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Age limits

The listed UR age limits (upper age boundaries) vary by post. Common maximum ages seen include 30, 35, 40, 50 years depending on the post. PwBD relaxations and category relaxations apply as per government rules per post. Specific age details are provided in the official notification for each post.

Eligibility overview

The recruitment comprises a wide range of posts with varying qualifications. Typical requirements include:

• Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., M.Sc., M.A., M.Com, etc.) or professional degrees (e.g., B.E./B.Tech., B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/CS/IT/etc.), depending on the post.
• LLB or LLM for certain legal/ enforcement posts.
• Some posts require specialized technical qualifications (e.g., B.E./B.Tech with relevant specialization, NET/CSIR-NET where applicable).
• All posts are subject to age and experience criteria as specified in the individual post notifications. For precise post‑wise qualifications, refer to the official notification." ,

Important dates

The post content references an updated notification on 13-June-2026 but does not provide a consolidated apply-by date or explicit exam schedule. Original text indicates: "Updated June 13, 2026" without a fixed window. If a concrete start/end date becomes available, it should be captured here.

Application fees

The notification does not uniformly specify a single fee for all posts. Please refer to the official notification for post‑wise fee details and category exemptions.

Selection and other notes

• All 538 posts are permanent central government positions.
• PwBD vacancies exist across several posts; consult the official notification for exact category allocations.
• The selection method is specified as by recruitment selection for each post; the notification does not detail written exams or interview stages in a uniform manner.
• Some posts (e.g., Ladakh UT posts) have domicile or regional eligibility conditions as described in the notification.
• Keep a close watch on the UPSC official site for updates on application windows and stage-wise selections.
• To avoid issues, use a stable browser and ensure documents meet portal requirements when uploading. Do not rely on third-party job alerts for submission deadlines.