The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Indicative Advertisement No. 07/2026 for direct recruitment by selection to various gazetted and non-gazetted positions across central ministries and union territory administrations. This recruitment drive features multiple prestigious profiles, including Drug Inspectors, Assistant Professors, Joint Directors, and Consultants. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official UPSC portal within the stipulated timeline.
UPSC Recruitment 07/2026 Notification Overview
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification No. | Indicative Advertisement No. 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Drug Inspector, Assistant Professor, Joint Director, MO, Consultant, and Others |
| No. of Posts | Multiple Vacancies (including 186 Drug Inspectors) |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Across India / UT of Ladakh / Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ or https://upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 27 June 2026[cite: 1, 7] |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 July 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility | 17 July 2026 (Closing Date) |
Vacancy Details
UPSC has announced numerous job openings across multiple departments, including 186 posts for Drug Inspectors, 21 posts for Assistant Professors (Neurology), and several administrative positions. The vacancies cater to specific category-wise reservations including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
| Vacancy No. / Sl. | Post Name / Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| 26060752127 | Drug Inspector (CDSCO) | 186 |
| 26060714127 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) | 21 |
| 26060705227 | Company Prosecutor | 18 |
| 26060750127 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatrics) | 14 |
| 26060704227 | Legal Officer (DGCA) | 12 |
| 26060703627 | Aeronautical Officer (DGCA) | 11 |
| 26060743627 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – UT Ladakh | 11 |
| 26060719527 | Assistant Professor (Community Medicine) | 11 |
| 26060724427 | Sub-Regional Employment Officer | 11 |
| 26060721427 | Assistant Director of Census Operations | 9 |
| 26060728627 | Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-DDG | 9 |
| – | Various Other Posts (Joint Director, MO, Consultants, etc.) | Refer Notification |
Education Details
- Drug Inspector / Medical / Assistant Professor Posts: Candidates must possess a relevant degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, or a postgraduate degree in the concerned medical specialty as required by the specific service rules.
- Engineering / Law / Technical Posts: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Aeronautical), a Degree in Law, or relevant post-graduation based on the post code selected.
- Other Specialized Posts: Specific qualifications like Library Science degrees or post-graduate qualifications are needed for specialized positions.
Salary Details
| Post Profiles / Level | Scale of Pay |
| Ship Surveyor / DDG (Technical) | Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Assistant Professors, Joint Directors, Consultants | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix plus NPA (wherever applicable) |
| Aeronautical/Legal Officers, Assistant Directors | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Drug Inspectors, Company Prosecutors, Chemist | Level-08 / Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
Age Limit & Eligibility
Age Limits: The maximum age limit varies across post profiles: 30 years for Drug Inspectors and Prosecutors, 35 years for Aeronautical/Legal Officers, 40 years for Assistant Professors/Joint Directors, and up to 50–55 years for senior surveyor and consultant profiles.
Age Relaxation: Standard category relaxation applies, providing up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates for specific reserved posts. Candidates belonging to the PwBD category receive up to 10 years of age relaxation.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Depending on the volume of online applications received, the commission will short-list eligible applicants either through an optimized Recruitment Test (RT) / written exam or directly via a personal interview round, followed by document verification.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 25/- (As per standard UPSC ORA guidelines).
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted from the payment of the application fee.
How to Apply
- Visit the official online recruitment portal of the commission at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- If you are a new user, complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) setup on the dashboard.
- Log into your account and select the application link corresponding to “Indicative Advertisement No. 07/2026”.
- Carefully fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form with your correct personal, academic, and professional experience parameters.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including your passport-size photograph, official signature, and relevant educational/category certificates.
- Pay the necessary application fee through secure digital channels (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card) if applicable.
- Verify your completed fields and submit your digital application form before 17 July 2026. Print out the final application receipt layout for your record.
Official Links
| UPSC Recruitment 07/2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPSC Recruitment 07/2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
