Job Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts under different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. A total of 45 vacancies are announced for posts such as Translator, Assistant Mining Engineer, Assistant Professor, and others. Applications are to be submitted online only through the UPSC ORA portal. The official websites are https://www.upsc.gov.in and https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date for Online Application | 09.05.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 29.05.2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Date for Determining Eligibility | 29.05.2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 25/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates | NIL |
Age Limit
| Post Name & Organization | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Library & Information Officer (Kannada), Central Secretariat Library, Ministry of Culture | 30 years (relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD) |
| Associate Professor, Civil Engineering (Structural), College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence | 45 years |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Structural), College of Military Engineering, Pune | 35 years |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering (Power System), College of Military Engineering, Pune | 40 years |
| Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer), College of Military Engineering, Pune | 35 years |
| Translator (Chinese), Signal Intelligence Directorate, Integrated Defence Staff HQ, Ministry of Defence | 38 years |
| Translator (Tibetan), Signal Intelligence Directorate, Integrated Defence Staff HQ, Ministry of Defence | 35 years |
| Senior Administrative Officer Grade‑II, DRDO, Ministry of Defence | 35/38/40 years (category‑wise) |
| Assistant Mining Engineer, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 30/33 years |
| Assistant Research Officer, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 30/33 years |
| Accounts Officer, Finance Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 40 years (Ladakh domicile required) |
Qualification
Candidates must possess any of the following qualifications depending on the post:
- Any Bachelor’s Degree (B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, etc.)
- B.Tech / B.E in relevant engineering discipline
- Diploma in engineering or allied fields
- B.Lib (Bachelor of Library Science)
- M.E / M.Tech in relevant discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in the concerned foreign language (for Translator posts) or equivalent diploma with English
Minimum eligibility is a Graduate degree (Any Bachelor’s Degree).
Vacancy Details
| Post Name & Organization | Reservation | Pay Scale | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Library & Information Officer (Kannada), Central Secretariat Library, Ministry of Culture | UR-01 (PwBD-01) | Level-07 | 30 years (relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD) |
| Associate Professor, Civil Engineering (Structural), College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence | UR-01 | Academic Level 13A1 | 45 years |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Structural), College of Military Engineering, Pune | EWS-01 | Academic Level 10 | 35 years |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering (Power System), College of Military Engineering, Pune | SC-01 | Academic Level 10 | 40 years |
| Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer), College of Military Engineering, Pune | UR-01 | Academic Level 10 | 35 years |
| Translator (Chinese), Signal Intelligence Directorate, Integrated Defence Staff HQ, Ministry of Defence | OBC-01 (Suitable for PwBD) | Level-10 | 38 years |
| Translator (Tibetan), Signal Intelligence Directorate, Integrated Defence Staff HQ, Ministry of Defence | UR-01 (Suitable for PwBD) | Level-10 | 35 years |
| Senior Administrative Officer Grade‑II, DRDO, Ministry of Defence | UR-11, EWS-03, OBC-08, SC-04, ST-03 (PwBD-01) | Level-10 | 35/38/40 years (category‑wise) |
| Assistant Mining Engineer, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | UR-02, OBC-02 (PwBD-01) | Level-07 | 30/33 years |
| Assistant Research Officer, Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | UR-01, OBC-01 (Suitable for PwBD) | Level-07 | 30/33 years |
| Accounts Officer, Finance Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh | ST-03 (Suitable for PwBD) | Level-08 | 40 years (Ladakh domicile required) |
Salary Details
The pay scale for the posts is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Level‑07 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
- Level‑08 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
- Level‑10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Academic Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Academic Level 13A1 (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100)
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on essential/desirable qualifications and experience.
- Recruitment Test (if conducted).
- Personal Interview.
- Final merit list prepared after interview; minimum qualifying marks apply for each category.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC ORA portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Register/create a profile to obtain a User Registration Number (URN).
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Complete the post‑specific module.
- Upload required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, caste/PwBD certificates, photograph, signature) in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) via credit/debit card or net banking.
- Submit the application and keep a copy of the confirmation slip.
Important Links
FAQs
- Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026 Recruitment?
- The last date to submit the online application form for UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026 Recruitment is 29 May 2026 up to 06:00 PM. Candidates interested in applying for various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts must complete the online registration process before the deadline through the official UPSC ORA portal.
- Q2. Which posts are available under UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026?
- UPSC has released vacancies for several prestigious posts including Assistant Library & Information Officer, Associate Professor, Assistant Professors in Engineering disciplines, Translator (Chinese & Tibetan), Senior Administrative Officer, Assistant Mining Engineer, Assistant Research Officer, and Accounts Officer. These vacancies are available under different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.
- Q3. What is the application mode for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates can apply only through online mode using the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. No offline application forms or other modes of submission will be accepted by the Union Public Service Commission. Applicants are advised to carefully fill the Common Application Form and upload all required documents before final submission.
- Q4. What educational qualifications are required for UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026 posts?
- Educational qualifications vary depending on the post applied for. Engineering faculty posts generally require B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech degrees in relevant discipline. Translator posts require a Bachelor’s degree in the concerned foreign language or equivalent diploma with English. Administrative and other posts require a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.