June 04, 2026

UPSC Advt. No. 09/2026 – Scientific Officer, Manager & More (194 Posts)

UPSC Advt. No. 09/2026 – Scientific Officer, Manager & More (194 Posts)
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.
09/2026
Notification Date
24 May 2026
Application Dates
Start: 24 May 2026 Last Date: 12 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date Printing Application
13 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Mode
Correction Window
Not available
Total Vacancies
Multiple (post‑wise details in PDF)
Posts (Indicative)
Scientific Officer, Manager, Assistant Director, Specialist Grade III, Deputy Director, Senior Lecturer, others
Departments / Ministries
Multiple Ministries including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and others
Nature of Posts
Permanent (Group ‘A’ / Group ‘B’ Gazetted)
Probation Period
2 years (most posts)
Educational Qualifications
• Scientific Officer: Master’s in Science/Engineering • Manager: CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance) • Specialist Grade III: MBBS + PG • Assistant Director: Graduate (Law/Engg.) + experience • Senior Lecturer: BDS/MDS
Experience
3–10 years (varies by post)
Age Limit (as on 12 June 2026)
30–50 years (varies) Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs; OBC – 3 yrs; PwBD – 10–15 yrs; Govt. Servants – up to 5 yrs
Reservation
As per Govt. rules (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex‑Servicemen)
Application Fee
₹25 (Female/SC/ST/PwBD exempted)
Selection Process
Shortlisting → Recruitment Test (if applicable) → Interview → Document Verification
Weightage
RT + Interview marks = Merit
Minimum Qualifying Marks
As fixed by UPSC (generally 50% in Interview)
Medical Exam
Required for certain posts
Pay Scale
Level‑10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 Level‑11: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 Level‑12: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 Level‑13: ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900
Instructions
• Apply separately for each post • Pay separate fee per post • No correction window
Helpline
011‑23098543 / 23385271 Email: recruitment‑upsc@gov.in
Job Location
Anywhere in India (transferable)
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