Summary about job
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 for direct recruitment by selection for various government posts. Online applications are invited for a total of 34 vacancies across multiple ministries and departments, including the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal starting from 8th August 2026.
Job Details
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| Category | Details |
| Department | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Employment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Job Title(s) | Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Director, Superintendent Translation, Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Soil Conservation Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 34 |
| Start Date | 8th August, 2026 |
| End Date | 28th August, 2026 (General Posts) / 4th September, 2026 (Ladakh Posts) |
| Location | Various Ministries / UT of Ladakh |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
Advertisement No.
10/2026
Post and Vacancy Details
| Vacancy No. | Post Name | Department / Ministry | Total Vacancies | Category-wise Breakdown |
| 26081001608 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 01 | OBC-01 |
| 26081002608 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 09 | UR-04, OBC-03, SC-01, ST-01 (PwBD-01*) |
| 26081003608 | Assistant Director (Engineering) | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 01 | UR-01 |
| 26081004208 | Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice | 01 | UR-01 |
| 26081005208 | Research Officer | National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, Ministry of Science and Technology | 11 | UR-07, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01 (PwBD-01*) |
| 26081006208 | Horticulture Development Officer | Horticulture Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh | 04 | ST-04 |
| 26081007208 | Soil Conservation Assistant | Command Area Development, Agricultural Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh | 07 | ST-07 |
(Note: For the 9 and 11 vacancy posts respectively, one vacancy is reserved for candidates belonging to the category of persons with benchmark disability (PwBD).)
Salary Details
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil/Electronics): Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
- Assistant Director (Engineering): Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
- Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
- Research Officer: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
- Horticulture Development Officer: Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
- Soil Conservation Assistant: Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Educational Qualification
- Detailed educational qualifications for each specific post have been provided in the detailed Recruitment Advertisement available on the Commission’s website. Candidates are advised to read the detailed instructions and additional information carefully.
Age Limit
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): 38 years for OBC.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics): 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.
- Assistant Director (Engineering): 30 years for UR.
- Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): 35 years for UR.
- Research Officer: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC.
- Horticulture Development Officer: 40 years for ST.
- Soil Conservation Assistant: 40 years for ST.
- Age Relaxation: The age limit is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates for identified suitable/reserved vacancies.
- Crucial Date: The crucial date for determining the age limit is the closing date for the submission of the online application.
Selection Process
- The recruitment for these posts will be conducted by direct recruitment through selection.
How to Apply
- Visit the official online application portal of the Commission at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Read the detailed Recruitment Advertisement and ‘Instructions and Additional Information to candidates’ thoroughly on https://upsc.gov.in.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details before the respective deadlines.
- Submit the application and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Instructions
- In case of any discrepancy between the indicative advertisement and the detailed advertisement, the detailed version uploaded on the Commission’s website shall prevail, unless a corrigendum is published.
- Candidates must ensure they review category-wise and sub-category-wise reservation and suitability details pertaining to PwBD vacancies in the detailed advertisement.
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Applications: 8th August, 2026
- Closing Date for Online Applications (General Posts): 28th August, 2026
- Closing Date for Online Applications (Posts under UT of Ladakh): 4th September, 2026
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
