UPSC ORA Advertisement 05/2026
🎖️ 194 GROUP 'A' & 'B' PERMANENT GAZETTED OFFICER POSTS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially initiated the online application window for central direct selection under Advertisement Number 05/2026. This specialized recruitment cycle targets qualified engineers, technocrats, and scientists to fill 194 premium positions across critical central cadres with immediate deployment in permanent structures.
📅 Important Application Timelines
| Recruitment Milestone Stage | Official Scheduled Status |
|---|---|
| Online Form Submission Starting Date | May 23, 2026 |
| Closing Date to Submit Form | June 12, 2026 (Till 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Printing Submitted Form | June 13, 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Selection Personal Interview Window | To Be Uploaded Post-Shortlisting |
Official Online Application Link:
🚀 CLICK HERE TO FILL UPSC ORA 05/2026 ONLINE FORMPortal Infrastructure: onlinebpsc or UPSC ORA interfaces are entirely digital. Keep proof certificates ready before mapping your form.
📊 Key Department Vacancy Distributions
| Department Organisation | Designated Officer Post Level | Available Seats |
|---|---|---|
| DGCA (Civil Aviation) | Airworthiness Officer (Group A) | 25 Posts |
| PESO (Commerce & Industry) | Deputy Controller of Explosives | 44 Posts |
| IMD (Weather Department) | Scientist-B (Meteorology / Atmospheric) | 37 Posts |
| Various Ministries | Manager, Engineers, Lecturers, etc. | 88 Posts |
| Gross Aggregated Footprint | — | 194 Vacancies |
👤 Core Candidate Qualifications & Pay Scales
- Educational Mandate: Highly post-specific. Technical vacancies require standard B.E. / B.Tech degrees in fields like Aeronautical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil. Scientist roles require a solid Master's Degree (M.Sc) in Chemistry, Physics, or Atmospheric Sciences.
- Age Windows (Post Dependent): The upper limit sits at 30 or 35 Years for UR/EWS profiles. Standard upper-age boundary relaxations extend up to 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Application Processing Fee: Locked at a nominal processing fee configuration of ₹25 only. All female profiles, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are entirely exempted from fee channels.
- Official Pay Matrix Structure: Appointees receive permanent status carrying Level-10 Pay Scale parameters under the 7th CPC (Basic pay starts at ₹56,100 plus Dearness, HRA, and specialized transport allowances).
- Selection Infrastructure Matrix: Relies cleanly on profile-based shortlisting parameters. There is no general written screening exam; entry relies completely on academic marks, experience validation, and a performance evaluation interview phase.
ResultPass.in — Delivering direct, non-broken links for all central administrative commissions.

