🔔 UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 34 Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer & Other Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for recruitment to 34 vacancies across 7 different posts in various Central Government departments and the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The online application process starts on 08 August 2026. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026, inviting online applications for recruitment by selection to 7 posts across various central government ministries and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration, with a total of 34 vacancies. Posts include Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil and Electronics), Assistant Director (Engineering), Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch), Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, and Soil Conservation Assistant. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Commission's website upsconline.nic.in/ora from 08-08-2026. The last date to apply is 28-08-2026 (for posts other than those under UT of Ladakh) and 04-09-2026 (for posts under UT of Ladakh). Job locations vary by post and include Noida, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Union Territory of Ladakh.

📌 UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification covers 7 different posts, including engineering, research, horticulture, translation and soil-conservation positions.

📊 Post-Wise Vacancy Details

The 34 vacancies are distributed among the following posts:

⚠️ Note: Vacancy reservation and the exact department/post code should be checked against the individual vacancy entries in Advertisement No. 10/2026 before publishing category-wise figures.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Qualification is post-specific. Depending on the post, candidates may need an Engineering Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in the relevant subject. The recruitment therefore covers candidates from engineering, science, agriculture/horticulture and language-related backgrounds.

🔧 Assistant Executive Engineer

Relevant Engineering Degree in the prescribed discipline is required for the concerned AEE post.

🏗️ Assistant Director (Engineering)

Candidates should possess the prescribed engineering qualification and experience, as specified for the particular vacancy.

📚 Superintendent Translation

Candidates require the prescribed Master's Degree/language qualification along with the required translation-related experience/eligibility conditions.

🔬 Research Officer

A relevant Master's Degree and prescribed research/experience requirements apply.

🌱 Horticulture Development Officer

Candidates require the prescribed Bachelor's/Master's qualification in Horticulture/Agriculture or related field, as applicable to the vacancy.

🌾 Soil Conservation Assistant

The qualification is related to Agriculture/Soil Science/Engineering or another prescribed discipline, depending on the vacancy conditions.

👉 Since UPSC specifies qualifications separately for each vacancy, candidates should check the exact post code before applying.

🎂 Age Limit

The maximum age limit varies according to the post under Advertisement No. 10/2026. Candidates should not assume one common age limit for all 34 vacancies.

Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

💰 Salary / Pay Scale

These are regular Central Government posts, with pay determined according to the relevant 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix level specified against each post.

The exact pay level varies by post.

💳 Application Fee

For UPSC recruitment-by-selection applications, the prescribed fee is generally:

• 👨 Male candidates of General/OBC/EWS: ₹25/-

• 👩 Female candidates: No Fee

• ♿ SC/ST/PwBD candidates: No Fee

Candidates should verify the fee applicable to their particular vacancy in Advertisement No. 10/2026 before payment.

📝 Selection Process

The recruitment is being conducted through Recruitment by Selection.

The selection may involve:

1. 📄 Application Screening/Shortlisting

2. 📝 Recruitment Test (RT), if conducted

3. 🗣️ Interview

4. 📑 Document Verification

UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test where the number of eligible applicants is large; the final selection procedure depends on the particular post and Commission's decision.

📅 Important Dates

The current recruitment notice confirms the 08 August–28 August 2026 application window for most posts, with a later deadline for the Ladakh vacancies.

🌐 How to Apply Online

Candidates can apply through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal:

1. Visit the UPSC online application portal.

2. Register/login using the required credentials.

3. Select Advertisement No. 10/2026.

4. Choose the eligible post.

5. Enter personal and educational details.

6. Upload the required documents.

7. Pay the applicable application fee.

8. Submit the application.

9. Download and save the final application for future reference.