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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Application Closed · Prep Phase

UPSC Advt 03/2026 Notification 2026: Apply Online for Scientist, SO, Engineer & Assistant Professor Posts

Advt No: UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026

The online application window closed on 14 May 2026.

This recruitment has progressed to the examination and preparation phase. Explore the official exam pattern, syllabus, and practice papers below.

View Syllabus & Pattern

Total Vacancies

5 Posts

Eligibility

ANY POST GRADUATE

Salary Range

47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Last Date to Apply

14 May 2026

About this Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission has invited online recruitment applications under Advertisement No. 03/2026 for direct recruitment to 5 specialist posts in Government of India offices. The recruitment includes Scientist-B (Mechanical), Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive), Superintending Archaeological Engineer and Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering - Survey). Eligible candidates can apply through the UPSC ORA portal from 25 April to 15 May 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Recruitment by Selection through ORA
  • Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Engineer and Assistant Professor Posts

Important Dates

1

Notification Released

24 April 2026

2

Application Start Date

24 April 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

14 May 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Scientist-B (Mechanical)1 ANY POST GRADUATE
Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive)1 ANY POST GRADUATE
Superintending Archaeological Engineer2 ANY POST GRADUATE
Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering - Survey)1 ANY POST GRADUATE

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

35 Years

* Age calculated as on 14 May 2026

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

Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 14 May 2026)

Educational Eligibility: ANY POST GRADUATE, ANY GRADUATE
Compensation & 7th CPC Structure

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Structure

Pay Level / Grade: Pay Level 8 - 11 as per 7th CPC

Official Pay Scale

₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100

Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Basic Pay47,600
Dearness Allowance (DA)50% of Basic Pay (₹23,800)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)₹4,284 - ₹12,852 (9% - 27% by City Tier X/Y/Z)
Transport Allowance (TA)₹5,400 + DA
Other AllowancesMedical & Special Allowances (as applicable)
Standard Deductions
NPS (10%) / PF / HealthNPS (10%), Health & Insurance (~₹7,640 - ₹8,640)
Gross Salary₹81,084 - ₹92,032 / month

Estimated In-Hand Salary

₹72,444 - ₹84,392 / month

Scheme of Examination

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

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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

Key Subject-Wise Syllabus Topics

General Awareness & Static GK

Indian Polity & ConstitutionHistory & CultureGeography & EnvironmentGeneral Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)National & International Current Affairs

General Intelligence & Reasoning

AnalogiesClassificationSeries CompletionCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsDirection SenseNon-Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Number SystemPercentage & AverageRatio & ProportionProfit & LossSimple & Compound InterestTime, Speed & DistanceMensuration
Application Guide

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required documents, scanned photograph, and signature ready before starting the form.

1

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

2

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026) 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.

Documents Required & Upload Specifications

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

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS Male₹25
Female / SC / ST / PwBDFree

Payment Modes: Pay the fee online through the UPSC ORA portal using debit card, credit card, UPI, net banking or other listed modes.

Selection Process

1
Online application scrutiny by UPSC
2
Shortlisting based on essential qualification, desirable qualification and experience
3
Recruitment test if UPSC decides to conduct one
4
Interview / personality test
5
Document verification and final recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026?

The last date to apply online through UPSC ORA is 15 May 2026.

How many posts are available in UPSC Advt 03/2026?

UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 lists 5 posts across Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer and Assistant Professor categories.

Where can candidates apply for UPSC Advertisement 03/2026?

Candidates must apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.

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