UPSC Manager, Assistant Controller and More Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 194 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission has officially launched a large-scale recruitment drive for 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026, inviting eligible Indian citizens to apply for 194 vacancies spread across 32 different posts. This UPSC Recruitment 2026 is one of the most diverse notifications released this year, covering departments ranging from civil aviation and meteorology to archaeology, mines safety, and military education.Posts available under this UPSC Manager, Assistant Controller and More Recruitment 2026 include Airworthiness Officers under DGCA, Deputy Controllers of Explosives under PESO, Managers in the Department of Posts, Scientist-B roles in the Indian Meteorological Department, Associate Professors at the College of Military Engineering Pune, Lecturers in Persian and Tibetan at the School of Foreign Languages, and many more specialised positions.This government job notification is particularly significant because it covers such a broad spectrum of disciplines — from Chemical Engineering and Mining to Atmospheric Sciences, Persian Language, and Coastal Civil Engineering. Whether you hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Ph.D. in a specialised field, there is likely a post suited to your qualifications within this single advertisement.Candidates applying for UPSC 2026 vacancies must be aware that the selection process varies by post. Depending on the volume of applications received, UPSC may shortlist candidates through desirable qualifications, higher educational credentials, or a Recruitment Test before proceeding to the Interview stage. All shortlisting criteria are determined entirely by UPSC, and meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call for interview.All 194 posts are permanent Central Government positions, which means selected candidates will enjoy full government service benefits including DA, HRA, TA, pension under the National Pension System, and other admissible allowances. The pay levels range from Level 7 (approximately ₹44,900 per month base pay) to Academic Level 13A1 for Associate Professor posts.An important point for applicants is that experience criteria are strictly enforced. Part-time, guest, visiting, daily wage, adhoc, or contract experience will not be counted toward the required experience for any post. Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must produce supporting authority orders at the time of interview, failing which their application will be rejected.This Apply Online UPSC 2026 recruitment is open to candidates across various categories — UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST — with horizontal reservation provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities wherever applicable. Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee of ₹25.The application window is relatively short — from 23 May 2026 to 12 June 2026 — so candidates are strongly advised to register early on the UPSC ORA portal and avoid waiting until the last day. All documents including educational certificates, experience certificates in prescribed format, caste certificates, and date of birth proof must be uploaded at the time of application itself.