The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official advertisement inviting online recruitment applications for direct recruitment by selection to multiple central government positions across various ministries and departments. Eligible professionals, researchers, and engineers can apply for these permanent, prestigious Group "A" and Group "B" Gazetted posts.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: June 13, 2026
Closing Date for Submitting Online Applications: July 3, 2026 (up to 18:00 HRS)
Post-wise Brief Description, Salary, & Eligibility
1. Junior Scientific Officer
Department: National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Vacancies: 9 posts
Payscale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 30 years for UR; 35 years for SC/ST (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Microbiology, or M.Sc. in Botany (with specialization in Plant Pathology/Microbiology/Mycology), or M.Sc. in Agriculture (with specialization in Soil Science/Agricultural Chemistry/Agronomy/Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Horticulture/Agricultural Extension).
2. Regional Director
Department: National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Vacancies: 2 posts
Payscale: Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 50 years for UR; 53 years for OBC
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Microbiology, Botany, or Agriculture (with relevant specializations) along with 10 years of experience in Research & Development of Biofertilizers/Organic Farming, including 2 years of administrative experience.
3. Operations Officer
Department: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation
Vacancies: 19 posts
Payscale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS; 40 years for ST
Essential Qualifications: Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science/IT/Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics) with 2 years of experience; OR M.Sc. in Electronics/Physics with 1 year of experience; OR B.Sc. (with Physics/Electronics) with 3 years of experience in fields such as Air Traffic Control, Airport operations management, or commercial/defense flying.
4. Air Safety Officer
Department: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation
Vacancies: 15 posts
Payscale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS; 38 years for OBC; 40 years for SC
Essential Qualifications: Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized university.
5. Professor (Sugar Engineering)
Department: National Sugar Institute, Kanpur
Vacancies: 1 post
Payscale: Level-13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 50 years for UR
Essential Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or AMIE), plus an Associateship or Post-Graduate Diploma in Sugar Engineering. Requires 10 years of research, practical, or teaching experience at the degree level.
6. Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Department: North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong
Vacancies: 1 post
Payscale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 30 years for UR
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience in Civil Engineering works.
7. Associate Professor, Civil Engineering (Transportation)
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence
Vacancies: 1 post
Payscale: Academic Level-13A1 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 48 years for OBC
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Transportation Specialization) with a First Class degree, along with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Minimum 5 years of teaching, research, or industry experience is required.
8. Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering (Electrical Machines)
Department: College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence
Vacancies: 1 post
Payscale: Academic Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age Limit: 35 years for UR
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering with relevant core power/machine systems specifications.
Official Vacancy & Reservation Tables
Below is the compilation of vacancy configurations across category lines for the mentioned profiles:
Table 1: Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
Post Code / Sl No. | Position Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies |
1 | Junior Scientific Officer | 06 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 9 |
2 | Regional Director | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 2 |
3 | Operations Officer | 04 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 12 | 19 (*1-PwBD) |
4 | Air Safety Officer | 08 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 02 | 15 (*1-PwBD) |
5 | Professor (Sugar Engineering) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 1 |
6 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 1 |
7 | Associate Professor (Transportation) | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 1 |
8 | Assistant Professor (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 1 |
Table 2: Grade Point System Conversion Metrics
For teaching positions where specific divisions are not specified on degrees, UPSC follows the conversion table below:
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) | Equivalent Percentage of Marks |
6.25 | 55% |
6.75 | 60% |
7.25 | 65% |
7.75 | 70% |
8.25 | 75% |
Important Portal Resource Links
Download Official Notification: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AdvtNo-06-2026-Engl-120626.pdf
Apply Online Here: https://upsconline.nic.in/
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