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UPSC Senior Director (IS) Recruitment 2026 | Apply for 1 Post on Deputation Basis @ upsc.gov.in

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Senior Director (IS) on Deputation (including Short Term Contract) basis. The UPSC Senior Director (IS) Deputation Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 01 vacancy in Level-13A of the Pay Matrix (₹ 1,31,100 - ₹ 2,16,600). Eligible officers from Central Government, State Governments, Universities, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, and recognized Research Institutes can apply through the prescribed format. The last date to submit the application is within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News.

This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced IT professionals with expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and system architecture to join the premier recruiting agency of the Government of India.

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About UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the premier central recruiting agency of the Government of India. Established in 1926, UPSC is responsible for conducting examinations for appointment to the All India Services, Central Services, and other Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts under the Government of India. The Commission is headquartered at Dholpur House, New Delhi, and is known for its commitment to fairness, transparency, and excellence in the recruitment process.

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Recruitment Highlights

Feature	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	Senior Director (IS)
Total Vacancies	01
Classification	General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Level	Level-13A (₹ 1,31,100 - ₹ 2,16,600)
Application Mode	Offline (By Post)
Job Location	New Delhi
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Circular Issue Date	24 August 2026
Notification Upload Date	25 August 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	Within 60 days from Employment News publication

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Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Level	Classification
Senior Director (IS)	01	Level-13A (₹ 1,31,100 - ₹ 2,16,600)	Group 'A', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Total	01

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Eligibility for Deputation:

• Officers under the Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or Universities or recognized Research Institute or Public Sector Undertakings or statutory or Autonomous organizations.
• (a)(i) Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
• (a)(ii) With two years' service in posts in Pay Level 13 of pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis.

2. Educational Qualification:

• Essential:
  • Masters in Computer Application or Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a recognized University or Institute; OR
  • B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
• Desirable:
  • M.Tech or Ph.D in Computer Science or Information Technology or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
  • Certificate in system architect RHEL certification or virtualization or data mining or data analytics or system analysis design.

3. Experience:

• Fifteen years' post qualification experience in actual software development using PHP or ASP.Net or Python or JAVA (Script or React or Next or Node) and having experience in AI or Network System or Cyber Security or data analysis or big data or Linux or database such as MYSQL or SQL or ORACLE or MongoDB or POSTGRES data base in a Government Office or PSU or Autonomous Body or Statutory Body or in any recognized institution.

4. Age Limit:

• Maximum age limit shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

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Period of Deputation

• The period of deputation shall be initially for a period of 02 (two) years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The period of Deputation including period of Deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Policy Planning, Project Planning and implementation thereof.
• Assessment of the technical requirements of Computerization and consequent development of software applications and hardware architecture for the Commission.
• Secure the online applications from unethical hacking and threats.
• Overall supervision of maintenance and upkeep of all the Software and Hardware and its peripherals installed in UPSC and online servers installed with NIC.
• Electronic processing of results through software applications in respect of all the structured Examinations and all the Recruitment Tests being conducted by the Commission.
• Continuous monitoring and reviewing of the efficacy of the system.
• Machine scoring and scanning of Answer scripts of candidates on OMRs.

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How to Apply for UPSC Senior Director (IS) Deputation Recruitment 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) from the vacancy circular.
• Step 3: Fill the application form in duplicate with all required details.
• Step 4: Attach the following documents:
  • Integrity Certificate.
  • List of major/minor penalties imposed, if any, during the last 10 years (or 'nil' certificate).
  • Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
  • Attested photocopies of ACRs for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary.
• Step 5: Get the application countersigned by the forwarding authority with the certificate in proforma (Annexure-II).
• Step 6: Forward the application to the following address within 60 days of publication in Employment News:
  • Ms. Aparna Srivastava,
  • Under Secretary (Admn.II),
  • Room No.11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building,
  • Union Public Service Commission,
  • Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road,
  • New Delhi - 110069

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Documents Required

• Duly filled Application Form in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) - in duplicate
• Integrity Certificate
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• List of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years (or 'nil' certificate)
• Attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25)
• Certificate from forwarding authority (Annexure-II)
• Supporting documents for educational qualifications and experience
• Additional information documents (if any)
• Documents of achievements (if any)

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Important Links

Description	Link
Official Website (UPSC)	Click Here
Vacancy Circulars Page	Click Here
Download Notification PDF	Click Here

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Important Instructions

• Applications not forwarded through proper channel or those received without the requisite certificates and necessary documents will not be entertained.
• Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
• The pay of the selected candidate will be regulated under DoP&T OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt(Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010 as amended from time to time.
• Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The period of deputation shall be initially for a period of 02 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

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Contact Details

• Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Address: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069
• Contact Officer: Ms. Aparna Srivastava, Under Secretary (Admn.II)
• Phone: 011-23388476
• Official Website: www.upsc.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Senior Director (IS) Deputation Recruitment 2026?

• The last date is within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

2. What is the total number of vacancies for this recruitment?

• 01 vacancy has been announced for the post of Senior Director (IS).

3. What is the pay level for this post?

• The post is in Level-13A of the Pay Matrix (₹ 1,31,100 - ₹ 2,16,600).

4. What is the eligibility criteria for this post?

• Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years' service in Pay Level 13, with Master's/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering and 15 years of experience in software development.

5. What is the period of deputation?

• The period of deputation shall be initially for 02 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official UPSC Senior Director (IS) Deputation Recruitment 2026 Notification (No. A-35020/04/2025-Admn.II). Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, and dates are as per the official advertisement. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) shall prevail. Keep checking the official UPSC website for updates on recruitment-related information.