Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published recruitment notification of Various Posts for fill up 05 Vacancies through Advertisement No. 03/2026. Eligible candidates (as per post-wise qualification & experience) are eligible to apply for Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer and Assistant Professor posts. The UPSC online application form has started on 25 April 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 15 May 2026.
Eligible Candidates must check the complete details regarding Post wise Vacancies, eligibility, application fee, selection process and the application process for the UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Various Posts Recruitment 2026 provided below.
UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026
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Post Name |
Various Posts |
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| Total Vacancies |
05 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Varies as per Post (33 – 50 years as on closing date) |
| Salary |
Level-8 to Level-11 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Varies as per Post (Master’s Degree / BE/BTech / ME/MTech + relevant experience) |
| Application Fee |
₹25 (UR/OBC/EWS Male) | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women |
| Selection Process |
Recruitment by Selection (Shortlisting + Interview) as per UPSC Rules |
| Job Location |
Various Locations (National Test House, ASI, College of Military Engineering Pune) |
| Last Date |
15 May 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs) |
✅ UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Vacancies List:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
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Scientist-B (Mechanical) |
01 |
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Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) |
01 |
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Superintending Archaeological Engineer |
02 |
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Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering-Survey) |
01 |
✅ UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Various Posts Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit (as on closing date): Varies as per post – 33 years (OBC), 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (UR) & 50 years (PwBD).
Post-wise Essential Qualification & Experience:
- Scientist-B (Mechanical) (National Test House): Master’s Degree in Physics + 1 year experience OR B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering + 2 years experience in testing/calibration/metrology.
- Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) (National Test House): Master’s in Physics / Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Metallurgy + 1 year experience in Non-Destructive Testing / X-Ray Diffraction / failure investigation.
- Superintending Archaeological Engineer (Archaeological Survey of India): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering + 8 years experience in planning/execution/supervision of civil works in Government / Archaeological / Heritage sites.
- Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey) (College of Military Engineering, Pune): B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering + M.E/M.Tech in Geo Informatics / Surveying Technology (First Class in either degree).
- Candidates must submit all supporting documents (educational qualification, experience, category, date of birth etc.) along with Common Application Form (CAF).
✅ UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Various Posts Vacancy 2026 Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
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Shortlisting of applications based on essential qualifications and experience
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Interview / Personality Test (as decided by UPSC)
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Document Verification & Medical Examination (wherever applicable)
✅ UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Various Posts Vacancy 2026 Application Fee:
- ₹25/- for UR/OBC/EWS Male candidates (Debit/Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking)
- Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community
- Payment Method: Online only through Visa/Master/RuPay Card, UPI or Internet Banking
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Registration |
25 April 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Registration |
15 May 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs) |
✅ Important Links:
| UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Apply Online for UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Posts | Apply Online |
✅ How to Apply UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Various Posts Recruitment 2026:
Eligible & Interested candidates must apply online only through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ and register / login using valid credentials.
➢ Step 2: Complete One-time Edit Facility for URN Profile, fill Common Application Form (CAF) with all personal, educational and experience details.
➢ Step 3: Upload recent photograph, signature (live photo capture facility available) and all supporting documents (educational certificates, experience letters, category certificate etc.).
➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking.
➢ Step 5: Submit the application, note down the Universal Registration Number (URN) and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.

✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Recruitment 2026?
05 vacancies across 4 different posts.
What is the age limit for UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Recruitment 2026?
Varies as per post (33 to 50 years). Age relaxation as per Government rules for reserved categories.
What is the pay scale in UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Recruitment 2026?
Level-8 to Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (post-wise).
What is the selection process for UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Recruitment 2026?
Recruitment by Selection – Shortlisting of applications followed by Interview as per UPSC rules.
What is the application fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Recruitment 2026?
₹25 (UR/OBC/EWS Male) | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
What are the important dates for UPSC Advertisement No. 03/2026 Recruitment 2026?
Online Application: 25 April 2026 to 15 May 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs).





