UPSC Direct Recruitment Advertisement No. 07/2026 for Various Group A and Group B Posts (Drug Inspector, Joint Director, Legal Officer, Assistant Engineer and Others)
UPSC's Direct Recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 07/2026 invites applications for 450 vacancies spread across 54 specialist Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts in various Central Government Ministries and Departments. The single largest block is 186 posts of Drug Inspector under CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, with other major posts including Company Prosecutor (18), Legal Officer (12), Aeronautical Officer (11), and numerous Specialist Grade III medical faculty posts. Eligibility (educational qualification, experience and age) varies significantly by post, spanning pharmacy, engineering, law, medicine and administration. Online applications opened on 25 June 2026 on the UPSC ORA portal and close on 17 July 2026 at 1800 Hrs. Pay ranges from Level-7 to Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with NPA for medical posts. Selection is through shortlisting, an optional Recruitment Test, and an Interview.
450
Total Posts
Pay Level 7 to Level 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (₹44,900 to ₹2,08,700 per month basic pay range, varying by post), plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) for medical Specialist Grade III posts
Salary
30–45
Age (yrs)
All India
Location
Timeline
25 Jun 2026
PDF dated 25-06-2026 (AdvtNo-07-2026-Engl-250626.pdf)
25 Jun 2026
Some secondary sources report portal opening 26 or 27 June 2026; official notification and most sources confirm 25 June 2026
17 Jul 2026
Up to 1800 Hrs (6:00 PM)
17 Jul 2026
Same as application closing date, 1800 Hrs
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UPSC Releases Advertisement No. 07/2026 for 450 Vacancies Across 54 Posts
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About This Notification
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 on 25 June 2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for recruitment by selection to 54 distinct posts, totalling 450 vacancies, across multiple Central Government Ministries and Departments.
This is one of UPSC's larger Direct Recruitment drives, covering a wide spectrum of specialist and technical roles. Key highlights include:
- Drug Inspector (CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) — 186 posts, the single largest block
- Company Prosecutor (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) — 18 posts
- Legal Officer (DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation) — 12 posts
- Aeronautical Officer (DGCA) — 11 posts
- Numerous Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts (Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Orthopaedics, and other super-specialities) under the Central Health Service
- Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Senior/Junior Photographic Officer, Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Store Officer, Assistant Director of Census Operations, and several other administrative and technical posts
Since this is a consolidated multi-post notification, eligibility criteria — educational qualification, experience, age limit and pay scale — differ post-to-post. Pay ranges from Level-7 to Level-11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) applicable to medical specialist posts.
The closing date for online applications is 17 July 2026 at 1800 Hrs, and this date is also the reference date for determining eligibility (age, qualification, experience) in every respect for all posts. The application fee is a nominal ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; women of all categories, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted. Selection generally proceeds through shortlisting of applications, an optional Recruitment Test (RT) where the number of eligible applicants is high, and an Interview/Personality Test.
Key Details
Organization
Union Public Service Commission
Department
Various Central Ministries/Departments
Total Posts
450
Job Location
All India
Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application & Document/Eligibility Shortlisting → Step 2: Recruitment Test (RT), conducted only for posts/categories where the number of eligible applicants is very high → Step 3: Interview / Personality Test → Step 4: Final Merit List & Do
Official Website
https://upsc.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Age Limit
Varies by post (commonly 30–45 years for UR/OBC/SC/ST base limits across posts in this notification); calculated as on the closing date 17-07-2026, which is the reference date for determining eligibility in every respect. PwBD relaxation up to 10 years, subject to a 56-year ceiling.
