UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026-27 – Apply Online for 127 Posts | Last Date 22-09-2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has notified the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 under Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL dated 02.09.2026. The examination will fill Group A and Group B scientific posts in the Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines) and the Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti).

The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 online application process is open till 22nd September 2026 (6:00 PM). The Preliminary Examination will be held on 10th January 2027 and the Main Examination on 19th and 20th June 2027. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam stages, official notification and the apply-online link.

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027

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Post Name	Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Hydrogeologist & Assistant Level Posts
Total Vacancies	127 Posts
Age Limit	21–32 years (as on 01.01.2027)
Salary	Group A / Group B pay as per Government of India rules
Minimum Qualification	Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, Hydrogeology or related subject
Application Fee	₹200 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD and all female candidates)
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Personality Test + Medical + Document Verification
Job Location	Across India (GSI / CGWB)
Last Date	22 September 2026 (upto 06:00 PM)

• UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Official Notification Pdf 
• UPSC Direct Apply Online Link 

✅ UPSC Geo Scientist Vacancy 2027 Post Wise List:

Post Name	No. of Vacancies
Category-I – Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines
Geologist, Group A	29
Geophysicist, Group A	00
Chemist, Group A	07
Assistant Geologist, Group B	34
Assistant Geophysicist, Group B	35
Assistant Chemist, Group B	06
Category-II – Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology), Group A	05
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical), Group A	01
Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics), Group A	01
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B	07
Assistant Chemist, Group B	01
Assistant Geophysicist, Group B	01

✅ UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2027 Eligibility Criteria:

Post / Stream	Essential Qualification
Geologist / Assistant Geologist	Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo / Mineral / Engineering / Marine Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geosciences, Geochemistry or related field
Geophysicist / Scientist B (Geophysics) / Assistant Geophysicist	M.Sc. / Integrated M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Tech.) in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration / Applied / Marine Geophysics or Applied Geology (as specified for the post)
Chemist / Scientist B (Chemical) / Assistant Chemist	M.Sc. / Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied / Analytical / Physical / Inorganic / Organic / Hydro / Industrial Chemistry
Scientist B (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist	Master’s in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology

Age limit as on 01.01.2027 is 21 to 32 years (born not earlier than 02.01.1995 and not later than 01.01.2006). Category-wise age relaxation will be as per UPSC / Government of India rules.

✅ UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2027 Selection Process:

The examination has three successive stages. Marks of both Prelims and Mains count towards the final merit.

• Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective) – 10 January 2027 – two papers
• Stage-II: Main Examination (Descriptive) – 19 & 20 June 2027 – three papers (centres: Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Shimla)
• Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview
• Medical Examination and Document Verification

✅ UPSC Geo Scientist 2027 Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
• SC / ST / PwBD and all female candidates: Nil
• Payment Method: Online only

✅ UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 Important Dates:

Date of Notification	02 September 2026
Start of Online Application	02 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	22 September 2026 (upto 06:00 PM)
Preliminary Examination	10 January 2027
Main Examination	19 & 20 June 2027

✅ UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2027 Important Links:

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Detailed Notification PDF	Click Here
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Apply Online	Click Here
UPSC Official Website	Click Here
Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel	Telegram | WhatsApp | Email Alert

✅ How to Apply UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027?

Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC Online Application Portal. Applications are invited at present only for the Preliminary Examination.

• Step 1: Open the UPSC Online portal and complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already done.
• Step 2: Fill the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 form with personal, educational and stream details.
• Step 3: Upload photograph, signature and required documents as per UPSC specifications.
• Step 4: Pay ₹200 online if fee is applicable (SC/ST/PwBD and all women candidates are exempted).
• Step 5: Submit the application on or before 22 September 2026, 6:00 PM and take a printout for future use.

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✅ FAQs:

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027?

127 posts in GSI and CGWB (Group A and Group B).

What is the age limit for UPSC Geo Scientist Exam 2027?

21 to 32 years as on 01.01.2027 (born between 02.01.1995 and 01.01.2006), plus category-wise relaxation.

What is the last date for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2027?

22 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

When will the UPSC Geo Scientist Prelims and Mains be held?

Prelims: 10 January 2027. Mains: 19 and 20 June 2027.

What is the application fee for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2027?

₹200 for General/OBC/EWS. SC/ST/PwBD and all female candidates need not pay any fee.

Does the Preliminary Exam count for the final merit?

Yes. Marks of both the Preliminary and Main Examinations are counted for deciding the final merit, followed by the Personality Test.

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UPSC Advertisement No.11/2026: Apply Online for 212 Various Posts, Notification | Last Date 02-10-2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online recruitment applications for direct recruitment by selection under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The notification covers medical, editorial, prosecution and law posts in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Mines, New Delhi Municipal Council, Government of NCT of Delhi and the Administration of UT of Ladakh.

The UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 Online applications open on 12 September 2026. The last date is 02 October 2026 (upto 18:00 hrs) for all posts except the Ladakh post, which closes on 09 October 2026. Selection will be through Interview, or Recruitment Test followed by Interview. This article covers vacancy details, pay scale, eligibility, official notification and the apply-online link.

UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026

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Post Name	Asst. Professor (Anatomy / General Medicine), Asst. Editor, Specialist Gr-II (Anaesthesia / Pediatrics), APP & Law Officer
Total Vacancies	212 Posts
Age Limit	30 to 50 years (post-wise / category-wise) as on the respective closing date
Salary	7th CPC Level-7 / Level-8 / Level-10 / Level-11 (+ NPA for medical posts)
Minimum Qualification	PG Medical Degree / Diploma | Journalism / Mass Communication | LL.B. + Bar experience (post-wise)
Application Fee	₹25 | Nil for Women / SC / ST / PwBD
Selection Process	Interview OR Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview
Job Location	MoHFW / IBM / NDMC / GNCT of Delhi / UT of Ladakh (post-wise)
Last Date	02 October 2026 (18:00 hrs) | Ladakh post: 09 October 2026

• UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 Pdf

✅ UPSC Advt  11/2026 Vacancy Post Wise List:

Post Name	No of Vacancies	Pay Level
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy), MoHFW	04 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC-02)	Level-11 + NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine), MoHFW	60 (UR-13, EWS-10, OBC-30, SC-05, ST-02) PwBD-03	Level-11 + NPA
Assistant Editor, Indian Bureau of Mines	02 (UR-01, SC-01) PwBD-01	Level-07
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology, NDMC	01 (ST-01)	Level-11 + NPA
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics, NDMC	01 (EWS-01)	Level-11 + NPA
Assistant Public Prosecutor, Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD	140 (UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30, ST-09) PwBD-08	Level-10
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer, UT Ladakh	04 (ST-04) PwBD-01	Level-08

✅ UPSC Advt No 11/2026 Eligibility Criteria:

Post Name	Age Limit	Essential Qualification
Asst. Professor (Anatomy)	40 yrs (UR/EWS) | 45 yrs (SC)	MS / MD / DNB (Anatomy) or prescribed M.Sc. + Ph.D./D.Sc. Medical Anatomy combination. At least 3 years’ teaching experience.
Asst. Professor (General Medicine)	40 (UR/EWS) | 43 (OBC) | 45 (SC/ST)	Recognised MBBS + MD / DNB (Medicine / General Medicine). At least 3 years’ teaching experience.
Assistant Editor	30 yrs (UR) | 35 yrs (SC)	Bachelor’s in Journalism / Mass Communication; OR Bachelor’s with Economics / Statistics / English + 1-year Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication. 3 years’ editing and publishing experience.
Specialist Gr-II (Anaesthesiology)	50 years (ST)	Recognised medical qualification + MD / MS / DA (Anaesthesiology) or equivalent. 3 years’ experience in the specialty (5 years after diploma, as per advt.).
Specialist Gr-II (Pediatrics)	45 years (EWS)	Recognised medical qualification + MD (Paediatrics) or DCH. 3 years’ experience in the specialty (5 years after diploma, as per advt.).
Assistant Public Prosecutor	35 (UR/EWS) | 38 (OBC) | 40 (SC/ST)	Degree in Law from a recognised University / Institute and 3 years’ experience at the Bar.
Law Officer (UT Ladakh)	40 years (ST)	Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional or integrated) and 2 years’ actual practice at the Bar, certified by the Principal District & Sessions Judge / Registrar General of High Court / Supreme Court.

Age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD where applicable. Eligibility is determined as on the closing date of the concerned post.

✅ UPSC Advt No 11/2026 Selection Process:

Recruitment is by selection. If applications are large, UPSC may hold a Recruitment Test (RT) / Computer Based Shortlisting before the interview.

• Interview, or Recruitment Test followed by Interview
• Minimum interview suitability: UR – 50, OBC – 45, SC / ST / PwBD – 40 marks out of 100
• Verification of URN, Common Application Form (CAF) and post-specific documents

✅ UPSC Advt No 11/2026 Application Fee:

• ₹25 (online) for UR / EWS / OBC male candidates
• Nil for Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates

✅ UPSC Advt No. 11/2026 Important Dates:

Opening Date of Online Application	12 September 2026
Last Date (posts other than UT Ladakh)	02 October 2026 (upto 18:00 hrs)
Last Date (UT of Ladakh post)	09 October 2026

✅ UPSC Advt. 11/2026 Important Links:

UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 PDF	Click Here
UPSC Apply Online (ORA)	Click Here
UPSC Official Website	Click Here
Join IndGovtJobs Daily Job Alert Channels	WhatsApp | Email Alert

✅ How to Apply UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?

Eligible candidates must apply online at https://upsconline.nic.in from 12 September 2026. Submit the URN profile, Common Application Form (CAF) and the post-specific module with supporting documents.

• Step 1: Read Advertisement No. 11/2026 and confirm vacancy number, qualification, experience, age and category as on the closing date of that post.
• Step 2: Complete / edit the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile and fill the Common Application Form with live photo and signature as required.
• Step 3: Fill the post / vacancy-specific module and upload certificates of DOB, category, qualification and experience as separate PDFs.
• Step 4: Pay ₹25 if fee is applicable and submit before 18:00 hrs on 02.10.2026 (09.10.2026 for the Ladakh Law Officer post).
• Step 5: Keep a print of the submitted application and originals ready for interview / document verification.

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✅ FAQs:

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?

212 posts across seven cadres, including 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts and 60 Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) posts.

What is the last date for UPSC Advt. No. 11/2026?

02 October 2026 up to 18:00 hrs for all posts except the UT of Ladakh Law Officer post, which closes on 09 October 2026.

What is the pay scale for UPSC Advt. 11/2026 posts?

Level-7 (Assistant Editor), Level-8 (Ladakh Law Officer), Level-10 (APP) and Level-11 plus NPA for Specialist / Assistant Professor medical posts.

What is the selection process for UPSC Recruitment by Selection 11/2026?

Interview, or Recruitment Test followed by Interview. Minimum interview suitability is 50 (UR), 45 (OBC) and 40 (SC/ST/PwBD) out of 100.

Is UPSC Advt. 11/2026 a regular government job?

Yes. These are direct recruitment by selection posts in Central Government / NDMC / GNCTD / UT of Ladakh, as specified against each vacancy.

Where will selected UPSC Advt. 11/2026 candidates be posted?

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Indian Bureau of Mines; New Delhi Municipal Council; Directorate of Prosecution, GNCT of Delhi; or Law & Justice Department, UT of Ladakh — as per the post applied for.

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UPSC Advertisement No 12/2026 - Apply Online for 13 Various Posts | Last Date 16-10-2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for direct recruitment by selection to 13 various posts. The vacancies include Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service), Law Officer and Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)–Cardiology in different Central Government / GNCTD / NDMC organisations.

The UPSC Advt. No. 12/2026 online application process begins on 26 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 16 October 2026 up to 18:00 Hrs. On this page, job aspirants can find all important details of UPSC Recruitment 2026, including the official notification and application link.

UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026

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Post Name	JTO (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer, Specialist Gr-II (Cardiology)
Total Vacancies	13
Age Limit	Post-wise (30 to 48 Years as on closing date)
Salary	Pay Level 7 / 10 / 11 (7th CPC) + Allowances / NPA as applicable
Educational Qualification	Degree in Science/Engineering + Sugar Tech / LL.B. / LL.M. / MBBS + DM (Cardiology) – Post-wise
Application Fee	Exempted (Female/SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹25 (Others)
Selection Process	Shortlisting / Recruitment Test (as applicable) + Interview
Job Location	Kanpur / New Delhi / Delhi
Last Date	16 October 2026 (18:00 Hrs)

• UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 Detailed Notification Pdf

✅ UPSC Advt. 12/2026 Vacancy Details:

Post Name	Organisation	Pay Level	No of Vacancies	Reservation
Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology)	National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, Dept. of Food & Public Distribution	Level-10	01	OBC-01
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service)	Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice	Level-11	08	UR-04, EWS-01, OBC-02, SC-01 (PwBD-01*)
Law Officer	Land and Building Department, GNCT of Delhi	Level-07	03	UR-02, OBC-01 (PwBD-01*)
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology	New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)	Level-11 + NPA	01	OBC-01
Total	—	—	13	—

*PwBD reservation is within the notified vacancies of the concerned post.

✅ UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

Age, qualification and experience will be counted as on the closing date of online application, i.e. 16.10.2026. Age is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.

1. Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) – 01 Post (OBC)

• Age: 38 years for OBC.
• Educational Qualification: Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognised University / Institute, with Associateship in Sugar Technology OR Post-graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology from a recognised University / Institute.
• Experience: 3 years’ teaching / research / advisory experience in Sugar Technology.

2. Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of ILS) – 08 Posts

• Age: 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC.
• Educational Qualification: Degree in Law of a recognised University or equivalent, AND any one of the following:
• Member of a State Judicial Service for not less than 7 years; OR
• Held a superior post in the legal department of a State for not less than 7 years; OR
• Central Government servant with experience in legal affairs for not less than 7 years; OR
• Master’s Degree in Law with teaching or research experience in Law for not less than 5 years; OR
• Qualified legal practitioner of not less than 30 years of age.

3. Law Officer, GNCT of Delhi – 03 Posts

• Age: 30 years for UR and 33 years for OBC.
• Educational Qualification: Degree in Law from a recognised Institute / University.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience in legal work as a Legal Practitioner OR 2 years’ experience in legal work in a Government Office.

4. Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)–Cardiology, NDMC – 01 Post (OBC)

• Age: 48 years for OBC.
• Educational Qualification: Recognised medical qualification included in the First / Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956, AND Post-graduate degree in the concerned speciality, i.e. D.M. (Cardiology) or equivalent as mentioned in Schedule VI.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the post-graduate degree.

✅ UPSC Advt. 12/2026 Salary:

• Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology): Pay Level-10 of 7th CPC.
• Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV, ILS): Pay Level-11 of 7th CPC (Group A Gazetted, permanent, 2 years probation). Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Law Officer: Pay Level-07 of 7th CPC.
• Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)–Cardiology: Pay Level-11 + NPA of 7th CPC.

✅ UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:

• Recruitment by Selection
• Shortlisting of applications and / or Recruitment Test (RT), wherever prescribed
• Interview of shortlisted candidates

The Commission may adopt a Recruitment Test followed by Interview for some posts, depending on the number of applications.

✅ UPSC Advt. 12/2026 Application Fee:

• Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates: Exempted
• Other candidates (including OBC / EWS / UR male): ₹25/-
• Payment Mode: Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking
• Fee once paid will not be refunded or reserved for any other examination

✅ Important Dates:

Event	Schedule
Online Application Starts	26 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	16 October 2026 (18:00 Hrs)
Eligibility Reckoning Date	16 October 2026
Interview / Recruitment Test	To be intimated separately

✅ Important Links:

UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 Detailed Notification	Download Notification
Apply Online for UPSC Advt. 12/2026	Apply Online
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✅ How to Apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026:

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the UPSC website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates should first complete URN / Common Application Form (CAF) and then fill the post-specific module.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official website https://upsconline.nic.in.

➢ Step 2: Read the General Instructions, Profile / Module-wise instructions and document-upload instructions available on the Home Page.

