Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official Special Recruitment Drive Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to multiple Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ gazetted posts in various ministries and departments of Government of India.
A total of 45 vacancies have been announced for posts including Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II (DRDO), Assistant Mining Engineer, Assistant Research Officer, Accounts Officer, Translators, Assistant Professors and others.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal before the last date. Candidates are advised to carefully check eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, experience requirement, pay scale and selection procedure before applying online.
The recruitment notification was published under Advertisement No. 04/2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive |
| Total Vacancies | 45 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
| Job Location | All India |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 09 May 2026 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 09 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 May 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | To be notified separately |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II (DRDO) | 29 |
| Assistant Mining Engineer | 4 |
| Assistant Research Officer | 2 |
| Accounts Officer | 3 |
| Translator (Chinese) | 1 |
| Translator (Tibetan) | 1 |
| Assistant Library & Information Officer | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Civil Engineering) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Electrical Engineering) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) | 1 |
| Total | 45 Posts |
📍 Vacancy distribution includes UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwBD reservations.
Educational qualifications vary according to post. Candidates must possess relevant degree along with required experience wherever applicable.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years experience in administration/accounts/establishment work |
| Assistant Mining Engineer | B.E/B.Tech in Mining Engineering + 2 years experience |
| Assistant Research Officer | Master’s Degree in relevant subject OR B.E/B.Tech in Mineral/Chemical/Metallurgy Engineering + experience |
| Translator | Degree in concerned foreign language OR Diploma in translation/interpretership |
| Engineering Faculty Posts | B.E/B.Tech + M.E/M.Tech with First Class; Ph.D for Associate Professor |
The upper age limit varies according to post and category.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II | 35 to 40 Years |
| Assistant Mining Engineer | 30 to 33 Years |
| Assistant Research Officer | 30 to 33 Years |
| Translator Posts | 35 to 38 Years |
| Professor & Assistant Professor Posts | 35 to 45 Years |
📌 Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen is applicable as per UPSC rules.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates | No Fee |
💲 Fee payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking.
The selection process may include:
UPSC may shortlist candidates based on higher qualifications, experience or recruitment test.
If UPSC decides to conduct Recruitment Test (RT), the exam pattern generally includes objective type questions related to the concerned subject, general aptitude and experience area.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Test | Objective Type Questions |
| Interview | 100 Marks |
Minimum suitability marks in interview are 50 for UR, 45 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
| Post Type | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Group A Gazetted Posts | Level 10 to Academic Level 13A1 |
| Group B Gazetted Posts | Level 07 to Level 08 |
Selected candidates will receive DA, HRA, TA, pension benefits and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
All supporting documents must be uploaded online in PDF format.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 45 vacancies for various Group A and Group B posts including Senior Administrative Officer Grade II, Assistant Mining Engineer, Translator, Assistant Research Officer and Assistant Professor posts.
The last date to submit online applications for UPSC Special Recruitment Drive 04/2026 is 29 May 2026 up to 6:00 PM through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
Candidates must possess qualifications such as Bachelor Degree, B.E or B.Tech, Master Degree, M.E or M.Tech, PhD or foreign language degree and relevant work experience depending on the post applied for.
General, OBC and EWS male candidates are required to pay ₹25 application fee while SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from fee payment.
The selection process may include shortlisting of applications, recruitment test, interview or personality test and document verification as decided by UPSC for different posts.
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