A central government recruitment opportunity has been announced by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for 2 Posts of Scientific Officer/Programmer. This recruitment is under UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (Vacancy No. 26060667213). All eligible and interested candidates must apply online on or before 03 July 2026.
UPSC Scientific Officer/Programmer Recruitment 2026 – 2 Vacancy, Apply Online — Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | UPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (Vacancy No. 26060667213) |
| Post Name | Scientific Officer/Programmer |
| Total Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Job Type | Government Job Group Post Central Government Permanent |
| Job Location | All India |
| Notification Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Application Start | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (upsconline.nic.in) |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Online Application Open | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee | 03 July 2026 |
| Exam / Interview Date | As per UPSC schedule (Interview based selection) |
| Admit Card Date | Will be notified by UPSC |
| Result Declaration | Will be declared on upsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details – Scientific Officer/Programmer
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | 0 | 2 |
Reservation: ST-02
Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Scale – Scientific Officer/Programmer
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Level- 08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. |
| Group | Group |
| Headquarters | UT of Ladakh. |
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification – Scientific Officer/Programmer
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential | (A) EDUCATIONAL Master’s Degree in Computer Applications / Information Technology / Computer Science from a recognized University / Institute; OR B.E / B.Tech in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication from a recognized University / Institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Two years post qualification experience in Information Technology project in a Government Office / PSU / Autonomous Body / Sta |
Age Limit
Age Limit – Scientific Officer/Programmer
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 40 years for ST. |
| Age Relaxation | The age is further relaxable upto 10 years for PwBD. |
Application Fee
Application Fee – UPSC Advt 06/2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil (Free) |
Payment Mode: SBI Net Banking / Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card / UPI / SBI Challan
How to Apply
How to Apply – UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit UPSC online portal upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Click on ‘ORA (Online Recruitment Application)’
- Step 3: Select Advertisement No. 06/2026
- Step 4: Register / Login and fill application form
- Step 5: Upload photo, signature and documents
- Step 6: Pay fee ₹25/- online (if applicable)
- Step 7: Submit and take printout
Official Links
| Description | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
All aspirants meeting the required qualifications for Scientific Officer/Programmer are advised to apply at the earliest. Applications received after 03 July 2026 will not be entertained. Visit upsc.gov.in for the complete notification.
