UPSC Recruitment Results August 2026 Out: 161 Candidates Recommended for 12 Posts incl. 53 Deputy Architects
UPSC has announced its Recruitment Results for August 2026 on 9 October 2026, recommending 161 candidates for 12 posts. Deputy Architect (CPWD) has 53 names, Public Prosecutor (CBI) 25 and Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) 20.
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UPSC Recruitment Results August 2026: Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced its Recruitment Results for the month of August 2026. The press release was issued through the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi on 9 October 2026 at 12:37 PM. The result covers 12 recruitment cases that UPSC finalised during August 2026.
In total, 161 candidates have been recommended across these 12 posts. The biggest list is for Deputy Architect in CPWD (53 candidates), followed by Public Prosecutor in CBI (25 candidates) and Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) in CDSCO (20 candidates). The result PDF gives the name and roll number of every recommended candidate, post by post.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Result | Recruitment Results for the month of August 2026 |
| Result document | UPSC Research and Statistics Section, F.1/25/2026-R&S |
| Released on | 9 October 2026 (PIB Delhi, 12:37 PM) |
| Number of posts (recruitment cases) | 12 |
| Total candidates recommended | 161 (count of names in the official list) |
| Signed by | Mohd. Mehtab, Deputy Director, UPSC |
| Official sources | pib.gov.in, upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment cases finalised by UPSC | During August 2026 |
| Recruitment Results press release (PIB) | 9 October 2026 |
| Intimation to recommended candidates | Informed individually by post (as per UPSC) |
Post-wise List of Recommended Candidates
The table below shows each post with its UPSC reference (Year/Advertisement No./Item No.) and the number of candidates recommended. The counts are taken from the numbered list of names in the official result PDF.
| S. No. | Year/Advt No./Item No. | Name of Post | Department / Ministry | Candidates Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023/13/03 | Deputy Architect | Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 53 |
| 2 | 2025/05/20 | Training Officer (Except Women Training) (Sewing Technology) | Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| 3 | 2025/06/24 | Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 20 |
| 4 | 2025/06/41 | Assistant Engineer (Communication) | Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 5 |
| 5 | 2025/07/02 | Assistant Director (Corporate Law) | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 3 |
| 6 | 2025/07/13 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Public Health) | Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 9 |
| 7 | 2025/07/25 | Assistant Mining Geologist | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 12 |
| 8 | 2025/07/38 | Divisional Medical Officer (Anaesthesiology) | Ministry of Railways | 12 |
| 9 | 2025/07/43 | Divisional Medical Officer (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) | Ministry of Railways | 12 |
| 10 | 2025/08/41 | Assistant Veterinary Surgeon | New Delhi Municipal Council | 4 |
| 11 | 2025/12/02 | Public Prosecutor | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Department of Personnel and Training | 25 |
| 12 | 2025/12/05 | Lecturer (Economics) | School Education Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 2 |
| Total | 161 |
Special remarks in the result
- Divisional Medical Officer (Anaesthesiology) and Divisional Medical Officer (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Ministry of Railways: for each of these two posts, UPSC has noted that none was found suitable for one post reserved for EWS.
- Public Prosecutor, CBI: all appointments are provisional, subject to the final outcome of court cases O.A. No. 2742/2026 (filed in the Hon'ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi) and WP No. 5839/2026 (filed in the Hon'ble High Court of Chhattisgarh).
What the Result Says About Other Candidates
As per the UPSC press release, the recommended candidates have been informed individually by post. For all other applicants, UPSC has said that their applications were duly considered, but it was not possible to call them for interview or recommend them for the post.
The result list itself does not mention vacancy numbers or cut-off marks. It also does not say that names are arranged in order of merit, so candidates should not read the serial number as a rank.
How to Check UPSC Recruitment Result August 2026
- Open the official PIB press release titled "Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of August, 2026" (link given below).
- Click on the "Click here to see the result" link at the end of the release. The result PDF will open.
- Find your post using the Year/Advt No./Item No. (for example, 2023/13/03 for Deputy Architect).
- Search your roll number or name in the list under that post (use Ctrl+F on a computer or "Find in page" on mobile).
- Note the remarks given under your post, if any, and save or print the PDF for your records.
Important Official Links
| Link | Official URL |
|---|---|
| PIB press release – UPSC Recruitment Results, August 2026 | pib.gov.in (PRID 2321213) |
| Result PDF (names and roll numbers) | Download Result PDF |
| UPSC official website | upsc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When did UPSC release the Recruitment Results for August 2026?
The results were announced through a PIB press release on 9 October 2026. They cover recruitment cases that UPSC finalised during August 2026.
2. How many candidates have been recommended in total?
The official result PDF lists 161 recommended candidates across 12 posts.
3. Which post has the highest number of recommended candidates?
Deputy Architect in the Central Public Works Department (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) has the largest list, with 53 recommended candidates.
4. Will selected candidates get any letter from UPSC?
Yes. UPSC says the recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
5. Are the Public Prosecutor (CBI) recommendations final?
All appointments for this post are provisional and depend on the final outcome of court cases O.A. No. 2742/2026 (CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi) and WP No. 5839/2026 (High Court of Chhattisgarh).
6. Does the result show cut-off marks or vacancies?
No. The result PDF lists only the post details, file numbers, and the names and roll numbers of recommended candidates, along with remarks for some posts.
Conclusion
UPSC has finalised 12 recruitment cases from August 2026 and recommended 161 candidates for posts in ministries such as Housing and Urban Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Railways, Mines, Jal Shakti and Corporate Affairs, as well as CBI, NDMC and the UT of Ladakh. Candidates who applied for these posts should check the official result PDF using their roll number. Those recommended for the Public Prosecutor (CBI) post should keep track of the related court cases, as their appointments are provisional.
References
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2321213 – PIB Delhi press release "Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of August, 2026", dated 9 October 2026
- https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2026/oct/doc_10137_20261009_12375601.pdf – UPSC Research and Statistics Section, Recruitment Results (F.1/25/2026-R&S), cases finalised during August 2026, released 9 October 2026
- https://www.upsc.gov.in/ – Union Public Service Commission official website, accessed 9 October 2026