Introduction
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 10/2026 for direct recruitment by selection to 7 posts across various central ministries and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration. A total of 34 vacancies are available, and candidates can apply online from 08‑08‑2026 until the respective last dates.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil & Electronics), Assistant Director (Engineering), Superintendent Translation (Hindi), Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Soil Conservation Assistant |
| Total Vacancies |
34 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
08‑08‑2026 |
| Last Date |
28‑08‑2026 (non‑Ladakh posts) & 04‑09‑2026 (Ladakh posts) |
| Official Website |
upsconline.nic.in/ora |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the premier central recruiting agency of the Government of India. All applications are to be submitted through the UPSC online portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ora.
Vacancy Details
| S. No. |
Post Name |
No. of Posts (Category-wise) |
| 1 |
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
1 (OBC‑1) |
| 2 |
Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) |
9 (UR‑4, OBC‑3, SC‑1, ST‑1; incl. PwBD‑1) |
| 3 |
Assistant Director (Engineering) |
1 (UR‑1) |
| 4 |
Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) |
1 (UR‑1) |
| 5 |
Research Officer |
11 (UR‑7, EWS‑1, OBC‑2, SC‑1; incl. PwBD‑1) |
| 6 |
Horticulture Development Officer |
4 (ST‑4) – Ladakh domicile |
| 7 |
Soil Conservation Assistant |
7 (ST‑7) – Ladakh domicile |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post |
Essential Qualification |
Experience Required |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
Degree in Civil Engineering (or AMIE Section A&B up to 31‑05‑2013) |
2 years supervisory experience in design, maintenance & construction of structural & RCC works |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) |
Degree in Telecommunications/Electronics/Electronics & Communications Engineering (IETE or Institution of Engineers Section A&B up to 31‑05‑2013) |
2 years supervisory experience in radio aids to navigation |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering |
2 years experience in civil works (incl. harbour engineering) or operation of cranes, diesel locos, marine engines & ancillary machines |
| Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) |
Master’s Degree in Law (or Bachelor’s Degree in Law with longer experience) plus Hindi‑medium schooling |
2 years (Master’s route) or 4 years (Bachelor’s route) in judicial service, legal affairs, legal practice, law teaching, or Hindi translation/drafting of statutes |
| Research Officer |
Master’s Degree in Geography/Geology/Applied Geology/Geoinformatics/GIS & Remote Sensing/Geomatics/Geospatial Technology (with Geography or Geology studied at bachelor level) |
5 years’ experience in geographical/cartographical teaching or research involving data collection & map preparation |
| Horticulture Development Officer |
Bachelor in Horticulture Science or Bachelor in Agriculture Science |
Not specified |
| Soil Conservation Assistant |
B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture, or B.Sc/M.Sc Soil Science, or B.E/B.Tech Agricultural Engineering |
Not specified |
Age Limit
| Post |
Upper Age Limit |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
38 years (OBC) |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) |
35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) |
30 years (UR) |
| Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) |
35 years (UR) |
| Research Officer |
35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC) |
| Horticulture Development Officer |
40 years (ST) |
| Soil Conservation Assistant |
40 years (ST) |
Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates (maximum age 56 years) on posts identified as suitable. Additional relaxations apply for ex‑servicemen and central/UT government employees as per the notification.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post |
Pay Level (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
Level 10 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) |
Level 10 |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) |
Level 07 |
| Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) |
Level 10 |
| Research Officer |
Level 10 |
| Horticulture Development Officer |
Level 08 |
| Soil Conservation Assistant |
Level 08 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) |
Rs. 25 (payable via Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking) |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD (any community) |
No fee |
The fee is non‑refundable and cannot be carried forward to any other examination.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start of Online Application |
08‑08‑2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (non‑Ladakh posts) |
28‑08‑2026, 1800 Hrs |
| Last Date to Apply (Ladakh posts) |
04‑09‑2026 |
| Interview/RT Date |
To be intimated separately |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility and qualifications.
- Conduct of Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) where applicable.
- Interview for candidates who qualify the RT/CRT.
- Final merit list prepared based on marks obtained in RT/CRT and interview.
Minimum qualifying marks in the interview: UR – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 (out of 100). Where an RT is held, candidates must meet the minimum qualifying level in both RT and interview.
Documents Required
- Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or mark sheet (date of birth proof)
- Degree/Diploma certificate or provisional certificate with mark sheets
- Order/letter for any equivalent qualification claimed
- Experience certificate(s) in prescribed proforma
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates and OBC-NCL declaration where applicable
- Certificate of Disability in prescribed proforma for PwBD candidates
- Name‑change documents (if applicable)
- Certificates for age‑relaxation claims (Ex‑Servicemen, Central/UT Government employees, etc.)
- Domicile Certificate of Ladakh for Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant posts
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora.
- Create a new account and complete the Universal Registration.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) – common to all UPSC recruitments.
- Select the desired post and complete the fourth module specific to that vacancy.
- Upload recent passport‑size photograph, live photo capture, and digital signature as per instructions.
- Upload all supporting documents (educational certificates, experience letters, caste/disability certificates, etc.).
- Pay the applicable application fee (if any) through the online payment gateway.
- Review the entered details carefully and submit the application before the closing date.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the final application for future reference.
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FAQs
- What is the total number of vacancies?
There are 34 vacancies across seven different posts.
- Can I apply after 28‑08‑2026?
Yes, for the posts located in the Union Territory of Ladakh the last date is 04‑09‑2026.
- Is there any application fee for female candidates?
No, female candidates (as well as SC, ST, and PwBD candidates) are exempted from the application fee.
- Which posts are reserved for Ladakh domiciles?
Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant are exclusively for candidates domiciled in Ladakh.
- What is the age limit for the Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) post?
The upper age limit is 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST).
- How many years of experience are required for the Research Officer post?
A minimum of 5 years of experience in geographical/cartographical teaching or research is required.
