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| UPSC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 34 Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer & Other Posts |
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 34 Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer & Other Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for recruitment to various posts with a total of 34 vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the UPSC recruitment portal.
The recruitment drive includes posts such as Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics), Assistant Director (Engineering), Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch), Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant.
The online application process starts on 08 August 2026. The last date is 28 August 2026 for non-Ladakh posts, while applications for posts under the Union Territory of Ladakh can be submitted up to 04 September 2026.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment by Selection |
| Total Posts | 7 |
| Total Vacancies | 34 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 08-08-2026 |
| Last Date – Non-Ladakh Posts | 28-08-2026 |
| Last Date – Ladakh Posts | 04-09-2026 |
| Job Location | Noida, New Delhi, Kolkata and Union Territory of Ladakh, depending on the post |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Non-Ladakh Posts | 28 August 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last Date for Ladakh Posts | 04 September 2026 |
| Interview / Recruitment Test | To be intimated separately |
UPSC Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 1 |
| 2 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 9 |
| 3 | Assistant Director (Engineering) | 1 |
| 4 | Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | 1 |
| 5 | Research Officer | 11 |
| 6 | Horticulture Development Officer | 4 |
| 7 | Soil Conservation Assistant | 7 |
| Total Vacancies | 34 | |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications and experience requirements differ according to the post. Candidates should carefully check the detailed advertisement before submitting their application.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| AEE (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. | 2 years' supervisory experience in design, maintenance and construction of structural and RCC works. |
| AEE (Electronics) | Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics or Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent. | 2 years' supervisory experience in radio aids to navigation. |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. | 2 years' relevant experience in civil engineering works or specified machinery maintenance/operation. |
| Superintendent Translation | Relevant Master's/Bachelor's degree in Law along with prescribed Hindi-medium/Hindi subject conditions. | 2 or 4 years, depending on the qualification route, in prescribed legal/translation-related fields. |
| Research Officer | Master's Degree in Geography, Geology, Applied Geology, Geoinformatics, GIS & Remote Sensing, Geomatics or Geospatial Technology, with prescribed bachelor's-level subject requirements. | 5 years' experience in geographical/cartographical teaching or research involving data collection and map preparation. |
| Horticulture Development Officer | Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture Science or Agriculture Science. | Not specified in the provided details. |
| Soil Conservation Assistant | B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture, B.Sc/M.Sc Soil Science, or B.E./B.Tech Agricultural Engineering. | Not specified in the provided details. |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 38 Years (OBC) |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 35 Years (UR), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST) |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | 30 Years (UR) |
| Superintendent Translation | 35 Years (UR) |
| Research Officer | 35 Years (UR/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC) |
| Horticulture Development Officer | 40 Years (ST) |
| Soil Conservation Assistant | 40 Years (ST) |
Age Relaxation: As per the provided details, PwBD candidates may receive relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to the prescribed maximum age limit. Other applicable relaxations for Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers and eligible Central/UT Government employees will be governed by the recruitment rules.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Level
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Level 10 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | Level 10 |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | Level 07 |
| Superintendent Translation | Level 10 |
| Research Officer | Level 10 |
| Horticulture Development Officer | Level 08 |
| Soil Conservation Assistant | Level 08 |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official UPSC recruitment website.
- Open the relevant recruitment advertisement under Advertisement No. 10/2026.
- Read the detailed eligibility criteria, experience requirements and instructions carefully.
- Register/login and complete the online application form.
- Enter your personal, educational and professional details correctly.
- Upload the required documents and certificates as prescribed.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the application carefully and submit it before the applicable deadline.
- Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Website |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Advertisement No. 10/2026 | Check UPSC Website |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
How many vacancies are available in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 34 vacancies are available across 7 different posts under Advertisement No. 10/2026.
What is the UPSC Recruitment 2026 application start date?
The online application process starts on 08 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 28 August 2026 for non-Ladakh posts. For posts under the Union Territory of Ladakh, the last date is 04 September 2026.
What is the selection process?
The supplied information does not specify a final post-wise selection process or interview/Recruitment Test date. Candidates should refer to the detailed UPSC advertisement for the applicable selection procedure.
What is the application mode?
The application process is conducted through online mode.
Where can candidates apply?
Eligible candidates can apply through the UPSC online recruitment portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.
Conclusion
UPSC Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for 34 vacancies across engineering, research, translation, horticulture and soil conservation-related posts. Candidates interested in these positions should carefully check the post-wise educational qualifications, experience, age limit, reservation conditions and other requirements.
The application process begins on 08 August 2026. Candidates applying for non-Ladakh posts should submit their applications by 28 August 2026, while eligible candidates for the Ladakh-specific posts have time until 04 September 2026.
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