UPSC Recruitment 2026: UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026 : Direct Recruitment by Selection to the posts of Assistant Library & Information Officer, Associate Professor, Assistant Professors, Translators, Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II, Assistant Mining Engineer (Ministry of Mines), Class-1 Posts in Central Ground Water Boards and more for filling a total of 45 vacancies.
Candidates who wish to apply for these posts through UPSC ORA can do so between 09 May 2026 and 29 May 2026 till 06 PM. This recruitment is for posts in the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, Indian Bureau of Mines and Administration of UT of Ladakh. How To Apply: Candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria, age, fee and documents as per different posts before proceeding to online application safely.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organization Name |
Union Public Service Commission |
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Job Category |
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Advertisement No. |
04/2026 |
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Post Name |
Assistant Library & Information Officer, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Translator, Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II, Assistant Mining Engineer, Assistant Research Officer, Accounts Officer |
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Total Vacancies |
45 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Job Location |
New Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, UT of Ladakh / All India Service Liability as applicable |
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Salary |
Level 07, Level 08, Level 10, Academic Level 10, Academic Level 13A1 as per 7th CPC |
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Official Website |
Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release Date |
08-05-2026, as per PDF file name |
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Apply Start Date |
09-05-2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
29-05-2026 up to 18:00 hrs |
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Exam / Interview Date |
Interview date will be intimated separately; Recruitment Test may be conducted if UPSC decides |
Application Fee
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Category |
Fee |
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General / UR |
Rs. 25 |
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OBC / EWS |
Rs. 25 |
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SC / ST |
Nil |
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PwBD |
Nil |
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Female Candidates |
Nil |
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Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking |
Age Limit
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Criteria |
Details |
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Minimum Age |
Not specified |
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Maximum Age |
30 to 45 years, depending on post and category |
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Crucial Date |
29-05-2026 |
Post-wise Maximum Age
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Post Name |
Maximum Age |
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Assistant Library & Information Officer |
30 years for UR; PwBD relaxation applicable |
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Associate Professor, Civil Engineering |
45 years for UR |
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Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering |
35 years for EWS |
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Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering |
40 years for SC |
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Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering |
35 years for UR |
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Translator Chinese |
38 years for OBC |
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Translator Tibetan |
35 years for UR |
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Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II |
35 years UR/EWS, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC/ST; PwBD relaxation applicable |
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Assistant Mining Engineer |
30 years UR, 33 years OBC; PwBD relaxation applicable |
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Assistant Research Officer |
30 years UR, 33 years OBC |
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Accounts Officer |
40 years for ST |
Age Relaxation
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Category |
Relaxation |
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SC / ST |
5 years |
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OBC 
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3 years |
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PwBD |
10 years |
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Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs |
5 years, subject to rules |
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Central / UT Government Servants |
Up to 5 years, subject to rules |
Educational Qualification
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Post Name |
Qualification / Experience |
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Assistant Library & Information Officer Kannada |
Bachelor’s Degree with Kannada as major subject + Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science; 2 years library experience |
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Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Structural |
BE/B.Tech Civil + ME/M.Tech Civil Structural related discipline + Ph.D. in Civil Engineering; 5 years teaching/research/industry experience |
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Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Structural |
BE/B.Tech Civil + ME/M.Tech Civil Structural related discipline with first class/equivalent |
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Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Power System |
BE/B.Tech Electrical + ME/M.Tech Electrical / Power System related specialization with first class/equivalent |
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Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Heat Transfer |
BE/B.Tech Mechanical + ME/M.Tech Mechanical in Heat/Thermal related specialization with first class/equivalent |
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Translator Chinese |
Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese with English as compulsory/elective subject OR Bachelor’s Degree with English + Diploma in Chinese translation/interpretership |
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Translator Tibetan |
Bachelor’s Degree in Tibetan with English as compulsory/elective subject OR Bachelor’s Degree with English + Diploma in Tibetan translation/interpretership |
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Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II |
Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years experience in administration, establishment or accounts work |
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Assistant Mining Engineer |
BE/B.Tech Mining Engineering + 2 years core mining experience |
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Assistant Research Officer |
Master’s Degree in Ore Dressing / Mineral Processing / Geology / Physics / Chemistry OR BE/B.Tech Mineral Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Metallurgy + 2 years relevant experience |
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Accounts Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution; Ladakh domicile condition applies |
Experience: Required for several posts as mentioned above.
Nationality: Indian citizens and other eligible categories as per UPSC rules may apply, subject to certificate requirements where applicable.
Vacancy Details
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Post Name |
No. of Posts |
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Assistant Library & Information Officer Kannada |
1 |
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Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Structural |
1 |
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Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Structural |
1 |
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Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Power System |
1 |
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Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Heat Transfer |
1 |
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Translator Chinese |
1 |
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Translator Tibetan |
1 |
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Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II |
29 |
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Assistant Mining Engineer |
4 |
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Assistant Research Officer |
2 |
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Accounts Officer |
3 |
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Total |
45 |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications
- Recruitment Test, if conducted by UPSC
- Interview
- Document Verification
Salary Details
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Pay Scale |
Details |
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Level 07 |
Assistant Library & Information Officer, Assistant Mining Engineer, Assistant Research Officer |
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Level 08 |
Accounts Officer |
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Level 10 |
Translator Chinese, Translator Tibetan, Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II |
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Academic Level 10 |
Assistant Professor posts |
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Academic Level 13A1 |
Associate Professor post |
How to Apply UPSC Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Go to the Online Recruitment Application section.
- Create / update the Universal Registration Number profile.
- Fill the Common Application Form.
- Select the relevant post / vacancy.
- Fill the post-specific application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form before 29-05-2026, 18:00 hrs.
- Download / print the final submitted application for future reference.
Required Documents
- Passport size photograph / live photograph as per portal instructions
- Signature
- 10th certificate or marksheet for date of birth proof
- Degree / Diploma certificates and marksheets
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- Caste certificate for SC / ST / OBC candidates
- OBC non-creamy layer declaration, if applicable
- PwBD disability certificate, if applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
- Government service declaration, if applicable
- Photo ID proof such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, etc.
- Domicile / reservation certificates for Ladakh Accounts Officer post, if applicable
- Any other relevant supporting document
Important Links
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Description |
Link |
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Apply Online |
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Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
Answer: The total number of vacancies is 45.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 29 May 2026 up to 18:00 hrs.
Q3. What is the required qualification?
Answer: The qualification varies by post. Candidates need Bachelor’s Degree, BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, Ph.D., language diploma, or relevant experience depending on the post.
