UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 194 Various Posts (Advt No. 05/2026)
UPSC Online Form 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has published the recruitment notification (Advt No. 05/2026) on its official website. https://upsc.gov.in The notification is for the recruitment of 194 Airworthiness Officer, Deputy Controller of Explosive, JTO & Other posts. The last date to apply for these vacancies is 12/06/2026. Candidates who have Bachelor's/Master's/Engineering Degree in relevant discipline with required experience as specified for each post. qualifications can apply Apply Online for UPSC Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must read the official notification carefully and complete the application process as per the given instructions. The official website link and the UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification link are provided below under the heading Important Links.
Union Public Service Commission Jobs 2026 – Overview
Here is the overview section of UPSC Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Airworthiness Officer, Deputy Controller of Explosive, JTO & Other |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 194 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's/Master's/Engineering Degree in relevant discipline with required experience as specified for each post. |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Apply Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 12/06/2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Vacancies Detail
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under UPSC is given below.
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Airworthiness Officer
- No. of Vacancies: 25
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Physics/Mathematics/Aircraft Maintenance/Engineering (Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication) + valid AME License (B1 or B2); 3 years aircraft maintenance experience
- Age Limit: 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Deputy Controller of Explosive
- No. of Vacancies: 44
- Qualification: Degree in Chemical Engineering/Technology or Master's in Chemistry; 3 years experience in chemical works/explosives/petroleum
- Age Limit: 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Manager (Mail Motor Service)
- No. of Vacancies: 8
- Qualification: BE/BTech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering; 3 years experience in Motor Transport Traffic
- Age Limit: 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (ST), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Junior Technical Officer
- No. of Vacancies: 5
- Qualification: BTech/BE in Oil Technology OR BSc with PG Diploma in Sugar Technology; 1 year experience in Sugar Technology or Edible Oils
- Age Limit: 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-07 (7th CPC)
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Junior Technical Officer (Chemical Engineering)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering; 3 years research/practical/teaching experience in Chemical Engineering OR 3 years experience in Sugar factory/Distillery/Chemical Plant
- Age Limit: 35 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Scientific Officer (Mechanical)
- No. of Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Master's in Physics OR Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Degree in Metallurgy; 1 year experience in Mechanical testing Lab or R&D
- Age Limit: 30 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Level-08 (7th CPC)
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Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer
- No. of Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; 3 years experience in planning/execution/maintenance of civil engineering works in Govt sector or archaeological/heritage site
- Age Limit: 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Associate Professor Electrical Engineering (Power System)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering + ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering (Power System/related) with First Class + PhD in Electrical Engineering; 5 years teaching/research/industry experience
- Age Limit: 45 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Academic Level-13A1 (7th CPC)
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Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering + ME/MTech in Mechanical Engineering (Heat & Power/Thermal/related) with First Class + PhD in Mechanical Engineering; 5 years teaching/research/industry experience
- Age Limit: 48 (OBC)
- Pay Scale: Academic Level-13A1 (7th CPC)
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Lecturer (Persian Language)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Persian Language; 1 year experience in teaching or translation (Persian to English/Hindi or vice versa)
- Age Limit: 35 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Lecturer (Tibetan Language)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Tibetan Language; 1 year experience in teaching or translation (Tibetan to English/Hindi or vice versa)
- Age Limit: 35 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences)
- No. of Vacancies: 7
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Engineering & Technology in Atmospheric Sciences/Ocean Science/Hydrology/Atmospheric Physics/Atmospheric Ocean Science & Technology/Radar & Microwave Engineering
- Age Limit: 35 (UR/EWS), 40 (SC)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Scientist-B (General Meteorology)
- No. of Vacancies: 30
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Science in Mathematics/Physics/Atmospheric Science or Physics/Meteorology
- Age Limit: 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Scientist-B (Instrumentation)
- No. of Vacancies: 9
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics & Communication/Mechanical/IT/Instrumentation/Mechatronics/Electrical/Computer Science
- Age Limit: 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Deputy Director (Civil Engineering)
- No. of Vacancies: 3
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (4 years experience) OR Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (2 years experience) in harbour projects and maritime structures
- Age Limit: 40 (UR), 45 (SC)
- Pay Scale: Level-11 (7th CPC)
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Joint Assistant Director
- No. of Vacancies: 6
- Qualification: BTech/BE/BSc(Engg) in Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Communication/IT/Computer Science/ICT/Electrical with Telecom specialization OR Master's in Electronics/Computer Science/IT/AI/Physics with Electronics/Communication/Wireless/Radio
- Age Limit: 30 (UR), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC/ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-08 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Executive Engineer
- No. of Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Drilling/Mining/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Agricultural Engineering or Petroleum Technology; 2 years experience in Drilling Rigs/Tube wells/Ground Water Development
- Age Limit: 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Deputy Director of Mines Safety (Mining)
- No. of Vacancies: 8
- Qualification: Degree in Mining Engineering + First Class Mine Manager's Certificate (Coal Mines Regulations 2017 or Metalliferous Mines Regulations 1961); 10 years experience in large mechanized underground mines
- Age Limit: 40 (UR), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC)
- Pay Scale: Level-12 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Chemical)
- No. of Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry OR Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering
- Age Limit: 35 (SC/ST), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Chemical)
- No. of Vacancies: 3
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry OR Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering
