Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification inviting online applications from eligible candidates for Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II and Livestock Officer posts. A total of 16 vacancies are available across different departments under Government of India.
Interested candidates can apply online through the UPSC recruitment portal. The application process started from 11 April 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 01 May 2026. Candidates are advised to check eligibility, qualifications and other details before applying.
Overview of UPSC Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Keeper, Senior Store Officer Grade-II, Livestock Officer |
| No. of Posts | 16 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Permanent |
| Job Location | Kolkata / New Delhi / All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Recruitment by Selection |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, vacancies, qualifications and other details.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Start Date of Application | 11 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 01 May 2026 (1800 Hrs) |
Vacancy Details of UPSC Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Keeper | 01 |
| Senior Store Officer Grade-II | 07 |
| Livestock Officer | 08 |
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Keeper | Master’s Degree in Anthropology and Diploma in Museology from recognized university. Desirable: One year experience in handling and preserving museum specimens. | 30 years for UR |
| Senior Store Officer Grade-II | Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration OR Bachelor’s Degree in the same subjects along with Diploma in Materials Management, Warehousing Management, Purchasing, Logistics or Public Procurement. | 35 years UR, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC, 45 years PwBD |
| Livestock Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and registration in Veterinary Council of India or State Veterinary Council. | 35 years EWS, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC/ST |
Experience Requirements
Assistant Keeper:
- Desirable one year experience of handling, maintaining and preserving museum specimens.
Senior Store Officer Grade-II:
- Two years experience for candidates with Master’s Degree in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts.
- Four years experience for candidates with Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts.
Livestock Officer:
- Three years experience in cattle and livestock development, animal health, poultry or meat related work from Government or recognized institutions.
Desirable for Livestock Officer:
- Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science
OR - Two years additional experience in related field.
Pay Scale Details
Assistant Keeper: Level-07 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Senior Store Officer Grade-II: Level-10 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Livestock Officer: Level-10 plus NPA in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Duties of Posts
Assistant Keeper:
- To organize and develop the Regional Anthropological Museum.
- To undertake field collection and studies in tribal and other areas.
Senior Store Officer Grade-II:
- To assist Senior Stores Officer-I in management activities.
- Floating tender enquiries and preparation of comparative statements.
- Evaluation and registration of vendors.
- Disposal of obsolete and unserviceable stores.
Livestock Officer:
- To assist livestock health related schemes on all India basis.
- To assist policy and planning work related to livestock health.
- To handle Parliament related questions and assurances.
- To coordinate with international organisations on livestock health matters.
UPSC Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Notification: UPSC Advertisement Number: 02/2026
APPLY ONLINE: upsconline.nic.in
Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC recruitment portal. Applicants must complete registration and submit the application before the closing date.