Educational Qualification
Varies by post — ranges across Pharmacy, Engineering, Law, Medicine (MBBS + PG speciality), Science, Archaeology and other disciplines depending on the specific post applied for; refer to post-wise qualification details in the official notification
Experience Required
Varies by post — none required for some posts (e.g. Drug Inspector, Medical Officer/Research Officer Siddha), 2–3 years for technical/legal posts, and 3+ years specialised/teaching experience for senior medical Specialist Grade III posts
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification and experience requirements vary widely by post, since this notification covers technical, medical, legal, scientific and administrative roles. Broad categories include:
- Drug Inspector: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a Medicine degree with specialisation in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a recognized university
- Legal Officer / Company Prosecutor: Bachelor's or integrated degree in Law from a recognized university, plus relevant legal practice experience for Legal Officer
- Aeronautical Officer: Degree in Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering plus 2 years' relevant experience
- Joint Director (Crops Development): Master's degree in specified agricultural disciplines (or Bachelor's in Agricultural Engineering) plus 3 years' relevant experience
- Specialist Grade III / Assistant Professor posts (multiple specialities): Recognized MBBS degree plus a Postgraduate degree/diploma (DM/MCh/MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned speciality, plus 3 years' relevant teaching/clinical experience (post-specific)
- Deputy Superintending Archaeologist: Master's degree in Archaeology/Indian History/Anthropology/Geology (with specified subjects) plus a Doctorate, or a PG Diploma in Archaeology with 3 years' field experience
- Senior/Junior Photographic Officer: Degree from a recognized university plus 2–3 years' experience in Press Photography
- Store Officer (Civilian) / Civilian Assistant Security Officer: Degree (Science, for Store Officer) plus relevant professional experience
Qualifications are relaxable at UPSC's discretion for otherwise well-qualified candidates; experience requirements may be relaxed for SC/ST candidates where sufficient experienced candidates from these communities are not available, as per post-specific notes in the notification.
Age Limit
General Category: 30–45 years
Age limits and relaxations vary by post; the closing date (17-07-2026) is the reference date for determining eligibility in every respect. Commonly applicable relaxations across posts in this notification:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years relaxation over the UR upper age limit
- SC/ST: Up to 5 years relaxation over the UR upper age limit
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): Further relaxable up to 10 years over the prescribed upper age limit for the respective category; maximum age for PwBD candidates shall not exceed 56 years in any case
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per Central Government rules, subject to a minimum of 6 months continuous service after attestation as on the closing date
- Central/UT Government Servants: Relaxation as per Central Government rules, subject to a minimum of 3 years' continuous regular service in the same or an allied cadre
Exact base age limits differ significantly by post — e.g. 30 years (UR) for Drug Inspector, Company Prosecutor, Civilian Assistant Security Officer and Store Officer; 35 years (UR) for Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist and Senior Photographic Officer; 40 years (UR) for Joint Director and most Specialist Grade III medical posts. Candidates should refer to the post-specific age criteria in the official notification.
Important Dates
Notification Released
25 Jun 2026
PDF dated 25-06-2026 (AdvtNo-07-2026-Engl-250626.pdf)
Application Start Date
25 Jun 2026
Some secondary sources report portal opening 26 or 27 June 2026; official notification and most sources confirm 25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
17 Jul 2026
Up to 1800 Hrs (6:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
17 Jul 2026
Same as application closing date, 1800 Hrs
Application Correction Window
—
Not specified in available notification excerpts
Admit Card Download
—
To be announced (selection is via shortlisting/RT/interview; admit card applicable only if RT is conducted)
Recruitment Test / Interview Date
—
To be announced; RT conducted only where number of eligible applicants is high
Answer Key Release
—
To be announced (applicable only if RT is conducted)
Result Declaration
—
To be announced
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 25 Jun 2026 | PDF dated 25-06-2026 (AdvtNo-07-2026-Engl-250626.pdf) |
| ✓Application Start Date | 25 Jun 2026 | Some secondary sources report portal opening 26 or 27 June 2026; official notification and most sources confirm 25 June 2026 |
| ✓Last Date to Apply Online | 17 Jul 2026 | Up to 1800 Hrs (6:00 PM) |
| ✓Fee Payment Last Date | 17 Jul 2026 | Same as application closing date, 1800 Hrs |
| Application Correction Window | — | Not specified in available notification excerpts |
| Admit Card Download | — | To be announced (selection is via shortlisting/RT/interview; admit card applicable only if RT is conducted) |
| Recruitment Test / Interview Date | — | To be announced; RT conducted only where number of eligible applicants is high |
| Answer Key Release | — | To be announced (applicable only if RT is conducted) |
| Result Declaration | — | To be announced |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 450
Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
6GEN
5
ST
1
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Ministry of Ayush
1GEN
1
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Aeronautical Officer, Directorate General of Civil Aviation
11GEN
7
SC
1
EWS
3
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Legal Officer, Directorate General of Civil Aviation
12GEN
5
OBC
3
SC
2
ST
1
EWS
1
