UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Online Form for 13 Junior Technical Officer, Law Officer & More Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited Online Recruitment Applications for recruitment by selection to 13 posts under Advertisement No. 12/2026. The vacancies include Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology in different Central Government departments and organisations.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC recruitment portal from 26 September 2026. The last date to submit the online application is 16 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM. Candidates should carefully check the post-specific educational qualification, professional experience and age requirements before applying.

Official Notification PDF: UPSC Junior Technical Officer, Law Officer and More Posts Recruitment 2026

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Overview

UPSC Vacancy Details 2026

1. Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology)

UPSC has notified 1 vacancy for the post of Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) in the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, under the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.

Vacancy and Reservation

• Total Vacancy: 1
• Reservation position: OBC-01
• The post is not reserved but is identified as suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD suitability is specified for candidates with 40% and above disability as detailed in the notification.

Pay Scale

The post carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 38 years for OBC candidates. The age limit is further relaxable by up to 10 years for eligible PwBD candidates.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized University or Institute along with either of the following:

• Associateship in Sugar Technology from a recognized University or Institute; or
• Post-graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology from a recognized University or Institute.

Experience

Candidates must have either:

• Three years of experience in teaching, research or advisory work in the field of Sugar Technology; or
• Three years of practical experience working in a sugar factory in a managerial capacity.

Desirable Qualifications

• M.Sc. (Chemistry) or Master of Technology (Sugar Technology) from a recognized University or Institute.
• Experience in drafting or editing scientific and technological reports and reviews.

Duties

• Teaching, research and advisory work.
• Any other work assigned by Senior Officers/Director.

The post is permanent, General Central Service Group-A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The probation period is one year. The headquarters is Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with liability for posting anywhere in India.

2. Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service)

There are 8 vacancies for Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) in the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice.

Reservation

• UR: 4
• EWS: 1
• OBC: 2
• SC: 1
• PwBD: 1 vacancy reserved within the notified vacancies.

Pay Scale

The post carries Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Age Limit

• UR/EWS: 40 years
• OBC: 43 years
• SC: 45 years
• PwBD: Further relaxation up to 10 years, as applicable.

Educational Qualification and Experience

The candidate must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent and satisfy one of the experience conditions prescribed for Grade IV of the Indian Legal Service.

The candidate must have one of the following:

• Membership of a State Judicial Service for at least seven years; or
• Experience in a superior post in the legal department of a State for at least seven years; or
• Experience of at least seven years in legal affairs as a Central Government servant; or
• A Master's Degree in Law with at least five years of teaching or research experience in Law; or
• Be a qualified legal practitioner of not less than 30 years of age.

Preference is given to candidates having experience in legislative drafting where the post is in the Legislative Department.

Additional Qualification Conditions

For the purpose of calculating qualifying experience, the notification contains specific provisions for counting periods spent in State Judicial Service, State Legal Departments, Central Government legal affairs and legal practice.

A qualified legal practitioner includes an advocate or pleader who has practised for at least seven years, or an attorney of the High Court of Bombay or Calcutta who has practised for at least five years, or has practised as such attorney and advocate for a total period of at least five years.

Duties

The duties include legislative drafting and scrutiny of statutory rules and orders.

The post is permanent, Group-A Gazetted and belongs to Grade IV of the Indian Legal Service. The probation period is two years and the headquarters is New Delhi.

The notification also states that the post is suitable for candidates belonging to the PwBD category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), ASD (M).

3. Law Officer

UPSC has notified 3 vacancies for the post of Law Officer in the Land and Building Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Reservation

• UR: 2
• OBC: 1
• PwBD: 1 vacancy reserved within the notified vacancies.

Pay Scale

The Law Officer post carries Level-7 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Age Limit

• UR: 30 years
• OBC: 33 years
• PwBD: Further relaxation up to 10 years, as applicable.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized Institute or University.

Experience

Candidates must have either:

• Two years' experience in legal work as a Legal Practitioner; or
• Two years' experience in legal work in a Government Office.

Duties of Law Officer

• Assist the Government Advocate in writ petitions before the High Court and Supreme Court relating to land acquisition cases and allotment of alternative plots to persons whose land has been acquired.
• Conduct land acquisition cases and civil suits before the Additional District Magistrate and subordinate courts of Delhi.
• Handle other work connected with the Legal Branch of the department.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the competent authority.

The post is permanent and classified as General Central Service Group-B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The probation period is two years. The headquarters is the Land & Building Department, Delhi.

Direct recruits are required to successfully complete mandatory induction training of at least two weeks, as prescribed by the competent authority, for completion of probation.

