The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced a major recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The commission is inviting online applications for 42 vacancies across various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted positions. These roles span multiple departments, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Culture, and Ministry of Mines, offering high-impact career opportunities for eligible professionals.
UPSC Recruitment Key Details
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Total Vacancies: 42 Posts.
Application Mode: Online only via the Official ORA Portal.
Application Fee: ₹25 (General/OBC/EWS Male); Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
Last Date to Apply: 29th May 2026 (until 18:00 Hrs).
Selection Process: Shortlisting based on qualifications/experience followed by Interview. A Recruitment Test (RT) may be conducted if the volume of applications is high.
Job Location: Various (New Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, Ladakh) with All India Service Liability.
Full List of Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria
Below is the detailed breakdown for all 11 categories of posts advertised in this notification:
1. Assistant Library & Information Officer (Kannada)
Vacancies: 01 (Reserved for PwBD).
Department: Central Secretariat Library, Ministry of Culture.
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with Kannada as a major subject AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science.
Experience: 2 years of professional experience in a library.
Age Limit: 30 years (plus PwBD relaxation).
2. Associate Professor, Civil Engineering (Structural)
Vacancies: 01 (UR).
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering with First Class AND a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.
Experience: 5 years in Teaching, Research, or Industry.
Age Limit: 45 years.
3. Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Structural)
Vacancies: 01 (EWS).
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering with First Class.
Age Limit: 35 years.
4. Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering (Power System)
Vacancies: 01 (SC).
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Power System or related) with First Class.
Age Limit: 40 years.
5. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer)
Vacancies: 01 (UR).
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Power/Thermal Engineering) with First Class.
Age Limit: 35 years.
6. Translator (Chinese)
Vacancies: 01 (OBC).
Department: Signal Intelligence Directorate, Ministry of Defence.
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Chinese with English, OR a Diploma in Chinese with a degree in English.
Age Limit: 38 years.
7. Translator (Tibetan)
Vacancies: 01 (UR).
Department: Signal Intelligence Directorate, Ministry of Defence.
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Tibetan with English, OR a Diploma in Tibetan with a degree in English.
Age Limit: 35 years.
8. Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II
Vacancies: 29 (UR-11, EWS-03, OBC-08, SC-04, ST-03).
Department: DRDO, Ministry of Defence.
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Experience: 3 years in administration, establishment, or accounts work.
Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS.
9. Assistant Mining Engineer
Vacancies: 04 (UR-02, OBC-02).
Department: Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines.
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering.
Experience: 2 years in core Mining activity.
Age Limit: 30 years for UR.
10. Assistant Research Officer
Vacancies: 02 (UR-01, OBC-01).
Department: Indian Bureau of Mines.
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Ore Dressing/Mineral Processing/Geology or B.E./B.Tech in Mineral/Chemical Engineering.
Experience: 2 years in mineral beneficiation.
Age Limit: 30 years for UR.
11. Accounts Officer
Vacancies: 03 (ST-03).
Department: Finance Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh.
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Special Condition: Exclusively for Domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Age Limit: 40 years for ST.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment Advt No. 04/2026
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system.
Online Portal: Visit https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ to access the application module.
Registration: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if you are a new user.
Photo & Signature:
Upload a clear photograph and perform a live photograph capture as part of the process.
Sign three times (vertically) on white paper with black ink and upload the image.
Document Upload: Upload self-attested PDF copies of certificates for age, category, education, and experience.
Application Fee: Pay the ₹25 fee online using Credit/Debit Cards, UPI, or Net Banking (exempt for Women/SC/ST/PwBD).
Final Submission: Ensure all details are correct before submitting. Candidates should take a printout of the submitted application.
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