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UPSC Assistant Professor & Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 538 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced an exciting opportunity with 538 vacancies for various prestigious positions, including Junior Scientific Officer, Assistant Professor, and Medical Officer, among others. Eligible candidates can apply online from June 13, 2026, until July 3, 2026. This is a great chance to join a reputable organization and contribute to the nation's progress. Read below for complete details about eligibility, salary, application process, and more.

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Recruitment Overview

Vacancies
538
Salary
Not disclosed
Start Date
13 Jun 2026
Last Date
3 Jul 2026
Employment Type
Regular Basis
Category
Central Govt
Apply Mode
Online
Location
All India

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancies
Junior Scientific Officer9
Regional Director in NCONF2
Operations Officer in DGCA19
Air Safety Officer in DGCA15
Professor (Sugar Engineering)1
Assistant Engineer (Civil)1
Associate Professor Civil22
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering31
Professor, Civil Engineering1
Junior Scientific Officer in Naval Headquarters5
Senior Scientific Assistant (Computer Sciences) in DGAQA4
Botanist in Botanical Survey of India2
Scientist ‘B’ (Biology) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory21
Assistant Director (IT)2
Research Officer (Map)15
Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (DCIO)3
Deputy Director (Staff Training/Productivity)6
Assistant Director Grade-II50
Chemist in Indian Bureau of Mines1
Assistant Mining Geologist in Indian Bureau of Mines5
Mineral Officer3
Assistant Public Prosecutor5
Principal7
Lecturer-I5
Superintendent ITI/Vice Principal1
Scientific Officer/Programmer2
Assistant Registrar11
Private Secretary12
Consultant Ophthalmologist35
Medical Officer (Unani)8
Dental Surgeon1
Assistant Public Prosecutor in Directorate of Prosecution1
Medical Officer/Research Officer5
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Homoeopathy)2
Scientist ‘B’13
Scientist ‘C’ (Hydrology)5
Specialist Grade- III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)207
Total538

Job Locations

This job is available across All India

Eligibility & Requirements

Educational Qualification

Required Qualifications:
M.Sc.DegreeDegree in Aeronautical EngineeringDegree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor of Engineering Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMaster’s degreeB.E. or B.Tech. or B.Sc.Masters DegreeBachelor Degree in LawMasters’ degreeBachelor DegreeMBBSBachelor’s degree in Dental SurgeryDegree in LawDegree in ayurvedaDegree in Homoeopathy
Post Name Educational Qualification
Junior Scientific Officer
  • M.Sc.
Regional Director in NCONF
Operations Officer in DGCA
  • Degree
Air Safety Officer in DGCA
  • Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
Professor (Sugar Engineering)
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Associate Professor Civil
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering
Professor, Civil Engineering
Junior Scientific Officer in Naval Headquarters
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Senior Scientific Assistant (Computer Sciences) in DGAQA
Botanist in Botanical Survey of India
  • Master’s Degree
Scientist ‘B’ (Biology) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory
Assistant Director (IT)
Research Officer (Map)
Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (DCIO)
  • Master’s degree
Deputy Director (Staff Training/Productivity)
  • B.E. or B.Tech. or B.Sc.
Assistant Director Grade-II
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Chemist in Indian Bureau of Mines
  • Masters Degree
Assistant Mining Geologist in Indian Bureau of Mines
Mineral Officer
Assistant Public Prosecutor
  • Bachelor Degree in Law
Principal
  • Masters’ degree
Lecturer-I
Superintendent ITI/Vice Principal
  • Bachelor Degree
Scientific Officer/Programmer
  • Master’s Degree
Assistant Registrar
Private Secretary
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Consultant Ophthalmologist
  • MBBS
Medical Officer (Unani)
Dental Surgeon
  • Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery
Assistant Public Prosecutor in Directorate of Prosecution
  • Degree in Law
Medical Officer/Research Officer
  • Degree in ayurveda
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Homoeopathy)
  • Degree in Homoeopathy
Scientist ‘B’
  • Master’s Degree
Scientist ‘C’ (Hydrology)
  • Master’s degree
Specialist Grade- III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
  • MBBS

