UPSC Multiple Posts Recruitment 2026: 450 Posts, Apply by 17 July 2026
- Union Public Service Commission
- All India
- Permanent
Vacancy Details
450 total vacancies
Pay Scale
Rs. 47,600
- Salary
- ₹47,600
Eligibility
Master’s degree (PG) + Diploma.
Age: 35 – 43 years
Application Fee
- General/OBC
- ₹25
- Payment Mode
- Online
Selection Process
Written Exam, Interview
Job Description
Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior Photographic Officer, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer (Civilian), Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – Sports Injury Centre, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) recruitment. A total of 450 vacancies are open. Eligible candidates can apply online before 17 July 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Total Posts | 450 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 47,600 |
| Apply Link | Apply Online |
About Union Public Service Commission
Union Public Service Commission is the recruiting authority for this notification. Selected candidates will work in All India. This notification specifically covers the Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) posts.
Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment covers multiple posts under a combined total of 450 vacancies. The official notification specifies the post-wise vacancy distribution; the table below summarises eligibility:
| Post Name | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) | Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Nematology, Genetics And Plant Breeding, Agriculture Botany, Plant Bio Technology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Seeds Science and Technology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry OR Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering | 35 – 40 |
| Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha) | Degree in Siddha from recognized university, Enrolment on central, state register of Indian medicine | 35 – 35 |
| Aeronautical Officer | Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering | 35 – 35 |
| Legal Officer | Degree in Law | 35 – 35 |
| Company Prosecutor | Bachelor degree in law or integrated degree in law | 35 – 30 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | Master Degree in Archaeology, Indian History, Anthropological, Geology + Doctorate OR Master Degree + PG Diploma in Archaeology | 35 – 35 |
| Senior Photographic Officer | Degree from recognized university | 35 – 35 |
| Photographic Officer | Degree from recognized university | 35 – 30 |
| Civilian Assistant Security Officer | Bachelor Degree | 35 – 30 |
| Store Officer (Civilian) | Degree in Science | 35 – 30 |
| Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | MBBS + PG degree, diploma in Orthopaedics | 35 – 40 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology) | MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Cardiology) or DNB (Cardiology) | 35 – 40 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery) | MBBS + M.Ch. (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery) or DNB equivalent | 35 – 40 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) | MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Neurology) or DNB (Neurology) | 35 – 40 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – Sports Injury Centre | MBBS + MS (Orthopaedics) or DNB (Orthopaedics) | 35 – 40 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) | MBBS + Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics) with DM (Nephrology) or 3 years post DM teaching with 2 years special training in Paediatric Nephrology | 35 – 43 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology) | MBBS + Doctorate of Medicine (Paediatric Oncology) | 35 – 40 |
Nationality
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Pay Scale & Salary
The pay scale for the post is Rs. 47,600 per month, in accordance with the official pay matrix.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages:
- Written Exam
- Interview
Preparation Tips
Here are practical tips to help you prepare effectively for the Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) recruitment:
- Revise clinical fundamentals plus your specialty / super-specialty syllabus for the relevant exam — past AIIMS / ESIC / state-medical-recruitment papers help calibrate depth.
- Stay current on national health programmes (NHM, ICMR guidelines, recent COVID-protocol updates, IMNCI, RNTCP) — these come up in interviews.
- For PG / Senior Resident posts, ensure your State Medical Council registration is active and your internship completion certificate is ready.
- Brush up on basic biostatistics, public health and essential drug list — they're surprisingly common in MO recruitment papers.
- Revise core legal subjects: Constitution, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Indian Evidence Act, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, and state-specific land laws.
- Stay current on landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments of the last 12–18 months — they show up in both prelims and interview.
- Practise judgment-writing and legal drafting — the Mains paper usually has a judgment / order writing exercise plus a translation passage.
- Be conversational on procedural law — judges frequently probe practical knowledge of summons, warrants, bail and pleadings.
- Read the full official notification PDF and the syllabus before starting structured preparation — it is the single source of truth on eligibility, syllabus and pattern.
- Bookmark the official application portal and check it daily during the application window for any corrigendum, syllabus update or admit-card release.
- Keep all original certificates and self-attested photocopies organised in a single labelled file ready for the document-verification round.
Documents Required
Before starting the online application for the Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) post, candidates should keep the following documents ready in scanned format:
- B.Ed / D.El.Ed mark sheets and degree certificate
- TET / CTET / state-TET pass certificate with valid score
- Subject-wise post-graduate / graduation mark sheets relevant to the teaching subject
- Teaching experience certificate (if claiming experience-based preference)
- Hindi / regional-language proficiency certificate (where mandated by the state board)
- MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / GNM / ANM degree certificate and final mark sheets
- Valid registration with the State Medical Council / Nursing Council
- Internship completion certificate
- Specialty / super-specialty certificate (for senior resident / consultant posts)
- Domicile / village-residence certificate (for state-specific Panchayat posts)
- Subject-relevant degree / diploma — Agriculture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary as applicable
- Local-language proficiency certificate (where the state mandates)
- Computer-proficiency certificate
- LL.B. / LL.M. degree mark sheets and final certificate
- Bar Council enrollment certificate (where required)
- Legal-practice / clerkship experience certificate
- Hindi / regional-language proficiency certificate
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the format specified on the application portal
- Government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar card / PAN card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence
- Date-of-birth proof — 10th class certificate or Birth Certificate
- Educational qualification mark sheets and certificates relevant to the advertised post
- Caste / category / EWS / PwBD certificates issued by the competent authority (where applicable)
- Working email ID and active mobile number for OTP verification and admit-card download
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://upsc.gov.in/.
- Click on the recruitment / careers section and locate the current notification.
- Read the official notification PDF carefully and confirm your eligibility.
- Click the Apply Online link to register and create an account if required.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Review all entries, submit the form before 17 July 2026, and download a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
- Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Notification PDF: Download Official Notification
- Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 17 July 2026.
How many vacancies are open?
A total of 450 vacancies have been notified for Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior Photographic Officer, Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer (Civilian), Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio vascular & thoracic surgery), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) – Sports Injury Centre, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology), Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology).
Who can apply for this recruitment?
Indian citizens who meet the eligibility (Master’s degree (PG) + Diploma) and aged between 35 and 43 years are eligible to apply. The detailed post-wise eligibility is listed in the table above.
Is the application process online?
Yes. Candidates must apply through the official online portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
What is the application fee?
The application fee for general category candidates is Rs. 25. Reserved category candidates are required to pay Nil.
Where will candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted in All India as per the official notification.
Apply before 17 July 2026 on the official portal. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a reputed government organization.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply
- 17 Jul 2026