๐ Job Description
- Recruitment drive by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for 40 vacancies across 12 diverse posts in government departments.
- Posts include Agricultural Engineer, Medical Officer (Unani), Scientist 'B' (multiple specializations), Civilian Medical Officer, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Industrial Adviser, and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon.
- Selection through Direct Recruitment by Selection (shortlisting followed by interview/personality test).
- Pay scales range from Level-07 to Level-11 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with additional Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for certain medical posts.
- Applications open from 25th July 2026 to 14th August 2026 via upsconline.nic.in/ora.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualifications vary by post: Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, Science) or equivalent.
- Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) requires recognized Unani medical qualification.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts require postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) in respective specializations.
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeon requires Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science.
- Assistant Industrial Adviser requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent.
- Age limit varies by post (33 to 43 years as on 14th August 2026), with relaxation for reserved categories and PwBD candidates.
- Upper age limit relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates for posts identified as suitable/reserved.
๐ Selection Process
- Selection based on 'Direct Recruitment by Selection' method.
- Process includes shortlisting of applications followed by interview/personality test as per UPSC norms.
- No written examination for these posts.
- Final selection based on performance in interview and document verification.
๐ Key Information
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Location / State | All India |
| Job Location | Various (New Delhi, Lucknow, Puducherry, and other locations across India) |
| Category Eligibility | All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD) |
| Experience Required | - No prior experience required for most posts.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts may require relevant postgraduate experience (as per UPSC norms). |
| Application Start | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
๐ UPSC Recruitment - Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
| Agricultural Engineer |
1 |
| Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) |
4 |
| Scientist 'B' (Botany) |
1 |
| Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science) |
1 |
| Scientist 'B' (Geology) |
1 |
| Scientist 'B' (Physics) |
1 |
| Scientist 'B' (Zoology) |
1 |
| Civilian Medical Officer |
18 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) |
5 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) |
1 |
| Assistant Industrial Adviser |
2 |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon |
4 |
| Total |
40 |
๐ Required Documents
- Scanned copy of educational qualification certificates.
- Scanned copy of caste certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of disability certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of experience certificate (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.).
- Any other documents as specified in the detailed advertisement.
๐ Required Qualifications
diploma
graduate
bsc
btech
mbbs
bams
bvsc
m.sc.
post-graduate-diploma
bsc-agriculture
๐ Vacancy Details
- Agricultural Engineer: 1 vacancy (OBC)
- Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani): 4 vacancies (UR-1, EWS-1, OBC-1, SC-1; incl. 1 PwBD)
- Scientist 'B' (Botany): 1 vacancy (UR)
- Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science): 1 vacancy (UR)
- Scientist 'B' (Geology): 1 vacancy (UR)
- Scientist 'B' (Physics): 1 vacancy (OBC)
- Scientist 'B' (Zoology): 1 vacancy (SC)
- Civilian Medical Officer: 18 vacancies (UR-6, EWS-3, OBC-4, SC-3, ST-2; incl. 1 PwBD)
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion): 5 vacancies (UR-4, OBC-1)
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology): 1 vacancy (OBC)
- Assistant Industrial Adviser: 2 vacancies (UR)
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeon: 4 vacancies (UR-2, OBC-1, SC-1)