UPSC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 450 Posts

Are you preparing for jobs in various ministries and departments of the Central Government? Then here is some major news for you. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a new notification (Advertisement No. 07/2026) for the recruitment of candidates to various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts across multiple ministries, including Agriculture, Defence, Health, Corporate Affairs, Culture, and Civil Aviation. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the UPSC’s online recruitment portal.

In recent times, UPSC’s direct recruitment notifications have become significant for many job seekers. This is because they offer the opportunity to apply for multiple posts based on different educational qualifications and experience.

Now, before applying, it is essential to clearly understand the details regarding the number of vacancies, required qualifications, salary, age limits, and the application process. This report outlines the key information from the notification in simple terms.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from eligible candidates for various posts across different ministries and central government departments through its 2026 recruitment notification. Experienced and qualified candidates will be selected for roles spanning different fields such as administration, technology, medicine, law, and archaeology. Specific eligibility criteria, salary scales, and age limits have been established for the various positions.

The recruitment notification covers several key posts, including Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior Photographic Officer, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer (Civilian), and Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics). Applications are also being accepted for various other positions listed in the notification.

The salary for selected candidates will be determined based on the Pay Matrix applicable to the respective post. Salaries will be provided under Level-7, Level-10, and Level-11, as specified in the notification. Additionally, candidates will receive various allowances and benefits in accordance with central government regulations. A Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) will be provided for certain medical posts.

Educational qualification requirements vary for each post. Depending on the nature of the position, applicants may require a bachelor's degree, master's degree, engineering degree, law degree, MBBS or Siddha degree, or an advanced degree in archaeology, agriculture, or other relevant fields. Specific work experience is also mandatory for certain posts. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully review the educational qualifications and other conditions for the respective posts before applying.

Age limits have also been set differently for the various posts. For most positions, the maximum age limit is 30, 35, or 40 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government rules. Additionally, candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) will be eligible for age relaxation in accordance with prevailing regulations.

Selected candidates may be posted to various states across India or to central government offices. Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in the country. Before applying, one should carefully review the official notification to understand the job location and other terms of service for the respective position.