The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 inviting online applications for 7 posts of Soil Conservation Assistant in the Command Area Development, Agricultural Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. This is a Direct Recruitment selection based on interview. Eligible candidates who are domiciles of UT of Ladakh can apply online from 08 August 2026 until 04 September 2026, 6:00 PM. The post carries a pay scale of Level-8 under the 7th CPC. Read on for complete details on eligibility, salary, application process, and selection.
📋 Quick Job Overview
📌 Important Recruitment Details
| Advertisement Number | 10/2026 |
| Vacancy Number | 26081007208 |
| Post Name | Soil Conservation Assistant |
| Department | Command Area Development, Agricultural Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh |
| Total Vacancies | 7 Posts (ST-07) |
| Recruitment Type | ✅ Direct Recruitment (NOT Contract / Deputation / Walk-in) |
| Selection Process | 📌 Interview-based (No Written Test) |
| Pay Scale | Level-8 in Pay Matrix (7th CPC) — ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 approx. per month |
| Age Limit | 40 years for ST +10 years relaxation for PwBD (max age 56) |
| Posting Location | Union Territory of Ladakh (Headquarters) |
| Job Type | Permanent | General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Probation Period | 2 Years (Two Years) |
| Application Fee | ₹25 (Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 September 2026, 6:00 PM (1800 hrs) |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
🎓 Educational Qualification
✅ Essential Education (Any one of the following):
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. Soil Science
- B.E. / B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering
All degrees must be from a recognized University or Institute.
🎂 Age Limit
Maximum Age: 40 years for ST candidates.
Age relaxation of 10 years for PwBD candidates (maximum age 56).
Note: The post is reserved for ST candidates. Other category candidates cannot apply. Age relaxation for Central Govt. employees / Ex-Servicemen may apply as per government rules.
💰 Salary & Pay Details
Approximate in-hand salary is not officially confirmed; it depends on allowances, deductions, and posting location. The above components are standard government benefits as per 7th CPC.
🎁 Benefits & Allowances
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) – as per city classification.
- Dearness Allowance (DA) – revised periodically.
- Transport Allowance (TA) – for commuting.
- Medical Benefits – CGHS facilities.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
- National Pension System (NPS) – as applicable.
- Other Central Government Allowances as per rules.
🚀 Promotion & Career Growth
Promotion opportunities are generally governed by the organization's applicable Recruitment Rules, service rules and departmental policies. For the post of Soil Conservation Assistant, career progression may include promotion to senior technical or administrative positions within the Agricultural Department or related departments of the UT Administration of Ladakh, subject to vacancy and seniority.
📍 Posting Location
The headquarters is in Union Territory of Ladakh. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the UT as per departmental requirements.
🗣️ Language Requirement
No specific language requirement is mentioned in the official notification. However, knowledge of local language or Hindi/English may be beneficial for official work.
📝 Recruitment Type
- Job Nature: Permanent
- Contract Basis: No
- Deputation: No
- Written Test: Not mentioned (Selection by Interview only)
- Interview: Yes (Shortlisting may apply if applications are large)
- Skill Test: Not mentioned
📋 Selection Process
💳 Application Fee
₹25
₹25
Exempted
Exempted
Exempted
Fee can be paid online through Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
📝 How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
📄 Required Documents Checklist
📋 Important Instructions
- Candidates must be domiciles of UT of Ladakh as per the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Rules, 2025.
- The post is reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Only ST candidates can apply.
- Applications must be submitted online only. No offline submissions will be accepted.
- After final submission, no corrections or withdrawal is allowed.
- Candidates should keep their registered email ID active for all future communication.
⚠️ Fraud Warning – Stay Alert!
- UPSC never demands money beyond the prescribed application fee.
- Beware of fake job calls, emails, or WhatsApp messages claiming to be from UPSC.
- UPSC does not appoint any agents or intermediaries for recruitment.
- Report suspicious activity to UPSC helpline: 011-24041001 or email upscsoap@nic.in.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 September 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | Will be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates |
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