UPSC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 07/2026, inviting online applications for 450 vacancies across 54 various posts in Central Government Ministries and Departments. This is a golden opportunity for graduates, engineers, medical professionals, and law graduates to secure a prestigious Group A or Group B central government job.
If you are looking for detailed information regarding the posts, eligibility criteria, selection process, and how to apply, you are at the right place. Below is the complete breakdown of UPSC Advertisement 07/2026.
📌 UPSC Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
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Details
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Recruitment Body
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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Advertisement No.
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07/2026
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Total Posts
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54
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Total Vacancies
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450
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Job Location
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All over India
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Application Mode
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Online Only
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Official Website
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📅 Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of the important dates to ensure their application is submitted successfully before the deadline.
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Event
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Date
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Notification Release Date
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25 June 2026
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Online Application Start Date
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25 June 2026
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Last Date to Apply Online
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17 July 2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
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Last Date for Fee Payment
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17 July 2026
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Recruitment Test / Interview
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To be announced soon
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💰 Application Fee
The application fee for UPSC Advertisement 07/2026 is minimal, and several categories are completely exempted from paying it.
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹25/-
- Female Candidates (All Categories): Exempted (No Fee)
- SC / ST Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
📋 Complete Post-Wise Vacancy Details (All 54 Posts)
UPSC has released a massive notification covering multiple departments. Here is the detailed, post-wise vacancy distribution for Advertisement 07/2026:
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S.No.
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Post Name
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Vacancies
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Department / Ministry
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1
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Drug Inspector
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186
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CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
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2
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Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)
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1
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Ministry of Ayush
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3
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Aeronautical Officer
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11
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DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation
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4
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Legal Officer
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12
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DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation
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5
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Company Prosecutor
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18
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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6
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Deputy Superintending Archaeologist
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2
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Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture
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7
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Senior Photographic Officer
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4
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Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence
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8
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Photographic Officer
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2
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Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence
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9
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Civilian Assistant Security Officer
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7
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Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence
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10
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Store Officer (Civilian)
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4
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DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence
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11
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Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics)
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4
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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12
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiology)
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9
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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13
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery)
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4
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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14
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Neurology)
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21
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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15
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics) – Sports Injury Centre
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2
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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16
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Nephrology)
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1
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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17
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Oncology)
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1
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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18
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
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6
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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19
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Social & Preventive / Community Medicine)
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11
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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20
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Urology)
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6
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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21
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Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical)
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9
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O/o Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs
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22
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Assistant Director (Disaster Management)
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4
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Ministry of Home Affairs
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23
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Library and Information Officer
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1
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Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
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24
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Sub-Regional Employment Officer
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11
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Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment
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25
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Assistant Administrative Officer
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1
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Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines
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26
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Assistant Chemist
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4
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Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines
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27
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Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical)
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1
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Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
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28
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Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical)
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9
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Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
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29
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Assistant Director General of Shipping
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1
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Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
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30
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Rajbhasha Adhikari
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7
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Indian Railways, Official Language Directorate, Ministry of Railways
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31
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Medical Officer (Ayurveda)
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2
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Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT Delhi
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32
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Consultant Biochemistry
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1
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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33
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Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon / Public Health Dentistry
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2
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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34
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Consultant Emergency Medicine
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1
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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35
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Consultant Forensic Specialist
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1
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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36
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Consultant ENT
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2
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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37
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Consultant Paediatrician
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3
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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38
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Consultant Physician
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6
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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39
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Consultant Psychiatrist
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2
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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40
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Consultant Radiologist
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3
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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41
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Consultant Surgeon
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5
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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42
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Consultant TB
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1
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Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh
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43
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Assistant Engineer (Civil)
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11
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Public Health Engineering / Irrigation & Flood Control, UT of Ladakh
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44
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Scientific Officer (Document & Fingerprinting)
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1
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Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh
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45
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Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology & Serology)
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1
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Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh
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46
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Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry & Toxicology)
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1
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Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh
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47
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Forensic Medicine)
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3
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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48
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
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5
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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49
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics)
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8
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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50
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatrics)
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14
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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51
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Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Surgery)
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9
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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52
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Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)
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6
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Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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53
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Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID)
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1
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GRIID, Chandigarh Administration
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54
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Superintendent Jails
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1
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Ladakh Prisons Department, UT of Ladakh
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Total
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450
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the educational and age requirements for their desired post before applying.
1. Educational Qualifications
- Drug Inspector: Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with a specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology.
- Assistant Engineer (Civil): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Legal Officer / Company Prosecutor: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
- Aeronautical Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Metallurgical).
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor: MBBS along with MD/MS/DNB in the concerned medical specialty.
- Joint Director (Crops Development): Master’s Degree in Agriculture-related disciplines or Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering.
- (For other posts, please refer to the official notification PDF).
2. Age Limit (As of Closing Date)
- Group A Posts (e.g., Joint Director, Medical Officer, Legal Officer): Generally 35 to 40 Years.
- Group B / Lower Posts: Generally up to 30-35 Years.
- Age Relaxation: OBC candidates get up to 3 years, SC/ST candidates get up to 5 years, and PwBD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation as per government rules.
💵 Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a lucrative salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
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Pay Level (7th CPC)
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Posts Covered
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Level-11
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Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate)
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Level-11 + NPA
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Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (All Medical Specialities)
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Level-10 + NPA
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Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha)
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Level-10
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Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer (DGCA), Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior Photographic Officer
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Level-8
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Drug Inspector
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Level-7
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Company Prosecutor, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer (Civilian)
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(NPA = Non-Practicing Allowance applicable to medical professionals)
📝 Selection Process
The selection process varies depending on the post applied for. Generally, it involves:
- Recruitment Test (RT) / Written Examination: Conducted by UPSC for screening candidates.
- Interview / Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for an interview.
- Document Verification: Final selection is subject to the verification of original documents and medical fitness.
🚀 How to Apply for UPSC Advertisement 07/2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to upsconline.nic.in.
- One Time Registration (OTR): If you are a first-time user, complete the OTR process to generate your Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Login & Select Post: Log in using your credentials, navigate to “Apply Online,” and select Advertisement No. 07/2026.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
- Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and other relevant documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee of ₹25/- (if applicable) via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
- Submit: Review all the details and submit the form before 17 July 2026, 6:00 PM.
- Take a Printout: Download and save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here to Apply for UPSC Advt 07/2026
- Download Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
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Conclusion: UPSC Advertisement 07/2026 is a massive recruitment drive offering 450 vacancies across 54 diverse posts. With the last date to apply falling on 17 July 2026, candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute server issues. Check your eligibility, arrange your documents, and submit your application successfully!
Stay tuned for further updates regarding admit cards, exam dates, and syllabus.