UPSC Advt No. 07/2026: 450 Vacancies Across 54 Posts — Notification Out, Apply by July 17
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 07/2026. The commission is inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for direct recruitment by selection to 54 critical posts across various central ministries, departments, and Union Territory administrations, amounting to a total of 450 vacancies.
Available positions range from Joint Director and Legal Officer to Specialist Grade III doctors, Technical Consultants in the UT of Ladakh, and notably, 186 openings for Drug Inspector — constituting the single largest vacancy block in this notification.
Apply Online via UPSC ORAKey Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification / ORA Start Date | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 July 2026, 18:00 Hrs (6:00 PM) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 17 July 2026 (Same as closing date) |
| Interview Date | To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates |
Recruitment Snapshot
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 |
| Total Posts Advertised | 54 |
| Total Vacancies | 450 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Direct recruitment by selection (Recruitment Test and/or Interview) |
| Application Fee | ₹25/- (Exemptions apply for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Below is the comprehensive list of posts advertised under this notification, detailing the number of vacancies, the 7th CPC Pay Matrix level, and the maximum age limit for unreserved (UR) candidates.
| # | Post Name | Organisation / Department | Vacancies | Pay Level | Max Age (UR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Director (Crops Development) | Dept of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | 6 | Level 11 | 40 yrs |
| 2 | Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) | Ministry of Ayush | 1 | Level 10+NPA | 35 yrs |
| 3 | Aeronautical Officer | Director General of Civil Aviation | 11 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 4 | Legal Officer | Director General of Civil Aviation | 12 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 5 | Company Prosecutor | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 18 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 6 | Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | Archaeological Survey of India | 2 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 7 | Senior Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, MoD | 4 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 8 | Photographic Officer | Directorate of Public Relations, MoD | 2 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 9 | Civilian Assistant Security Officer | Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA | 7 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 10 | Store Officer (Civilian) | DG Armed Forces Medical Service | 4 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 11 | Specialist Gr III (Orthopaedics) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 4 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 12 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Cardiology) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 9 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 13 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (CTVS) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 4 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 14 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Neurology) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 21 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 15 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Ortho), SIC | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital | 2 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 16 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Paediatric Nephrology) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 1 | Level 11+NPA | 43 yrs |
| 17 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Paediatric Oncology) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 1 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 18 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (PM&R) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 6 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 19 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Community Medicine) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 11 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 20 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Urology) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 6 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 21 | Assistant Director Census Operations (Tech) | Office of Registrar General, MHA | 9 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 22 | Assistant Director (Disaster Management) | Ministry of Home Affairs | 4 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 23 | Library and Information Officer | Central Ground Water Board | 1 | Level 11 | 40 yrs |
| 24 | Sub-Regional Employment Officer | Directorate General of Employment | 11 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 25 | Assistant Administrative Officer | Indian Bureau of Mines | 1 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 26 | Assistant Chemist | Indian Bureau of Mines | 4 | Level 07 | 30 yrs |
| 27 | Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Tech) | Directorate General of Shipping | 1 | Level 12 | 55 yrs |
| 28 | Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG (Tech) | Directorate General of Shipping | 9 | Level 12 | 50 yrs |
| 29 | Assistant Director General of Shipping | Directorate General of Shipping | 1 | Level 11 | 43 yrs |
| 30 | Rajbhasha Adhikari | Official Language Directorate, Railways | 7 | Level 10 | 35 yrs |
| 31 | Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | Directorate of Ayush, Govt. of NCT Delhi | 2 | Level 10+NPA | 35 yrs |
| 32 | Consultant Biochemistry | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 33 | Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 2 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 34 | Consultant Emergency Medicine | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 35 | Consultant Forensic Specialist | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 36 | Consultant ENT | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 2 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 37 | Consultant Pediatrician | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 3 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 38 | Consultant Physician | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 6 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 39 | Consultant Psychiatrist | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 2 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 40 | Consultant Radiologist | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 3 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 41 | Consultant Surgeon | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 5 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 42 | Consultant TB | Health & Medical Ed. Dept, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 11 | 50 yrs |
| 43 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | PHE/Irrigation Dept, UT Ladakh | 11 | Level 8A | 45 yrs (ST) |
| 44 | Scientific Officer (Doc & Finger Printing) | Forensic Science Lab, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 08 | 40 yrs (ST) |
| 45 | Scientific Officer (DNA, Bio & Serology) | Forensic Science Lab, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 08 | 40 yrs (ST) |
| 46 | Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chem & Tox) | Forensic Science Lab, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 08 | 40 yrs (ST) |
| 47 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Forensic Med) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 3 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 48 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Plastic Surgery) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 5 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 49 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Orthopaedics) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 8 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 50 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Paediatrics) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 14 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 51 | Specialist Gr III Asst. Prof (Paediatric Surg) | Dept of Health and Family Welfare | 9 | Level 11+NPA | 40 yrs |
| 52 | Drug Inspector | CDSCO, Ministry of Health | 186 | Level 8 | 30 yrs |
| 53 | Lecturer/Asst. Prof, Special Ed (MR/ID) | GRIID, Chandigarh Administration | 1 | Level 10 | 45 yrs |
| 54 | Superintendent Jails | Ladakh Prisons Department, UT Ladakh | 1 | Level 08 | 40 yrs (ST) |
Note on Age Limits: The age limits indicated are for Unreserved (UR) categories. Reserved categories (EWS/OBC/SC/ST) are subject to standard Government of India relaxations. Posts marked 43-46 and 54 indicate the ST age limit in accordance with Ladakh's local reservation framework. Post 53 is exclusively reserved for PwBD candidates.
Highlight: Drug Inspector (186 Vacancies)
The most prominent recruitment drive in this notification is for 186 posts of Drug Inspector under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- Vacancy Distribution: UR-55, EWS-41, OBC-39, SC-35, ST-16 (including PwBD-08).
- Compensation: Level 8 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC).
- Age Limit: 30 years for UR (relaxable for reserved categories and PwBD).
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology.
- Deployment: Headquartered in New Delhi, liable to be posted anywhere in India.
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee Application |
|---|---|
| General/UR, EWS, OBC (Male Candidates) | ₹25/- (Payable via Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking) |
| SC/ST/PwBD & All Women Candidates | Exempted (No Fee Required) |
Application Procedure
- Navigate to the official UPSC portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Complete the Universal Registration process to generate your unique Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Fill in the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Select the specific post module to generate a post-specific Application Number.
- Upload the mandated documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed formats.
- Process the application fee payment online (if applicable) and submit the form prior to the deadline.
- Retain a printed copy of the final submission for future reference.
Candidates are recommended to utilize their Aadhaar Card as the primary identification document to facilitate a seamless verification process.
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