UPSC Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :

Applicants must satisfy the post-specific qualifications and experience requirements prescribed for each role ;

Scientist-B (Mechanical) :
Candidates should possess either a Master’s degree in Physics with at least 1 year of relevant practical experience, or a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in testing, calibration, precision measurement, or metrology in a recognized laboratory or institution.
Desirable: Exposure to research and development work related to engineering materials and calibration.

Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) :
Master’s degree in Physics or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Metallurgy with at least 1 year of experience in non-destructive testing laboratories, X-ray diffraction techniques, or failure analysis of engineering materials.

Superintending Archaeological Engineer :
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering along with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in planning, execution, and supervision of civil engineering projects, preferably in government departments or heritage/archaeological sites.

Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering – Survey) :
B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geoinformatics/Surveying Technology, securing first class or equivalent grade at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Application Fee :
General/OBC (Male): ₹25.
SC/ST/Women: Exempted.

Age Limit :
Age criteria will be governed by standard UPSC rules. Applicable relaxations include ;
OBC: 3 years.
SC/ST: 5 years.
PwBD: 10 years.
PwBD + OBC: 13 years.
PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years.
Central Government Employees: 5 years.
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.

Salary :
Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC ;
Scientist-B (Mechanical): Level-10.
Scientific Officer: Level-08.
Superintending Archaeological Engineer: Level-11.
Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10.

Selection Process :
The recruitment process will include ;
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
Recruitment Test (if conducted by UPSC).
Interview / Personality Test.

How to Apply :
Interested candidates must apply online through the official UPSC portal ;
Visit the official UPSC website and access the relevant recruitment notification.
Click on the Apply Online link and complete the registration process.
Enter all required personal, educational, and professional details carefully.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
Pay the prescribed application fee online, if applicable.
Verify all details before submitting the application form.
Submit the form on or before 15 May 2026.
Download and keep a printout of the application for future reference.