UPSC Advertisement 08/2026 Recruitment 2026 notification released for 48 vacancies. Check eligibility, salary, age limit, important dates and apply online before 31 July 2026.

The recruitment includes vacancies for Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor (SFIO), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology), Entomologist, Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology), and Superintendent (Legal).

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 11 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 (6:00 PM) through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.

UPSC Advertisement 08/2026 Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Departments Covered

The vacancies are available in the following Ministries:

• Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Ministry of Home Affairs
• Ministry of Law & Justice

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required educational qualification and relevant work experience according to the post.

Candidates should carefully check the official notification for detailed post-wise educational qualifications and experience requirements.

Age Limit

The upper age limit varies according to the post.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules for:

• SC
• ST
• OBC
• PwBD
• Ex-Servicemen
• Central Government Employees

Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Apart from basic pay, candidates will receive DA, HRA, TA and other Central Government allowances as applicable.

Application Fee

Payment can be made online using:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• UPI
• Net Banking

Selection Process

The UPSC selection process may include:

1. Shortlisting of Applications
2. Recruitment Test (where applicable)
3. Personal Interview
4. Document Verification
5. Final Merit List

For interview-only recruitment, minimum qualifying marks are:

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying:

• 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Educational Certificates
• Experience Certificates
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
• PwBD Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Government Service Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Portal.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR/URN).
3. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF).
4. Select Advertisement No. 08/2026.
5. Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
7. Verify all details carefully.
8. Submit the application.
9. Download and print the final application form.

Important Instructions

• Read the complete notification before applying.
• Applications submitted after 31 July 2026 (6 PM) will not be accepted.
• Upload only valid supporting documents.
• Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
• Interview and Recruitment Test dates will be announced later by UPSC.

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