The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting online recruitment applications for selection to various professional posts in departments under the Ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Culture, as well as the Ministry of Defence. This advertisement is for a total of 5 vacant positions, including Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer, and Assistant Professor.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to act quickly, as the online application window is open from 25-04-2026, and will remain active until 15-05-2026 (18:00 Hrs.). All eligible aspirants submit their applications through the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 : Key Highlights
| Organization Name: | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Names: | Scientist-B (Mechanical), Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive), Superintending Archaeological Engineer, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey) |
| Total Vacancies: | 5 |
| Eligiblity: | Varies by post: Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience |
| Place of Posting: | Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25-04-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 15-05-2026 (1800 HRS) |
| Official Website: | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
Available Posts and Vacancies:
UPSC is recruiting for the following roles, with a total of 5 vacancies:
| SI No | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Scientist-B (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 2 | Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) | 1 |
| 3 | Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 2 |
| 4 | Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey) | 1 |
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Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
- Scientist-B (Mechanical) – Mandatory: Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognized University or Institute with one year of practical experience; OR Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering with two years of practical experience in testing/calibration or precision measurements/metrology.
- Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) – Mandatory: Master’s Degree in Physics or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy, with one year of experience in a Non-Destructive testing Laboratory or in X-Ray Diffraction/investigation work.
- Superintending Archaeological Engineer – Mandatory: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or institute, with eight years of experience in Planning, Execution and Supervision of Civil Engineering works in Government Sector or Archaeological/Heritage Sites.
- Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey) – Mandatory: B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and M.E./M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Geo Informatics/Geoinformatics and Surveying Technology) with first class or equivalent in either the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Age Limit (As of 15.05.2026):
| SI No | Post Name | Upper Age Limit |
| 1 | Scientist-B (Mechanical) | 35 years (UR) |
| 2 | Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) | 33 years (OBC) |
| 3 | Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 40 years (UR), 50 years (PwBD) |
| 4 | Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey) | 38 years (OBC) |
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years.
- OBC candidates receive up to 3 years.
- PwBD candidates receive up to 10 years (maximum age not to exceed 56 years).
- Age relaxation is also applicable for Ex-Servicemen and Central/U.T. Government Servants as per Government instructions.
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on criteria such as Desirable Qualification, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, or Recruitment Test (RT).
- Recruitment Test (RT), if held.
- Interview (with minimum suitability levels: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PH-40 out of 100).
- Document verification (at time of personal interview).
Application Fee:
| General/OBC/EWS Male | ₹25/- |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates | No Fee |
Procedure to Apply:
To apply for the UPSC Recruitment 2026, eligible candidates must apply online by using the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. The application process requires four modules: Account creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and the Post/Vacancy specific module. Candidates must upload self-attested PDF copies of all required documents (Date of Birth, Caste, Educational Qualification, Experience, etc.) to support their claims.
Important Dates:
- Opening date for submission of Online Recruitment Application: 25-04-2026
- Closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application: 15-05-2026 (1800 HRS)
- Date for determining the eligibility of all candidates: 15-05-2026
- Date for the Interview: Will be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates
Important Links
| UPSC Official Portal | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
| UPSC Official Notification (PDF) | Advt. No: 03/2026 |
| UPSC Online Application | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
