UPSC Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently announced recruitment drive for the position of Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Industrial Adviser and More Posts. This recruitment is set to fill 40 posts.
Department: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posts: Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Industrial Adviser and More Posts
Total posts: 40
Eligibility: Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering / Unani Medicine / Master’s Degree / MBBS / MBBS with a postgraduate / diploma (MD/DNB) / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Metallurgical / Electronics & Communication Engineering
Age Limit: 20 to 43 Years
Apply Fee: Rs. 25/-
Last date: 14 August 2026
Salary: Level-07 to Level-11
Job Location: Various (New Delhi, Lucknow, Puducherry, etc.)
Apply Mode: Online
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 40
Name of post:
Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Industrial Adviser, (Botany / Environmental Science / Geology / Physics / Zoology), Civilian Medical Officer, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology), Assistant Industrial Adviser, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon.
UPSC Recruitment Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit:
Post No. 1. Agricultural Engineer:
Qualification: Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university, with 2 years’ experience in testing/evaluation of agricultural machinery, or 2 years’ teaching/training experience in operation/maintenance of tractors and agricultural implements.
Age limit: 33 years (OBC).
Post No. 2. Medical Officer/Research Officer (Unani):
Qualification: Degree in Unani Medicine from a recognized university/board recognized under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970, with enrolment on the Central/State Register of Indian Medicine.
Age limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).
Post No. 3 to 7. Scientist ‘B’ (Botany / Environmental Science / Geology / Physics / Zoology):
Qualification: Master’s Degree in the respective discipline from a recognized university, with 3 years’ research experience after acquiring the essential qualification. PhD and lab experience in conservation/non-destructive testing are desirable.
Age limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).
Post No. 8. Civilian Medical Officer:
Qualification: Recognized MBBS degree with completion of compulsory rotating internship. Post-graduate medical qualification is desirable.
Age limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST).
Post No. 9. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion):
Qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree/diploma (MD/DNB) in Immunology, Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Pathology, Bacteriology or Haematology with relevant special training, plus at least 3 years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Registrar/Assistant Professor.
Age limit: 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC).
Post No. 10. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology):
Qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree/diploma in Surgical Oncology or General Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics/Obst. & Gynae with special training in Surgical Oncology, plus at least 3 years’ teaching experience.
Age limit: 43 years (OBC).
Post No. 11. Assistant Industrial Adviser:
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Metallurgical/Electronics & Communication Engineering, with 3 years’ experience in steel works/rolling mills/plant machinery manufacturing or in iron & steel production, planning, development and research.
Age limit: 35 years (UR).
Post No. 12. Veterinary Assistant Surgeon:
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science, registered with the Veterinary Council of India or a State/UT Veterinary Council. Knowledge of Tamil, Malayalam or Telugu is an advantage.
Age limit: 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC).
Age Relaxation:
(i) Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe : 05 Years
(ii) Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) : 03 Years.
(iii) PWD : 10 Years.
(iv) Ex-Servicemen: 05 years.
UPSC Vacancy Application fee: Rs. 25/-
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
Selection Process:
Phase-I: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)
Phase-II: Candidates shortlisted for interview
Phase-III: Documents Verification
How to apply: Online
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates:
Starting date for online application : 25 July 2026
Last date for online application: 14 August 2026
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About: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Advertisement No. 09/2026 for 40 vacancies across posts like Agricultural Engineer, Scientist ‘B’, and Civilian Medical Officer. Online applications are open from July 25, 2026, until August 14, 2026 (6:00 PM) on the UPSC Online Portal.

