UPSC Recruitment 2026

Applications are invited for recruitment of 34 vacant positions or career under UPSC in 2026.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of 34 vacant posts or career under various government departments in 2026.

Name of post : Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

No. of posts : 1

Qualification :

Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent. AMIE (Section A & B) of the Institution of Engineers (India), who were enrolled with the institute up to 31.05.2013 shall be eligible for consideration.

Experience : Two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in design, maintenance and construction of structural and reinforced concrete works.

Name of post : Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) in Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

No. of posts : 9

Qualification :

Degree in Telecommunications/ Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communications Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent. IETE (Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers) or Section A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India), who were enrolled with the Institute up to 31.05.2013 shall be eligible for consideration.

Experience :

Two years’ experience in supervisory capacity in the field of radio aids to navigation.

Name of post : Assistant Director (Engineering), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

No. of posts : 1

Qualification :

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from recognized University or Institute.

Experience : Two years’ experience in-

(i) Design, construction and maintenance of Civil Engineering works including harbour engineering works; or

(ii) Maintenance and operation of different types of cranes, diesel locos, marine engines, winchester and ancillary machines in a mechanical or marine workshop or organisation

Name of post : Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) in Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice

No. of posts : 1

Qualification :

(A) (i) Masterโ€™s Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institutions; and

(ii) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely; –

I. a member of State Judicial Service for a period of two years; or

II. a Central or State or Union territory Government Servant or an executive or officer in a Public Sector Undertaking or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body who has experience in Legal Affairs for two years; or

III. a qualified legal practitioner who has practised as such for two years; or

IV. a teacher of law for two years in a recognised institutions; or

V. two yearsโ€™ experience of translation into Hindi of statutes, statutory rules and orders in Central Government or State Government or Union territory administration; or

VI. two yearsโ€™ experience of drafting of statutes in the Central Government or State Government or Union territory administration; and

(iii) Passed Secondary School Examination or any higher examination from a recognised Board or University or Institution through Hindi medium or had offered Hindi as a subject in Secondary School Examination or any higher examination from a recognised Board or University or any institution or foreign University approved by the Central Government.

OR

(B) (i) Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institutions and

(ii) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely;

I. a Member of State Judicial Service for a period of four years, or

II. a Central or State or Union Territory Government Servant or an executive or officer in a Public Sector Undertaking or Statutory Body or Autonomous Body who has had experience in Legal Affairs for four years; or

III. a qualified legal practitioner who has practised as such for four years; or

IV. a teacher of law for four years in a recognised institution; or

V. four yearsโ€™ experience of translation into Hindi to statutes, statutory rules and orders in the Central Government or the State Government or Union territory administration; and

VI. Four year experience of drafting of statutes in the Central Government or the State Government or Union territory administration.

Name of post : Research Officer in National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, Ministry of Science and Technology

No. of posts : 11

Qualification :

Master’s Degree in Geography or Geology or Applied Geology or Geoinformatics or Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing or Geomatics or Geospatial Technology from a recognised University or Institute and having studied Geography or Geology or Applied Geology as a subject in all the years at bachelorโ€™s degree level.

Experience :

Five yearsโ€™ experience in Geographical and Cartographical Teaching or Research Involving Collection of Data and Preparation of Maps on Various Themes.

Name of post : Horticulture Development Officer in Horticulture Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh

No. of posts : 4

Qualification : Bachelor in Horticulture Science or Bachelor in Agriculture Science

Name of post : Soil Conservation Assistant in Command Area Development, Agricultural Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh

No. of posts : 7

Qualification :

BSc Agriculture or BSc Horticulture from a recognized University or Institute.

or

BSc / MSc Soil Science from a recognized University or Institute.

or

BE/BTech in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.

How to apply :

Applicants are required to apply online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATION THROUGH WEBSITE IS 1800 HRS ON 28-08-2026 (FOR POSTS OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF UT OF LADAKH) AND 04-09-2026 (FOR POSTS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF UT OF LADAKH)

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