{"id":18678,"date":"2026-05-25T07:49:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/05\/25\/upsc-recruitment-2026-applications-begin-for-194-central-government-vacancies-check-eligibility-direct-link-to-apply\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:49:34","slug":"upsc-recruitment-2026-applications-begin-for-194-central-government-vacancies-check-eligibility-direct-link-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=18678","title":{"rendered":"UPSC recruitment 2026: Applications begin for 194 central government vacancies; check eligibility, direct link to apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131304454,imgsize-1472207,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/upsc-recruitment-2026.jpg\" alt=\"UPSC recruitment 2026: Applications begin for 194 central government vacancies; check eligibility, direct link to apply\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Union Public Service Commission (<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/upsc\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">UPSC<\/a>) has started the online application process for recruitment to various posts in different central government departments and ministries. <!-- -->A total of 194 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No.<!-- --> 05\/2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC recruitment portal, upsconline.nic.in.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>According to the official notification, the online application process started on May 23, 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is June 12, 2026, till 6 pm.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>The recruitment drive includes vacancies in several departments such as:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"11\">\n<ul>\n<li>Directorate General of Civil Aviation<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises<\/li>\n<li>Indian Meteorological Department<\/li>\n<li>Archaeological Survey of India<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Tribal Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Culture and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"36479648\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"UPSC-recruitment-2026\" source=\"keywords\">UPSC recruitment 2026<\/keyword>: Eligibility criteria<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Educational qualifications and age limits differ depending on the post applied for. Candidates applying for various posts must hold qualifications such as:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"17\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech)<\/li>\n<li>Master\u2019s Degree<\/li>\n<li>Specialised qualifications in relevant fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>The age limit for most posts ranges between 30 years and 40 years, depending on category and post. <!-- -->Age relaxation for reserved categories will be provided as per government rules.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>UPSC recruitment 2026: Selection process<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Candidates will be shortlisted based on:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"28\">\n<ul>\n<li>Recruitment Test (if conducted)<\/li>\n<li>Interview<\/li>\n<li>Educational qualifications and experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>UPSC has stated that candidates should carefully mention all qualifications and work experience while filling out the application form.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>UPSC recruitment 2026: How to apply<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"36\">\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal, UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal<\/li>\n<li>Complete the One Time Registration process<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the required personal and educational details<\/li>\n<li>Upload documents and photographs in the prescribed format<\/li>\n<li>Submit the application form<\/li>\n<li>Download and keep a copy for future reference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>Direct link <a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\/ora\/ora-candidate\/realms\/candidate-portal\/protocol\/openid-connect\/auth?client_id=account&amp;redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fupsconline.nic.in%2Fora%2Fora-candidate%2Frealms%2Fcandidate-portal%2Faccount%2Flogin-redirect&amp;state=0%2F073d6d57-fa9c-a1ce-ebc5-2ca840d3a230&amp;response_type=code&amp;scope=openid\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">here.<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>UPSC has advised candidates to carefully read all instructions before submitting the form to avoid rejection of applications.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/education\/news\/upsc-recruitment-2026-applications-begin-for-194-central-government-vacancies-check-eligibility-direct-link-to-apply\/articleshow\/131304343.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the online application process for recruitment to various posts in different central government departments and ministries. 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