Don’t Miss Out: UPSC Opens Direct Recruitment for the Anthropological Survey of India
New Delhi, March 30, 2026 — For candidates aspiring to secure a prestigious government job, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced a new direct recruitment drive. The commission is inviting online applications from eligible candidates to fill specialized roles within the Ministry of Culture.
According to the latest press release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the recruitment aims to fill crucial positions in the Anthropological Survey of India.
Key Vacancy Details
Under the detailed Advertisement No. 01/2026, the UPSC has notified a total of two specific posts for direct recruitment:
Anthropologist (Cultural Anthropology Division)
Anthropologist (Physical Anthropology Division)
These positions fall directly under the Anthropological Survey of India, which operates within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture. This offers a highly specialized career path for candidates with an academic background in cultural and physical anthropology.
Important Dates to Remember
Candidates planning to apply for these positions must take note of the strict timeline set by the commission.
Application Start Date: The online application window officially opened on March 28, 2026.
Application Deadline: Interested candidates must submit their applications no later than April 17, 2026.
The UPSC has advised all candidates not to wait until the last minute to avoid any technical glitches on the server during the final days.
How to Apply
The application process is entirely digital. Eligible candidates are required to submit their details exclusively through the UPSC’s Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Visit the official online application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly read the detailed Advertisement No. 01/2026, which is available on the main UPSC website UPSC Recruitment Notices website.
The advertisement contains all necessary instructions regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and the step-by-step application procedure.
Ensure all detailed instructions mentioned in the official notification are followed precisely before final submission.
With the 2026 recruitment calendar in full swing, this direct recruitment drive by the UPSC serves as a fantastic opportunity for specialists to enter the government sector and contribute to India’s cultural and anthropological research.
