UPSC Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

UPSC is hiring 5 Group A and Group B posts through Advertisement No. 03/2026. If you have a science PG degree, engineering degree, or civil engineering qualification, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 May 2026 up to 6:00 PM. Salary ranges from Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month depending on the post and pay level.

UPSC Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a selection recruitment notification for Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer, and Assistant Professor posts. These posts are in the National Test House, Archaeological Survey of India, and College of Military Engineering. The recruitment is useful for candidates with mechanical, metallurgical, electrical, civil engineering, physics, metrology, testing, heritage engineering, or survey teaching backgrounds.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Superintending Archaeological Engineer: 2 posts in Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture
• Scientist-B (Mechanical): 1 post in National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs
• Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive): 1 post in National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs
• Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey): 1 post in College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence

Category details: Scientist-B is UR-01, Scientific Officer is OBC-01, Superintending Archaeological Engineer is UR-02 with 1 PwBD reserved vacancy, and Assistant Professor is OBC-01.

Who Can Apply?

Scientist-B (Mechanical)

• Qualification option 1: Master's Degree in Physics with 1 year practical experience in testing, calibration, precision measurements, or metrology.
• Qualification option 2: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering with 2 years practical experience in testing, calibration, precision measurements, or metrology.
• Desirable: Research and Development experience in testing of engineering materials and metrology or calibration of instruments and machines.

Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive)

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Physics, or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy.
• Experience: You need 1 year experience in a Non-Destructive Testing laboratory, X-Ray Diffraction, or failure investigation work by non-destructive and metallographic testing methods.

Superintending Archaeological Engineer

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
• Experience: You need 8 years experience in planning, execution, and supervision of civil engineering works in the government sector or at archaeological or heritage sites.

Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey)

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering and M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering (Geo Informatics/Geoinformatics and Surveying Technology).
• Marks condition: You need first class or equivalent in either the bachelor's or master's degree.

Age Limit

• Scientist-B: Maximum 35 years for UR candidates.
• Scientific Officer: Maximum 33 years for OBC candidates.
• Superintending Archaeological Engineer: Maximum 40 years for UR candidates and 50 years for PwBD candidates.
• Assistant Professor: Maximum 38 years for OBC candidates.
• Age date: Eligibility is counted as on the closing date, 15 May 2026.
• Relaxation: SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and eligible Central/UT Government servants get relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Scientific Officer: Pay Level 8 - Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month.
• Scientist-B: Pay Level 10 - Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 - Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month.
• Superintending Archaeological Engineer: Pay Level 11 - Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• Allowances: Selected candidates will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS male candidates: Rs. 25
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Debit card, credit card, UPI, or internet banking through the UPSC online portal.
• Note: Once paid, the fee is not refundable.

Selection Process

UPSC selection for these posts is mainly through shortlisting and interview. If applications are large, UPSC may use additional shortlisting criteria or hold a Recruitment Test.

1. Application screening: UPSC checks your qualification, experience, category, documents, and claims made in the online form.
2. Shortlisting or Recruitment Test: UPSC may shortlist by higher qualification, higher experience, desirable qualification, or a test if needed.
3. Interview: Interview carries 100 marks. Minimum suitability marks are UR 50, OBC 45, and SC/ST/PwBD 40.
4. Document Verification: You must bring the printout of your online application and original documents when called by UPSC.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.
2. Create your account, complete Universal Registration, and fill the Common Application Form.
3. Select the post under Advertisement No. 03/2026 and fill the vacancy-specific module.
4. Upload your photograph, live photo, signature, qualification certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, and other required documents.
5. Pay the Rs. 25 fee if applicable.
6. Submit the form before 15 May 2026, 6:00 PM and keep the printout for interview or verification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 25 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 May 2026 up to 6:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced by UPSC
• Recruitment Test Date: To be announced, if UPSC decides to conduct one

• Handle technical work in the assigned scientific, engineering, teaching, or heritage engineering role
• Check test requests, engineering documents, reports, and technical records as applicable to the post
• Supervise samples, laboratory work, civil works, conservation works, or classroom activities based on posting
• Prepare test certificates, engineering notes, teaching material, or conservation reports for official use
• Work with senior officers, laboratory staff, students, or project teams to complete assigned duties
• Follow Central Government rules, safety standards, and departmental procedures
• Manage records, files, and communication needed for audits, inspections, or academic review