
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 inviting online applications from eligible candidates for various technical and engineering posts including Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Superintending Archaeological Engineer and Assistant Professor. A total of 5 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment.
Interested candidates possessing relevant qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or Master’s Degree in Physics can apply online through the official UPSC website before the last date 15 May 2026.
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Assistant Professor & More |
| Total Posts | 05 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Test (if required) & Interview |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
| Notification Release Date | 25 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 May 2026 |
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Mechanical) | 1 |
| Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) | 1 |
| Superintending Archaeological Engineer | 2 |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering (Survey) | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
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| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Mechanical) | Master’s Degree in Physics OR B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering | 1–2 years experience in testing/calibration or metrology work |
| Scientific Officer (Non-Destructive) | Master’s Degree in Physics OR B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Metallurgy | 1 year experience in Non-Destructive Testing or related laboratory work |
| Superintending Archaeological Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering | 8 years experience in civil engineering works in Government or heritage sites |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering – Survey) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering + M.E./M.Tech in Geo Informatics / Survey Technology | First class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Age Limit | As per UPSC norms |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules |
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B | Level-10 Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Scientific Officer | Level-08 Pay Matrix |
| Superintending Archaeological Engineer | Level-11 Pay Matrix |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level-10 Pay Matrix |
Selection will be based on:
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:





