UPSC Anthropologist Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts Online Application

Age Details

Maximum age 35 years for UR and 38 years for OBC as on closing date. Age relaxations as per Government of India rules are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Central Government employees.

Eligibility

• Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division): Master’s degree in Anthropology with more than 50% papers in Cultural Anthropology in the final year examination, plus three years of research experience in Anthropology.
• Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division): Master’s degree in Anthropology with more than 50% papers in Physical Anthropology or Biological Anthropology in the final year examination, plus three years of research experience in Anthropology.
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (UR) and 38 years (OBC) as on the closing date. Relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Central Government employees.

Important Dates

• Start date for online application: 28 March 2026
• Last date for online application: 17 April 2026 (18:00 hrs)
• Date for determining eligibility: 17 April 2026
• Interview date: To be notified separately on the UPSC website

Application Fees

• UR/OBC (male): Rs. 25
• Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
• Fee payment: Online via Visa/Master/RuPay cards, UPI, or Internet Banking. The fee is non-refundable after payment.

Notes

• Only online applications are accepted through the UPSC ORA portal.
• Read the official advertisement (Advt No. 01/2026) carefully for post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation rules, and the step-by-step application process.
• Download and retain the confirmation page after submitting the form for interview reference.
• No offline forms will be accepted.