UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 119 Gazetted Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a major recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 07/2026) inviting online applications for various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts. This recruitment drive spans multiple central ministries and departments, offering excellent career opportunities for qualified professionals in engineering, law, medicine, statistics, archaeology, and corporate affairs.

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official UPSC recruitment portal. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the vacancies, department-wise distribution, essential qualifications, age limits, and selection criteria.

UPSC Vacancy Details 2026

The recruitment notification features a diverse range of positions across different sectors. Here is the post-wise vacancy distribution:

• Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate): 06 Vacancies (Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare)

• Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha): 01 Vacancy (Ministry of Ayush)

• Aeronautical Officer: 11 Vacancies (Directorate General of Civil Aviation – DGCA)

• Legal Officer: 12 Vacancies (Directorate General of Civil Aviation – DGCA)

• Company Prosecutor: 18 Vacancies (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

• Deputy Superintending Archaeologist: 02 Vacancies (Archaeological Survey of India)

• Senior Photographic Officer: 04 Vacancies (Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence)

• Photographic Officer: 02 Vacancies (Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence)

• Civilian Assistant Security Officer: 07 Vacancies (Indian Army & DGQA)

• Store Officer (Civilian): 04 Vacancies (Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Service)

• Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics): 04 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology): 09 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery): 04 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology): 21 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics): 02 Vacancies (Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjung Hospital)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology): 01 Vacancy (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology): 01 Vacancy (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): 06 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine): 11 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology): 06 Vacancies (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

• Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical): 09 Vacancies (Office of the Registrar General, Ministry of Home Affairs)

Eligibility Criteria & Key Requirements

Candidates must ensure they fulfill the required educational background and post-qualification experience for their chosen profile before applying.

1. Technical, Engineering, and General Administration Posts

• Joint Director (Crops): Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Botany, or related agricultural fields. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering. Requires 3 years of experience in crop production, planning, or development.

• Aeronautical Officer: Engineering degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Metallurgical fields. Candidates must possess 2 years of professional experience in aircraft design, development, or airworthiness engineering.

• Civilian Assistant Security Officer: Graduate degree in any discipline along with 3 years of experience in handling security and fire-fighting operational duties.

• Store Officer (Civilian): Bachelor’s degree in Science. Applicants need 3 years of experience managing inventories, stock maintenance, and bill processing.

• Assistant Director of Census Operations: Master’s Degree in Statistics, Operational Research, Demography, Population Sciences, or Mathematical/Applied Statistics.

2. Legal and Prosecution Posts

• Legal Officer (DGCA): Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) combined with 3 years of experience in active legal practice.

• Company Prosecutor: Degree in Law (Regular or Integrated LLB) from a recognized institute. The primary responsibility involves managing prosecution tasks against non-compliant corporations in various courts.

3. Medical and Teaching Specialist Posts

• Medical Officer (Siddha): Degree in Siddha Medicine recognized under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, along with active registration in the State or Central Register of Indian Medicine.

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Various Disciplines): Recognized MBBS degree followed by a Post-Graduate degree in the specific specialty (MD, MS, DM, M.Ch., or DNB). Requires a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience as a Senior Resident, Tutor, Registrar, or Assistant Professor in a recognized medical college.

Age Limit & Pay Scale

The age limits and salary structures vary significantly depending on the rank and responsibilities of the respective posts:

Note on Age Relaxations: The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government directives. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive up to 5 years of relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates receive up to 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for an age relaxation of up to 10 years.

Step-by-Step Selection Process

The selection for these Gazetted posts will follow a structured evaluation procedure:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Initial filtering based on specified educational qualifications, experience criteria, and documents uploaded.

2. Recruitment Test (RT) / Interview: Depending on the number of applications received, the commission may conduct a computer-based Recruitment Test to shortlist applicants. Shortlisted candidates will then be evaluated through a personal interview.

3. Document Verification: Verification of original academic certificates, experience letters, and community certificates before the final selection list is published.

How to Apply for UPSC Advertisement 07/2026

Interested and qualified candidates must complete their application process exclusively through the online registration portal. Follow these steps to register successfully:

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.

2. Click on the registration link for Advertisement No. 07/2026 and choose the specific post you wish to apply for.

3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.

4. Upload scanned copies of all required credentials, including your degree certificates, experience documents, date of birth proof, and a recent photograph.

5. Pay the applicable application fee online through net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.

6. Review the filled-in details carefully and submit the application form. Download and save a printed copy for future reference.

Important Links

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Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here

Are you interested in applying for any of these highly sought-after medical, engineering, or administrative positions, or would you like more detailed insights into the specific selection scheme and syllabus for a particular department?