By Mukesh 
The latest Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for various Group A and Group B posts across multiple Central Government Ministries and Departments! Published as Advertisement No. 05/2026 at the official UPSC website, this new recruitment drive offers 194 vacancies across 32 posts in departments including DGCA, PESO, Department of Posts, IMD, Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of MSME, and more. Eligible Indian citizens with qualifications ranging from Bachelor’s degree in Engineering to Master’s degree/Ph.D. can apply online from 23-05-2026 to 12-06-2026 (up to 1800 Hrs). Find all details about UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Advertisement No. 05/2026 Notification PDF
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 05/2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications for direct recruitment by selection to various Group A and Group B Gazetted posts across Central Government Ministries and Departments. The notification includes complete details on post-wise vacancies, reservation position, essential qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, pay scales, duties, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification carefully before applying online at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
UPSC is recruiting for 32 different posts across Central Government Departments with qualifications ranging from BE/B.Tech to Master’s/Ph.D. degree, last date 12 June 2026 (1800 Hrs).
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 32 vacancy notifications have been released under Advertisement No. 05/2026 across various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) with horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates wherever applicable. All vacancies are to be filled as per service requirement. The number of vacancies may change depending on service requirements.
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Sections, OBC – Other Backward Classes, SC – Scheduled Castes, ST – Scheduled Tribes, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. * PwBD reservation is horizontal within overall vacancies for that post. PwBD candidates with disability not less than 40% are eligible for reservation/relaxation where posts are reserved for them, and for other relaxations where posts are identified as suitable for them.
Post-wise Essential Qualifications Summary
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application i.e. 12-06-2026 (1800 Hrs). Mere possession of minimum essential qualifications does not entitle candidates to be called for interview – UPSC may shortlist candidates based on desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, or by holding a Recruitment Test. All candidates in Government service (permanent/temporary, other than casual/adhoc/daily wages) must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department in writing that they have applied.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age limits are post-specific and are calculated as on the closing date for submission of online recruitment application i.e. 12-06-2026. The age limits shown in the advertisement are the normal limits for UR/EWS candidates. Standard age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) for vacancies reserved/suitable for them. OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to age relaxation.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Application fee is to be paid online only and is non-refundable. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected without any representation being entertained.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be made by Recruitment by Selection – through Interview or Recruitment Test followed by Interview as decided by UPSC on a post-by-post basis. In the event of a large number of applications, UPSC will adopt shortlisting criteria including desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher experience, experience before/after essential qualification, or by conducting a Recruitment Test. The summoning of candidates for interview conveys no assurance of selection. Appointment orders will be issued by the respective Ministry.
Stage 1 – Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting
All applications are scrutinized for eligibility. If applications are large in number, UPSC may shortlist based on: (a) Desirable Qualifications; (b) higher educational qualifications; (c) higher relevant experience; (d) counting experience before/after essential qualification; (e) invoking experience even where not mentioned as EQ/DQ; or (f) by holding a Recruitment Test. Candidates should mention all qualifications and experience in the relevant field over and above the minimum qualifications.
Stage 2 – Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview (wherever applicable)
If selection is made by Recruitment Test followed by Interview, candidates must achieve minimum suitability at both stages. Minimum interview marks: UR – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PH – 40 (out of 100 total interview marks). Minimum marks for Recruitment Test shall be decided by UPSC on a case-by-case basis.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
Selected candidates must be in sound bodily health and must undergo medical examination and satisfy medical authority as required by the Government.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. The UPSC online portal has four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and Post/Vacancy-specific module. The first three modules can be filled at any time; the fourth (vacancy-specific) module must be filled during the application window. Candidates who have already registered and have a URN can directly log in and fill the vacancy-specific module. Candidates are strongly advised to use Aadhaar Card as the ID document for seamless verification. Applications once submitted are final – no correction/alteration/modification is permitted after submission. Candidates must take a printout of the finally submitted application and carry it along with original documents if called for interview.
Documents to be Uploaded at the time of Online Application:
- Live photograph captured via webcam/camera during CAF filling (mandatory)
- Scanned recent passport-size photograph (as per instructions on UPSC website)
- Scanned signature (three signatures one below the other on plain white paper, black ink)
- Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or marksheet as proof of Date of Birth
- Degree/Diploma certificate as proof of educational qualification; if not available, provisional certificate + all year marksheets
- Experience Certificate(s) in prescribed format from Head(s) of Organisation(s) – mentioning duration, basic pay, consolidated pay, and nature of duties
- Caste/Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed proforma from Competent Authority
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration in prescribed format
- EWS certificate in prescribed proforma
- PwBD Disability Certificate from Medical Board constituted by Central/State Government
- Age relaxation certificate for Ex-Servicemen/Central/UT Government Employees in prescribed proforma
- Order/letter for equivalent qualification (if applicable) citing Authority with number and date
- Name change documents (if applicable – marriage certificate/divorce decree/affidavit as per situation)
- Documentary support for any other claim made (Professional Registration, Publications, GATE/NET, etc.)
Printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application must be retained – candidates will need to bring it to the interview along with original certificates. Candidates are NOT required to send printouts or documents by post or by hand to UPSC.
Apply Online at: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
For queries: Helpline No. 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 | Email: [email protected] (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all working days during the application window).
Important Instructions for UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 Candidates
- Online applications open from 23-05-2026 and close on 12-06-2026 at 1800 Hrs – candidates must apply well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
- All candidates must enter correct and active email addresses – all correspondence including interview schedules will be communicated only through the registered email ID.
- Applications once submitted are final – no correction/alteration/modification in any field is allowed after submission. No withdrawal of applications is permitted.
- The date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for submission of online recruitment application (12-06-2026).
- Filling wrong information may lead to rejection through computer-based shortlisting apart from debarment by the Commission.
- Face authentication will be mandatory for all candidates at the examination venue/Interview Hall – candidates must enter well in time for face authentication and frisking.
- Mobile phones (even in switched-off mode), pagers, smart watches, pen drives, cameras, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic/communication device are strictly banned at the examination/interview venue. Violation leads to disciplinary action including ban from future examinations/recruitment.
- Candidates must not bring valuables or bags to the venue – no arrangement for safe-keeping will be made and UPSC will not be responsible for any loss.
- The Commission will contribute towards interview travelling expenses at Second Class Mail railway fare rate by shortest route – candidates will be informed of details when called for interview.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
- Summoning for interview conveys no assurance of selection – appointment orders will be issued by the respective Ministry.
- UPSC may grant higher initial pay to candidates adjudged meritorious in the interview.
- The Commission does not enter into correspondence with candidates about reasons for non-selection – no interim enquiry about results will be entertained.
- Prescribed proforma for various certificates are available at https://upsc.gov.in under Recruitment → Forms of Certificates.