UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement No. 11/2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for direct recruitment to various posts in Central Government departments and organisations.
The recruitment includes Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade II, Assistant Public Prosecutor and Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer posts.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Advertisement No.: 11/2026
- Total Vacancies: 212
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Post-wise / All India
- Application Start Date: 12 September 2026
- Last Date: 02 October 2026, 06:00 PM
- UT Ladakh Posts Last Date: 09 October 2026, 06:00 PM
Vacancy Details
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) – 04 Posts
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) – 60 Posts
- Assistant Editor – 02 Posts
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology – 01 Post
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics – 01 Post
- Assistant Public Prosecutor – 140 Posts
- Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer – 04 Posts
Total Vacancies: 212
Educational Qualification
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy
Candidates must possess the prescribed Post-Graduate degree in Anatomy or equivalent recognized qualification along with at least three years of required teaching experience after obtaining the first Post-Graduate degree.
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine
Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS qualification along with a Post-Graduate degree in General Medicine/Medicine or equivalent qualification. Required teaching experience must also be fulfilled.
Assistant Editor
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized University/Institute; OR a Bachelor's Degree with Economics, Statistics or English as a subject along with a diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication of at least one year.
Candidates should also possess three years of experience in editing and publishing work.
Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology
Recognized medical qualification along with the prescribed Post-Graduate Degree or Diploma in Anaesthesiology and required experience in the concerned specialty.
Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics
Recognized medical qualification along with the prescribed Post-Graduate Degree or Diploma in Pediatrics and required experience in the concerned specialty.
Assistant Public Prosecutor
Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institute along with three years' experience at the Bar.
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer
Bachelor's Degree in Law, either professional or integrated, from a recognized University in India along with two years of actual practice at the Bar as prescribed in the notification.
Age Limit
The age limit varies according to the post and category.
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy): Up to 40 Years for UR/EWS
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine): Up to 40 Years for UR/EWS
- Assistant Editor: Up to 30 Years for UR
- Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology: Up to 50 Years for ST
- Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics: Up to 45 Years for EWS
- Assistant Public Prosecutor: Up to 35 Years for UR/EWS
- Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer: Up to 40 Years for ST
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- SC/ST + PwBD – Up to 15 Years
- OBC + PwBD – Up to 13 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – As per applicable UPSC rules
- Central Government Employees – As per Government rules
Salary / Pay Scale
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Level 11 + NPA
- Assistant Editor – Level 7
- Specialist Grade II – Level 11 + NPA
- Assistant Public Prosecutor – Level 10
- Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer – Level 8
Application Fee
- Male UR/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹25/-
- Female Candidates: No Fee
- SC Candidates: No Fee
- ST Candidates: No Fee
- PwBD Candidates: No Fee
The application fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI or Internet Banking.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 12 September 2026
- Last Date for Most Posts: 02 October 2026, 06:00 PM
- Last Date for UT Ladakh Posts: 09 October 2026, 06:00 PM
- Interview Date: To be notified separately
Selection Process
Candidates may be shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience. UPSC may also conduct a Recruitment Test depending upon the number of applications and the requirements of the recruitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview. The interview carries 100 marks.
- UR Candidates – Minimum 50 Marks
- OBC Candidates – Minimum 45 Marks
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates – Minimum 40 Marks
Where a Recruitment Test is conducted, candidates may have to qualify both in the Recruitment Test and Interview as per UPSC rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
- Create an account and complete Universal Registration.
- Complete the Common Application Form.
- Select the desired post/vacancy.
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload all required documents and certificates.
- Upload photograph and signature as per UPSC instructions.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and save the final printout.
Documents Required
- 10th/Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth
- Degree/Diploma Certificates
- Mark Sheets, where applicable
- Experience Certificates
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate, where applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Declaration, where applicable
- PwBD Certificate, where applicable
- Age Relaxation Certificate, where applicable
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Other documents supporting claims made in the application
Important Note
Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying. Merely possessing the minimum qualification does not guarantee selection or a call for interview.
Candidates should submit the online application well before the closing date and ensure that all information and uploaded documents are correct. No modification is generally allowed after final submission.