UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 40 Agricultural Engineer, Scientist and More Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the  Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Industrial Adviser and More Posts  Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. Before applying, candidates should read the official notification for complete details about eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, selection process, syllabus, and salary.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Indicative Advertisement No. 09/2026, inviting applications for 40 vacancies across 12 posts including Agricultural Engineer, Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani), Scientist 'B', Civilian Medical Officer, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Industrial Adviser, and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. Online applications can be submitted through upsconline.nic.in/ora from 25th July 2026 to 14th August 2026. Selection will be through Direct Recruitment by Selection (interview/shortlisting based, no written exam). Pay scales range from Level-07 to Level-11 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

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UPSC Advt No. 09/2026: Post-wise Vacancy Details

There are a total of 40 vacancies spread across posts such as Agricultural Engineer, Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani), Scientist 'B', Civilian Medical Officer, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Industrial Adviser, and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon.

 

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

• Notification / Advertisement Release: 25 July 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 25 July 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 14 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise Summary)

1. Agricultural Engineer

Qualification: Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university, with 2 years’ experience in testing/evaluation of agricultural machinery, or 2 years’ teaching/training experience in operation/maintenance of tractors and agricultural implements. Age limit: 33 years (OBC).

2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani)

Qualification: Degree in Unani Medicine from a recognized university/board recognized under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970, with enrolment on the Central/State Register of Indian Medicine. Age limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).

3–7. Scientist ‘B’ (Botany/Environmental Science/Geology/Physics/Zoology)

Qualification: Master’s Degree in the respective discipline from a recognized university, with 3 years’ research experience after acquiring the essential qualification. PhD and lab experience in conservation/non-destructive testing are desirable. Age limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).

 

 

8. Civilian Medical Officer

Qualification: Recognized MBBS degree with completion of compulsory rotating internship. Post-graduate medical qualification is desirable. Age limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST).

9. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion)

Qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree/diploma (MD/DNB) in Immunology, Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Pathology, Bacteriology or Haematology with relevant special training, plus at least 3 years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Registrar/Assistant Professor. Age limit: 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC).

10. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology)

Qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree/diploma in Surgical Oncology or General Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics/Obst. & Gynae with special training in Surgical Oncology, plus at least 3 years’ teaching experience. Age limit: 43 years (OBC).

11. Assistant Industrial Adviser

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Metallurgical/Electronics & Communication  Engineering, with 3 years’ experience in steel works/rolling mills/plant machinery manufacturing or in iron & steel production, planning, development and research. Age limit: 35 years (UR).

 

 

12. Veterinary Assistant Surgeon

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary  Science and Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science, registered with the Veterinary Council of India or a State/UT Veterinary Council. Knowledge of Tamil, Malayalam or Telugu is an advantage. Age limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).

Note: Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates, up to 5 years for SC/ST and up to 3 years for OBC as applicable, and other relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and Central/UT Government employees apply as per UPSC rules.

The upper age limit varies by post and category, ranging from 33 to 43 years as on the closing date for submission of the online application (the crucial date for determining age limit). Age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates for posts identified as suitable or reserved for them.

 

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-07, Level-10, or Level-11 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), depending on the post. Several posts also carry Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) in addition to the basic pay.

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