Recruitment Test Notice Uploaded: 1 October 2026 | Combined Recruitment Test: 11 October 2026 | Advertisement No. 05/2026
Recruitment Test Information
Recruitment Test Notice Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Recruitment Test notices for 26 Assistant Director Grade-I and Grade-II (IEDS) posts under the Office of the Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
The vacancies are available across the Chemical, Food, Hosiery, Leather & Footwear and Metal Finishing disciplines.
UPSC’s official Recruitment Test portal shows nine MSME Assistant Director notices uploaded on 1 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026. The nine entries together account for 26 vacancies.
The Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for 11 October 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. UPSC’s official communication identifies these MSME Assistant Director posts as part of the Combined Recruitment Test.
UPSC MSME Assistant Director Recruitment Test 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Ministry | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
| Office | Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) |
| Post | Assistant Director Grade-I & Grade-II (IEDS) |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Total MSME Vacancies | 26 |
| Number of Recruitment Cases | 9 |
| Current Stage | Recruitment Test |
| RT Notice Upload Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Recruitment Test Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Application Status | Existing Recruitment / Applications Closed |
| Official Website | UPSC |
UPSC MSME Assistant Director Vacancy Details
The new Recruitment Test notices cover the following posts:
| Post | Vacancies | Vacancy No. |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) – Chemical | 2 | 26050519623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) – Chemical | 3 | 26050520623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) – Food | 3 | 26050521623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) – Food | 4 | 26050522623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) – Hosiery | 2 | 26050523623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) – Hosiery | 4 | 26050524623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) – Leather & Footwear | 3 | 26050525623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) – Leather & Footwear | 4 | 26050526623 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) – Metal Finishing | 1 | 26050527623 |
| Total | 26 |
The vacancy numbers and post counts are listed on UPSC’s official Recruitment Test page. Union Public Service Commission
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Chemical
- Assistant Director Grade-I – 2 Posts
- Assistant Director Grade-II – 3 Posts
- Total – 5 Posts
Food
- Assistant Director Grade-I – 3 Posts
- Assistant Director Grade-II – 4 Posts
- Total – 7 Posts
Hosiery
- Assistant Director Grade-I – 2 Posts
- Assistant Director Grade-II – 4 Posts
- Total – 6 Posts
Leather & Footwear
- Assistant Director Grade-I – 3 Posts
- Assistant Director Grade-II – 4 Posts
- Total – 7 Posts
Metal Finishing
- Assistant Director Grade-I – 1 Post
Therefore, the nine MSME recruitment cases covered by the current notices total 26 posts.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 |
| Recruitment Test Notices Uploaded | 1 October 2026 |
| Combined Recruitment Test | 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Interview | To be announced |
UPSC’s Recruitment Test page shows the 1 October upload date, while UPSC’s official communication gives the Combined Recruitment Test date and time. Union Public Service Commission
UPSC MSME Assistant Director Exam Date 2026
The Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for:
11 October 2026
The examination timing is:
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Candidates appearing for any of the nine MSME Assistant Director recruitment cases should check their specific Vacancy Number and official UPSC notice before appearing for the examination.
Is This a New Recruitment?
No.
This is important for candidates.
The latest UPSC update is a Recruitment Test notice for candidates who had already applied under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
It is not a fresh application opportunity.
Therefore, candidates who did not apply during the original application period cannot use this Recruitment Test notice to submit a new application.
Posts Covered Under the Recruitment Test
The Recruitment Test applies to Assistant Director Grade-I and Grade-II posts in:
- Chemical
- Food
- Hosiery
- Leather & Footwear
- Metal Finishing
All posts are under the Office of the Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME.
Vacancy Numbers
Candidates should identify their recruitment case using the Vacancy Number.
| Discipline | Grade-I | Grade-II |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 26050519623 | 26050520623 |
| Food | 26050521623 | 26050522623 |
| Hosiery | 26050523623 | 26050524623 |
| Leather & Footwear | 26050525623 | 26050526623 |
| Metal Finishing | 26050527623 | — |
Candidates should use the Vacancy Number while searching the UPSC Recruitment Test portal.
Selection Process
The current recruitment has reached the Recruitment Test stage.
Candidates who qualify according to the conditions prescribed by UPSC may proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
The process may include:
- Recruitment Test
- Shortlisting
- Verification of eligibility
- Interview
- Final selection
UPSC’s official announcement states that the interview date will be declared later.
How to Check UPSC MSME Assistant Director Recruitment Test Notice
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Select Recruitment Tests.
- Open Notices.
- Search for Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Find the Assistant Director post you applied for.
- Verify the Vacancy Number.
- Open the Recruitment Test document.
- Download and read the notice carefully.
- Follow all examination instructions issued by UPSC.
UPSC currently lists all nine MSME Assistant Director cases on its official Recruitment Test page.
UPSC MSME Assistant Director Admit Card 2026
This Recruitment Test notice should not automatically be treated as an admit-card release.
Candidates should separately check the UPSC website for the relevant e-Admit Card facility and download it when available for their recruitment case.
If UPSC publishes a separate Assistant Director Admit Card update, create a separate post on SarkariResultMe under your Admit Card section.
What Candidates Should Check in the Official Notice
Before appearing in the examination, candidates should verify:
- Correct post name
- Vacancy Number
- Recruitment Test date
- Examination time
- Reporting instructions
- Examination centre
- Test scheme
- Test syllabus
- Permitted documents/items
- Prohibited items
- Admit-card instructions
Candidates should rely on their specific UPSC notice and e-Admit Card for examination-centre instructions.
Important Instructions
- The Recruitment Test is for candidates who already applied for Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Do not treat this as a new application opportunity.
- Check your exact Vacancy Number.
- Download and read the corresponding UPSC Recruitment Test notice.
- Keep checking UPSC for e-Admit Card information.
- Follow the reporting time mentioned by UPSC.
- Check the official website for any corrigendum or changes before the examination.
- Keep your registration/application details ready.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Test Notices | UPSC Recruitment Test Notices |
| UPSC What’s New | UPSC Latest Updates |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Online Recruitment Portal | UPSC Online |
The UPSC What’s New page currently lists the MSME Assistant Director Recruitment Test updates, including the Grade-I and Grade-II posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Has UPSC released the MSME Assistant Director Recruitment Test Notice 2026?
Yes. UPSC’s official Recruitment Test page lists fresh notices uploaded on 1 October 2026 for multiple Assistant Director Grade-I and Grade-II MSME posts.
Q2. How many MSME Assistant Director vacancies are covered?
The nine listed recruitment cases together cover 26 vacancies.
Q3. When is the UPSC MSME Assistant Director Recruitment Test?
The Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for:
11 October 2026
from:
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Q4. Which ministry are these posts under?
The posts are under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Q5. Which disciplines are covered?
The notices cover:
- Chemical
- Food
- Hosiery
- Leather & Footwear
- Metal Finishing
Q6. How many Grade-I vacancies are there?
There are 11 Grade-I vacancies across the five disciplines.
Q7. How many Grade-II vacancies are there?
There are 15 Grade-II vacancies across Chemical, Food, Hosiery and Leather & Footwear.
Q8. What is the advertisement number?
The vacancies are under:
UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026
Q9. Can candidates apply now?
No. This latest update is for the Recruitment Test stage of an existing recruitment, not a new application opening.
Q10. Where can candidates download the Recruitment Test notice?
Candidates can download the relevant document from the official UPSC Recruitment Test Notices page.