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UPSC Advertisement 04/2026 — Special Recruitment Drive for 45 Posts

Advt No: UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026•Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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01

Online Application Window

Application window closed on 28 May 2026

Closed
02

Stage 1: Recruitment Test

(RT / Screening CBT Test, where candidate volume warrants) or Academic Shortlisting

Date To Be Notified
03

Stage 2: Personal Interview & Personality Assessment at UPS...

Personal Interview & Personality Assessment at UPSC Dholpur House (100 Marks)

Interview
04

Stage 3: Document Verification of Original Educational Degr...

Document Verification of Original Educational Degrees, Experience & Category Certificates

Document Scrutiny
05

Stage 4: Pre-Appointment Medical Examination & Final Recomm...

Pre-Appointment Medical Examination & Final Recommendation to Requisitioning Ministries

Date To Be Notified
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15-Second Executive Decision Summary

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Total Vacancies
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

45

UPSC Advertisement 04/2026 — Special Recruitment Drive for 45 Posts

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 35 Yrs

as on 28 May 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹44,900–₹2,17,100

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) (Advt No: UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026)

About this Recruitment

UPSC has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 for direct recruitment to 45 posts across multiple departments. Candidates with graduate, engineering, or master's qualifications can apply post-wise through the UPSC ORA portal before the closing date.

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  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Recruitment by Selection through ORA

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

35 Years

* Age calculated as on: 28 May 2026

⚡ Am I Eligible? (Instant Age & Cut-off Verifier)

Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 28 May 2026)

Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, ANY POST GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

8 May 2026

2

Application Start Date

8 May 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

28 May 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
UPSC Advertisement 04/2026 — Special Recruitment Drive for 45 Posts45 ANY GRADUATE
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Level 7 to Level 13A1 under 7th CPC (₹44,900 to ₹2,17,100) depending on post

Official Pay Scale

₹44,900 - ₹2,17,100

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹18,000
Dearness Allowance (DA)50%
₹9,000
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹3,240
Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary₹31,590
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹2,700
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹3,010
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹28,580

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹3.79 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT / OMR)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Objective Multiple Choice Test

90 Minutes
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer (as per notice)
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2525
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability2525
English / Hindi Comprehension / Domain Subject2525

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General Awareness & Static GK

0 / 5 done

General Intelligence & Reasoning

0 / 7 done

Quantitative Aptitude

0 / 7 done
Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://upsc.gov.in

2

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: UPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026) to confirm eligibility criteria.

3

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

4

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

5

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

6

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, white/light background, taken within 3 months

Scanned Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black/blue ink on white paper

Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets

100 KB to 300 KB, clearly readable PDF/JPG format

Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

100 KB to 300 KB, valid PDF format issued by competent authority

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS Male₹25
SC / ST / PwBD / FemaleFree

Payment Modes: Online payment through UPSC ORA.

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Recruitment Test (RT / Screening CBT Test, where candidate volume warrants) or Academic Shortlisting
2
Stage 2: Personal Interview & Personality Assessment at UPSC Dholpur House (100 Marks)
3
Stage 3: Document Verification of Original Educational Degrees, Experience & Category Certificates
4
Stage 4: Pre-Appointment Medical Examination & Final Recommendation to Requisitioning Ministries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advertisement 04/2026 — Special Recruitment Drive for 45 Posts?

The last date to apply is 2026-05-28.

How many vacancies are there for UPSC Advertisement 04/2026 — Special Recruitment Drive for 45 Posts?

There are a total of 45 vacancies.

Application StatusClosed

Last Date to Apply

28 May 2026

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