilian): A Science Degree from a recognized university.
• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Medical Posts): An MBBS degree recognized by the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (or National Medical Commission Act 2019 for Ladakh posts), along with a Post-Graduate degree or diploma in the concerned specialty or super-specialty (e.g., MS Orthopaedics, DM Cardiology, DM Neurology, M.Ch. Plastic Surgery, MD Paediatrics with DM Nephrology/Oncology, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MD Social and Preventive Medicine, M.Ch. Urology, MD Forensic Medicine).
• Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical): A Master’s Degree in Statistics, Operational Research, Population Sciences, Demography, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics from a recognized university or institute.
• Assistant Director (Disaster Management): A Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Mathematical Statistics, or Operations Research from a recognized university.
• Library and Information Officer: A Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized university or institute.
• Sub-Regional Employment Officer: A Master’s Degree in Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Labour Welfare, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Commerce, or Education from a recognized university or institute.
• Assistant Administrative Officer: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institute.
• Assistant Chemist: A Master's Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or institution.
• Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical): A Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture from a recognized university or institute.
• Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical): A Certificate of Competency of Marine Engineer Officer First Class (Steam or Motor or Combined Steam and Motor) as specified in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
• Assistant Director General of Shipping: A degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari: A Master’s degree in Hindi with English, or English with Hindi, or any subject with Hindi/English medium and compulsory/elective Hindi/English at degree level.
• Medical Officer (Ayurveda): A degree in Ayurveda from a recognized university or statutory state board/council, with enrollment in a state or central register of Ayurveda.
• Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID): A Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks, and an M.Ed. Degree in Specific Disability (Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade B+ in 10-point scale of UGC, or an equivalent foreign degree recognized by RCI, plus valid RCI registration.
• Superintendent Jails (Ladakh): A Master's Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Social Work from a recognized university or institute.

Experience Requirements:

• Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate): Three years of experience in relevant crop production, planning, or extension.
• Aeronautical Officer: Two years of experience in aircraft design, development, or airworthiness engineering.
• Legal Officer: Three years of experience in legal practice.
• Deputy Superintending Archaeologist: Three years of field experience in archaeology (including excavation) if applying with a PG Diploma.
• Senior Photographic Officer: Three years of experience in various photography branches, including press photography.
• Photographic Officer: Two years of experience in various photography branches, including press photography.
• Civilian Assistant Security Officer: Three years of professional experience in security and fire fighting duties.
• Store Officer (Civilian): Three years of experience in managing stores, including inventory control, stock maintenance, and bill payments.
• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Medical Posts): Three years of teaching experience (Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, Lecturer) in the concerned specialty after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree, or five years after a post-graduate diploma.
• Assistant Director (Disaster Management): Five years of experience in compiling, presenting, and analyzing statistical data in a government or public sector organization.
• Library and Information Officer: Five years of professional experience in a library under a government, autonomous, or statutory organization, or a recognized research/educational institution.
• Sub-Regional Employment Officer: Three years of experience in data collection/analysis, employment service operations, vocational guidance, or personnel management.
• Assistant Administrative Officer: Two years of experience in accounts, administration, establishment, budget, disciplinary cases, or store purchases in a government or public sector body.
• Assistant Chemist: Two years of experience in chemical analysis of ores and minerals from a recognized laboratory.
• Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical): Eight years of experience in ship design, construction, repair, or surveying.
• Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical): Five years of sea service, including one year as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
• Assistant Director General of Shipping: Five years of experience in administration and establishment matters.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari: Three years of experience in terminology work (Hindi/English translation) or teaching/research in Hindi/English.
• Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID): At least two years of experience as a teacher or researcher in specific disability areas.

Physical and Medical Standards (for Superintendent Jails, Ladakh):

• Height: Male - Minimum 162 cms; Female - Minimum 152 cms.
• Chest (male only): Un-expanded - 81 cms; Expanded - 85 cms.
• Vision: Minimum distant vision 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction.
• Other: No knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint. High colour vision. Must be fit for service in harsh weather conditions and high altitude.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Age relaxations are provided as follows:

• PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 years of age relaxation. For certain medical specialist posts in Ladakh, the maximum age limit for PwBD is 56 years.
• SC/ST Candidates: Up to 5 years of age relaxation.
• OBC Candidates: Up to 3 years of age relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers: Up to 5 years of age relaxation, provided they have served continuously for at least six months after attestation.
• Central/UT Government Servants: Up to 5 years of age relaxation. This means SC/ST government servants can get up to 10 years (5+5) and OBC government servants up to 8 years (3+5) of relaxation. This applies to those with at least three years of continuous service in the same or allied cadre.

Application Fee and Payment Method

However, certain categories are exempted from paying the fee:

• Female candidates of all communities.
• Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates.

