UPSC Recruitment: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released its Special Recruitment Advertisement No. 02/2026 for 16 vacancies across three important central government posts — Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II, and Livestock Officer.
The UPSC online application portal is open, and the last date to apply is 01 May 2026. Candidates must check the complete details regarding eligibility, age limit, pay scales, post-wise vacancies, application fees, and the online application process for the UPSC Advertisement No. 02/2026 provided in this article.
UPSC Recruitment: Overview
| Post Name | Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II & Livestock Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Advt.No | 02/2026 |
| Qualification | Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree + Diploma / Experience / Veterinary Registration (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 30-45 years |
| Salary | Level-07 / Level-10 / Level-10 + NPA (7th CPC) |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 May 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Recruitment: Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department/Ministry | No of Vacancy |
| Assistant Keeper | Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture | 01 |
| Senior Store Officer Grade-II | DRDO, Ministry of Defence | 07 |
| Livestock Officer | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | 08 |
UPSC Recruitment: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 10-04-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01-05-2026 |
UPSC Recruitment: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Assistant Keeper
Master’s Degree in Anthropology + Diploma in Museology.
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.
Livestock Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry + Registration with Veterinary Council + 03 years experience.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 30 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 25/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted |
UPSC Recruitment: How to Apply
Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in. Open the recruitment section. Register yourself with basic details. Fill in the application form with the correct details. Upload all required documents. Submit the application form before the closing date. Take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection is based on the following steps-
Recruitment Test/Written Examination. Interview/Personality Test.
Salary Details
Assistant Keeper: Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900/- to Rs. 1,42,400/- per month). Senior Store Officer Grade-II: Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- per month). Livestock Officer: Pay Level 10 + NPA (Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- per month).
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the total number of vacancies in the UPSC recruitment 2026?
A total of 16 posts are announced for the UPSC Recruitment.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 01 May 2026.
What is the application fee for the UPSC Recruitment?
Rs. 25/- (Exempted for female/SC/ST/PwBD).
What is the pay scale for the Livestock Officer post?
The Livestock Officer post carries Level 10 plus NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
