UPSC Recruitment 2026 – 212 Vacancies, Eligibility, Apply Online & Notification

UPSC Notification 2026 – Direct Recruitment by Selection

This recruitment includes medical, legal, editorial and prosecution-related positions in different Central Government departments and administrations.

Vacancy Details

Pay Scale

• Specialist Grade III posts: Level-11 plus NPA in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
• Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale): Level-11 plus NPA.
• Assistant Editor: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
• Public Law Officer/Law Officer: Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Important Dates

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility, Age Limit & Qualifications

1. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy

• Age: 40 years for UR/EWS and 45 years for SC.
• Education: Relevant recognised postgraduate medical qualification such as M.D./M.S. in the concerned specialty or other qualifications prescribed in the Schedule.
• Experience: At least 3 years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the concerned specialty/super-specialty after the first postgraduate degree.

2. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine

• Age: 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST.
• Education: Recognised MBBS qualification plus relevant postgraduate qualification in General Medicine/concerned specialty.
• Experience: At least 3 years’ teaching experience after the first postgraduate degree in the concerned specialty/super-specialty.

3. Assistant Editor – Indian Bureau of Mines

• Age: 30 years for UR and 35 years for SC.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication OR Bachelor’s Degree with Economics, Statistics or English plus Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication of at least one year.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in editing and publishing work in book publishing, newspaper/news agency or Government organisation.
• Desirable: Master’s Degree in relevant subjects and experience in desktop publishing software such as PageMaker, MS Office, Corel Draw, QuarkXPress or Photoshop.

4. Specialist Grade-II – Anaesthesiology

• Age: Up to 50 years for ST.
• Education: Recognised medical qualification plus postgraduate degree/diploma in Anaesthesiology as prescribed.
• Experience: 3 years after postgraduate degree or 5 years after postgraduate diploma.

5. Specialist Grade-II – Pediatrics

• Age: 45 years for EWS.
• PwBD: Age relaxation up to 10 years as applicable.
• Education: Recognised medical qualification plus postgraduate degree/diploma in Pediatrics.
• Experience: 3 years after postgraduate degree or 5 years after postgraduate diploma.

6. Assistant Public Prosecutor

• Age: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST.
• PwBD: Age relaxation up to 10 years as applicable.
• Education: Degree in Law from a recognised university/institution.
• Other: Candidates must satisfy the professional requirements prescribed for the post.

7. Public Law Officer / District Legal Officer / Law Officer

• Age: 40 years for ST.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional or integrated) from a recognised university established by law in India.
• Practice: The notification prescribes actual legal practice requirements and certification by the competent judicial authority.

Important Eligibility Rule

Possession of the minimum essential qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for interview. UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria when the number of applications is large.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Post-Wise Duties & Job Profile

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction to undergraduate/postgraduate medical students.
• Conduct and guide research work in the specialty.
• Render patient care where applicable.
• Perform other duties assigned by the competent authority.

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine

• Provide medical teaching and practical instruction.
• Conduct and guide research in the specialty.
• Provide patient care and undertake clinical responsibilities.
• Perform duties assigned from time to time.

Specialist Grade-II – Anaesthesiology

• Render patient care in Anaesthesiology.
• Conduct and guide research work.
• Perform other duties assigned by the authorities.

Specialist Grade-II – Pediatrics

• Provide patient care in Pediatrics.
• Conduct and guide research work in the specialty.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

Assistant Editor – Indian Bureau of Mines

• Edit technical literature and coordinate with authors for accuracy.
• Finalise typescripts and edit/re-draft content for newsletters and annual reports.
• Prepare extracts for webpages and scrutinise formatted pages/transcripts.
• Interact with media houses.
• Handle tendering for printing of publications.

Assistant Public Prosecutor

The Assistant Public Prosecutor works in prosecution-related legal matters, representing the Government in criminal proceedings and handling duties assigned by the Directorate of Prosecution.

Public Law Officer / District Legal Officer / Law Officer

• Provide legal opinions to departments of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
• Vet draft notifications, rules and regulations.
• Participate in departmental promotion committee matters.
• Draft and vet replies on behalf of departments.
• Communicate with the Ministry where required.
• May perform duties of District Litigation Officer for the twin districts of Leh and Kargil.

Other Details

UPSC Notification 2026– PwBD Eligibility, Reservation & Citizenship

PwBD Suitability

The notification contains post-wise suitability and reservation details for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), generally based on 40% or more benchmark disability.

