UPSC Recruitment Notification 2026: Apply Online for 40+ Vacancies (Advt No. 04/2026)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026, inviting online recruitment applications for various permanent Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted positions across different ministries and departments
Below are all the critical details, including vacancy breakdowns, educational qualifications, age limits, and step-by-step application instructions.
📅 Important Dates
Closing Date for Submitting Online Applications: May 29, 2026 (by 18:00 Hrs)
Official Website to Apply:
https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
💼 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
1. Assistant Library & Information Officer (Language - Kannada)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (Reserved for PwBD)
Department: Central Secretariat Library, Ministry of Culture
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
Age Limit: 30 years for UR (relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)
Essential Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree with Kannada as a major subject
. Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science
. 2 years of professional experience in a recognized library environment
.
2. Associate Professor (Civil Engineering - Structural)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (UR)
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Academic Level 13A1
Age Limit: 45 years
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering (with specialization in Structural Engineering or allied structural disciplines) with a 1st Class or equivalent at either stage, along with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Teaching/Research/Industry
.
3. Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering - Structural)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (EWS)
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Academic Level 10
Age Limit: 35 years
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering and M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering/Structural Design/Dynamics or allied structural fields with 1st Class or equivalent at either stage
.
4. Assistant Professor (Electrical Engineering - Power System)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (SC)
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Academic Level 10
Age Limit: 40 years
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and M.E./M.Tech in Power Systems/Power Electronics or relevant electrical engineering sub-specialties with 1st Class or equivalent at either stage
.
5. Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering - Heat Transfer)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (UR)
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Academic Level 10
Age Limit: 35 years
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.E./M.Tech in Heat & Power/Thermal Engineering/Fluid Science or related thermal systems with 1st Class or equivalent at either stage
.
6. Translator (Chinese)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (OBC)
Department: Signal Intelligence Directorate Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix
Age Limit: 38 years
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Chinese with English as a compulsory or elective subject
, OR any Bachelor’s degree with English paired with a recognized Diploma in Chinese with translation/interpretership standard .
7. Translator (Tibetan)
No. of Vacancies: 01 (UR)
Department: Signal Intelligence Directorate Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix
Age Limit: 35 years
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Tibetan with English as a compulsory or elective subject
, OR any Bachelor’s degree with English paired with a recognized Diploma in Tibetan with translation/interpretership standard .
8. Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II
No. of Vacancies: 29 (UR-11, EWS-03, OBC-08, SC-04, ST-03; includes 01 PwBD vacancy)
Department: Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix
Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
with 3 years of experience in administration, establishment, or accounts work .
9. Assistant Mining Engineer
No. of Vacancies: 04 (UR-02, OBC-02; includes 01 PwBD vacancy)
Department: Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix
Age Limit: 30 years for UR, 33 years for OBC
Essential Qualifications: B.E. or B.Tech in Mining Engineering
along with 2 years of experience in core mining activities (supervisory or government mining department capacities) .
10. Assistant Research Officer
No. of Vacancies: 02 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Department: Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix
Age Limit: 30 years for UR, 33 years for OBC
Essential Qualifications: Master's Degree in Ore Dressing/Mineral Processing/Geology/Physics/Chemistry, OR B.E./B.Tech in Mineral Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy
. Must possess 2 years of experience in conducting mineral beneficiation or characterization .
11. Accounts Officer
No. of Vacancies: 03 (ST-03)
Department: Finance Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh
Pay Scale: Level-08 in the Pay Matrix
Age Limit: 40 years
Special Domicile Condition: This recruitment is exclusively for valid Domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh
. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institution
.
💳 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹25/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: Nil (Exempted from fee payment)
Payment Mode: Online via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking
.
📋 Selection Process
The selection process typically includes a Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview, or selection based directly on the interview performance depending on the number of received applications
Minimum suitability marks for the interview stage out of 100 are: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40
.
💻 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal:
https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ . Register and create your Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if you haven’t already
. Log in and fill up the Common Application Form (CAF)
. You will be required to upload documents and capture a live photograph via the interface . Upload your signature, cleanly signed three times (one below the other) using black ink on plain white paper
. Proceed to the post-specific module, fill in the academic/experience criteria, pay the registration fee (if applicable), and submit the form
. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference during the interview process
. Do not send hard copies to the commission .
🔗 Useful Links
Official Application Portal:
UPSC ORA Portal
Download Official PDF:
Click Here UPSC Main Website: Click Here
For precise format proofs of Experience Certificates, Caste Certificates, or PwBD concessions, download the proforma directly from the official UPSC website under the 'Recruitment' tab

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