The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 105 Group A and Group B posts across various ministries and departments of the Government of India under Direct Recruitment 2026. The application process began on June 27, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official ORA portal until July 17, 2026.
UPSC has issued Advertisement No. 07/2026 for direct recruitment to various ministries and departments of the Central Government. A total of 105 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. The application process is being conducted entirely online, enabling eligible candidates from across the country to apply.
Appointments will be made in several ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Candidates will be selected for different positions based on the eligibility requirements specified for each post.
The recruitment includes positions such as Joint Director, Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer, Senior Photographic Officer, Photographic Officer, Medical Officer, Research Officer, Specialist Grade-III, and Assistant Professor.
Educational qualifications, work experience, and age limits vary for each post. Candidates are required to verify the eligibility criteria applicable to the post for which they intend to apply before submitting their applications.
The online application process commenced on June 27, 2026, and will remain open until July 17, 2026. Candidates must first register on the official UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in. After registration, applicants are required to complete the online application form, upload the prescribed documents in the specified format, and pay the application fee online wherever applicable.
After verifying all the information entered, candidates should submit the application form. Following successful submission, they should download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
UPSC has stated that the eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and selection process differ for each post. Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification under Advertisement No. 07/2026 before applying. The notification contains information on educational qualifications, age limits, experience requirements, application fees, and the selection process. Eligible candidates can apply within the prescribed deadline to participate in the recruitment process for various posts in Central Government ministries and departments.