Age Limit

Post NameAge Limit
Junior Scientific Officer30 years
Regional Director in NCONF
Operations Officer in DGCA35 years
Air Safety Officer in DGCA
Professor (Sugar Engineering)50 years
Assistant Engineer (Civil)30 years
Associate Professor Civil48 years
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering35 years
Professor, Civil Engineering50 years
Junior Scientific Officer in Naval Headquarters35 years
Senior Scientific Assistant (Computer Sciences) in DGAQA30 years
Botanist in Botanical Survey of India35 years
Scientist ‘B’ (Biology) in Central Forensic Science Laboratory
Assistant Director (IT)
Research Officer (Map)
Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (DCIO)
Deputy Director (Staff Training/Productivity)40 years
Assistant Director Grade-II30 years
Chemist in Indian Bureau of Mines35 years
Assistant Mining Geologist in Indian Bureau of Mines30 years
Mineral Officer
Assistant Public Prosecutor
Principal
Lecturer-I50 years
Superintendent ITI/Vice Principal40 years
Scientific Officer/Programmer
Assistant Registrar
Private Secretary35 years
Consultant Ophthalmologist50 years
Medical Officer (Unani)
Dental Surgeon45 years
Assistant Public Prosecutor in Directorate of Prosecution50 years
Medical Officer/Research Officer30 years
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Homoeopathy)35 years
Scientist ‘B’
Scientist ‘C’ (Hydrology)
Specialist Grade- III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)40 years

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST Applicants5
OBC Applicants3
PwBD (Gen/EWS) Applicants10
PwBD (SC/ST) Applicants15
PwBD (OBC) Applicants13
Ex-Servicemen ApplicantsAs Per Govt Policy

Fees & Salary

Application Fee

CategoryFee Amount
General/OBC₹25
SC/ST/PWD/FemaleNil / Free
Fee can be paid via ONLINE

Salary Details

Post NameSalary / Pay Scale
Junior Scientific OfficerLevel- 07
Regional Director in NCONFLevel- 12
Operations Officer in DGCALevel- 10
Air Safety Officer in DGCA
Professor (Sugar Engineering)Level- 13
Assistant Engineer (Civil)Level- 07
Associate Professor CivilLevel- 13A
Assistant Professor, Electrical EngineeringLevel- 10
Professor, Civil EngineeringLevel- 14
Junior Scientific Officer in Naval HeadquartersLevel- 08
Senior Scientific Assistant (Computer Sciences) in DGAQALevel- 10
Botanist in Botanical Survey of IndiaLevel- 07
Scientist ‘B’ (Biology) in Central Forensic Science LaboratoryLevel- 11
Assistant Director (IT)Level- 10
Research Officer (Map)
Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (DCIO)
Deputy Director (Staff Training/Productivity)
Assistant Director Grade-IILevel- 11
Chemist in Indian Bureau of MinesLevel- 07
Assistant Mining Geologist in Indian Bureau of MinesLevel- 10
Mineral OfficerLevel- 07
Assistant Public Prosecutor
Principal
Lecturer-ILevel- 12
Superintendent ITI/Vice PrincipalLevel- 8A
Scientific Officer/Programmer
Assistant RegistrarLevel- 08
Private SecretaryLevel- 6F
Consultant OphthalmologistLevel- 08
Medical Officer (Unani)Level- 11
Dental SurgeonLevel- 09
Assistant Public Prosecutor in Directorate of ProsecutionLevel- 11
Medical Officer/Research OfficerLevel- 06
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Homoeopathy)Level- 10
Scientist ‘B’
Scientist ‘C’ (Hydrology)
Specialist Grade- III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)Level- 11

Selection Process

  1. 1Written Exam
  2. 2Interview

Important Dates & Deadlines

Notification Date
Exam Date
TBA
Admit Card Date
TBA

How to Apply

Application Steps

  1. 1Visit the Official Website to begin the application process.
  2. 2Click on the Apply Online button on the homepage to access the application portal.
  3. 3If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account.
  4. 4Fill in the required details for registration and click Submit to generate your login credentials.
  5. 5Log in using your credentials to access the application form.
  6. 6Complete the online application form by filling in all necessary details accurately.
  7. 7Upload the required documents as per the specified format and size.
  8. 8Once everything is filled out, review your application and click on Submit to finalize your application.
  9. 9Take printout/screenshot for future reference.
Notification No:06 – 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website. Visit the official notification link to complete the application process before the deadline.

What is the last date to apply for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026?

The last date to apply for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026 is 3 Jul 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues.

How many vacancies are available in Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026?

A total of 538 vacancies are available in Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026 recruitment 2026.

What is the age limit for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026?

The age limit for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026 is 30 years, 35 years, 50 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

What is the application fee for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026?

The application fee for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026 is: General/OBC: ₹25, SC/ST/PWD/Female: ₹NIL. Fee payment can be made through the official portal.

What is the educational qualification for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026?

The educational qualification required for Assistant Professor, Scientist 2026 is: M.Sc., Degree , Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Master’s degree, B.E. or B.Tech. or B.Sc., Masters Degree, Bachelor Degree in Law, Masters’ degree , Bachelor Degree, Master’s Degree , MBBS , MBBS, Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery, Degree in Law, Degree in ayurveda, Degree in Homoeopathy. Candidates must have completed the required qualification from a recognized university/board.

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