Selection Process

1. Online Application Submission: Candidates must first apply online through the UPSC portal, providing all necessary personal, educational, and experience details.
2. Shortlisting of Candidates: If a large number of applications are received, the Commission will employ specific shortlisting criteria. These may include desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, or greater relevant experience than the minimum prescribed. In some cases, experience acquired before or after essential qualifications may be considered.
3. Recruitment Test (RT)/Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): For certain posts, a Recruitment Test may be conducted. This test will be held at various centers across India, including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam. For posts under the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, centers will include Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, and Delhi.
4. Interview: Candidates who are shortlisted based on their online application details and/or performance in the Recruitment Test will be called for an interview. The minimum suitability level for interviews is UR-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, and SC/ST/PH-40 marks out of 100.
5. Document Verification: At the time of the interview, candidates are required to produce printouts of their online applications along with original documents and self-attested copies of all relevant certificates (Date of Birth, Caste, Physical Disability, Educational Qualifications, Experience, etc.). Failure to present these documents will lead to disqualification.
6. Medical Examination: Finally, selected candidates must be in sound bodily health and will be required to undergo a medical examination as prescribed by the Government.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Pay Scale and Benefits

• Level-07: Company Prosecutor, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer (Civilian), Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, Assistant Chemist.
• Level-08: Drug Inspector, Scientific Officer (Ladakh posts), Superintendent Jails (Ladakh).
• Level-8A: Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Ladakh).
• Level-10: Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior Photographic Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Medical Officer (Ayurveda), Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical), Assistant Director (Disaster Management), Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID).
• Level-11: Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (all medical specialties), Library and Information Officer, Assistant Director General of Shipping, Consultant (all medical specialties in Ladakh).
• Level-12: Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical), Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum Deputy Director General (Technical).

How to Apply — Step by Step

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the UPSC ORA portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
2. Account Creation/Universal Registration: If you are a new user, create an account. This will generate a Universal Registration Number (URN), which is unique and remains constant for all UPSC recruitments. Existing users can log in with their URN.
3. Fill Common Application Form (CAF): Complete the Common Application Form, which is common for all recruitment applications. Ensure all personal details, educational qualifications, and other information are accurate.
4. Upload Photograph and Signature: Upload your photograph and capture a live photograph as per the instructions provided on the portal. Sign three times on plain white paper with black ink and upload the image. Ensure clarity and legibility of both images.
5. Fill Post/Vacancy Specific Module: After completing the CAF, proceed to the fourth module, which is specific to the post/vacancy you are applying for. Fill in all required details for the chosen post.
6. Upload Documents/Certificates: Upload scanned copies of all supporting documents/certificates in PDF format against each claim made in the application. This includes proof of date of birth (Matriculation/10th certificate), educational qualifications (degree/diploma certificates and mark sheets), experience certificates (in prescribed proforma), caste certificates (SC/ST/OBC), PwBD certificates, and any other relevant documents. Do not upload pay slips, resumes, appointment letters, relieving letters, or unsigned experience certificates.
7. Pay Application Fee: If applicable (for General/OBC/EWS male candidates), pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 25/- online using available payment modes (Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking).
8. Review and Submit: Carefully review all entered information and uploaded documents before final submission. No corrections or alterations will be allowed after submission.
9. Print Application: After successful submission, take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for your records. This printout, along with original documents, will be required if you are called for an interview.

Documents Required

• Date of Birth Proof: Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent certificate indicating the date of birth.
• Educational Qualification Proof: Degree/Diploma certificates and mark sheets for all academic years. For equivalent qualifications, an order/letter from the competent authority treating it as equivalent must be provided.
• Experience Certificates: Certificates in the prescribed proforma from the Head(s) of Organization(s)/Department(s) for the entire claimed experience. These must clearly state the duration of employment (date, month, year), basic pay, consolidated pay, and nature of duties performed. Part-time, daily wage, visiting/guest faculty experience will not be counted.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable): For SC/ST/OBC candidates, a caste certificate in the prescribed proforma from the competent authority, clearly indicating the caste, the Act/Order under which it is recognized, and the candidate's ordinary place of residence.
• OBC Creamy Layer Declaration (if applicable): A declaration in the prescribed format stating that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer on the crucial date.
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable): A Certificate of Disability in the prescribed proforma issued by a competent Medical Board (duly constituted by Central/State Government with at least one specialist in the relevant field).
• Name Change Documents (if applicable): For candidates who changed their name after matriculation (e.g., due to marriage, remarriage, divorce, or other reasons), relevant documents such as Husband’s passport, marriage certificate, affidavit, divorce decree, deed poll, or Gazette Notification, along with newspaper cuttings, must be submitted.
• Age Relaxation Certificates (if applicable): Certificates for Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, or Central/UT Government Employees in the prescribed proforma.
• Professional Registration, Language, Publications, NET, GATE, Conference, Internship Certificates (if applicable): Any other documents supporting claims made in the application.
• Declaration for Government Servants: A declaration stating that the Head of Office/Department has been informed in writing about the application for recruitment.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
• Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
• Forms of Certificates (Proforma): https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas