UPSC Advt 03/2026 Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 on 24 April 2026 for 5 Group A and Group B posts across four central government departments. The pay scale goes up to Pay Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Online applications open from 25 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 May 2026.

UPSC Advertisement 03/2026 Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts

UPSC handles recruitment for top-grade central government roles, and this notification covers four very different jobs under one advertisement — a Mechanical Scientist and a Non-Destructive testing Scientific Officer at the National Test House Kolkata, two Superintending Archaeological Engineers at the Archaeological Survey of India, and one Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Survey) at the College of Military Engineering Pune. Each post has its own qualification, age limit, and reservation, so read carefully before you apply on upsconline.nic.in/ora.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

Scientist-B (Mechanical)

Master's degree in Physics + 1 year of practical experience in testing or calibration of engineering materials, OR BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering + 2 years of similar experience.

Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive)

Master's in Physics OR Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy, with 1 year of experience in a Non-Destructive testing lab or X-Ray Diffraction work.

Superintending Archaeological Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 8 years of experience in planning, execution, and supervision of civil engineering works in the Government Sector or at Archaeological/Heritage Sites.

Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey)

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering AND ME/M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Geo Informatics/Surveying Technology), with first class or equivalent (60% aggregate) in either qualification.

Age Limit

• Scientist-B (Mechanical): Maximum 35 years for UR
• Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive): Maximum 33 years for OBC
• Superintending Archaeological Engineer: Maximum 40 years for UR, 50 years for PwBD
• Assistant Professor: Maximum 38 years for OBC
• Standard SC/ST/OBC/PwBD age relaxations apply as per UPSC rules
• Age and qualifications are reckoned as on the closing date of online application (15 May 2026)

Salary

• Scientist-B (Mechanical): Level 10 Pay Matrix — Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month
• Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive): Level 8 Pay Matrix — Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month
• Superintending Archaeological Engineer: Level 11 Pay Matrix — Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 Pay Matrix — Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other central government allowances

Application Fee

• General / OBC male candidates: Rs. 25
• Women / SC / ST / PwBD candidates: No fee
• Pay through SBI Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Card, or UPI
• The fee is non-refundable

Selection Process

1. Online Application Screening — UPSC scrutinizes your educational and experience claims
2. Recruitment Test — may be held if applicants are large in number
3. Interview — shortlisted candidates appear before the UPSC board for a personality test
4. Document Verification — originals are checked at the time of interview
5. Final selection — based on overall merit in interview and / or recruitment test

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora
2. Create your account and generate a Universal Registration Number (URN)
3. Fill the Common Application Form — this stays saved across UPSC recruitments
4. Open the post-specific module for Advt 03/2026 and complete it
5. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents
6. Pay the fee online and submit the form before 15 May 2026 (23:59 IST)
7. Print the final application for your records

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 April 2026
• Application Last Date: 15 May 2026 (23:59 IST)
• Last Fee Payment Date: 14 May 2026 (23:59 IST)
• Recruitment Test / Interview Date: To be announced on upsc.gov.in

• Supervise mechanical testing, calibration, and metrology work at the National Test House and sign final test certificates
• Handle non-destructive testing of materials including X-Ray Diffraction and metallographic methods at NTH laboratories
• Plan, execute, and supervise civil engineering and conservation work at archaeological and heritage sites under ASI
• Teach Civil Engineering (Survey) to students at the College of Military Engineering Pune and guide developmental projects
• Scrutinize test requests, allocate samples to Scientific Officers and Assistants, and review draft reports before signing
• Assist Senior Scientists in technical, purchase, and administrative matters
• Maintain documentation, training records, and follow lab and field safety standards
• Follow Group A / B central service rules and All India Service Liability terms