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

07/2026 UPSC Advt No. 07/2026 Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF Applications must be submitted online at the UPSC ORA portal: Check Here Prescribed proforma for various certificates (caste, disability, ex-serviceman, etc.) are available at: Check Here

Online Application Submission: Submit application at upsconline.nic.in by 17 July 2026. Shortlisting: UPSC shortlists candidates on the basis of information provided in the online application. Incorrect information may lead to rejection through computer-based shortlisting. Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) – if applicable: For posts where the number of applications is large, UPSC may conduct an RT or CRT before the interview. The test is ordinarily conducted at the following centres: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam. Personality Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for interview. Candidates must bring the printout of their online application and all original/self-attested copies of supporting documents. Final Selection and Appointment: Appointment orders are issued by the respective Ministry/Department. UPSC may grant higher initial pay to candidates adjudged meritorious at the interview stage.

Selected candidates will receive pay as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The pay level ranges from Level-7 for posts such as Company Prosecutor and Photographic Officer to Level-11 (with NPA) for medical Specialist Grade III posts. In addition to basic pay, candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other admissible allowances as per Central Government rules.

The UPSC online recruitment application for Advt No. 07/2026 must be submitted through the official UPSC ORA (Online Recruitment Application) portal at upsconline.nic.in . The last date to apply online is 17 July 2026 at 6:00 PM (1800 Hrs) . Candidates are advised to submit their application well in advance to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.

Candidates are not required to send any documents to UPSC at the time of application submission. However, all shortlisted candidates called for the interview must carry original documents and self-attested photocopies. Failure to produce required documents at the interview stage will result in disqualification and forfeiture of travelling allowance reimbursement.

Applying for a post you do not meet the exact qualification for: UPSC shortlists strictly on the basis of declared qualifications. Applying with a "similar" or "equivalent" degree without a formal equivalence order from the competent authority is grounds for rejection. Produce the equivalence order if claiming an equivalent qualification. Entering an inactive or incorrect e-mail address: UPSC sends all interview schedules and document requirements exclusively by e-mail. A wrong email means you will miss the interview call entirely. Double-check before submitting. Submitting incomplete category documents later: All category-based claims (caste, disability, ex-serviceman) must be supportable at the interview stage with original documents in the prescribed UPSC proforma - not general certificates from hospitals or district offices. Not declaring government service: Persons already in regular government service must submit a declaration to UPSC that they have informed their Head of Office in writing. Omitting this can lead to disciplinary consequences. Attempting to withdraw the application after submission: UPSC explicitly states that candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their application once submitted. Apply only if you are genuinely eligible and intend to participate. Bringing a mobile phone to the exam/interview venue: Mobile phones and all electronic devices are strictly banned at UPSC examination/interview halls - even in switched-off mode. Violation results in debarment from future examinations. Waiting until the last day: The portal closes at exactly 1800 Hrs on 17 July 2026. Server congestion near the deadline is common. Complete your application at least 2–3 days in advance. Submitting documents in a language other than Hindi/English without a notarised transcript: Any certificate in a regional language must be accompanied by a transcript attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary.