UPSC Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released two major recruitment notifications Special Advertisement No. 51/2026 and Advertisement No. 09/2026. Together, these notifications offer 864 vacancies for Principal, Vice-Principal, Medical, Engineering, Scientific and Specialist posts in various Central Government departments. Online applications will be accepted from 25 July to 14 August 2026.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Recruiting Authority |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Numbers |
Special Advt. 51/2026 & Advt. 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
864 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online (ORA Portal) |
| Apply From |
25 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
14 August 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Recruitment-wise Vacancy Details
| Advertisement |
Posts |
Vacancies |
| Special Advt. No. 51/2026 |
Principal & Vice-Principal |
828 |
| Advt. No. 09/2026 |
Medical, Engineering & Specialist Posts |
36 |
| Total |
- |
864 |
Special Advertisement 51/2026
| Post |
Vacancies |
Pay Level |
| Principal |
124 |
Level-12 |
| Vice-Principal |
704 |
Level-10 |
- Qualification: Master's Degree with B.Ed.
- Experience: Teaching experience as prescribed for the respective post.
- Selection: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) + Interview.
- CRT Date: 01 November 2026.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
Advertisement No. 09/2026
The notification includes vacancies for various Central Government departments such as:
- Agricultural Engineer
- Medical Officer (Unani)
- Scientist 'B' (Botany, Physics, Zoology, Geology & Environmental Science)
- Civilian Medical Officer
- Specialist Grade-III Assistant Professor
- Assistant Industrial Adviser
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Educational qualifications vary from Bachelor's Degree, MBBS, B.V.Sc., Engineering Degree, M.Sc., MD/MS, DNB, DM/M.Ch. depending on the post.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25/-
- Female Candidates: No Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process
- Shortlisting/Recruitment Test (where applicable).
- Interview.
- Document Verification.
- Final Merit List.
Important Instructions
- Create or update your UPSC Universal Registration Number (URN) before applying.
- Live photograph capture is mandatory during the application process.
- Upload educational certificates, experience certificates and category certificates in the prescribed format.
- Submit the online application before 14 August 2026.
How to Apply?
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (URN).
- Select the desired advertisement and post.
- Upload documents, pay the fee (if applicable) and submit the application.
- Download and save the final application form.
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