Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for
Selection Recruitment to various posts including Scientist, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer and Assistant Professor.
A total of 5 vacancies have been announced across different ministries and departments.
📊 Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
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| Total Posts | 05 |
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| Post Name | Scientist, Scientific Officer, Assistant Professor, Engineer |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
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📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Application Start Date | 25 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 May 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
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| Scientist-B (Mechanical) | 01 |
| Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) | 01 |
| Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 02 |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering) | 01 |
🎓 Qualification
- Scientist-B: Master’s Degree in Physics OR B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Metallurgical) + Experience
- Scientific Officer: Degree in Physics/Mechanical/Electrical + Experience in NDT
- Superintending Engineer: Degree in Civil Engineering + 8 years experience
- Assistant Professor: B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline
🎂 Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
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| Scientist-B | 35 Years |
| Scientific Officer | 33 Years (OBC) |
| Superintending Engineer | 40 Years |
| Assistant Professor | 38 Years (OBC) |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | No Fee |
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Recruitment Test (if required)
- Interview
✔ Final selection based on performance in interview or recruitment test + interview combination.
💵 Salary & Benefits
| Post | Pay Level |
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| Scientist-B | Level 10 |
| Scientific Officer | Level 8 |
| Superintending Engineer | Level 11 |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 |
- DA, HRA, TA
- Job Security
- Central Govt Benefits
✔ Pay scale as per 7th CPC.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and save application
📎 Required Documents
- Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- ID Proof
- Category Certificate
- Photo & Signature
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apply before last date
- No correction after submission
- Carry documents at interview
- Use valid email ID
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