UPSC Recruitment 2026 — 450 Vacancies Across 54 Posts Drug Inspector (186) • Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor • Assistant Engineer (Civil) • Legal Officer • Company Prosecutor • Apply Online by 17 July 2026 • upsconline.nic.in
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) — Constitutional Body under Article 315–323, Government of India Headquarters: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069 |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 dated 25 June 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment — Composite advertisement for multiple Gazetted Group ‘A’ & Group ‘B’ posts across central ministries/departments |
| Total Vacancies | 450 Posts across 54 distinct designations — subject to revision based on user department requirements |
| Largest Single Post | Drug Inspector — 186 posts (CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) |
| Categories Covered | Medical/Specialist & Consultant posts | Engineering & Technical posts | Legal & Prosecution posts | Administrative & allied Gazetted posts |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | All eligibility (Age, Qualification & Experience) reckoned as on 17 July 2026 |
| Online Application Window | 25 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online only via UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal — upsconline.nic.in |
| Application Fee | General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): ₹25 | Women / SC / ST / PwBD: Nil (Exempted) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting of Applications → Recruitment Test (RT), where applicable → Personality Test (Interview) → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Offer |
| Pay Scale | Level-7 to Level-11 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) depending on post — Medical/Specialist posts carry Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) in addition |
| Nature of Posts | Regular, pensionable (NPS) Government of India Gazetted posts — Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ as applicable per post |
| Probation Period | Standard 2-year probation as applicable to most UPSC direct recruitment posts, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Posting | As decided by the respective user Ministry/Department — All-India transfer liability applies for most posts |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in (Notification) | upsconline.nic.in (Apply Online) |
Figures below are compiled from the official advertisement summary and cross-checked across recruitment-tracking sources. Because this is a 54-post composite notification, candidates must confirm the exact vacancy number and qualification wording for their target post directly from the official PDF before submitting — minor differences in registration requirements (e.g., NMC vs. State Council) are common between similarly-named posts.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification (Indicative) | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Inspector (CDSCO, Min. of Health & Family Welfare) | 186 | B.Pharm + registration with State Pharmacy Council | Level-7/8 |
| Post / Speciality | Vacancies | Qualification (Indicative) | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Neurology | 21 | MBBS + MD/DNB (Neurology) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Paediatrics | 14 | MBBS + MD/DNB (Paediatrics) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Cardiology | 9 | MBBS + DM/DNB (Cardiology) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Paediatric Surgery | 9 | MBBS + MCh/DNB (Paediatric Surgery) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Orthopaedics (incl. Sports Injury Centre) | 10 | MBBS + MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III — Orthopaedics | 4 | MBBS + MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Community Medicine / PSM | 11 | MBBS + MD/DNB (PSM) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 6 | MBBS + MD/DNB (PMR) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Urology | 6 | MBBS + MCh/DNB (Urology) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | 5 | MBBS + MCh/DNB (Plastic Surgery) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery | 4 | MBBS + MCh/DNB (CVTS) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Forensic Medicine | 3 | MBBS + MD/DNB (Forensic Medicine) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Gr. III Asst. Professor — Paediatric Nephrology / Oncology | 2 | MBBS + DM/DNB (respective super-speciality) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Consultant Physician / Surgeon / Radiologist / Paediatrician / Psychiatrist / ENT / Others | ~20 | MBBS + MD/MS/DNB (respective speciality) + NMC registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Dental Surgeon / Consultant Dentistry (BDS/MDS) | 2 | BDS/MDS + DCI registration | Level-11 + NPA |
| Medical Officer — Ayurveda / Siddha | 3 | BAMS/BSMS + CCIM/NCISM registration | Level-10 |
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification (Indicative) | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 11 | B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering) | Level-7/8 |
| Aeronautical Officer | 11 | B.E./B.Tech (Aeronautical/Mechanical) or equivalent | Level-10 |
| Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Dy. Director General (Technical) / related Shipping posts | 11 | B.E./B.Tech (Marine/Mechanical) + relevant experience | Level-11/12 |
| Scientific Officer (Document & Finger Printing / DNA Biology / Narcotics Chemistry) | 3 | M.Sc or relevant science degree + experience in forensic discipline | Level-7/8 |
| Assistant Chemist | 4 | M.Sc (Chemistry) or equivalent | Level-7 |
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification (Indicative) | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Prosecutor | 18 | LL.B. + experience in prosecution / legal proceedings | Level-7 |
| Legal Officer | 12 | LL.B. + relevant legal experience | Level-10 |
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification (Indicative) | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Regional Employment Officer | 11 | Master’s degree + relevant experience | Level-7/8 |
| Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) | 9 | Master’s degree + experience in census/statistics | Level-10 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 7 | Master’s in Hindi with English as a subject (or vice-versa) | Level-7/8 |
| Civilian Assistant Security Officer | 7 | Bachelor’s degree + security/administrative experience | Level-7 |
| Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) | 6 | Master’s in Agriculture + relevant experience | Level-11 |
| Assistant Director (Disaster Management) | 4 | Master’s degree + experience in disaster management | Level-10 |
| Store Officer (Civilian) | 4 | Bachelor’s degree + store/inventory management experience | Level-7 |
| Senior Photographic Officer / Photographic Officer | 6 | Degree/Diploma in Photography + relevant experience | Level-7/8 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | 2 | Master’s in Archaeology + relevant experience | Level-10 |
| Library & Information Officer | 1 | Master’s in Library & Information Science + experience | Level-10 |
| Lecturer/Asst. Professor — Special Education (Intellectual Disability) | 1 | Master’s in Special Education + RCI registration | Level-10 |
| Superintendent (Jails) | 1 | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree + jail administration experience | Level-10 |
| Assistant Administrative Officer | 1 | Bachelor’s degree + administrative experience | Level-7 |
The post-wise figures above are compiled from publicly available recruitment-tracking summaries of Advt. No. 07/2026 and are presented as an indicative guide to help you identify your relevant post category. Posts with very small vacancy counts (1–4) and certain consolidated categories have been grouped for readability. Given the composite, multi-department nature of this advertisement, candidates are strongly advised to download the official PDF from upsc.gov.in and confirm the precise vacancy number, exact qualification nomenclature, registration requirement, age limit, and pay level applicable to their specific target post before applying — UPSC rejects applications for even minor qualification or vacancy-number mismatches.
