UPSC Special Recruitment 2026 Apply Now

Published: 2:14 pm | 13 April 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for Special Recruitment 2026. Online applications are invited for 16 posts across multiple central government departments including Anthropological Survey of India, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 April 2026 to 01 May 2026 through the official UPSC recruitment portal.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Special Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 02/2026)

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Important Dates

⇒ Application Start Date: 11 April 2026

⇒ Last Date to Apply Online: 01 May 2026

⇒ Last Date for Fee Payment: 01 May 2026

⇒ Interview Date: To Be Notified

Application Fee

⇒ UR / OBC / EWS: ₹25/-

⇒ SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-

⇒ All Female Candidates: ₹0/-

⇒ Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking

Age Limit (As on 01 May 2026)

⇒ Assistant Keeper (UR): Maximum 30 Years

⇒ Senior Store Officer Grade-II:
UR: 35 Years
OBC: 38 Years
SC: 40 Years
PH: 45 Years

⇒ Livestock Officer:
EWS: 35 Years
OBC: 38 Years
SC / ST: 40 Years

⇒ Note: Age relaxation will be applicable as per UPSC rules.

Total Posts & Selection Process

⇒ Total Posts: 16

⇒ Selection Process:

  • Shortlisting based on qualification & experience
  • Recruitment Test (RT)
  • Personal Interview
  • Final Selection

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission
Advertisement No.02/2026
Total Posts16
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationAll India
Selection ModeRT + Interview

UPSC Vacancy Details 2026

Post NameTotal Posts
Assistant Keeper01
Senior Store Officer Grade-II07
Livestock Officer08
Total16

Educational Qualification

Assistant Keeper
Master’s Degree in Anthropology
Diploma in Museology
Desirable: 1 Year experience in museum specimen handling

Senior Store Officer Grade-II
Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Commerce / Statistics / Business Studies / Public Administration
Diploma in Materials Management / Warehousing / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Procurement
Experience: 2 Years (Master’s) / 4 Years (Bachelor’s/Diploma)

Livestock Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
Registration with Veterinary Council of India / State
Experience: 3 Years in relevant field
Desirable: Master’s Degree OR 2 Years additional experience


How To Apply For UPSC Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Visit the official UPSC online portal

Step 2: Complete One Time Registration (OTR/URN)

Step 3: Fill the Common Application Form (CAF)

Step 4: Upload required documents

Step 5: Pay application fee (if applicable)

Step 6: Submit the form before 01 May 2026

Step 7: Take printout for future reference


Important Links

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Download NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
⇒ The last date to apply online is 01 May 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Special Recruitment 2026?
⇒ There are 16 total posts.

Q3. What is the application fee for UPSC Recruitment?
⇒ ₹25 for UR/OBC/EWS and free for SC/ST/PH & Female candidates.

Q4. What is the selection process?
⇒ Selection includes Recruitment Test and Interview.

Q5. Which departments are included in this recruitment?
⇒ Anthropological Survey of India, DRDO, and Animal Husbandry Department.

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