UPSC Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is hiring 2 Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook posts on deputation basis. This is a Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position in Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900-63,200). The posting is at the UPSC office in New Delhi. You need to send your application by post within 60 days of publication in Employment News.

UPSC Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

UPSC has released Vacancy Circular No. A-35020/01/2023-Admn.II dated 16.02.2026 to fill 2 vacancies of Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook in its office canteen. This is a deputation opportunity for Central Government employees who are currently working in similar roles. The deputation period is initially 3 years or until further orders. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

This post is open only to serving Central Government officers on deputation basis. You must meet both the service conditions and educational qualifications below.

Service Conditions (any one)

• Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, OR
• Having at least 3 years' regular service in Level 1 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000-56,900)

Educational Qualification

• 10th Class pass from a recognized board
• Certificate or Diploma in Catering
• 1 year experience as a helper to Halwai-cum-Cook
• Must qualify a trade skill test for cooking, including maintenance of hygiene

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
• No minimum age specified (must be a serving Central Government employee)

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Pay range: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month (basic pay)
• Grade Pay: Rs. 1,900 (pre-revised)
• Approximate gross salary: Rs. 34,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month (including DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance, depending on city classification)
• Pay regulation as per Dept. of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Deputation posts typically do not require any fee.

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications — Your application and supporting documents will be verified against the eligibility criteria
2. Trade Skill Test — You must qualify a practical skill test for cooking, including maintenance of hygiene
3. Document Verification — All original certificates, APARs, and clearance documents will be checked

Note: There is no written exam for this post. Selection is based on skill test and document verification.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars
2. Fill in the Bio-Data Proforma completely
3. Get the Forwarding Authority Certificate (Annexure-II) signed by your employer or head of office
4. Attach all required documents (listed below)
5. Send your application through proper channel (via your department) to:
   Ms. Aparna Srivastava, Under Secretary (Admn.II), Room No.11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
6. Your application must reach within 60 days of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News

Important: Applications not forwarded through proper channel or received without required documents will not be accepted. You cannot withdraw your candidature once you apply.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 16 February 2026
• Uploaded on UPSC website: 23 February 2026
• Last date to apply: Within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News (check Employment News for the exact date)

• Assist the Halwai-cum-Cook in preparing various snacks and beverages such as bonda, butter-toast, dosa, idly, vada, paneer pakoda, samosa, matthi, vegetable cutlet, and vegetable sandwich/pakoda
• Assist in preparation of lunch and meals including chapatti, curd, dal, puri, raita, rice, sabzi, sambar, soup, sweet-dish, and vegetable salad
• Prepare snacks and meals independently in the absence of the Halwai-cum-Cook
• Follow hygiene and cleanliness standards in the canteen kitchen at all times
• Handle kitchen equipment and utensils safely and maintain them in working condition
• Manage ingredient inventory and assist in daily stock-keeping of food supplies
• Work on any additional duties assigned by the in-charge of the Canteen