The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026, announcing direct recruitment by selection for 34 key positions across multiple Union Ministries and the Administration of UT of Ladakh. The online application portal was activated on August 8, 2026.
The recruitment drive covers roles ranging from engineering and cartography to translation and agricultural development, offering salary structures under Level-07, Level-08, and Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
Breakdown of Vacancies and Pay Matrix Levels
The 34 advertised vacancies are distributed across seven distinct posts in key departments:
| Vacancy No. | Post Name | Ministry / Department | No. of Posts & Category | Pay Matrix Level | Max Age Limit |
| 26081001608 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 01 (OBC-01) | Level-10 | 38 Years |
| 26081002608 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 09 (UR-04, OBC-03, SC-01, ST-01; incl. 1 PwBD) | Level-10 | UR: 35 Yrs / OBC: 38 Yrs / SC/ST: 40 Yrs |
| 26081003608 | Assistant Director (Engineering) | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 01 (UR-01) | Level-07 | 30 Years |
| 26081004208 | Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | Official Languages Wing, Legislative Dept, Ministry of Law and Justice | 01 (UR-01) | Level-10 | 35 Years |
| 26081005208 | Research Officer | National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, Ministry of Science and Technology | 11 (UR-07, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01; incl. 1 PwBD) | Level-10 | UR/EWS: 35 Yrs / OBC: 38 Yrs / SC: 40 Yrs |
| 26081006208 | Horticulture Development Officer | Horticulture Dept, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 04 (ST-04) | Level-08 | 40 Years |
| 26081007208 | Soil Conservation Assistant | Command Area Development, Agricultural Dept, UT of Ladakh | 07 (ST-07) | Level-08 | 40 Years |
Important Dates & Application Deadlines
Candidates must adhere strictly to the submission deadlines specified for different posts:
- Online Application Window Begins: August 8, 2026
- Closing Date for Non-Ladakh Posts: August 28, 2026 (up to 18:00 Hrs)
- Closing Date for UT of Ladakh Posts: September 4, 2026
- Crucial Date for Age Determination: The closing date for submission of the online application.
Age Relaxation Rules
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Age limits are relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates applying against vacancies identified as suitable and/or reserved for them.
- Category-Wise Relaxation: Regular relaxations apply for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as specified per post category.
Official Disclaimer Note: In the event of any discrepancy between the indicative advertisement and the detailed advertisement, the version provided in the detailed advertisement uploaded on the Commission’s website shall prevail, unless a corrigendum is published.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Recruitment portal at
[https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/](https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/). - Register through the One Time Registration (OTR) / Universal Registration system if not already registered.
- Select Advertisement No. 10/2026 and choose the specific Vacancy Number corresponding to your desired post.
- Complete the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form, upload required credentials, and pay the requisite application fee.
- Ensure final submission before August 28, 2026 (or September 4, 2026 for Ladakh posts).