| Category | Age Relaxation / Fee Concession |
|---|---|
| General / EWS (Male) | No age relaxation | Fee: ₹25 |
| OBC | Age relaxation: +3 years over upper age limit | Fee: ₹25 (Male) / Nil (Female) |
| SC / ST | Age relaxation: +5 years over upper age limit | Fee: Nil |
| PwBD | Age relaxation: +10 years over upper age limit | Fee: Nil |
| Women (All Categories) | Fee: Nil (Exempted) | Age relaxation as per category applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per standard Central Government norms (service period + 3 years, subject to applicable rules) |
| Government Servants | Age relaxation as per standard departmental norms for the relevant post, where applicable |
Pay Structure — 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level-7 to Level-11)
Pay varies by post: most engineering, scientific and entry administrative posts fall in Level-7 to Level-8; mid-level administrative, legal and certain Specialist posts in Level-10; and senior Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor / Consultant medical posts in Level-11, with Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) added on top. Total emoluments also include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per Central Government norms, with pension coverage under the National Pension System (NPS).
- Candidate must be a citizen of India as defined under the eligibility conditions of the respective post
- All educational qualifications must be obtained from a recognised University/Institution/Board
- The prescribed qualification and any required professional registration must be held as on the closing date of application (17 July 2026)
- Candidates should refer to the exact qualification wording against each vacancy number in the official PDF, since similarly-titled posts in different departments can carry different registration or experience requirements
Online Application & Scrutiny
Candidates apply online via the ORA portal against the specific vacancy number for their target post. UPSC scrutinises applications for basic eligibility — qualification, age, and category documents — before shortlisting.
Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
From the eligible applicant pool, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage based on the criteria fixed by UPSC in consultation with the user Ministry/Department for each post.
Recruitment Test (RT), Where Applicable
For posts attracting a very high volume of eligible applications, UPSC may conduct a qualifying Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) to narrow the field before the interview stage.
Personality Test (Interview)
Shortlisted candidates (directly, or post-RT depending on the post) appear before a UPSC Interview Board for the Personality Test, which carries significant weight in final selection for most of these gazetted posts.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Candidates recommended after the interview undergo document verification against original certificates, followed by a medical fitness examination as prescribed for the post.
Final Offer & Allocation
Final selection and the offer of appointment is issued by the concerned user Ministry/Department, which also decides the specific posting location subject to the post’s transfer liability rules.
Visit the ORA Portal
Go to upsconline.nic.in and navigate to the Online Recruitment Application section for Advt. No. 07/2026.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
First-time applicants must complete OTR with mobile number and e-mail verification before proceeding to the application form, as per UPSC’s standard registration process.
Select the Correct Vacancy Number
Choose Advertisement No. 07/2026 and carefully select the exact vacancy number corresponding to the post you are eligible for — this is the single most common source of rejection if entered incorrectly.
Fill Personal, Educational & Experience Details
Enter all details accurately, ensuring the qualification and registration numbers exactly match your certificates.
Upload Photo, Signature & Documents
Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specified size and format, along with any documents requested at the application stage.
Pay Application Fee & Submit
Pay ₹25 (if applicable to your category) via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI, then submit the form and download the confirmation receipt for your records.
- Selecting the wrong vacancy number or post name while applying
- Applying for a post without verifying the exact qualification nomenclature required
- Uploading photo/signature in incorrect size or format
- Missing professional registration certificate details (Pharmacy Council, NMC, Bar Council, etc.) where required
- Waiting until the last day to apply — portal traffic typically surges close to the deadline
Organisation: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) — Constitutional Body, Government of India
Headquarters: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069
Advertisement No.: 07/2026 dated 25 June 2026
Total Vacancies: 450 across 54 posts
Largest Single Block: Drug Inspector (CDSCO) — 186 posts
Application Period: 25 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (18:00 Hrs)
Application Fee: ₹25 (General/OBC/EWS Male) | Nil (Women/SC/ST/PwBD)
Pay: Level-7 to Level-11 (7th CPC) + NPA for medical posts
Official Portal: upsconline.nic.in (Apply) | upsc.gov.in (Notification)
All updates — Recruitment Test schedule, Admit Card, Interview call letters, and results — will be published exclusively on UPSC’s official website and the ORA candidate dashboard. UPSC does not communicate selection-related information through any other channel.
- This is a 54-post composite advertisement — eligibility, age limit, and pay level differ post-to-post; always verify against the official PDF for your target vacancy number
- Selecting the wrong vacancy number is a leading cause of rejection — double-check before final submission
- Qualification and registration certificate nomenclature must exactly match what is specified in the notification for your chosen post
- No documents are to be sent by post at the application stage — uploads are done entirely online
- Beware of fraudulent agencies or individuals claiming to guarantee selection or assist for a fee — UPSC recruitment is conducted entirely through its own official channels
- The Commission reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel vacancies for any post at its discretion

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