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UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 Recruitment for Assistant Keeper Senior Store Officer Grade-II and Livestock Officer
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Vacancies
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Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 Recruitment for Assistant Keeper Senior Store Officer Grade-II and Livestock Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 16 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | civil services |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil. Payment through Net Banking/Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card or UPI. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, Recruitment Test (if required), Interview/Personality Test |
| Application Start Date | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 May 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 19 Apr 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
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Assistant Keeper
1 Post
Qualification
Master's Degree in Anthropology from a recognised University or Institute. Diploma in Museology from a recognised University or Institute. Desirable: At least 1 year experience of handling, maintaining, and preserving specimens in a recognised museum.
Age Limit
Not above 30 years (UR). Age calculated as on closing date 01 May 2026. Central Government employees: additional 5 years relaxation.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-07 as per 7th CPC (rs. 44,900 - rs. 1,42,400 per month) plus DA, HRA and other Central Government allowances.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Experience Required
Desirable: At least 1 year experience of handling, maintaining, and preserving specimens in a recognised museum.
Additional Info
Ministry: Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture. 1 post for UR category. Probation: 2 years. No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD for this post.
2
Senior Store Officer Grade-II
7 Posts
Qualification
Essential- (i) Master's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute with 2 years experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in Central/State Govt./PSU/autonomous body/university/bank/organisation listed on Indian Stock Exchange; OR (ii) Bachelor's Degree in above subjects with Diploma in Materials Management/Warehousing Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Procurement from recognised University/Institute with 4 years experience in store keeping; OR (iii) Diploma in Materials Management/Warehousing Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Procurement from recognised University/Institute with 4 years experience in store keeping.
Age Limit
Not above 35 years (UR); Not above 38 years (OBC); Not above 40 years (SC/ST); Not above 45 years (PwBD). Central Government employees: additional 5 years relaxation. Age calculated as on closing date 01 May 2026.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-10 as per 7th CPC (rs. 56,100 - rs. 1,77,500 per month) plus DA, HRA and other Central Government allowances.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Experience Required
2 years experience (for Master's Degree holders) OR 4 years experience (for Bachelor's Degree/Diploma holders) in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous body, university, bank, or organisation listed on Indian Stock Exchange.
Additional Info
Ministry: DRDO, Ministry of Defence. Location: DRDO Headquarters, New Delhi. Vacancies: SC-1, OBC-1, UR-5 (Total 7). 1 post reserved for PwBD (Blindness/Low Vision). Probation: 2 years.
3
Livestock Officer
8 Posts
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from a recognised University the name of which is included in the 1st or 2nd Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 and registered with the Indian or State Veterinary Council. Essential: 3 years experience in Cattle and Livestock Development or Animal Health or a related field.
Age Limit
Not above 35 years (UR); Not above 38 years (OBC); Not above 40 years (SC/ST). PwBD - Not applicable. Central Government employees: additional 5 years relaxation. Age calculated as on closing date 01 May 2026.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-10 + NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) as per 7th CPC (rs. 56,100 - rs. 1,77,500 per month + NPA) plus DA, HRA and other Central Government allowances.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Experience Required
3 years experience in Cattle and Livestock Development or Animal Health or a related field.
Additional Info
Ministry: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Vacancies: EWS-4, OBC-1, SC-2, ST-1 (Total 8). Private practice not allowed. Probation: 1 year. Must be registered with Indian or State Veterinary Council.
Total Vacancies: 16 Posts
About This Notification
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 inviting online applications for 16 vacancies across three important central government positions - Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II, and Livestock Officer. These are permanent Group A and Group B Gazetted positions under the Government of India, offering excellent 7th CPC pay scales and career growth. The Assistant Keeper post is under the Anthropological Survey of India (Ministry of Culture); Senior Store Officer Grade-II is under DRDO (Ministry of Defence); and Livestock Officer posts are under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The selection process involves shortlisting, Recruitment Test (if required), and Interview. Candidates with specialized qualifications in Anthropology, Materials Management, and Veterinary Science are encouraged to apply online before 01 May 2026. Apply at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ for the latest central government jobs.
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 | General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil. Payment through Net Banking/Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card or UPI. 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 (UPSC) and find the recruitment / career section
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Pay Application Fee Pay General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil. Payment through Net Banking/Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card or UPI. via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Documents Required
Passport Size Photo
Signature
10th Certificate
12th Certificate
Degree Certificate
Community Certificate
Age Proof
Valid Photo ID Proof
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Apply Before
01 May 2026
11 Days Remaining
Quick Info
Total Vacancies
16 Posts
Job Location
All India
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male: rs. 25/-; Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil. Payment through Net Banking/Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card or UPI.
Important Dates
Notification Date
19 Apr 2026
Start Date
11 Apr 2026
Last Date
01 May 2026
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