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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Various Posts (Advertisement No.05/2026 and Other Recruitment Tests)

Sector
Central
Location
Central
Application Deadline
7 July 2026
Total Vacancies
Multiple (300+ across various ministries including 13 DCIO-Tech, 45 Assistant Director (Systems), 125 Medical Officer, 25 Public Prosecutor, etc.)

Post Overview

OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post NameVarious Posts (Advertisement No.05/2026 and Other Recruitment Tests)
Total VacanciesMultiple (300+ across various ministries including 13 DCIO-Tech, 45 Assistant Director (Systems), 125 Medical Officer, 25 Public Prosecutor, etc.)
Salary / Pay ScaleNot Specified (As per Central Government Pay Matrix applicable to respective posts)
Job SectorCentral

Educational Qualification

Varies by post (Includes Medical Degrees, Engineering, Graduation in relevant disciplines, as per specific post requirements)

Please refer to the official advertisement PDF linked in the "How to Apply" section to verify detailed branches and experience requirements.

Application Fees

Not Specified in text (General/OBC: Typically Rs. 25-100, SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil as per standard UPSC norms)

Steps to Apply

  1. 1

    Visit the official UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in. 2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment Advertisements' or 'Online Recruitment Application (ORA)' section. 3. Click on the relevant Advertisement Number (e.g., Advt. No.05/2026). 4. Register as a new user or login with existing credentials. 5. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details. 6. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates. 7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable). 8. Review the application thoroughly and submit. 9. Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus Outline

Not Specified (Post-specific syllabus available in respective detailed notifications; generally covers General Awareness, Subject Matter Expertise, and Aptitude)

Previous Year Question Papers

2025
UPSC Recruitment Test 2025 - Assistant Director Question Paper
2024
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2024 Paper
2023
UPSC National Defence Academy Exam (II) 2023 Paper

Recruitment Frequency & General Analysis

UPSC conducts regular recruitment drives throughout the year for various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Advertisement No.05/2026 represents the fifth major recruitment advertisement of the year 2026. Historical trends indicate that UPSC releases 10-12 major advertisement notifications annually covering technical, administrative, and specialized medical posts. Cut-off marks vary significantly by post based on the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the recruitment test, and competition ratio. Technical posts like DCIO-Tech and Medical Officers typically see higher cut-offs due to specialized candidate pools, while general administrative posts have broader eligibility criteria.

Preparation Recommendations

Based on historical data for recruitment drives conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), candidate success rates correlate strongly with:

  • Solving past 5-year question papers under real-time constraints.
  • Focusing on high-weightage sections identified in the syllabus layout.
  • Tracking recent revisions in the exam pattern (if any) as published on the official web portal.