The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi has released Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 on 08 August 2026 inviting online applications for direct recruitment by selection to 34 vacancies across 7 posts – Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics), Assistant Director (Engineering), Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch), Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant. Pay levels range from Level-7 to Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The online application window opened on 08 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 28 August 2026 for most posts. For posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh (Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant), the extended last date is 04 September 2026. Applications are submitted through the UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must check before applying. First, this is an Indicative Advertisement – it provides an overview of posts, vacancies, pay levels and age limits, but the detailed post-wise educational qualifications, experience requirements, application fee, reservation details and complete eligibility conditions are published separately in the Detailed Advertisement on the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in. Do not apply without reading the detailed notification in full. Second, two separate last dates apply – 28 August 2026 for most posts (AEE Civil, AEE Electronics, Assistant Director Engineering, Superintendent Translation, Research Officer) and 04 September 2026 for Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant (under Administration of UT of Ladakh). Third, the closing date of the online application is the crucial date for determining the age limit – ensure you meet the post-wise age limit as on 28 August 2026 (or 04 September 2026 for Ladakh posts).
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Address | Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069 |
| Indicative Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Total Vacancies | 34 |
| Posts | 7 different posts |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level-7 to Level-10 |
| Application Mode | Online only – upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
| Application Opens | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date (General posts) | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date (UT of Ladakh posts) | 04 September 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 Released | 08 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date (all posts except UT of Ladakh) | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date (Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant – UT of Ladakh) | 04 September 2026 |
The closing date of the online application is the crucial date for determining age limit for each post.
Vacancy Details – Post-wise
| Vacancy No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26081001608 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Level-10 | 1 |
| 26081002608 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | Level-10 | 9 |
| 26081003608 | Assistant Director (Engineering) | Level-7 | 1 |
| 26081004208 | Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | Level-10 | 1 |
| 26081005208 | Research Officer | Level-10 | 11 |
| 26081006208 | Horticulture Development Officer | Level-8 | 4 |
| 26081007208 | Soil Conservation Assistant | Level-8 | 7 |
| Total | 34 |
PwBD Reservations:
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) – 1 vacancy reserved for PwBD candidates (out of 9)
- Research Officer – 1 vacancy reserved for PwBD candidates (out of 11)
Educational Qualification
The detailed post-wise educational qualifications, experience requirements and any additional eligibility conditions are not specified in the Indicative Advertisement (Advt. No. 10/2026). Candidates must read the complete Detailed Advertisement available on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in before applying. General guidance by discipline:
- AEE Civil and AEE Electronics: Engineering degree in the relevant discipline is expected.
- Assistant Director (Engineering): Engineering degree with or without experience, depending on the post.
- Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch): Qualification in Hindi/Translation with experience expected.
- Research Officer: Postgraduate degree in the relevant research discipline.
- Horticulture Development Officer: Agricultural/Horticulture degree expected.
- Soil Conservation Assistant: Agriculture/Soil Science qualification expected.
These are indicative guidance only – verify exact qualifications from the Detailed Advertisement at upsc.gov.in before applying.
Age Limit
The closing date of the online application (28 August 2026 for general posts; 04 September 2026 for UT of Ladakh posts) is the crucial date for determining the age limit. Age is reckoned as on the applicable closing date.
| Post Name | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 38 years (for OBC) |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | 30 years (UR) |
| Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | 35 years (UR) |
| Research Officer | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC) |
| Horticulture Development Officer | 40 years (ST) |
| Soil Conservation Assistant | 40 years (ST) |
Age Relaxation: PwBD candidates are eligible for further relaxation of up to 10 years over the above limits for vacancies identified as suitable/reserved for them. Standard Government of India age relaxations (SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years) apply as per the detailed notification. Check the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in for the complete category-wise age limit table.
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Post | Pay Level | Approximate Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| AEE Civil / AEE Electronics | Level-10 | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Superintendent Translation / Research Officer | Level-10 | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Horticulture Development Officer / Soil Conservation Assistant | Level-8 | Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive DA, HRA, TA and other Central Government allowances and benefits as per applicable rules.
Application Fee
The application fee is not mentioned in the Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026. As per UPSC’s standard practice for recruitment by selection (Direct Recruitment), the fee is typically Rs. 25/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates (exempted for SC/ST/Female/PwBD/ESM). However, this must be verified from the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in before paying, as it may differ for individual posts.
