⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 25-07-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
UPSC has released Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026 for 40 vacancies across 12 posts including engineers, medical officers, scientists, assistant professors, industrial advisers and veterinary surgeons. Online applications are open from 25-07-2026 to 14-08-2026 via upsconline.nic.in/ora. Selection is by direct recruitment through interview or recruitment test (where applicable) and shortlisting; minimum interview suitability marks vary by category. Pay scales are Level-07 to Level-11 under the 7th CPC, with NPA for several medical posts. Detailed post-wise qualifications, age limits and category-wise vacancies are in the official notification PDF.
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Vacancy Details
- Agricultural Engineer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with specified experience in testing/evaluation or teaching/training- OBC: 1
- Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani): 4 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Unani Medicine with enrolment on the Central/State Register of Indian Medicine- UR: 1
- EWS: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- Scientist ‘B’ (Botany): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Botany with 3 years’ research experience after essential qualification- UR: 1
- Scientist ‘B’ (Environmental Science): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Environmental Science with 3 years’ research experience after essential qualification- UR: 1
- Scientist ‘B’ (Geology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Geology with 3 years’ research experience after essential qualification- UR: 1
- Scientist ‘B’ (Physics): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physics with 3 years’ research experience after essential qualification- OBC: 1
- Scientist ‘B’ (Zoology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Zoology with 3 years’ research experience after essential qualification- SC: 1
- Civilian Medical Officer: 18 vacancies
Qualification: Recognized MBBS degree with completion of compulsory rotating internship; post-graduate medical qualification desirable- UR: 6
- EWS: 3
- OBC: 4
- SC: 3
- ST: 2
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion): 5 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with postgraduate degree/diploma (MD/DNB) in relevant subjects and at least 3 years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Registrar/Assistant Professor- UR: 4
- OBC: 1
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with postgraduate degree/diploma in Surgical Oncology or specified surgical branches with special training and at least 3 years’ teaching experience- OBC: 1
- Assistant Industrial Adviser: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Metallurgical/Electronics & Communication Engineering with 3 years’ relevant experience- UR: 2
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeon: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science with registration with Veterinary Council- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: Agricultural Engineer requires a degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering; Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani) requires a degree in Unani Medicine with enrolment on the Central/State Register; Scientist ‘B’ posts require a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with research experience; Civilian Medical Officer and Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts require MBBS with specified postgraduate qualifications/training and teaching experience; Assistant Industrial Adviser requires a bachelor’s degree in specified engineering branches with experience; Veterinary Assistant Surgeon requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and registration with the Veterinary Council.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 33 years
- Maximum Age: 43 years
Selection Process
- Recruitment Test (RT): A Recruitment Test may be conducted where applicable. Candidates must meet minimum suitability in RT if an RT is conducted.
- Shortlisting: Shortlisting may be used where applicable before interview or selection, as indicated by ‘Direct Recruitment by Selection (interview/shortlisting based)’.
- Interview: Selection is through interview where applicable. Minimum suitability marks in interview: 50 for UR, 45 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST/PwBD out of 100.
- Final Selection: Final selection is based on RT (where applicable) and interview, meeting minimum suitability criteria.
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora
- Register or login and locate Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026
- Select the desired post using the Vacancy Number
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature as specified
- Pay the applicable application fee (if any) and submit the application before 14-08-2026
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Important Dates
- Notification / Advertisement Release:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post. Examples: Agricultural Engineer requires a degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering; Medical Officer (Unani) requires a degree in Unani Medicine with enrolment on the Central/State Register; Scientist ‘B’ posts require a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with research experience; MBBS is required for Civilian Medical Officer and Specialist posts.
How do I apply for UPSC Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026?
Apply online via the UPSC application portal upsconline.nic.in/ora. Register or login, locate Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026, select the desired post, complete the form, upload documents, pay the fee (if any) and submit before 14-08-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application last date is 14-08-2026. The application window opens on 25-07-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is by Recruitment Test (RT) where applicable followed by an interview, or by interview alone. Candidates must meet minimum suitability marks: 50 for UR, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD out of 100.
What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-07, Level-10, or Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix depending on the post. Several medical posts also carry Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) in addition to basic pay.
