UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 02/2026): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published Advertisement No. 02/2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for direct recruitment by selection to various posts across different central ministries and departments. Eligible candidates can apply online for 16 vacancies encompassing the roles of Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II, and Livestock Officer.

Vacancy Details & Pay Scale

A total of 16 vacancies have been announced. The post-wise distribution and Pay Matrix Levels are as follows:

Important Dates

• Online Recruitment Application Opens: 11th April 2026

• Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 01st May 2026 (18:00 Hrs)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Assistant Keeper

• Age Limit: Maximum 30 Years.

• Education: Master''s degree in Anthropology + Diploma in Museology.

2. Senior Store Officer Grade-II

• Age Limit: 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC.

• Education: Master''s Degree with Economics/Commerce/Statistics/Business Studies/Public Administration OR Bachelor''s Degree in the same subjects with a Diploma in Materials/Warehousing Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Procurement.

• Experience: 2 years of experience for Master''s degree holders OR 4 years of experience for Bachelor''s degree holders in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts.

3. Livestock Officer

• Age Limit: 35 years for EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST.

• Education: Bachelor''s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry + Registration in the Veterinary Council of India/States.

• Experience: 3 years'' experience in Cattle and Livestock Development, Animal Health, Poultry, or Meat Products.

Note: Age relaxation is applicable for Ex-Servicemen, Central Govt. Employees, and PwBD candidates as per rules.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Candidates will be short-listed for an Interview based on the information provided in their online applications.

• In the event of a large number of applications, the Commission may adopt shortlisting criteria such as higher educational qualifications, higher experience, or by holding a Recruitment Test (RT) to restrict the number of candidates called for the interview.

• The category-wise minimum level of suitability in interviews will be UR-50 marks, OBC-45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD-40 marks out of a total of 100 marks.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC ORA portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.

• The online application window will remain active from 11.04.2026 to 01.05.2026.

• Applicants are required to upload their photograph, live photograph, signature (three times on a plain white paper), and required document certificates in PDF format.

• Pay the application fee of ₹ 25/- (if applicable).

• Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference during the interview.