Suitability and reservation are post-specific. Candidates should check the exact PwBD suitability table in the official notification before applying.

Reservation

Reservation is provided for eligible reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD according to the applicable rules and the individual post’s reservation position.

Age Relaxation

• Category-wise age relaxation is available wherever prescribed by Government rules.
• PwBD candidates may receive the applicable additional age relaxation.
• Relaxation in qualifications or experience may be considered by UPSC in suitable cases as provided in the notification.

Citizenship

A candidate must generally be:

• A citizen of India; or
• A subject of Nepal; or
• A subject of Bhutan; or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required eligibility certificate.

Shortlisting for Interview

If applications are large in number, UPSC may restrict the number of candidates called for interview using one or more prescribed methods, including desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher relevant experience, experience before/after essential qualifications, Recruitment Test or a combination of such criteria.

Candidates should therefore mention all relevant qualifications and experience above the minimum requirements.

UPSC Notification 2026 – How to Apply & Important Instructions

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Read the General Instructions and Profile/Module-wise instructions carefully.
3. Create the required Universal Registration Number (URN), if not already registered.
4. Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
5. Complete the post/vacancy-specific module.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
7. Review all information carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the application within the prescribed closing date and time.

URN and Application Number

After registration, a Universal Registration Number (URN) is generated and remains common for recruitment applications of the Commission. The Application Number is generated for each specific post/vacancy and may differ from post to post.

One-Time Edit Facility

UPSC provides a one-time facility for candidates to update or modify their URN profile. Changes made to the URN profile do not apply to an application already submitted; updated information applies to applications submitted after the profile is successfully updated.

Photograph and Live Photo

Candidates are required to upload their photograph and capture a live photograph while filling the Common Application Form. The uploaded and live photographs should be clear and comply with the instructions provided by UPSC.

Signature

Candidates are required to sign three times vertically on plain white paper using a black ink pen and upload the same while completing the application.

Documents to Upload

• Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or equivalent proof of Date of Birth.
• Degree/Diploma certificate and relevant mark sheets.
• Equivalent qualification orders, wherever applicable.
• Experience certificates in the prescribed format.
• Category/caste certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Age relaxation or other supporting certificates, wherever applicable.

Application Correction / Withdrawal

Candidates should verify the application carefully before submission. After submission, candidates will not be allowed to withdraw the application, and correction/alteration/modification in submitted application fields is not permitted as prescribed in the notification.

Use of Aadhaar

Applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as identification for easier, faster and seamless verification of identity and other details.

UPSC Notification 2026– Selection Process, Official PDF & Conclusion

Selection Process

1. Online application submission through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Scrutiny of applications and eligibility.
3. Shortlisting of candidates wherever applications are large in number.
4. Recruitment Test, if prescribed for the particular post.
5. Interview for shortlisted candidates.
6. Final selection based on the prescribed selection procedure and suitability.

Recruitment Test and Interview

Where selection involves a Recruitment Test followed by interview, UPSC may determine the category-wise minimum level of suitability and the weightage of the Recruitment Test and interview as prescribed for the particular recruitment.

The date on which shortlisted candidates are required to bring their online application along with supporting documents at UPSC will be intimated separately.

Eligibility Responsibility

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that they fulfil all eligibility conditions for the post applied for. Their candidature at every stage remains provisional and subject to verification of prescribed eligibility conditions.

Training and Service Conditions

• Probation periods vary according to the post and service rules.
• Some posts have mandatory induction or training requirements.
• Service conditions are governed by the applicable Central Government/service rules.
• For the Ladakh post, domicile requirements and applicable reservation laws are specifically prescribed.

Ladakh Domicile Requirement

For the Public Law Officer/District Legal Officer/Law Officer post under the Administration of UT of Ladakh, recruitment is exclusively for eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh as prescribed in the notification. Valid domicile/Ladakh Resident Certificate requirements must be fulfilled.

Official Notification PDF

For complete post-wise qualifications, PwBD suitability tables, reservation details, service conditions, documents and application instructions, candidates should read the official UPSC notification carefully.

Download Official Notification PDF

Official UPSC Online Application

Apply Online at UPSC

Conclusion

UPSC Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities across medical, editorial, prosecution and legal services. Candidates should carefully check the post-specific age limit, educational qualification, experience, PwBD suitability, reservation position and other conditions before submitting the application.

Frequently Asked Questions – UPSC Notification 2026