- Age Limit: 30 (UR/EWS), 35 (ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Food)
- No. of Vacancies: 3
- Qualification: BTech in Food Technology OR PG Diploma in Fruits Technology
- Age Limit: 30 (UR), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Food)
- No. of Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: BTech in Food Technology OR PG Diploma in Fruits Technology
- Age Limit: 30 (UR), 33 (OBC), 35 (ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Hosiery)
- No. of Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Textile Technology/Hosiery Technology/Knitting Technology
- Age Limit: 30 (UR), 33 (OBC)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Hosiery)
- No. of Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Textile Technology/Hosiery Technology/Knitting Technology
- Age Limit: 30 (UR), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-07 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear)
- No. of Vacancies: 3
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Leather Technology
- Age Limit: 30 (UR), 33 (OBC), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather & Footwear)
- No. of Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Leather Technology
- Age Limit: 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC), 35 (ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) (Metal Finishing)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry OR Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering
- Age Limit: 30 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Controller of Mines
- No. of Vacancies: 5
- Qualification: BE/BTech in Mining Engineering (3 years experience) OR ME/MTech in Mining Engineering (1 year experience) in Metalliferous mines or Govt Dept dealing with mines
- Age Limit: 35 (UR), 40 (SC/ST), +10 for PwBD
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Research Officer
- No. of Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Work/Sociology/Economics/Anthropology/Social Anthropology/Applied Anthropology/Statistics/Psychology/Geography/Mathematics (with Statistics)
- Age Limit: 30 (UR)
- Pay Scale: Level-08 (7th CPC)
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Assistant Director/Registering Officer Antiquities
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master's Degree in History + Degree/Diploma in Archaeology/Museology/Museum Studies/Archives
- Age Limit: 40 (ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-08 (7th CPC)
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Driller
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering
- Age Limit: 45 (ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-10A (7th CPC)
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Tourist Officer
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management/Hotel Administration/Hotel Management & Catering Technology/Airline Tourism & Hospitality Management/Travel & Tourism Management
- Age Limit: 40 (ST)
- Pay Scale: Level-6F (7th CPC)
Selection Procedure
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
- Recruitment by Selection (Direct Recruitment) through the Union Public Service Commission.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on information provided in the online application, including educational qualifications, experience, and desirable qualifications.
- In case of a large number of applications, the Commission may adopt shortlisting criteria such as: higher educational qualifications, higher experience, desirable qualifications, or by holding a Recruitment Test (RT).
- If a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) is held, it will be conducted at designated centres: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview/Personality Test.
- Minimum suitability marks in interview: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PH-40 (out of 100).
- Final selection and appointment orders will be issued by the respective Ministry.
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about UPSC Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 25/- |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | Nil (Exempted) |
Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 23/05/2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 12/06/2026 |
How to Apply
Here is the complete procedure to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Complete Account Creation and Universal Registration to obtain a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Fill up the Common Application Form (CAF) including uploading photograph, capturing live photograph, and uploading signature.
- Fill up the post/vacancy specific module for the desired post(s).
- Upload all required documents/certificates in PDF format in support of claims (Date of Birth, Caste, Disability, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Desirable Qualifications, Age Relaxation, etc.).
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25/- online (if applicable) via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking. Fee is waived for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Submit the application before 1800 Hrs on 12-06-2026.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference.
Important Links
You can find here all important links to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Airworthiness Officer, Deputy Controller of Explosive, JTO & Other vacancies.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates | Click Here |
Other Important Information
Other Important Information:
- Advertisement No.: 05/2026
- Total Vacancies: 159 across 32 posts in various Ministries/Departments.
- Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of India or eligible as per specified categories (Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees, persons of Indian origin from specified countries).
- PwBD Candidates: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (minimum 40% disability) can apply for posts identified as suitable even if not reserved for them. Age relaxation of 10 years is available for PwBD candidates.
- Probation Period: Varies from 1 to 2 years depending on the post.
- Induction Training: Mandatory induction training of minimum 2 weeks is prescribed for most posts upon joining.
- Domicile Requirement (Ladakh Posts): Posts under UT of Ladakh (Vacancy Nos. 26050530423, 26050531623, 26050532423) are exclusively for domiciles of UT of Ladakh as per Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Rules, 2025.
- Application Fee: Rs. 25/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Helpdesk: 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 or email: [email protected] (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days).
- Mobile Phones: Strictly banned in examination/interview hall.
- Face Authentication: Mandatory at examination venue/interview hall.
- NPS: Applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2004 for certain posts (Lecturers at School of Foreign Languages, Research Officer at NCST).
- Backlog Vacancies: PwBD reserved vacancies for posts 17 (AEE, CGWB), 24 (AD Gr-II Hosiery), 25 (AD Gr-I Leather & Footwear), 28 (Assistant Controller of Mines) are backlog vacancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are related to UPSC Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.
Q1. What is UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification for?
UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of
Airworthiness Officer, Deputy Controller of Explosive, JTO & Other posts.
There are total
194
vacancies available as per the notification.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed
Bachelor's/Master's/Engineering Degree in relevant discipline with required experience as specified for each post.
and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.
Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is
Apply Online.
Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications.
The official website of
UPSC
is
https://upsc.gov.in
.
Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.
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