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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the UPSC Recruitment 2026. Online applications are invited for 16 vacancies comprising Assistant Keeper (Anthropological Survey of India), Senior Store Officer Grade-II (DRDO) and Livestock Officer (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying). The UPSC online application portal is open and the last date to apply is 01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs). Candidates must check the complete details regarding eligibility, age limits, pay scales, post-wise vacancies, application fee, and the online application process for the UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 provided below.

Organization

UPSC Advt No.02/2026

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 16

Posts

Post Name

Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II & Livestock Officer

Total Vacancies

16 Posts

Age Limit

30–45 Years (post & category-wise) (relaxations applicable)

Salary

Level-07 / Level-10 / Level-10 + NPA (7th CPC)

Minimum Qualification

Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree + Diploma / Experience / Veterinary Registration (post-wise)

Application Fee

₹25 (All except Female/SC/ST/PwBD)

Selection Process

Recruitment Test (RT) + Interview

Job Location

All India (Anthropological Survey of India, DRDO & Dept. of Animal Husbandry)

Last Date

01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs)

Post Name Department / Ministry Vacancies Pay Level
Assistant Keeper Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture 01 Level-07
Senior Store Officer Grade-II DRDO, Ministry of Defence 07 Level-10
Livestock Officer Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying 08 Level-10 + NPA
Grand Total 16

Qualification

  • Assistant Keeper: Master’s Degree in Anthropology + Diploma in Museology. Age: 30 years (UR).
  • Senior Store Officer Grade-II: Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Commerce/ Statistics/ Business Studies/ Public Administration + Diploma in Materials Management / Warehousing / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement + 02 years experience. Age: 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC), 45 (PwBD).
  • Livestock Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (as per Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984) + Registration with Veterinary Council + 03 years experience. Age: 35 (EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST).

Application Form Fees

  • ₹25/- for General / OBC / EWS / Male candidates.
  • Female / SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability: Exempted (₹0/-).
  • Payment Mode: Online (Visa/Master/RuPay Card / UPI / Internet Banking).

Selection Process

The selection on the basis of following steps:-

  • Recruitment Test (RT) / Written Examination
  • Interview / Personality Test

Note: Minimum qualifying marks in Interview: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40 (out of 100).

Form Apply Process

Eligible & Interested candidates must apply online only through the UPSC ORA portal.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official UPSC online application portal upsconline.nic.in and register / login using valid credentials.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, experience and category details.

➢ Step 3: Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature.

➢ Step 4: Provide details of any one Photo ID Card (Aadhaar / Voter / PAN / Passport / Driving License etc.).

➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹25/- online (if applicable) and submit the form on or before 01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs).

➢ Step 6: Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

Note: Candidates are advised to apply well in advance. Use Aadhaar Card for seamless verification. Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of fee.


Important Dates

Opening date for Online Application

10 April 2026

Last Date for Submission of Online Application

01 May 2026 (18:00 Hrs)

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 01/05/2026