UPSC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for recruitment by selection to multiple posts, including Airworthiness Officer, Deputy Controller of Explosives, Scientist-B, Assistant Director, Research Officer, Tourist Officer and other posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
Details for UPSC Recruitment 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 194 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | upsconline.nic.in/ora |
| Start Date | 23 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 12 June 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting / Recruitment Test / Interview |
Vacancy Details:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Airworthiness Officer | 25 |
| Deputy Controller of Explosive | 44 |
| Manager in Mail Motor Service | 8 |
| Junior Technical Officer | 5 |
| Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering) | 1 |
| Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | 2 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 4 |
| Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering (Power System) | 1 |
| Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer) | 1 |
| Lecturer (Persian Language) | 1 |
| Lecturer (Tibetan Language) | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | 7 |
| Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | 30 |
| Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | 9 |
| Deputy Director (Civil Engineering) | 3 |
| Joint Assistant Director | 6 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | 2 |
| Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining) | 8 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical) | 2 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical) | 3 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food) | 3 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food) | 4 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery) | 2 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery) | 4 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | 3 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear) | 4 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing) | 1 |
| Assistant Controller of Mines | 5 |
| Research Officer | 2 |
| Assistant Director / Registering Officer Antiquities | 1 |
| Driller | 1 |
| Tourist Officer | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have the required educational qualification, experience and age limit as per the post applied for. The qualification varies post-wise.
Some major qualification requirements include:
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Airworthiness Officer | Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Aircraft Maintenance / Engineering with AME licence and relevant experience |
| Deputy Controller of Explosive | Degree in Chemical Engineering / Technology or Master’s Degree in Chemistry with 3 years’ experience |
| Manager in Mail Motor Service | BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering with 3 years’ experience |
| Junior Technical Officer | B.Tech / BE in Oil Technology or Science Degree with PG Diploma in Sugar Technology and experience |
| Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | Master’s Degree in Physics or Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy with experience |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 3 years’ experience |
| Scientist-B Posts | Master’s Degree in a relevant Science / Engineering subject |
| Assistant Director Posts | Degree / Master’s Degree in relevant discipline as per post |
| Tourist Officer | Qualification as mentioned in the official notification |
Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying because each post has different qualification and experience requirements.
Age Limit
The age limit is different for each post and category. In general, the upper age limit is between 30 and 48 years, depending on the post and reservation category.
Category-wise age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules. The notification mentions relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates where applicable.
Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC Recruitment 2026 may include:
- Shortlisting of applications
- Recruitment Test, if decided by UPSC
- Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
If the number of applications is large, UPSC may shortlist candidates based on higher qualification, higher experience, desirable qualification, or by conducting a Recruitment Test.
The minimum interview suitability marks are:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC / ST / PH | 40 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| Female Candidates | No Fee |
| SC / ST Candidates | No Fee |
| PwBD Candidates | No Fee |
Candidates can pay the fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking or other available online payment modes.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the UPSC ORA official website: upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Complete the account creation process.
- Fill the Universal Registration form.
- Select the desired post under UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application for future use.
Candidates are advised to submit the application well before the last date and use an active email address because UPSC will send further communication through email.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificate
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
- Photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport or Driving Licence
- Other post-specific documents
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 23 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 June 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Interview Date | To be notified later |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – UPSC Recruitment 2026
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 194 vacancies under UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 12 June 2026, up to 6:00 PM.
What is the application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹25 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
What is the application mode for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The application mode is online only through the UPSC ORA portal.
What is the selection process for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The selection process may include shortlisting, a recruitment test and interview, depending on UPSC’s decision.