UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Out, Last Date To Apply Online for 46 Posts

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 to fill 46 vacancies for Scientist B posts. The online application process has started on the official website, and candidates can apply till the last date, 12 June 2026 (6 PM). Read this article for complete information on eligibility Criteria, vacancy Details, selection process, and application process details.

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2026: Overview

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2026: Summary
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	Scientist B
Number of Vacancies	46
Apply Online Starts	23 May 2026
Apply Online Ends	12 June 2026 (6 PM)
Educational Qualification	Master’s Degree in Engineering & Technology
Application Fees	Rs. 25/- General / OBC / EWS
Selection Process	Merit List Test/Interview Document Verification Medical Test
Notification	PDF Link
Official Website	upsconline.nic.in/ora/ OR upsc.gov.in

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UPSC Scientist B Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Scientist-B- Atmospheric Sciences	03	–	01	–	03	07
Scientist-B- General Meteorology	12	01	05	01	11	30
Scientist-B – Instrumentation	03	02	01	–	03	09
Grand Total	18	03	07	01	17	46

UPSC Scientist B Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying must ensure they fulfil all the required educational qualifications and Age Criteria. The detailed Eligibility is given in the table below

Name of Posts	Educational Qualification	Upper Age Limit
Scientist-B- Atmospheric Sciences	Master’s Degree in Engineering & Technology in Atmospheric Sciences / Ocean Science / Hydrology / Atmospheric Physics / Atmospheric Ocean Science & Technology / Radar & Microwave Engineering	35 years
Scientist-B- General Meteorology	Master’s Degree in Science in Mathematics / Physics / Atmospheric Science / Physics with Meteorology
Scientist-B – Instrumentation	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electronics & Communication / Mechanical / IT / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Electrical / Computer Science

Age Relaxation

Name of Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD	10 years
Central Government Employees / Ex-Servicemen	As per UPSC rules and the prescribed proforma

UPSC Scientist B Others Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Citizenship	Candidate must be a citizen of India or otherwise eligible as per UPSC recruitment rules.
Educational Qualification	Varies by Scientist-B discipline as prescribed in the notification.
Experience	No essential experience is specified for these Scientist-B posts.
OBC Status	Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for reservation benefits.
PwBD Eligibility	PwBD candidates with disability of not less than 40% are eligible as per suitability and reservation conditions.
Government Employees	Candidates already in regular government service must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing before applying.

UPSC Scientist B Apply Online Link

The UPSC has activated the apply online link on its official website. Candidates can complete their registration before 12 June 2026 (6 PM). For easy access, a direct link to the application form is given here.

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment Apply Online Link

Documents Required for UPSC Scientist B Recruitment

Scanned image of a recent coloured Photograph (JPEG/JPG format)
Scanned image of Signature (in blue or black ink) (JPEG/JPG format)
Separate self-attested scanned copies of the following documents (PDF/JPEG/JPG format)
Certificate of Date of Birth Proof (issued by Municipality, etc., or Matriculation/High School / SSC Certificate)
Matriculation Certificate
Higher Secondary Certificate
Degree Certificates
Essential qualification: Certificate, which makes him/her eligible to apply for the post, along with the marksheet
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) (if applicable)
PwBD certificate (Minimum 40% permanent disability) (if applicable)
Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)

UPSC Application Fees 2026

Name of Category	Application Fees
UR / OBC / EWS	Rs. 25/-
SC / ST / PwBD	Nil

UPSC Scientist B Selection Process

Merit List,
Test/Interview
Document Verification
Medical Test

UPSC Scientist B Salary Structure

The UPSC Scientist B Salary details for the various positions are given below. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates will receive a Dearness Allowance, perks, basic pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits such as Provident Fund (CPF), Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and medical benefits, according to UPSC rules.