Last date today: UPSC’s ORA closes 6 pm IST, Friday, August 28, 2026, for non‑Ladakh posts. Ladakh‑category applicants can apply until Wednesday, September 4, 2026. Finish the form, uploads and fee before traffic spikes.
UPSC’s drive covers 34 vacancies across seven posts. Roles include Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Soil Conservation Assistant, and Superintendent Translation. Apply only through the Online Recruitment Application portal, not third‑party sites or agents. Expect a 6 pm cut‑off today for non‑Ladakh posts.
UPSC ORA steps: login, uploads, and payment
Create or sign in to your ORA account. Complete the post‑specific module carefully. Upload photograph and signature in JPG or JPEG, each between 20 KB and 300 KB. Keep your photo‑ID ready as a PDF. Pay the Rs 25 fee via SBI options, cards, UPI, or net‑banking.
UPSC direct recruitment eligibility and centre choices
Eligibility is post‑wise. Engineering degrees with experience suit Assistant Executive Engineer and Assistant Director roles. Research Officer needs postgraduate geospatial disciplines with relevant work. Horticulture and Soil Conservation posts require agriculture or horticulture qualifications. Superintendent Translation demands Hindi translation expertise. If a recruitment test occurs, select nearby centres early because capacities can fill.
UPSC fees, exemptions and photo/sign specs
General, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Section male candidates pay Rs 25. Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates are fully exempt. Keep uploads within 20–300 KB, JPG or JPEG only. Oversized or wrong‑format files trigger errors and delay submission.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | Rs 25 |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
Edit rules, Ladakh window, helplines and safe‑portal tips
After final submission, edits are not allowed. If you find an error, submit a fresh application before the deadline; the latest valid form supersedes, and a new fee applies. Remember, Ladakh‑category posts remain open until September 4, 2026.
Use only official UPSC domains for notices and ORA. Avoid agents, social links, or look‑alike sites. For assistance, email the ORA Cell or call the Facilitation Counter at 011‑23385271, 011‑23381125, 011‑23098543 during working hours. Submit early today to avoid payment or server congestion.
