Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the UPSC Recruitment 2026. Online applications are invited for 16 vacancies comprising Assistant Keeper (Anthropological Survey of India), Senior Store Officer Grade-II (DRDO) and Livestock Officer (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying). The UPSC online application portal is open and the last date to apply is 01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs). Candidates must check the complete details regarding eligibility, age limits, pay scales, post-wise vacancies, application fee, and the online application process for the UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 provided below.
UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026
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Post Name |
Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II & Livestock Officer |
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| Total Vacancies |
16 Posts |
| Age Limit |
30–45 Years (post & category-wise) (relaxations applicable) |
| Salary |
Level-07 / Level-10 / Level-10 + NPA (7th CPC) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree + Diploma / Experience / Veterinary Registration (post-wise) |
| Application Fee |
₹25 (All except Female/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process |
Recruitment Test (RT) + Interview |
| Job Location |
All India (Anthropological Survey of India, DRDO & Dept. of Animal Husbandry) |
| Last Date |
01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
✅ UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 Post Wise Vacancy Details:
| Post Name | Department / Ministry | Vacancies | Pay Level |
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| Assistant Keeper | Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 01 | Level-07 |
| Senior Store Officer Grade-II | DRDO, Ministry of Defence | 07 | Level-10 |
| Livestock Officer | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | 08 | Level-10 + NPA |
| Grand Total | 16 | ||
✅ UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise):
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Assistant Keeper: Master’s Degree in Anthropology + Diploma in Museology. Age: 30 years (UR).
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Senior Store Officer Grade-II: Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Commerce/ Statistics/ Business Studies/ Public Administration + Diploma in Materials Management / Warehousing / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement + 02 years experience. Age: 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC), 45 (PwBD).
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Livestock Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (as per Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984) + Registration with Veterinary Council + 03 years experience. Age: 35 (EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST).
✅ UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
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Recruitment Test (RT) / Written Examination
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Interview / Personality Test
Note: Minimum qualifying marks in Interview: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40 (out of 100).
✅ UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- ₹25/- for General / OBC / EWS / Male candidates.
- Female / SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability: Exempted (₹0/-).
- Payment Mode: Online (Visa/Master/RuPay Card / UPI / Internet Banking).
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening date for Online Application |
10 April 2026 |
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Last Date for Submission of Online Application |
01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
✅ Important Links:
| UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Apply Online for UPSC Jobs 2026 | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | Official Website |
| Latest All India Government Jobs 2026 | All Govt Jobs |
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✅ How to Apply UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026:
Eligible & Interested candidates must apply online only through the UPSC ORA portal.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official UPSC online application portal upsconline.nic.in and register / login using valid credentials.
➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, experience and category details.
➢ Step 3: Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature.
➢ Step 4: Provide details of any one Photo ID Card (Aadhaar / Voter / PAN / Passport / Driving License etc.).
➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹25/- online (if applicable) and submit the form on or before 01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs).
➢ Step 6: Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Note: Candidates are advised to apply well in advance. Use Aadhaar Card for seamless verification. Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026?
16 posts (1 Assistant Keeper + 7 Senior Store Officer Grade-II + 8 Livestock Officer).
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs).
What is the application fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026?
₹25/- (exempted for Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates).
What is the selection process for UPSC posts under Advt. No. 02/2026?
Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview / Personality Test.
How to apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026?
Apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ before 01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs).