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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No 10 Assistant Executive Engineer Research Officer Horticulture Development Officer and Various Posts
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Vacancies
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community
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Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No 10 Assistant Executive Engineer Research Officer Horticulture Development Officer and Various Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 34 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | civil services |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Test (where applicable), Interview |
| Application Start Date | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 16 Aug 2026 |
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Post-wise Vacancy Details
1
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)
1 Post
Qualification
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent.
Age Limit
38 years for OBC, further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Experience Required
Two years' experience in a supervisory capacity in design, maintenance and construction of structural and reinforced concrete works.
Additional Info
Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Headquarters: Noida (UP)
2
Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics)
Qualification
Degree in Telecommunications/Electronics Engineering/Electronics and Communications Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent.
Age Limit
35 years UR, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC, 40 years ST, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Experience Required
Two years' experience in supervisory capacity in the field of radio aids to navigation.
Additional Info
Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; 1 vacancy reserved for PwBD; Headquarters: Noida (UP)
3
Assistant Director (Engineering)
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from recognized University or Institute.
Age Limit
30 years for UR, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Experience Required
Two years' experience in design/construction/maintenance of Civil Engineering works including harbour engineering works, or maintenance and operation of cranes, diesel locos, marine engines etc.
Additional Info
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Headquarters: New Delhi
4
Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch)
Qualification
Master's Degree in Law from a recognised University (or Bachelor's Degree in Law with additional years of relevant experience) plus prescribed legal/translation experience and Hindi medium qualification.
Age Limit
35 years for UR, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Experience Required
Two years' experience (Master's Degree route) or four years' experience (Bachelor's Degree route) in Legal Affairs, translation into Hindi, or drafting of statutes.
Additional Info
Official Languages Wing, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice; Headquarters: New Delhi
5
Research Officer
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.
Age Limit
35 years UR, 35 years EWS, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Experience Required
Five years' experience in Geographical and Cartographical Teaching or Research involving Collection of Data and Preparation of Maps on Various Themes.
Additional Info
National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, Ministry of Science and Technology; 1 vacancy reserved for PwBD; Headquarters: Kolkata
6
Horticulture Development Officer
Qualification
Bachelor in Horticulture Science or Bachelor in Agriculture Science.
Age Limit
40 years for ST, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Additional Info
Horticulture Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh; exclusively for Domiciles of UT of Ladakh
7
Soil Conservation Assistant
Qualification
BSc Agriculture or BSc Horticulture, or BSc/MSc Soil Science, or BE/BTech in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Age Limit
40 years for ST, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD
Pay Scale
Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Additional Info
Command Area Development, Agricultural Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh; exclusively for Domiciles of UT of Ladakh
Total Vacancies: 34 Posts
About This Notification
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for Recruitment by Selection to 34 vacancies across 7 posts under various Central Government ministries and the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh: Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics), Assistant Director (Engineering), Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch), Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, and Soil Conservation Assistant. Educational qualifications vary by post, from Engineering and Science degrees to a Master's Degree in Law. Online applications are open from 08-08-2026, closing on 28-08-2026 for most posts (04-09-2026 for Ladakh UT posts). Selection is through Interview, with a Recruitment Test where applicable.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Job Location | All India (Various States) |
| Application Fee | rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances |
How to Apply Online
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Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
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Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Union Public Service Commission and find the recruitment / career section
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New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
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Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
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Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
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Pay Application Fee Pay rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
Important: Always apply before the last date. Application submitted after 28 Aug 2026 will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
TNCareerHub Tip: Apply at least 3-4 days before the last date to avoid technical issues on the official website. Keep scanned documents ready in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC Recruitment by Selection under Advertisement No. 10/2026.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
A total of 34 vacancies across 7 posts under various Central Government ministries and the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
Varies by post, from Engineering/Science degrees to a Master's Degree in Law; see post-wise qualification details.
Varies by post from 30 to 40 years for the general/reserved categories concerned, relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community.
Interview, with a Recruitment Test where the Commission decides it forms part of the selection process.
28-08-2026 for posts other than those under Administration of UT of Ladakh, and 04-09-2026 for Ladakh UT posts.
Documents Required
Matriculation/10th Standard certificate as proof of date of birth
Degree certificate matching the exact post applied for (e.g., Civil Engineering degree for AEE-Civil)
Order/notification for equivalence, if claiming an equivalent qualification
Experience certificate(s) in the proforma prescribed by UPSC, specifying supervisory/research nature of work
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the Central Government prescribed format
EWS certificate, if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Domicile certificate of UT of Ladakh, for the Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant posts specifically
Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card
Exact document list will be mentioned in the official notification. Download notification for complete details.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for the Ladakh UT-domicile-restricted posts (Horticulture Development Officer, Soil Conservation Assistant) without a valid Ladakh domicile certificate
- Submitting experience certificates that don't clearly state "supervisory capacity," which is explicitly required for the AEE and Assistant Director posts
- Confusing the closing date — 28-08-2026 for most posts vs 04-09-2026 for the two Ladakh UT posts
- Applying for Superintendent Translation without the required Hindi-medium qualification proof
- Entering an incorrect community category that doesn't match the certificate uploaded
- Missing the experience proforma format specified by UPSC and submitting a generic HR-issued letter instead
Verification Checklist Before Submitting
- Confirm degree discipline exactly matches the post (e.g., Electronics vs Telecommunications for AEE-Electronics)
- Confirm experience certificate is in UPSC's prescribed proforma and states supervisory/research capacity where required
- Confirm age as on the cut-off date fits the specific post and category combination
- Confirm Ladakh domicile certificate is attached for the two Ladakh UT posts, if applying to them
- Confirm rs 25 fee payment is done (waived for SC/ST/PwBD/all women)
- Confirm the correct closing date (28-08 or 04-09-2026) for the post applied to
- Print the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for records
Application Status
Closed
Last date was 28 Aug 2026
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Total Vacancies
34 Posts
Job Location
All India
Application Fee
rs 25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community
Important Dates
Notification Date
16 Aug 2026
Start Date
08 Aug 2026
Last Date
28 Aug 2026
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