The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 04/2026, inviting online applications for recruitment to 45 Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted vacancies. These positions are distributed across various prestigious Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Mines, and the Ministry of Culture. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in Engineering, Humanities, Library Science, and Linguistics.

Vacancy Overview and Eligibility

The recruitment includes diverse roles such as Assistant Mining Engineer, Translator (Chinese/Tibetan), Senior Administrative Officer, and Assistant Professors. Candidates must possess educational qualifications ranging from a Bachelor’s Degree to M.E./M.Tech, depending on the specific post requirements. For teaching positions at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, a first-class degree in the relevant engineering branch is mandatory. Translator roles require proficiency in foreign languages combined with a degree in English.

Application Process and Selection

Interested candidates must apply through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. The selection process generally involves a Shortlisting phase based on qualifications and experience, followed by a Recruitment Test (RT) and a Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared considering the performance in the interview and the marks obtained in the RT (if applicable). Applicants are advised to ensure all documents, including educational certificates and experience letters, are scanned in PDF format before starting the application. The last date to submit the online form is 29th May 2026.