UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 450 Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer and More Posts

UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026 is a recruitment notification released on 25 June 2026 by the Union Public Service Commission inviting online applications for 54 posts (450 vacancies) across multiple central government ministries and departments, including Drug Inspector, Specialist Grade III medical posts, Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, and others.

The last date to submit the Online Recruitment Application is 17 July 2026 at 6:00 PM (1800 Hrs) through the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in.

The advertisement covers 54 posts. The largest single block of vacancies is Drug Inspector with 186 posts under CDSCO, followed by medical Specialist Grade III posts across multiple specialities. The total vacancy count across all 54 posts exceeds 487.

The application fee is ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Female candidates of all categories, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates are fully exempted from fee payment. Fee can be paid via debit/credit card, UPI, or internet banking.

The selection process includes shortlisting of applications, followed by a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if required, and then a Personality Test (Interview). Not all posts necessarily require a written test — the interview is the primary selection stage for most posts in this advertisement.

Age limits vary by post. For example, the age limit is 40 years (UR) for Joint Director and 35 years (UR) for Medical Officer (Siddha), Aeronautical Officer, and Legal Officer. Reserved category candidates receive standard relaxations: +3 years for OBC, +5 years for SC/ST, and +10 years for PwBD over the UR upper age limit.

Applications must be submitted online at the UPSC ORA portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora/. Candidates must register and create a URN profile before applying.

Pay scales are as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Medical Specialist Grade III posts carry Level-11 plus NPA, Aeronautical Officer and Legal Officer carry Level-10, and Company Prosecutor, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, and Store Officer carry Level-7.

Yes. Candidates called for interview must carry the printout of their online application along with all original documents and self-attested copies. Failure to present required documents at the interview will result in disqualification and forfeiture of any travelling allowance reimbursement.

Yes, government employees can apply. However, those already in regular government service (permanent or temporary) must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department in writing that they have applied for this recruitment. They should also note that their application must be submitted directly online to UPSC — not through their department.