UPSC Recruitment 2026 | Scientist, Scientific Officer | Central Govt Jobs 2026 | Apply Jobs Online

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission
Job Category	Central Govt Jobs 2026
Employment Type	Regular Jobs
Total Vacancies	05 Scientist-B (Mechanical), Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive), Superintending Archaeological Engineer, Assistant Professor Posts
Job Location	Any Where in India
Eligibility	All Over India
Start Date	25-04-26
End Date	15-05-26

UPSC New Recruitment 2026 Union Public Service Commission Officially Released this Notification. UPSC Officials are inviting Online applications from the eligible and interested candidate. Central Govt Jobs 2026 – Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Syllabus, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc

Post Name & Vacancies

Scientist-B (Mechanical) – 01 Post Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) – 01 Post Superintending Archaeological Engineer – 02 Posts Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering (Survey) – 01 Post

Educational Qualification

Scientist-B (Mechanical) Essential Qualification: (i) Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) One year practical experience in the testing/ calibration of engineering materials/ products or in precision measurements/metrology in a recognized laboratory or institute. OR (i) Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) Two years’ practical experience in the testing/calibration of engineering materials/ products or in precision measurements/metrology in a recognized laboratory or institute. Desirable Qualification: Research and Development experience in testing of engineering materials and metrology/calibration of instruments and machines. Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) Essential Qualification: (i) Master’s Degree in Physics or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) One years’ experience in Non-Destructive testing Laboratory OR One years’ experience in X-Ray Diffraction or investigation work on failure Engineering Material by Non-Destructive and metallographic methods of testing. Experience: Eight years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Supervision of Civil Engineering works in Government Sector or any Archaeological or Heritage Sites. Superintending Archaeological Engineer Essential Qualification:: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or institute Assistant Professor Essential Qualification::  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering and Master of Engineering/Master of Technology in Civil Engineering (Geo Informatics/ Geoinformatics and Surveying Technology) with first class or equivalent either in Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology or Master of Engineering/Master of Technology.

Age Limit

Scientist-B (Mechanical) – 35 years Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) – 33 years Superintending Archaeological Engineer – 40 years  Assistant Professor – 38 years Relaxation of Upper age limit:  +5 Years for ST/SC   +3 Years for OBC (NCL)   Persons with Disabilities candidate:+10 Years for UR   +13 Years for OBC (NCL)   +15 Years for ST/SC For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Salary

1. Scientist-B (Mechanical) – Level- 10 7th CPC
2. Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) – Level- 08 7th CPC
3. Superintending Archaeological Engineer – Level- 11 7th CPC
4. Assistant Professor – Level- 10 7th CPC

Selection Process

Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)

Interview

Exam Center In Tamilnadu: Chennai

Application Fees

• For Female/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil 
• For Other Applicants – Rs.25/- 

Important Date

Start Date of the Application	25/04/26
End Date of the Application	15/05/26

UPSC Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. It is essential for the applicant to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceeds for filling up the online application for the examination. OTR has to be registered only once in life time. This can be done anytime throughout the year. If the candidate is already registered, he/she can proceed straightway for filling up the online application for the examination.

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