Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for UPSC Recruitment 2026 to fill 450 Vacancies for Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer, Superintendent Jails, Scientific Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Assistant Chemist, Library & Information Officer, Consultant, Assistant Director and other Posts. Interested individuals who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online on the official website of UPSC between June 26, 2026 and July 17, 2026.
The candidates who have the qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBBS, LLB, Any Degree, Master Degree, M.Sc, M.Lib.Sc, MSW and other prescribed qualifications can apply. Selection Procedure: Test and Interview for the post. Candidates are recommended to carefully read the official notification before filling the online application form.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Notification No. | 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer, Superintendent Jails, Scientific Officer & Other Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 450 |
| Employment Type | Regular Basis |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Salary | Pay Level 7 to Level 12 (Post Wise) |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 26.06.2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 26.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17.07.2026 |
| Recruitment Test Date | To be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | Varies by Post (30 to 55 Years) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years (UR), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Drug Inspector | Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| Legal Officer | Degree in Law with relevant experience |
| Company Prosecutor | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Scientific Officer | Master’s Degree in relevant discipline |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Master’s Degree in Hindi/English or equivalent |
| Assistant Chemist | Master’s Degree in Chemistry |
| Library & Information Officer | Master’s Degree in Library Science |
| Superintendent Jails | Master’s Degree in Psychology / Criminology / Sociology / MSW |
| Other Posts | Candidates should possess the prescribed educational qualification and experience as mentioned in the official notification. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Drug Inspector | 186 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 11 |
| Company Prosecutor | 18 |
| Legal Officer | 12 |
| Aeronautical Officer | 11 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 7 |
| Assistant Director of Census Operations | 9 |
| Assistant Director (Disaster Management) | 4 |
| Scientific Officer & Other Posts | 192 |
| Total | 450 |
Selection Process
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Recruitment Test
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Interview
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination (If Applicable)
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Drug Inspector | Pay Level 8 |
| Assistant Engineer | Pay Level 8A |
| Legal Officer | Pay Level 10 |
| Company Prosecutor | Pay Level 7 |
| Scientific Officer | Pay Level 8 |
| Library & Information Officer | Pay Level 11 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Pay Level 10 |
| Other Posts | Pay Level 7 to Level 12 (Post Wise) |
How to Apply UPSC Recruitment 2026?
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Visit the official UPSC website https://www.upsc.gov.in.
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Go to the Recruitment section.
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Click on UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification No. 07/2026.
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Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
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Fill in the online application form carefully.
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Upload the required documents.
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Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
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Verify all details before submission.
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Submit the application form.
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Download and print the application form for future reference.
Required Documents
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Passport Size Photograph
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Signature
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Educational Certificates
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Experience Certificate (If Applicable)
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Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof
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Community Certificate (If Applicable)
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PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)
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No Objection Certificate (If Applicable)
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Other Relevant Documents
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Answer: A total of 450 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Answer: 17 July 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Answer: Candidates with B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBBS, LLB, Any Degree, Master’s Degree, M.Sc, M.Lib.Sc, MSW, and other prescribed qualifications can apply depending on the post.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Answer: Recruitment Test and Interview.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST, PwBD, and Female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
