The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 inviting online recruitment applications for recruitment by selection to various posts through the official UPSC online recruitment portal.
The recruitment includes various Group A and Group B posts under different Central Government departments and organisations, including Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Specialist Grade II, Assistant Editor, Assistant Public Prosecutor and Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer posts.
Official Notification PDF: UPSC Specialist, Assistant Professor and More Recruitment 2026
UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 11/2026 |
| Post name | Specialist, Assistant Professor and More |
| Vacancy Count | 212 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Department/Organisation | Total Vacancies |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 04 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 60 |
| Assistant Editor | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 02 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Anaesthesiology | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 01 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Pediatrics | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 01 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi | 140 |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer | Law and Justice Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 04 |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Posts Other Than UT Ladakh Posts | 02 October 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for UT Ladakh Posts | 09 October 2026 |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor | Level-11 plus NPA in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) | Level-11 plus NPA in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Assistant Editor | Level-07 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Level-10 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer | Level-08 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy)
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a Post-Graduate degree in the concerned speciality or super-speciality such as M.S. (Anatomy), M.D. (Anatomy), DNB (Anatomy) or equivalent qualifications mentioned in the notification.
Experience: Minimum three years teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the concerned speciality after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine)
Candidates should possess MBBS qualification and Post Graduate Degree in the concerned speciality such as MD (Medicine), MD (General Medicine) or DNB qualification.
Three years teaching experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree is required.
Assistant Editor
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised University/Institute.
- OR Bachelor's Degree with Economics, Statistics or English as a subject along with Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication of at least one year.
- Three years experience in editing and publishing works in book publishing field, newspaper, news agency, publicity organisation or Government organisation.
The qualification and experience details are mentioned in the UPSC notification.
Assistant Public Prosecutor
- Degree in Law from a recognised University/Institute.
- Three years experience at the Bar.
The Assistant Public Prosecutor post requires a Law Degree and three years experience at the Bar.
Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer
- Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Two years actual practice at Bar certified by the concerned authority.
The post is exclusively for eligible domiciles of UT Ladakh as mentioned in the notification.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | 40 Years for UR/EWS, 45 Years for SC |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | 40 Years for UR/EWS, 43 Years for OBC, 45 Years for SC/ST |
| Assistant Editor | 30 Years for UR, 35 Years for SC |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 35 Years for UR/EWS, 38 Years for OBC, 40 Years for SC/ST |
| Public Law Officer | 40 Years for ST |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through UPSC Direct Recruitment by Selection process.
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and will have to bring the printout of their online application along with required documents.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
- Create an account and complete Universal Registration.
- Fill the post-specific application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit the application form before the closing date.
- Keep the Application Number and URN for future communication.
After registration, UPSC generates a Universal Registration Number (URN) and a post-specific Application Number which should be retained by candidates.
Important Documents Required
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Identity Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Photograph and Signature
Important Instructions
- Candidates should fill all details carefully in the online application.
- Wrong information may lead to rejection of application.
- Applicants are advised to use Aadhaar Card for easy verification.
- All communication will be made through the UPSC website.
