UPSC Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II & Livestock Officer Recruitment 2026

What is this recruitment notification about?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026, inviting online applications for various Group A and Group B posts across different ministries. This is a direct recruitment by selection.

What are the posts available?

• Assistant Keeper (Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture)
• Senior Store Officer Grade-II (DRDO, Ministry of Defence)
• Livestock Officer (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying)

What are the educational qualification requirements?

• Assistant Keeper: Master’s degree in Anthropology AND Diploma in Museology from a recognized University or Institute.
• Senior Store Officer Grade-II: Master’s Degree with Economics/Commerce/Statistics/Business Studies/Public Administration OR Bachelor’s Degree in the same subjects with a Diploma in Materials Management/Warehousing/Purchasing/Logistics/Public Procurement.
• Livestock Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and registration in the Veterinary Council of India or State Veterinary Council.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 25/-. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. No fee exemption is available for OBC, EWS, and Unreserved male candidates.

How to apply online?

Candidates must apply through the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/. Ensure you have your Aadhaar card ready for verification. You will need to complete the Universal Registration (URN) and then fill the post-specific application module.

What is the selection process?

The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by an interview. A Recruitment Test (RT) may be conducted if the number of applications is large.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application portal closes at 18:00 HRS on 01-05-2026.