The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Central government departments. The recruitment drive offers an opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs through the commission’s direct recruitment process.According to the UPSC notification, interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. The application window opened on August 22, 2026, and candidates can apply until September 11, 2026.
UPSC recruitment 2026 : Application dates
Candidates should complete the application process within the prescribed deadline. The commission has advised applicants to carefully read the eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, and other requirements before submitting their applications.The last date to apply for UPSC recruitment 2026 is September 11, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be accepted, making it important for candidates to avoid waiting until the final day.
UPSC recruitment 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the UPSC recruitment 2026:
- Open the UPSC official website and go to the Recruitment section, http://upsc.gov.in.
- Select the relevant direct recruitment advertisement and proceed to the Online Recruitment Application portal. UPSC lists ORA separately under its Recruitment section.
- Check the post-wise eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, experience requirements, vacancies, and other conditions before applying.
- Create or use the required registration/account credentials on the application portal and provide the requested personal and academic details.
- Select the post for which you are eligible and enter all required information carefully. Upload documents wherever prescribed.
- Verify details such as your name, educational qualifications, category and experience before submitting the form.
- Submit the completed application within the prescribed deadline. For the current recruitment drive, applications are open from August 22 to September 11, 2026.
- After successful submission, download or save a copy of the completed application and confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the UPSC recruitment process 2026.
