UPSC Advt No. 09/2026: 40 Vacancies, Apply Online Till 14 August 2026

Quick Summary

UPSC Advertisement No. 09/2026 covers direct recruitment by selection (not the civil services exam) to 12 distinct posts spread across the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ayush, Culture, Defence, Health & Family Welfare, Steel, and the Government of Puducherry. The posts include Agricultural Engineer, Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani), five Scientist 'B' posts at the National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Civilian Medical Officer, two Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts, Assistant Industrial Adviser, and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. Pay levels range from Level-07 to Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Eligible candidates must apply online through upsconline.nic.in/ora on or before 14 August 2026, 6:00 PM.

Organization: UPSC  |  Advt No.: 09/2026  |  Total Posts: 12  |  Total Vacancies: 40  |  Apply Mode: Online  |  Last Date: 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM)

This guide brings together every post, vacancy figure, eligibility condition, age limit, and application step from the official UPSC Advertisement No. 09/2026 notification in one place, so you can check where you fit without digging through a 28-page PDF.

Table of Contents

1. Overview of UPSC Advt No. 09/2026
2. Important Dates
3. Post-wise Vacancy Summary
4. Application Fee
5. Detailed Post-wise Eligibility
6. General Age Relaxation Rules
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply Online
9. Documents Required
10. Important Instructions & Warnings
11. FAQs

Overview of UPSC Advt No. 09/2026

Unlike UPSC's civil services or defence examinations, Advertisement No. 09/2026 is a Recruitment by Selection notification. UPSC issues these periodically through the year for specialist, scientific, medical, and technical posts on behalf of various Central Government ministries and departments. Selection is generally through shortlisting plus interview, and only occasionally through a Recruitment Test (RT) first, depending on the number of applications received for a given post.

This particular advertisement spans seven different Ministries/Departments -- Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ayush, Culture, Defence, Health & Family Welfare, Steel, and the Government of Puducherry -- and 12 posts ranging from a single Agricultural Engineer vacancy to 18 vacancies for Civilian Medical Officer.

Important Dates

Post-wise Vacancy Summary

All 12 posts and their vacancy break-up are listed below. Click a post name to jump straight to its full eligibility details.

Application Fee

Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstance and cannot be carried forward or adjusted against any other UPSC examination or selection.

Detailed Post-wise Eligibility

Full eligibility -- vacancy number, reservation, pay level, age limit, essential and desirable qualifications, PwBD position, headquarters, and probation -- for each of the 12 posts is below. Figures are exactly as published in the official notification; nothing has been rounded or merged across posts.

1. Agricultural Engineer (1 vacancy)

2. Medical Officer / Research Officer (Unani) (4 vacancies)

3. Scientist 'B' (Botany) (1 vacancy)

4. Scientist 'B' (Environmental Science) (1 vacancy)

5. Scientist 'B' (Geology) (1 vacancy)

6. Scientist 'B' (Physics) (1 vacancy)

7. Scientist 'B' (Zoology) (1 vacancy)

8. Civilian Medical Officer (18 vacancies)

9. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) (5 vacancies)

10. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) (1 vacancy)

11. Assistant Industrial Adviser (2 vacancies)

12. Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (4 vacancies)

General Age Relaxation Rules

Beyond the category-wise age limits listed for each post above, the following relaxations apply where relevant (candidates must produce the prescribed certificate to claim them):

• Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (incl. ECOs/SSCOs): 5 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months' continuous service after attestation as on the closing date.
• Central/UT Government Employees: 5 years, for those with 3 years' continuous service in a post in the same line or an allied cadre as on the closing date.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years, irrespective of whether the specific post is reserved for PwBD or only identified as suitable -- subject to the applicant's disability being 40% or more, and the applicant's age on the closing date not exceeding 56 years.

Where more than one relaxation could apply (for example, an SC/ST or OBC candidate who is also a Central Government employee), the source notification caps the combined relaxation -- SC/ST candidates can get a maximum of 10 years total (including their own 5-year category relaxation), and OBC candidates a maximum of 8 years total (including their own 3-year category relaxation). See each post's Age Limit row above for the base category-wise figure before any of these relaxations are added.

Selection Process

Selection is by shortlisting of applications followed by interview, or by a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by interview if the number of applications for a post is large enough to warrant one. Where an RT is held, a candidate must clear the minimum qualifying standard at both the RT and the interview stage to be considered.

Being called for interview is not itself an assurance of selection, and appointment orders are issued by the concerned Ministry/Department after the Commission's recommendation, subject to document and medical verification.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
2. If you don't already have one, complete Account Creation and Universal Registration (URN generation) -- these are one-time steps common to all UPSC recruitments and, once done, don't need to be repeated for future UPSC applications.
3. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal, educational, and category details (also common across UPSC applications, unless you use the one-time URN edit facility to update it).
4. Select Advertisement No. 09/2026 and fill the post/vacancy-specific fourth module for the post(s) you are eligible and wish to apply for.
5. Upload a live-captured photograph, your signature (signed three times on plain white paper in black ink, then scanned), and the supporting documents for each claim you make (date of birth, qualification, experience, category, PwBD, etc.).
6. Pay the application fee, if applicable, via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
7. Review carefully and submit before 14 August 2026, 6:00 PM -- the portal does not allow withdrawal or correction after final submission.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application and retain it, along with your Application Number and URN, for future reference and for producing at the interview stage if shortlisted.

