UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 212 Specialist, Assistant Professor & Other Posts

Post Date: 12 September 2026 Last Updated: 11 September 2026 Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Advertisement No.: 11/2026 Total Vacancies: 212 Application Mode: Online Application Start Date: 12 September 2026 Last Date: 2 October 2026, up to 6:00 PM Ladakh Post Last Date: 9 October 2026

Short Information

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for recruitment by selection to 212 vacancies in various Central Government departments and the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The recruitment covers 7 different posts, including Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade-II, Assistant Public Prosecutor and Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the UPSC recruitment portal.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Recruiting Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Advertisement No.: 11/2026
• Total Vacancies: 212
• Number of Posts: 7 distinct posts
• Recruitment Type: Recruitment by Selection
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Fee: ₹25
• Start Date: 12 September 2026
• Closing Date: 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM
• Ladakh Post Closing Date: 9 October 2026
• Selection: Shortlisting/Recruitment Test, where applicable, and Interview

Vacancy Details

1. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy)

• Department: Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: UR-01, EWS-01, SC-02

2. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine)

• Department: Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Vacancies: 60
• Reservation: UR-13, EWS-10, OBC-30, SC-05, ST-02, including 3 PwBD backlog vacancies

3. Assistant Editor

• Department: Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines
• Vacancies: 2
• Reservation: UR-01, SC-01, including 1 PwBD backlog vacancy

4. Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology

• Organization: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
• Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: ST-01

5. Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Paediatrics

• Organization: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
• Vacancies: 1
• Reservation: EWS-01

6. Assistant Public Prosecutor

• Department: Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
• Vacancies: 140
• Reservation: UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30, ST-09, including 8 PwBD vacancies

7. Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer

• Department: Law & Justice Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh
• Vacancies: 4
• Reservation: ST-04, including 1 PwBD vacancy

Total Vacancies: 212

Educational Qualification

• Assistant Professor (Anatomy): PG degree in Anatomy such as MS/MD/DNB Anatomy, or eligible MBBS/M.Sc. Anatomy/Medical Anatomy qualification with prescribed higher qualification.
• Assistant Professor (General Medicine): Recognised MBBS degree with MD/DNB in Medicine/General Medicine.
• Assistant Editor: Bachelor’s in Journalism/Mass Communication, or specified Bachelor’s degree with a one-year Journalism/Mass Communication diploma.
• Specialist Grade-II: Recognised medical qualification with prescribed PG degree/diploma in Anaesthesiology or Paediatrics.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Degree in Law from a recognised university/institute.
• Ladakh Law Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Law (Professional/Integrated) from a recognised Indian university, along with the prescribed practice requirement.

Required Experience

• Assistant Professor (Anatomy/General Medicine): Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience after the first PG degree in the prescribed medical specialty.
• Assistant Editor: 3 years’ experience in editing/publishing with a publishing house, newspaper, news agency, publicity or government organisation.
• Specialist Grade-II: 3 years after PG degree or 5 years after PG diploma.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: 3 years’ experience at the Bar.
• Ladakh Law Officer: Minimum 2 years’ actual practice at the Bar, certified by the competent judicial authority.
• General Duty Medical Officer/Medical Officer experience is not counted for General Medicine.

Age Limit

Age limits vary according to the post and category:

• Assistant Professor (Anatomy): 40 years for UR/EWS; 45 years for SC.
• Assistant Professor (General Medicine): 40 years UR/EWS; 43 years OBC; 45 years SC/ST.
• Assistant Editor: 30 years UR; 35 years SC.
• Specialist Grade-II Anaesthesiology: 50 years for ST.
• Specialist Grade-II Paediatrics: 45 years for EWS.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: 35 years UR/EWS; 38 years OBC; 40 years SC/ST.
• Ladakh Law Officer: 40 years for ST.

PwBD and other applicable relaxations will be available according to UPSC rules.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS/UR male candidates: ₹25
• Women candidates: Nil
• SC candidates: Nil
• ST candidates: Nil
• PwBD candidates: Nil

The fee can be paid through Visa/MasterCard/RuPay card, UPI or internet banking. The fee is non-refundable.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor: Level-11 + NPA
• Specialist Grade-II: Level-11 + NPA
• Assistant Editor: Level-07
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Level-10
• Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer: Level-08

Allowances and other benefits will be applicable as per the respective government rules.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 12 September 2026
• Last Date for All Posts Except Ladakh: 2 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM
• Last Date for Ladakh Post: 9 October 2026
• Interview Date: Will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates

Selection Process

UPSC will make the recruitment through Recruitment by Selection. Depending on the number of applications, the Commission may:

• Shortlist candidates using prescribed criteria
• Consider higher qualifications or relevant experience
• Conduct a Recruitment Test (RT), if required
• Conduct an Interview
• Verify original documents of shortlisted candidates

The minimum interview suitability level is 50 marks for UR, 45 marks for OBC and 40 marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as applicable.

Possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically guarantee an interview call or selection.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSC online recruitment portal.
2. Complete Account Creation and Universal Registration.
3. Generate the Universal Registration Number (URN).
4. Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
5. During the application period, select the vacancy-specific application for Advertisement No. 11/2026.
6. Enter your personal, educational and professional details carefully.
7. Complete the live photograph requirements and upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
8. Upload supporting certificates for age, qualification, experience, category, disability and other applicable claims.
9. Use Aadhaar or another permitted identity document for verification.
10. Pay the applicable ₹25 fee, if required.
11. Preview the application and carefully verify all information.
12. Submit the application before the applicable closing date.
13. Download and keep a copy of the finally submitted application for future reference.

No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to UPSC at the application stage. Candidates should produce the printout and original documents if called for interview.

Important Instructions

• The closing date for determining eligibility is the last date for submission of the online application.
• Candidates must provide an active email address because UPSC correspondence will be sent electronically.
• Applications cannot be withdrawn or modified after final submission.
• Candidates applying for multiple posts should follow the separate application requirements specified by UPSC.
• False information, document suppression, impersonation or unfair practices may result in disqualification and debarment.
• Candidates already working in government service must follow the prescribed intimation requirements.
• PwBD candidates may apply for posts identified as suitable even where a particular vacancy is not specifically reserved for PwBD.
• The Ladakh law post is restricted to eligible domiciles of the UT of Ladakh, and a valid Domicile Certificate is mandatory.
• Canvassing in any form can lead to disqualification.
• Candidates called for interview must produce the required original certificates and documents.
• The final appointment will be made by the concerned Government authority after selection.

Official Website / Apply Link

UPSC Official Website: upsc.gov.in

UPSC Online Application Portal: Apply Online for UPSC Recruitment 2026

Official Advertisement No. 11/2026 PDF: Download UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026

Online Application Start: 12 September 2026 Last Date for All Posts Except Ladakh: 2 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM Last Date for Ladakh Post: 9 October 2026 Interview Date: Will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates

w to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Visit the official UPSC online recruitment portal. Complete Account Creation and Universal Registration. Generate the Universal Registration Number (URN). Complete the Common Application Form (CAF). During the application period, select the vacancy-specific application for Advertisement No. 11/2026. Enter your personal, educational and professional details carefully. Complete the live photograph requirements and upload the prescribed photograph and signature. Upload supporting certificates for age, qualification, experience, category, disability and other applicable claims. Use Aadhaar or another permitted identity document for verification. Pay the applicable ₹25 fee, if required. Preview the application and carefully verify all information. Submit the application before the applicable closing date. Download and keep a copy of the finally submitted application for future reference.