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Company Prosecutor, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
18GEN
8
OBC
5
SC
2
ST
1
EWS
2
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India
2GEN
1
ST
1
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Senior Photographic Officer, Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence
4GEN
1
OBC
1
SC
1
EWS
1
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Photographic Officer, Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence
2GEN
1
OBC
1
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence
7GEN
4
OBC
1
SC
1
EWS
1
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Store Officer (Civilian), Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Service, Ministry of Defence
4GEN
2
SC
1
EWS
1
Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics), Department of Health and Family Welfare
4GEN
2
OBC
1
ST
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Department of Health and Family Welfare
9GEN
4
OBC
1
SC
3
ST
1
PH
2
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery), Department of Health and Family Welfare
4GEN
2
ST
1
EWS
1
PH
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology), Department of Health and Family Welfare
21GEN
3
OBC
9
SC
4
ST
3
EWS
2
PH
2
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital), Department of Health and Family Welfare
2GEN
1
EWS
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology), Department of Health and Family Welfare
1OBC
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology), Department of Health and Family Welfare
1GEN
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Department of Health and Family Welfare
6GEN
3
OBC
2
EWS
1
PH
3
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine), Department of Health and Family Welfare
11GEN
4
OBC
2
SC
2
EWS
3
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology), Department of Health and Family Welfare
6GEN
1
OBC
2
SC
2
ST
1
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA
Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical), Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
9GEN
5
OBC
2
SC
1
EWS
1
Drug Inspector, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
186Pay Scale: Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Medical Officer/Research Officer (Siddha), Ministry of Ayush | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Aeronautical Officer, Directorate General of Civil Aviation | 11 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Legal Officer, Directorate General of Civil Aviation | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Company Prosecutor, Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Senior Photographic Officer, Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Photographic Officer, Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Civilian Assistant Security Officer, Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Store Officer (Civilian), Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Service, Ministry of Defence | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardiology), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 21 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Nephrology), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Oncology), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Urology), Department of Health and Family Welfare | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
| Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical), Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drug Inspector, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Total | 327 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Visa/Master/RuPay Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or cash at any SBI branch
No fee exemption for Gen/OBC/EWS male candidates
Exam pattern details not available yet.
Step 1: Read Official Notification
Download and read the official notification PDF (Advt No. 07/2026) carefully from upsc.gov.in. Since this notification covers 54 different posts, locate the specific Vacancy Number for the post you intend to apply for and study its post-specific eligibility, pay scale, and duties.
Step 2: Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the post-specific criteria: educational qualification, required experience, and age limit for your category. Age and all other eligibility is determined as on the closing date, 17-07-2026.
Step 3: Register on UPSC ORA Portal
Go to upsconline.nic.in/ora/ and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven't already. Have a valid Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Passport, a working mobile number and an active email ID ready for profile creation.
Step 4: Select Advertisement & Fill Application Form
Log in, select Advertisement No. 07/2026, and choose the specific post/Vacancy Number you wish to apply for. Fill in personal, educational, category and experience details accurately.
Step 5: Upload Photo, Signature & Documents
Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant educational/experience/category certificates in the format and size specified on the portal.
Step 6: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
Pay the fee of ₹25 if you are a General/OBC/EWS male candidate, using Visa/Master/RuPay Debit or Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Women candidates of all categories, and SC/ST/PwBD candidates of any gender, are exempted from the fee.
Step 7: Submit & Save Confirmation
Review every entry carefully, then submit the final application before 17 July 2026, 1800 Hrs. Download and print the confirmation/printout of your submitted application for your records.
Latest Updates
25 Jun
2026
🔔 UPSC Releases Advertisement No. 07/2026 for 450 Vacancies Across 54 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for Advertisement No. 07/2026, inviting online applications for 450 vacancies across 54 Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts, including 186 posts of Drug Inspector under CDSCO. Online applications opened the same day on the ORA portal and will close on 17 July 2026 at 1800 Hrs.
