The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is accepting online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 241 Group A and Group B posts. You can apply for the recruitment drive through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal till July 31, 2026.
The vacancies include Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor in various disciplines, along with several other posts across different ministries and departments.
Candidates can print their submitted application till August 1, 2026.
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
The Educational qualification for the vacant post are different such as the candidates applying for the Assistant Soil Chemist applicants must have a Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Chemistry with the required specialisation. Law-related posts require a Law degree along with the prescribed experience.
Relevant work experience is mandatory for several posts.
Medical posts require MBBS, postgraduate medical qualifications and relevant teaching/professional experience.
Like the educational qualification, the age limit also differs according to the post and category. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
How to apply for UPSS recruitment
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select the desired post under Advertisement No. 08/2026.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the details and submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
- Candidates must complete the online application process by July 31, 2026.