Selection Process
These posts are being filled through Direct Recruitment by Selection. The detailed stage-wise selection process – whether it involves a written test, skills test or interview only – is specified in the Detailed Advertisement and in the document “Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection” available on the UPSC website upsc.gov.in. Candidates must read both documents before applying.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10/2026)
- Visit the official UPSC website and read the Detailed Advertisement for the post you are applying for – Click Here
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal – Click Here
- Click on “Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Various Recruitment Posts” and select Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026.
- Register or log in with your existing UPSC ORA credentials.
- Fill in the application form with all required personal, educational and category details.
- Pay the applicable fee as specified in the Detailed Advertisement.
- Upload photograph, signature and any other documents as required.
- Submit the application before the applicable deadline – 28 August 2026 or 04 September 2026 (for UT of Ladakh posts).
- Download and print the submitted application form for your records.
Important Instructions
- This is an Indicative Advertisement – in case of any discrepancy between it and the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in, the Detailed Advertisement on the UPSC website shall prevail.
- Candidates must read the Detailed Advertisement and the “Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection” document on upsc.gov.in before applying.
- The closing date of the online application is the crucial date for determining the age limit – not any other date.
- Posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh (Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant) have the extended last date of 04 September 2026.
- No application through any mode other than online (upsconline.nic.in/ora/) is accepted.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (UPSC ORA Portal) | Click Here |
| Detailed Advertisement and Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10/2026) – FAQs
Q1. What is UPSC Recruitment 2026 Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026?
✅ It is a recruitment notification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi for direct recruitment by selection to 34 vacancies across 7 posts – AEE Civil (1), AEE Electronics (9), Assistant Director Engineering (1), Superintendent Translation Hindi Branch (1), Research Officer (11), Horticulture Development Officer (4) and Soil Conservation Assistant (7).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 28 August 2026 for all posts except those under the Administration of UT of Ladakh. 04 September 2026 for Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant posts under UT of Ladakh. The closing date is also the crucial date for age determination.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required?
✅ The detailed post-wise educational qualifications are not specified in the Indicative Advertisement. Candidates must download and read the Detailed Advertisement from upsc.gov.in for the exact qualification and experience requirements of each post before applying.
Q4. What is the pay scale for these posts?
✅ Pay levels range from Level-7 to Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix – Level-10 (Rs. 56,100+) for AEE Civil, AEE Electronics, Superintendent Translation and Research Officer; Level-8 (Rs. 47,600+) for Horticulture Development Officer and Soil Conservation Assistant; Level-7 (Rs. 44,900+) for Assistant Director (Engineering).
Q5. What is the age limit?
✅ Age limits vary by post and category – from 30 years (UR for Assistant Director Engineering) to 40 years (SC/ST/ST for applicable posts). PwBD candidates get up to 10 years additional relaxation for identified vacancies. Check the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in for the complete category-wise table.
Q6. Which posts are under UT of Ladakh?
✅ The Horticulture Development Officer (4 posts) and Soil Conservation Assistant (7 posts) appear to be under the Administration of UT of Ladakh, given the extended last date of 04 September 2026 for these posts. Verify from the Detailed Advertisement.
Q7. Are there any PwBD reserved vacancies?
✅ Yes. 1 out of 9 vacancies for Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) and 1 out of 11 vacancies for Research Officer are reserved for PwBD candidates. PwBD candidates for these posts get up to 10 years of additional age relaxation.
Q8. What is the application fee?
✅ The application fee is not specified in the Indicative Advertisement. UPSC typically charges Rs. 25/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates with exemptions for SC/ST/Female/PwBD/ESM candidates for recruitment by selection. Verify the exact fee from the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in before paying.
Q9. What is the selection process?
✅ These posts are being filled through Direct Recruitment by Selection. The detailed stage-wise process (written test, interview, or both) is available in the Detailed Advertisement and the “Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection” document on upsc.gov.in.
Q10. How do I apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advt. No. 10/2026?
✅ Apply online only through the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/. Read the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in first, then select Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026, fill in the form, pay the fee and submit before the applicable last date.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official UPSC Indicative Advertisement No. 10/2026 published on 08 August 2026 by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, as available on the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in. This is an Indicative Advertisement – detailed post-wise educational qualifications, experience requirements, application fee, complete reservation details and eligibility conditions are available in the Detailed Advertisement on upsc.gov.in. In case of any discrepancy, the Detailed Advertisement on the UPSC website shall prevail. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the complete Detailed Advertisement from upsc.gov.in before applying. All links above lead only to the official UPSC website and the UPSC ORA portal.
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