UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in

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Overview

UPSC has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications for 538 permanent posts across more than 30 central government ministries and departments. The vacancies span disciplines including civil aviation, defence, forensic science, agriculture, mines, law, and education. Eligible candidates should apply online through the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/.

Total Vacancies

538

Age Limit

30y - 50y

Age Details

Age Limits

  • The age limits shown are the upper limits for the Unreserved (UR) category and may be relaxed as per rules.
  • PwBD candidates receive additional relaxation as specified in the notification.
  • Some posts (e.g., UT Ladakh posts) have special domicile requirements; refer to the notification for exact conditions.

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

  • Post-wise qualifications and age limits vary by position. Candidates should carefully review the official notification for the exact requirements per post.
  • This advertisement covers a wide range of disciplines and includes PwBD-reserved vacancies across eight departments.
  • For Ladakh posts (60-70), domicile eligibility is mandated as described in the notification.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

TBA

Date Details

Important Dates

  • The provided extract does not include definitive start or end dates for online applications. If the notification PDF or UPSC site provides dates, they should be used verbatim. In this case, the dates could not be fully resolved from the extract. The original date mentions and any announcements should be consulted in the official notification.

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • The notification text provided does not specify application fees. Please check the official notification for the exact fee structure and exemptions.

How to Apply

Other Instructions

  • UPSC is conducting the recruitment by selection for all 538 posts; the notification does not detail stage-wise exam or interview components.
  • Applicants must use the UPSC ORA portal to submit online applications.
  • PwBD-reserved vacancies are present for eight posts.
  • Some posts are in UT Ladakh and are open only to UT Ladakh domiciles with the required domicile certificate.
  • Avoid submitting on the final day to prevent server-related issues.
  • Keep your registration number and login credentials safe for future logins and tracking of application status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in"?

The "UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in" is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

How many vacancies are there for "UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in"?

There are a total of 538 vacancies available for "UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in".

What is the age limit for "UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in"?

The age limit for "UPSC Recruitment 2026: 538 Vacancies Across Ministries - Apply Online at upsconline.nic.in" is between 30 and 50 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.

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