View Official NotificationAbout UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026
UPSC Direct Recruitment differs from the Civil Services Examination — it fills specific, specialised Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts directly, through shortlisting of applications followed by an interview (and a Recruitment Test only where applicant numbers are very high), rather than a multi-stage all-India competitive exam. Advertisement No. 07/2026 is one of the Commission's larger such drives, bringing together 54 posts and 450 vacancies from across Ministries as varied as Health & Family Welfare, Civil Aviation, Defence, Corporate Affairs, Culture, Agriculture and Home Affairs. Such omnibus advertisements are released periodically through the year as departments report vacancies to UPSC, and the posts range from single-vacancy specialist academic roles to large cadres like the 186-strong Drug Inspector intake. Because each post carries its own qualification, experience, age and pay criteria, candidates should treat each vacancy number as effectively a separate, self-contained recruitment.
Post-wise Eligibility Snapshot
A few of the largest or most sought-after posts in this notification, summarised for quick reference:
- Drug Inspector (186 posts): B.Pharm/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree, or Medicine degree with Clinical Pharmacology/Microbiology specialisation; Level-8 pay; base age limit 30 years
- Company Prosecutor (18 posts): Bachelor's or integrated Law degree; Level-7 pay; base age limit 30 years
- Legal Officer, DGCA (12 posts): Law degree plus 3 years' legal practice; Level-10 pay; base age limit 35 years
- Aeronautical Officer, DGCA (11 posts): Engineering degree (Aeronautical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Metallurgical) plus 2 years' relevant experience; Level-10 pay
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neurology) (21 posts): MBBS + DM/DNB Neurology plus 3 years' teaching experience; Level-11 + NPA
Candidates should always cross-check the exact qualification wording, experience cut-off date, and age relaxation applicable to their category against the official PDF before applying, since UPSC's eligibility language is precise and shortlisting is strict.
Preparation & Application Strategy
Since most posts in this notification are filled via shortlisting and interview rather than a written examination, preparation should focus on:
- Ensuring your educational certificates and experience letters precisely match the wording used in the notification (UPSC shortlisting is strictly text-matched against certificates)
- Gathering experience certificates from current/former employers well in advance, on letterhead, clearly stating role, duration and nature of work
- For posts where a Recruitment Test may be conducted (typically where applicant volume is very high, such as Drug Inspector), brushing up on core subject knowledge relevant to the post (e.g. Drugs & Cosmetics Act for Drug Inspector aspirants)
- Preparing thoroughly for the interview/personality test stage, since for most posts in this notification it carries significant weight in final selection
- Applying well before the 17 July 2026 deadline to avoid last-minute portal congestion
Recommended Resources
- Drug Inspector aspirants: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (bare act); Pharmacology by K.D. Tripathi; Physical Pharmaceutics by C.V.S. Subrahmanyam
- Legal posts (Legal Officer / Company Prosecutor): The Companies Act, 2013; relevant aviation law texts (Aircraft Act, 1934) for DGCA Legal Officer aspirants
- Medical Specialist posts: Standard postgraduate texts in the relevant speciality, plus the Central Health Service (CHS) Rules, 2014, for service-condition awareness
Candidates should also regularly monitor the official UPSC website and the ORA portal for any addenda, corrigenda, or extensions to this advertisement.
Notification Scale & Coverage Note
Advertisement No. 07/2026 is unusually large, spanning 54 separate posts. This guide and the accompanying vacancy table cover the major posts in detail — including Drug Inspector (186), Company Prosecutor (18), Legal Officer (12), Aeronautical Officer (11), Joint Director, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, several Photographic Officer and Specialist Grade III medical posts, and Assistant Director of Census Operations — together accounting for the substantial majority of the 450 advertised vacancies. A smaller number of single- or few-vacancy specialist and administrative posts (such as Assistant Engineer, Engineer & Ship Surveyor, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Assistant Chemist, Library and Information Officer, Superintendent Jails, and a few additional Specialist Grade III specialities) also feature in the full notification; candidates interested in these should consult the official PDF directly for exact vacancy numbers and category-wise breakdowns.
