The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for UPSC Recruitment 2026 to fill 212 posts in various departments of the Government of India including Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade II, Assistant Public Prosecutor and Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer posts. Candidates interested and eligible can apply online through the official website of UPSC Recruitment 2023. For the vacancies other than Ladakh vacancy, the last date to apply is 02 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM but for Ladakh post candidates can submit their application up to 09 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Job category | Central Government Jobs |
| Post Name | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade II, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 212 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Delhi, Nagpur, New Delhi and Union Territory of Ladakh, depending on post |
| Salary | Pay Level 7, Level 8, Level 10 and Level 11 + NPA, as applicable |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
The notification covers seven different post categories across the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Mines, NDMC, Directorate of Prosecution under the Government of NCT of Delhi and the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | September 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | Notification date / Online application opening as specified by UPSC |
| Last Date to Apply – Other Posts | 02 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply – Ladakh Post | 09 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Exam Date | To be announced / Recruitment Test may be conducted if required |
UPSC has prescribed separate closing dates for the general vacancies and the Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer vacancy in Ladakh.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR Male | ₹25 |
| OBC / EWS Male | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
| PwBD Candidates | Nil |
| Others | ₹25 unless exempted under UPSC rules |
Candidates who are not exempted have to pay an application fee of ₹25. Female candidates, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. Payment can be made through Visa/Master/RuPay card, UPI or internet banking. The fee once paid is not refundable.
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years* |
| Maximum Age | Depends on the post, generally 30 to 50 years |
| Age Calculation | As prescribed in the official notification |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Up to 5 Years |
| OBC | Up to 3 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Central Government Employees | As per applicable UPSC/Government rules |
| Other eligible categories | As per official notification |
The standard age concessions include up to five years for SC/ST candidates, three years for OBC candidates and ten years for PwBD candidates, subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed by UPSC. Additional concessions may apply to eligible categories.
For the Assistant Public Prosecutor post, a special one-time age relaxation is also available for certain eligible contractual employees, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | Postgraduate degree in Anatomy or an accepted equivalent qualification. Experience: 3 years teaching experience after obtaining the first PG degree. |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | MBBS and PG degree in Medicine/General Medicine or DNB. Experience: 3 years teaching experience after the first PG degree. |
| Assistant Editor | Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication OR Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Statistics/English along with a one-year Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication. Experience: 3 years in editing/publishing. |
| Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology | Recognized medical qualification with PG Degree/Diploma in Anaesthesiology or equivalent. Experience: 3 years after PG Degree or 5 years after PG Diploma. |
| Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics | Recognized medical qualification with PG Degree/Diploma in Pediatrics, such as MD Paediatrics/DCH or equivalent. Experience: 3 years after PG Degree or 5 years after PG Diploma. |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Degree in Law. Experience: 3 years’ practice at the Bar. |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Experience: 2 years actual Bar practice certified by the competent judicial authority. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | 4 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | 60 |
| Assistant Editor | 2 |
| Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology | 1 |
| Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics | 1 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 140 |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer | 4 |
| Total | 212 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | – | 4 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | 13 | 10 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 60 |
| Assistant Editor | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 50 | 14 | 37 | 30 | 9 | 140 |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer | – | – | – | – | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 65 | 26 | 67 | 38 | 16 | 212 |
The notification also identifies PwBD suitability/reservation for applicable posts. PwBD provisions are to be applied according to the reservation and suitability details specified against each vacancy rather than added as separate vacancies to the overall total.
The four Ladakh vacancies are reserved for ST candidates and are subject to the special domicile conditions mentioned in the notification. Recruitment to this post is exclusively for eligible Ladakh domiciles holding the prescribed domicile certificate.
Selection Process
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Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility and relevant criteria
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Recruitment Test / Computer Based Recruitment Test, if conducted by UPSC
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Interview
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Final selection based on the UPSC recruitment process and applicable Government rules
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | Pay Level 11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | Pay Level 11 + NPA |
| Assistant Editor | Pay Level 7 |
| Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology | Pay Level 11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics | Pay Level 11 + NPA |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Pay Level 10 |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer | Pay Level 8 |
The medical specialist posts carry Pay Level 11 with Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), where applicable. The Assistant Editor post is in Pay Level 7, the Assistant Public Prosecutor post is in Pay Level 10 and the Ladakh law post is in Pay Level 8.
How to Apply UPSC Recruitment 2026?
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Visit the official UPSC online recruitment portal.
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Go to the recruitment/application section.
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Find the relevant UPSC Recruitment 2026 / Advertisement No. 11/2026 notification.
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Create or use your URN and Common Application Form profile.
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Select the relevant post and fill in the application form carefully.
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Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
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Pay the application fee, if applicable.
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Submit the application form before the closing date.
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Download or print the final submitted application for future reference.
Applications have to be submitted online through the UPSC online recruitment system. Candidates are required to upload the supporting documents prescribed for their claims and should retain a printout of the finally submitted application. Once an application is submitted, withdrawal or correction is not permitted under the notification instructions.
Required Documents
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Passport size photograph / live photograph as required
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Signature
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Matriculation / 10th certificate for date of birth
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Educational qualification certificates
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Degree / Diploma certificates
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Experience certificates
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Caste certificate, if applicable
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OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration/certificate, if applicable
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PwBD certificate, if applicable
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Age relaxation certificate, wherever applicable
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Equivalent qualification order/letter, if claiming an equivalent qualification
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Professional registration or other supporting certificates, where applicable
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Name change documents, if applicable
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Other documents specified by UPSC for the relevant post
Candidates should upload only the documents required under the notification. UPSC specifically states that documents such as payslips, resumes, appointment letters, relieving letters and unsigned experience certificates should not be uploaded in place of the prescribed experience documentation.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Answer: A total of 212 vacancies are available under UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date is 02 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM for the posts other than the Ladakh vacancy. For the Ladakh Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer post, the last date is 09 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