OBC Reservation Condition

For OBC reservation benefits in jobs under the Government of NCT of Delhi, the notification specifies conditions relating to the OBC certificate issued by GNCTD and the recognition of the caste in the applicable list. Candidates with OBC certificates issued outside Delhi must also satisfy the conditions specified in the notification for claiming OBC reservation in GNCTD civil posts.

4. Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology

There is 1 vacancy for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

Reservation

• Reservation position: OBC-01
• The post is not reserved but is identified as suitable for PwBD candidates.
• PwBD suitability is specified for candidates with 40% and above disability as mentioned in the notification.

Pay Scale

The post carries Level-11 plus NPA in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 48 years for OBC candidates. The age limit is further relaxable by up to 10 years for eligible PwBD candidates.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• A recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule, other than a licentiate qualification, to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Candidates possessing a qualification included in Part II of the Third Schedule must also satisfy the conditions specified under Section 13(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• A postgraduate degree in the concerned speciality mentioned in Schedule VI or an equivalent qualification, such as D.M. (Cardiology).

Experience

Three years of experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the postgraduate degree is required.

Duties

• Render patient care in the speciality.
• Conduct and guide research work in the speciality.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the authorities from time to time.

The post is permanent and classified as Group-A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The probation period is one year and the headquarters is New Delhi Municipal Council.

Private practice of any kind is prohibited for this post, for which non-practising allowance (NPA) is allowed.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 - Application Dates

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates who are not exempted from payment of the fee are required to pay ₹25.

• Payment can be made through Visa/Master/Rupay Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI or Internet Banking.
• Female candidates of any community are exempted from payment of fee.
• SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
• OBC, EWS and Unreserved male candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee.
• Applications without the prescribed fee, wherever applicable, will be rejected.
• The fee once paid will not be refunded.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
2. Read the general instructions and post-specific instructions before applying.
3. Create an account if required and complete the Universal Registration process.
4. Complete the Common Application Form.
5. Select the relevant post/vacancy-specific application.
6. Enter personal, educational, experience and other required details carefully.
7. Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature and supporting documents as required by the portal.
8. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
9. Submit the application before the closing date and time.
10. Take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference.

UPSC has stated that the online application portal consists of common modules for account creation, Universal Registration and the Common Application Form, followed by a post/vacancy-specific module. The Universal Registration Number remains common for future UPSC recruitment applications, while the Application Number is specific to the particular post or vacancy.

Documents Required

Candidates must upload documents supporting the claims made in their applications. These may include:

• Matriculation/10th Standard certificate showing date of birth.
• Degree or Diploma certificates and mark sheets.
• Documents supporting equivalent educational qualifications, wherever applicable.
• Experience certificates in the prescribed format.
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, wherever applicable.
• OBC non-creamy layer declaration, wherever applicable.
• PwBD disability certificate, wherever applicable.
• Documents supporting age relaxation claims, wherever applicable.
• Professional registration, publications, NET, GATE, conference, internship or other supporting certificates wherever such claims are made.

Experience certificates should clearly mention the period of employment, pay details and the nature of duties performed. Experience obtained on a part-time basis, daily wages or as visiting/guest faculty will not be counted for shortlisting purposes.

Important UPSC Application Instructions

• Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all essential eligibility conditions before applying.
• Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for interview.
• If the number of applications is large, UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria based on desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher relevant experience or a Recruitment Test.
• Candidates should mention all relevant qualifications and experience above the minimum prescribed requirements.
• Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission.
• No correction, alteration or modification is allowed after submission of the application.
• Candidates should provide an active email address because important communication, including interview details, will be sent through email.
• Candidates must retain the printout of the finally submitted application.
• The printout and supporting documents are required to be brought to the interview if the candidate is shortlisted; they do not have to be sent to UPSC by post at the application stage.
• The Photo ID details provided in the Universal Registration profile will be used for future reference.
• Candidates are strongly advised to use Aadhaar as the ID document for easier verification and authentication.

UPSC Selection Process 2026

The recruitment is being conducted by selection. UPSC may shortlist candidates when the number of applications is large. Depending on the post and recruitment requirements, shortlisting may be based on qualifications and experience or through a Recruitment Test followed by Interview.

The Commission has specified category-wise minimum suitability levels for interviews. Where a Recruitment Test is conducted, candidates must meet the required suitability level at both the Recruitment Test and Interview stages.

The date of interview for shortlisted candidates will be communicated separately. Candidates called for interview must bring the printout of their online application along with the documents specified by UPSC.

Important Points for PwBD Candidates

The notification identifies the disability categories suitable for individual posts. Candidates with benchmark disabilities can apply for posts identified as suitable even where the post is not reserved for PwBD candidates, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

For reservation and applicable concessions, the disability should generally be at least 40%. The exact suitability and reservation status varies by post and disability category, so candidates should check the post-specific PwBD table before applying.