UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 40 Agricultural Engineer, Scientist and More Posts

Application Fee

Selection Process

Salary

Several posts also carry Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) in addition to the basic pay.

Documents Required

• Scanned Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID)
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Degree/Diploma, Marksheets)
• Experience Certificates (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, if applicable)
• Registration Certificate (e.g., Medical Council, Veterinary Council, if applicable)
• Any other document as specified in the official notification

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora.
2. Register yourself if you are a new user on the ORA portal.
3. Log in using your registered credentials.
4. Select the desired post(s) from Advertisement No. 09/2026.
5. Fill in all required personal, educational, and experience details accurately in the online application form.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as per the specified format and size.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the prescribed online payment gateway.
8. Review your entire application form carefully to ensure all information is correct before final submission.
9. Submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for your records.

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 40 vacancies across 12 different posts, including Agricultural Engineer, Scientist 'B', and Civilian Medical Officer.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date for submitting online applications for UPSC Recruitment 2026 is 14 August 2026.

Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for these posts?

Ans: Educational qualifications vary by post, ranging from Bachelor's degrees in Engineering or Veterinary Science to Master's degrees in Science and MBBS with postgraduate qualifications.

Q4. What is the age limit for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The upper age limit varies by post and category, generally ranging from 33 to 43 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q5. What is the selection process for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The selection process involves Direct Recruitment by Selection, which typically includes shortlisting of applications followed by an interview.

Q6. What is the salary for the posts under UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Selected candidates will receive a salary as per Pay Level-07 to Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) applicable for several posts.

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