UPSC Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Director, Research Officer, and Other Posts (Advt. No. 10/2026)
Union Public Service Commission · All India (Ladakh for specific posts) · Updated 13 Aug 2026
⏳ 15 days left to apply (Last date: 28 Aug 2026)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 inviting online applications for 34 vacancies across various posts including Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Director, Superintendent Translation, Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, and Soil Conservation Assistant.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Apply from | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Last date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Closing Date for Posts under UT of Ladakh Administration | 2026-09-04 |
| Exam date | Recruitment by Selection (Interview). Date of interview for shortlisted candidates will be intimated separately. Commission may hold a Recruitment Test for shortlisting if applications are large in number. |
Application Fee
| General/OBC/EWS Male | ₹25 |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | Free / Exempted |
Payment can be made using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking facility.
Key Details
| Age limit | —–35Age relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. The maximum age for PwBD candidates should not exceed 56 years. Specific age limits for individual posts and categories are detailed in the vacancy section. |
| Qualification | Degree/Master's Degree in relevant engineering disciplines (Civil, Electronics, Mechanical), Law, Geography, Geology, Horticulture, Agriculture, or Soil Science, along with specified years of post-qualification experience for most positions. Specific Hindi medium/subject requirement for Superintendent Translation post. Domicile requirement for Ladakh posts. |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 (AEE Civil, AEE Electronics, Superintendent Translation, Research Officer); Level 8 (Horticulture Development Officer, Soil Conservation Assistant); Level 7 (Assistant Director Engineering) in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Total posts | 34 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Eligibility | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent (including AMIE Section A & B enrolled up to 31.05.2013) with two years' experience in a supervisory capacity in design, maintenance and construction of structural and reinforced concrete works. | 1 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | Degree in Telecommunications/ Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communications Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent (including IETE or AMIE Section A & B enrolled up to 31.05.2013) with two years' experience in supervisory capacity in the field of radio aids to navigation. | 9 |
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from recognized University or Institute with two years' experience in (i) Design, construction and maintenance of Civil Engineering works including harbour engineering works; or (ii) Maintenance and operation of different types of cranes, diesel locos, marine engines, winchester and ancillary machines in a mechanical or marine workshop or organisation. | 1 |
| Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch) | Master’s Degree in Law AND 2 years experience (as Judicial Service member, Legal Affairs in Govt/PSU, Legal Practitioner, Law teacher, Hindi translation of statutes, or drafting statutes) AND Hindi medium/subject in Secondary/higher exam. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law AND 4 years experience (same categories as above) AND Hindi medium/subject in Secondary/higher exam. | 1 |
| Research Officer | Master's Degree in Geography or Geology or Applied Geology or Geoinformatics or Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing or Geomatics or Geospatial Technology from a recognised University or Institute, having studied Geography or Geology or Applied Geology as a subject in all the years at bachelor’s degree level, AND Five years’ experience in Geographical and Cartographical Teaching or Research Involving Collection of Data and Preparation of Maps on Various Themes. | 11 |
| Horticulture Development Officer | Bachelor in Horticulture Science or Bachelor in Agriculture Science. Domicile of Union Territory of Ladakh required. | 4 |
| Soil Conservation Assistant | BSc Agriculture or BSc Horticulture from a recognized University or Institute. OR BSc / MSc Soil Science from a recognized University or Institute. OR BE/BTech in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. Domicile of Union Territory of Ladakh required. | 7 |
Selection Process
- Recruitment Test (RT) (if a large number of applications)
- Interview
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Complete Account creation, Universal Registration (URN), and Common Application Form (CAF) modules.
- Fill the post/vacancy specific module for the desired post(s).
- Upload a clear photograph (live capture required) and three legible signatures on a plain white paper.
- Upload scanned copies of all supporting documents/certificates (Date of Birth, Caste, Disability, Educational Qualification, Experience, etc.) in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference. Do not send printouts to UPSC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?
The last date for submission of online applications is August 28, 2026 (1800 Hrs) for most posts, and September 04, 2026 (1800 Hrs) for posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
What is the application fee for these UPSC posts?
The application fee is ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Female, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates are exempted from paying any fee.
What are the age limits for these recruitments?
The maximum age limit for unreserved candidates is generally 30 or 35 years depending on the post. Age relaxations are applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
What are the essential qualifications required?
Candidates need a relevant Degree/Master's Degree in engineering disciplines, law, geography, geology, horticulture, agriculture, or soil science, along with specified years of post-qualification experience for most positions. Specific Hindi language proficiency is required for the Superintendent Translation post, and domicile of Ladakh for certain posts.
How many total vacancies are announced in UPSC Advt. No. 10/2026?
There are a total of 34 vacancies across various posts advertised by UPSC.
How can I apply for these UPSC job vacancies?
You need to apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. You will need to complete registration, fill out the common application form, upload documents, and pay the fee online.
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