➢ Step 3: Generate / use the Universal Registration Number (URN) and fill the Common Application Form (CAF). Live photo capture and signature upload are required as per UPSC instructions.

➢ Step 4: Open the fourth module (Post / Vacancy specific module) for Advertisement No. 12/2026 and select the post(s) to be applied.

➢ Step 5: Upload supporting documents for Date of Birth, category, educational qualification, experience and other claims.

➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) through Debit / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking.

➢ Step 7: Submit the application before 18:00 Hrs on 16 October 2026 and take a printout for future reference.

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✅ FAQs:

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026?

A total of 13 posts have been notified — JTO (Sugar Technology) 01, Assistant Legislative Counsel 08, Law Officer 03 and Specialist Grade II (Cardiology) 01.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt. 12/2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 16 October 2026 up to 18:00 Hrs.

What is the age limit for UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 12/2026)?

Age is post-wise: JTO – 38 years (OBC), Assistant Legislative Counsel – 40/43/45 years, Law Officer – 30/33 years, Specialist (Cardiology) – 48 years (OBC), as on 16.10.2026. PwBD candidates get further relaxation of up to 10 years.

What is the educational qualification required?

Qualification is post-wise and includes Degree in Science/Engineering with Sugar Technology qualification, Degree in Law with specified legal experience, or MBBS with D.M. (Cardiology) and required experience.

What is the selection process for UPSC Advt. 12/2026?

Recruitment by Selection. UPSC may shortlist applications or conduct a Recruitment Test, followed by Interview.

What is the application fee for UPSC Advt. 12/2026?

₹25 for applicable candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted. OBC/EWS/UR male candidates must pay the fee.

How to apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026?

Candidates must apply online only at https://upsconline.nic.in from 26 September 2026 to 16 October 2026 (18:00 Hrs) using URN, CAF and the post-specific module.

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UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027: Notification, Online Form, 480 Posts | Last Date 06-10-2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. Recruitment will be made to Group-A/B Services and Posts under four engineering categories – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication. Approximately 480 vacancies are expected, including 19 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

The UPSC ESE 2027 online application process started on 16 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 06 October 2026. On this page, engineering aspirants can find all important details of UPSC ESE / IES Recruitment 2027, including the official notification and apply link.

UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027

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Exam Name	UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027
Notice No.	02/2027-ENGG
Post Name	IES / ESE – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & E&T Engineering Services
Total Vacancies	480 (including 19 PwBD)
Age Limit	21 to 30 Years as on 01.01.2027
Educational Qualification	Degree in Engineering or equivalent as specified
Application Fee	₹200 | No Fee for Female / SC / ST / PwBD
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Personality Test / Interview
Job Location	All Over India
Last Date	06 October 2026

• UPSC ESE 2027 Official Notification Pdf

✅ UPSC ESE 2027 Participating Services:

• Category-I: Civil Engineering – Central Engineering Service; CES (Roads); Survey of India Group-A; AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service; AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre; Central Water Engineering (Group-A); Indian Skill Development Service; IRMS (Civil); IRMS (Stores) – Civil; Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
• Category-II: Mechanical Engineering – AEE in GSI Engineering Service; Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical); DAQAS / SSO-II (Mechanical); AEE (E&M) in Border Roads (Mechanical); Indian Skill Development Service; IRMS (Mechanical); IRMS (Stores) – Mechanical; Indian Defence Service of Engineers; Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical); Central Water Engineering (Group-A); CEMES (Mechanical); CPES Group-A (Mechanical).
• Category-III: Electrical Engineering – CEMES (Electrical); Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical); CPES Group-A (Electrical); DAQAS / SSO-II (Electrical); Indian Skill Development Service; IRMS (Electrical); IRMS (Stores) – Electrical; Indian Defence Service of Engineers; Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical).
• Category-IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group-A; Indian Telecommunications Service Group-A; Indian Naval Material Management Service (E&T); Indian Naval Armament Service (E&T); Indian Skill Development Service; Junior Telecom Officer Group-B; IRMS (Signal & Telecommunication); IRMS (Stores) – S&T; CPES Group-A (E&T).

