The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced over 400 vacancies for 98 different posts in ministries, departments, and Union Territory administrations, under its direct recruitment schemes.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal at upsconline.nic.in. As per the official notification, the application started on June 13 and will close on July 3 at 6 pm. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form before the stipulated date.
The UPSC recruitment 2026 offers job opportunities in fields such as Junior Scientific Officers, Air Safety Officers, Operations Officers, Assistant Directors, and various medical and teaching faculty roles, including Associate Professors and Assistant Professors at the College of Military Engineering in Pune.
UPSC 2026 Recruitment: Top Vacancies
The recruitment drive involves various positions under the central Government Ministries. Some of the prestigious posts include Junior Scientific Officers, Operations Officers, Assistant Directors, and many medical and teaching faculty roles.
Some of the top-most positions are given below :
| Post | Total Vacancies | Department / Ministry |
| Junior Scientific Officer | 9 | MoA&FW (NCF, Ghaziabad) |
| Regional Director | 2 | MoA&FW (NCF, Ghaziabad) |
| Operations Officer | 19 | MoCA (DGCA) |
| Air Safety Officer | 15 | MoCA (DGCA) |
| Professor (Sugar Engineering) | 1 | MoCAF&PD (NSI) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1 | MDoNER (NEC Shillong) |
| Associate Professor (Civil – Transportation) | 1 | MoD (CME Pune) |
| Assistant Professor (various Engineering posts – CME group) | 40 | MoD (CME Pune) |
| Botanist | 2 | MoEFCC (BSI) |
| Scientist B (Zoology) | 4 | MoEFCC (ZSI) |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | 12 | MoF (ED) |
| Assistant Director (IT) | 15 | MHA (Census Office) |
| Research Officer (Map) | 3 | MHA (Census Office) |
| Deputy Director (Training) | 1 | MoLE (DGFASLI) |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (Economic) | 50 | MSME |
| Chemist | 1 | MoM (IBM) |
| Medical Officer / Research Officer (AYUSH) | 17 | MoAYUSH |
| Scientist B (Botany/Horticulture/Chemistry) | 5 | MoEFCC (BSI) |
| Specialist Grade-III (all medical specialties combined) | 121 | MoHFW |
How to Register/Apply?
- Visit the official Website of the UPSC Application Page.
- Complete the registration on the UPSC ORA portal OTR by verifying your mobile number and e-mail.
- Choose the Vacancies you are willing to apply for.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and professional details
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the application fee via net banking/credit/debit/UPI.
- Review your application and submit it.
What is the Selection Process for UPSC 2026 Direct Recruitment?
- UPSC evaluates applications based on educational qualifications and relevant experience.
- If the number of candidates is more than, UPSC sometimes conducts a pen-and-paper or computer-based test to shortlist candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
- Final Selection is based on the merit list.
Conclusion
UPSC announced 400 vacancies under the direct recruitment scheme. Candidates who are looking to grab these opportunities can apply through the ORA Portal. They can apply through the official website of the UPSC by providing documents. The final selection for this post is based on merit.
As per the notification, the application started on 13 June and will run until 3 July. Some of the top posts are Junior Scientific Officers, Air Safety Officers, Operations Officers, and Assistant Directors.
