The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened online applications for 13 permanent Group A posts under Advertisement No. 13/2026. The posts are Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician and Scientist B. Applications opened on 14 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026 at 6 PM. Candidates must apply online only, on the UPSC portal upsconline.nic.in.
All 13 posts are permanent, gazetted Group A posts with pay at Level 10 of the pay matrix. There is no written examination announced in this notification. UPSC will shortlist candidates on the basis of their applications and call them for an interview.
01. UPSC Recruitment 2026: key details at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement number | 13/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 13 |
| Posts | Dental Surgeon (5), Ayurveda Physician (2), Homeopathic Physician (1), Scientist B (5) |
| Application mode | Online only, at upsconline.nic.in |
| Applications open | 14 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 4 December 2026, up to 6 PM |
| Application fee | Rs 25; free for women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates |
| Pay | Level 10 of the pay matrix, entry pay Rs 56,100 a month |
| Selection | Shortlisting and interview |
02. Posts and vacancies
| Post | Department / Organisation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 5 (UR 3, EWS 1, SC 1) |
| Ayurveda Physician | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 2 (UR 1, EWS 1) |
| Homeopathic Physician | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 1 |
| Scientist B | Botanical Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 5 (UR 2, EWS 1, OBC 1, SC 1) |
The Dental Surgeon posts are in Delhi. The two NDMC physician posts are in New Delhi. The Scientist B posts are with the Botanical Survey of India in Kolkata.
03. Who can apply: qualification and age limit
Dental Surgeon: A recognised Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree under the Dentists Act, 1948, and registration with a State Dental Council or Tribunal. The compulsory rotating internship must be completed before appointment. The age limit is 35 years for UR and EWS candidates and 40 years for SC candidates.
Ayurveda Physician: A degree in Ayurveda from a recognised university or statutory board, and enrolment on the central or state register for Indian Medicine. The age limit is 35 years for UR and EWS candidates.
Homeopathic Physician: A degree in Homoeopathy from a recognised university or statutory board, and enrolment on the central or state register for Homoeopathy. The age limit is 35 years for UR and EWS candidates.
Scientist B: A master’s degree in Botany, Horticulture or Chemistry (Organic) from a recognised university. Three posts need Botany, one needs Horticulture and one needs Chemistry (Organic). The age limit is 35 years for UR and EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC candidates and 40 years for SC candidates.
Age is counted on 4 December 2026 for the three medical posts. Scientist B is different: the five Scientist B posts were first advertised on 13 June 2026 under Advertisement No. 06/2026, and this is a re-advertisement, so age and similar eligibility conditions for Scientist B are counted on the original closing date, 3 July 2026. PwBD candidates get up to 10 more years of age relaxation on every post.
04. Application fee
The fee is Rs 25 for UR, OBC and EWS male candidates. Women candidates, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community, pay no fee. Pay the fee online on the UPSC portal before the closing time on 4 December 2026.
05. How to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Go to the UPSC online application portal at upsconline.nic.in and read the instructions in Advertisement No. 13/2026.
- Register on the portal if you do not already have an account, then log in.
- Select the post you want to apply for and fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the size and format the portal asks for.
- Pay the fee of Rs 25 online, if it applies to you.
- Submit the form before 6 PM on 4 December 2026 and save a printout of the submitted application.
Do not wait for the last day. The UPSC portal often slows down in the final hours before a deadline, and no application is accepted after the closing time.
06. Selection process
There is no written examination announced for these posts. UPSC will shortlist candidates on the basis of their applications. A recruitment test may be held if the number of applications makes shortlisting by qualifications alone difficult. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which carries 100 marks. Final selection is on the basis of the interview and the verification of documents.
07. Important links
- UPSC official website: upsc.gov.in
- Apply online (UPSC portal): upsconline.nic.in
- Advertisement: UPSC Advertisement No. 13/2026, published 14 November 2026
Read the full official notification on upsc.gov.in before you apply, and check the eligibility conditions, age limits and document list for your post. Details in this article are taken from Advertisement No. 13/2026.
08. Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 4 December 2026, up to 6 PM. Applications opened on 14 November 2026 on upsconline.nic.in.
How many posts are there in UPSC Advertisement No. 13/2026?
There are 13 posts: Dental Surgeon 5, Ayurveda Physician 2, Homeopathic Physician 1 and Scientist B 5.
What is the application fee for UPSC Advt No. 13/2026?
The fee is Rs 25 for UR, OBC and EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
Is there a written exam for these UPSC posts?
No written exam has been announced. Selection is by shortlisting and interview, with a recruitment test only if UPSC decides one is needed.
What is the salary for these posts?
All 13 posts are at Level 10 of the pay matrix, with entry pay of Rs 56,100 a month. The Ayurveda and Homeopathic Physician posts also carry a non-practising allowance.