✅ UPSC ESE 2027 Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal / Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (as per UPSC rules).

Educational Qualification: A candidate must have –

• obtained a Degree in Engineering from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956; or
• passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); or
• obtained a degree / diploma in Engineering from a recognised foreign University / College / Institution; or
• passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India); or
• passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III / Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; or
• passed Graduate Membership Examination as specified in the notification.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027): Candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 30 years. Date of birth should be between 02 January 1997 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation: SC / ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; and other categories as per UPSC rules.

✅ UPSC ESE 2027 Selection Process:

• Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination – Objective Type Papers (for shortlisting to Mains)
• Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination – Conventional Type Papers
• Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview

Final ranking will be based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and the Personality Test, subject to medical fitness and document verification.

✅ UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹200/-
• Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates: No Fee
• Payment Mode: Net Banking, Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card or UPI

✅ Important Dates:

Event	Schedule
Notification Date	16 September 2026
Online Registration Starts	16 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	06 October 2026
ESE (Preliminary) Examination	31 January 2027
ESE (Main) Examination	18 June 2027

✅ Important Links:

UPSC ESE 2027 Official Notification	Download Notification
Apply Online for UPSC ESE 2027	Apply Online
UPSC Official Website	Click Here
Latest UPSC / Govt Jobs 2026-27 List	Click Here
Join Our Free Govt Jobs Alert	Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram

✅ How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2027:

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the UPSC Online Application Portal. Before filling the form, candidates should read the General instructions, Profile / Module-wise instructions and document-upload instructions.

➢ Step 1: Visit https://upsconline.nic.in and log in / create an account using the candidate portal.

➢ Step 2: Complete / update the One-Time Registration (URN) profile. A one-time edit facility is available for the URN profile as per UPSC instructions.

➢ Step 3: Fill the Common Application Form (CAF). Capture the live photograph as required by the portal.

➢ Step 4: Upload signature and photograph as per the prescribed specifications.

➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹200 online (if applicable) through Net Banking / Card / UPI.

➢ Step 6: Submit the application on or before 06 October 2026 and take a printout for future reference.

➢ Step 7: Candidates may use the application withdrawal facility later, if they do not wish to appear in the examination, as per UPSC rules.

✅ UPSC ESE 2027 Vacancy Details:

Particulars	Vacancies
Expected Total Vacancies	480
PwBD Vacancies	19
Locomotor Disability (including Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims and Muscular Dystrophy)	11
Hard of Hearing	06
Low Vision	01
SLD and MD	01

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✅ Important Points:

• Vacancy figure of 480 is approximate and includes 19 PwBD vacancies.
• Candidates must apply only through the official UPSC Online portal.
• Live photo capture is mandatory while filling the Common Application Form.
• Final appointment will depend on medical fitness and verification of original documents.
• Candidates should regularly check www.upsc.gov.in for admit card, exam city and result updates.

✅ FAQs:

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC ESE 2027?

Approximately 480 vacancies are expected, including 19 vacancies for PwBD candidates.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?

The last date to submit the online application is 06 October 2026.

What is the age limit for UPSC ESE / IES 2027?

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02.01.1997 and 01.01.2006). Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.

What is the educational qualification required for UPSC ESE 2027?

A Degree in Engineering from a recognised University / Institution, or equivalent qualifications such as AMIE, IETE Graduate Membership, or other qualifications specified in the official notification.

What is the selection process for UPSC ESE 2027?

Selection is through Stage-I Preliminary Examination (Objective), Stage-II Main Examination (Conventional) and Stage-III Personality Test / Interview.

What is the application fee for UPSC ESE 2027?

₹200 for General / OBC / EWS male candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from fee.

How to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?

Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in between 16 September 2026 and 06 October 2026.

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UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 80 Posts | Last Date 11-09-2026

czUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. A total of 80 vacancies are available, offering an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a Group ‘A’ Gazetted post.