Documents Required

The following need to be uploaded (in PDF, separately against each claim) at the time of filling the application, and produced in original at the interview stage if shortlisted:

• Matriculation/10th certificate or equivalent, showing date of birth
• Degree/diploma certificate (or provisional certificate + mark sheets) for the claimed educational qualification
• Experience certificate(s) in the prescribed proforma from the Head of the concerned Organization/Department, clearly stating duration, pay, and nature of duties
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the prescribed proforma, where reservation is claimed
• OBC non-creamy-layer declaration, in addition to the caste certificate, where OBC reservation is claimed
• Disability certificate in the prescribed proforma, where PwBD category or PwBD age relaxation is claimed
• A valid photo ID (Aadhaar is recommended by UPSC for smoother verification)

Important Instructions & Warnings

• Applications cannot be withdrawn, corrected, or altered after final submission -- fill the form carefully before submitting.
• Applications without the prescribed fee (where applicable) are summarily rejected; no representation against such rejection is entertained.
• Furnishing false information, suppressing material facts, or submitting fabricated/tampered documents can lead to rejection of candidature and debarment from future UPSC examinations/selections, in addition to possible disciplinary or criminal action.
• Canvassing in any form is a ground for disqualification.
• Mobile phones and other electronic/communication devices are strictly banned inside the interview hall, even in switched-off mode.
• Face authentication is mandatory for all candidates at the interview venue.
• All correspondence from UPSC is via the email address registered in the application -- keep it active and check it regularly.

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FAQs

Q1: What is UPSC Advertisement No. 09/2026?
It is a Recruitment by Selection notification issued by the Union Public Service Commission on 24 July 2026, inviting online applications for 40 vacancies across 12 specialist and technical posts under various Central Ministries and Departments.

Q2: How many total vacancies and posts are there in UPSC Advt No. 09/2026?
There are 40 vacancies spread across 12 distinct posts, ranging from a single vacancy (Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Industrial Adviser has 2, Scientist 'B' posts have 1 each) to 18 vacancies for Civilian Medical Officer.

Q3: What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt No. 09/2026?
The online application window closes on 14 August 2026 at 6:00 PM. Applications cannot be submitted after this deadline.

Q4: What is the application fee for UPSC Advt No. 09/2026?
Rs. 25/- for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates. SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and women candidates of any category are exempted from the fee.

Q5: Is there a written exam for these posts?
No civil-services-style written exam is involved. Selection is generally by shortlisting followed by interview; a Recruitment Test (RT) is held first only if the number of applications for a particular post is large.

Q6: What is the minimum qualifying mark in the interview?
Out of 100 marks, the minimum suitability standard is 50 for UR, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q7: How do I apply for UPSC Advt No. 09/2026?
Apply online only, through https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. New applicants first complete Account Creation and Universal Registration (URN), then fill the Common Application Form and the post-specific module for Advt No. 09/2026, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable, and submit before the closing date.

Q8: Can I apply for more than one post in this advertisement?
The notification does not state a restriction against applying to multiple eligible posts within the same advertisement, but each post has its own post-specific module, qualification, and (where applicable) fee to be completed separately. Check each post's individual eligibility carefully before applying.

Q9: Is age relaxation available for PwBD candidates?
Yes, 10 years, irrespective of whether the specific post is reserved for PwBD or only identified as suitable, subject to at least 40% benchmark disability and the applicant's age not exceeding 56 years on the closing date.

Q10: Can I withdraw or correct my application after submitting it?
No. UPSC's portal does not allow withdrawal, correction, or alteration of any field after the application has been finally submitted, so candidates are advised to review the form carefully before submitting.

Q11: What documents do I need to apply?
Date-of-birth proof, degree/diploma certificates, experience certificates in the prescribed proforma, caste certificate and OBC non-creamy-layer declaration (if claiming reservation), a disability certificate (if claiming PwBD benefits), and a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar.

Q12: Will UPSC refund the application fee if I don't get selected?
No. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstance and cannot be adjusted against any other UPSC examination or selection.

Conclusion

UPSC Advertisement No. 09/2026 brings together a wide mix of scientific, medical, engineering, and veterinary posts under a single window, with the application period open from 25 July to 14 August 2026. Because eligibility -- qualification, experience, age, and PwBD suitability -- varies significantly from post to post, check the detailed section for your specific post carefully before applying, and complete your online application well ahead of the closing date to avoid last-minute portal issues.