The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 online application process will begin on 22 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 September 2026. On this page, aspirants can find all important details of UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026, including the short notification and application link. The detailed advertisement will be the authoritative source once released.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026

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Department	Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Post Name	Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Total Vacancies	80 (including 03 for PwBD)
Advertisement No.	Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026
Age Limit	Max. 35 Years (UR/EWS) | 38 Years (OBC) | 40 Years (SC/ST) as on 11.09.2026
Pay Scale	Level-10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Desirable Diploma
Application Fee	₹25 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Female)
Selection Process	Recruitment Test + Interview
Job Location	All Over India
Last Date	11 September 2026

• UPSC EPFO APFC Detailed Notification Pdf

✅ UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Category-wise Vacancies:

Category	Vacancies
UR	29
EWS	08
OBC	18
SC	15
ST	10
Total	80 (03 reserved for PwBD)

✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Essential – Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Desirable – Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.
• Age Limit (as on 11.09.2026): Maximum 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST. Further relaxation of up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Minimum age is generally 18 years.
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Salary 2026:

• Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Basic Pay starting from ₹56,100/- approximately) + Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits as applicable to Central Government employees.

✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:

• Recruitment Test (Written Examination)
• Interview / Personality Test

Note: The detailed selection procedure will be available in the full advertisement. As per previous patterns, written test carries higher weightage followed by interview.

✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern (As per Previous Notification):

Written Examination
Section	Marks	Duration
Part A: General English and Vocabulary	300	2 Hours
Part B: Indian Culture, Freedom Movements, Current Events, Population & Development, Globalization, Constitution of India, Current Trends in Indian Economy, Accounting & Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance, Basic Computer Applications, General Science, Elementary Mathematics & Statistics, General Mental Ability, Social Security in India
Interview / Personality Test	100	–

✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026:

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹25/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Nil
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or SBI Challan

✅ Important Dates:

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	22 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	11 September 2026
Crucial Date for Age Limit	11 September 2026
Tentative date of Interview	20 December 2026

✅ Important Links:

UPSC EPFO APFC Short Notification	Short Notification | Detailed Notification
Apply Online for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026	Apply Online
UPSC Official Website	Click Here
Join Our Free Govt Jobs Alert	Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram

✅ How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026:

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. No other mode will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official UPSC ORA portal upsconline.nic.in.

➢ Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered (using valid email ID and mobile number).

➢ Step 3: Log in and select the recruitment for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner under Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.

➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details.

➢ Step 5: Upload scanned photograph, signature and other documents as per the prescribed format.

➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).

➢ Step 7: Submit the application form before 11 September 2026 and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

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✅ FAQs:

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?

A total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts are available (UR-29, EWS-08, OBC-18, SC-15, ST-10), including 03 for PwBD.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026.

What is the age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?

Maximum age as on 11.09.2026 is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST. Additional relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates.

What is the educational qualification required for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Desirable: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration.

What is the selection process for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?

Direct Recruitment by Selection – typically Recruitment Test (Written) followed by Interview/Personality Test. Detailed procedure will be in the full advertisement.

What is the application fee for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?

₹25 for General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates.

How to apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC ORA portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026.

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UPSC Advertisement No.10/2026 – Apply Online for 34 Posts | Last Date 04-09-2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 inviting online recruitment applications for direct recruitment by selection to various posts under different Ministries/Departments/UTs. A total of 34 vacancies are available across Engineering, Legal, Research, Horticulture and Soil Conservation posts.

The UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026 online registration process began on 08 August 2026. The last date to apply is 28 August 2026 (for posts other than UT of Ladakh) and 04 September 2026 (for posts under Administration of UT of Ladakh). On this page, government job aspirants can find all important details of UPSC Recruitment 2026, including the official notification and application link.

UPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026

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Exam Name	UPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026
Post Name	Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Director, Superintendent Translation, Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Soil Conservation Assistant & Others
Total Vacancies	34
Age Limit	Varies by Post (30 to 40 Years + Relaxation)
Salary	Level-07 to Level-10 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Educational Qualification	Degree / Master’s Degree (Post-wise) + Experience
Application Fee	As per UPSC rules (usually ₹25 for Gen/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
Selection Process	Interview (OR) Recruitment Test followed by Interview
Job Location	Across India / UT of Ladakh
Last Date	28 August 2026

• UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026 Detailed Notification Pdf

✅ UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026 Vacancy Details:

Vacancy No.	Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale	Age Limit
26081001608	Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) – Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways	1	Level-10	38 years (OBC)
26081002608	Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) – Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways	9	Level-10	35 (UR) / 38 (OBC) / 40 (SC/ST)
26081003608	Assistant Director (Engineering) – Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways	1	Level-07	30 years (UR)
26081004208	Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) – Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice	1	Level-10	35 years (UR)
26081005208	Research Officer – National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, Ministry of Science and Technology	11	Level-10	35 (UR/EWS) / 38 (OBC) / 40 (SC)
26081006208	Horticulture Development Officer – Horticulture Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh	4	Level-08	40 years (ST)
26081007208	Soil Conservation Assistant – Command Area Development, Agricultural Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh	7	Level-08	40 years (ST)
Total		34	-	-

Note: Age is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Age is calculated as on the closing date of application.

✅ UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026 Eligibility Criteria:

• Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent – AMIE enrolled up to 31.05.2013) + 2 years supervisory experience in design, maintenance and construction of structural and reinforced concrete works.
• Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics): Degree in Telecommunications/Electronics/Electronics & Communications Engineering (or equivalent – IETE/IE enrolled up to 31.05.2013) + 2 years supervisory experience in radio aids to navigation.
• Assistant Director (Engineering): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience.
• Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): Master’s Degree in Law + 2 years relevant experience (Judicial Service / Legal Affairs / Legal Practitioner / Teacher / Translation/Drafting of statutes) + Hindi medium or Hindi as subject OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law + 4 years corresponding experience + Hindi requirement.
• Research Officer: Master’s Degree in Geography/Geology/Applied Geology/Geoinformatics/GIS & Remote Sensing/Geomatics/Geospatial Technology (with Geography/Geology/Applied Geology in all years of Bachelor’s) + 5 years experience in Geographical/Cartographical Teaching or Research involving data collection and thematic map preparation.
• Horticulture Development Officer: Bachelor in Horticulture Science or Bachelor in Agriculture Science.
• Soil Conservation Assistant: B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture OR B.Sc./M.Sc. Soil Science OR BE/B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering.

✅ UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026 Selection Process:

• Interview OR
• Recruitment Test followed by Interview

The exact mode (whether Recruitment Test will be held) will be decided by the Commission for each post.

✅ Important Dates:

Event	Date
Opening Date for Online Registration	08.08.2026
Closing Date for Online Registration (General Posts)	28.08.2026 (up to 18:00 Hrs)
Closing Date for Online Registration (UT of Ladakh Posts)	04.09.2026 (up to 18:00 Hrs)

✅ Important Links:

UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026 Detailed Notification	Download Notification
Apply Online for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026	Apply Online
Latest Central Govt Jobs 2026 List	Click Here
Join Our Free Govt Jobs Alert	Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram

✅ How to Apply for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026:

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official UPSC website. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.

➢ Step 2: Click on the link for Advertisement No. 10/2026 or “Online Recruitment Application (ORA)”.

➢ Step 3: Complete One Time Registration (if not already done) and login.

➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, experience and other required details for the desired post(s).

➢ Step 5: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature and other required documents as per instructions.

➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).

➢ Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Note: Candidates are advised to carefully read the General Instructions, Profile/Module-wise instructions and document uploading guidelines before filling the form.

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✅ FAQs:

What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?

A total of 34 posts are available under various categories.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?

The last date is 28 August 2026 (up to 18:00 Hrs) for general posts and 04 September 2026 for posts under UT of Ladakh.

What is the age limit for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?

Age limit varies by post (generally 30–40 years). Further relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates as per rules.

What is the educational qualification required for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?

Post-wise Degree/Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (Civil/Electronics Engineering, Law, Geography/Geology, Horticulture/Agriculture, etc.) along with prescribed experience where applicable.

What is the selection process for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?

Interview or Recruitment Test followed by Interview (to be decided by the Commission for each post).

How to apply for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?

Candidates must apply online only through the official UPSC ORA portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ between 08 August 2026 and the respective closing dates.

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