UPSC Recruitment 2026 for 212 vacancies is now open under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The Union Public Service Commission has invited online applications for Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade II and Public Law Officer or District Litigation Officer or Law Officer posts. Applications opened on 12 September 2026.
The largest share is for 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts in the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi. The recruitment also includes 64 Assistant Professor posts across Anatomy and General Medicine, two Assistant Editor posts, two Specialist Grade II posts and four law posts under the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully before applying because eligibility, age limits, experience and closing dates differ by post. The normal closing date is 2 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. The four Ladakh law posts close on 9 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement | 11/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 212 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 12 September 2026 |
| Closing date for most posts | 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Closing date for Ladakh law posts | 9 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Application fee | Rs 25 for applicable candidates; no fee for women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates |
| Selection | Shortlisting, Recruitment Test if UPSC decides to hold one, and interview |
UPSC Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Details
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Anatomy | Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 4 | Level 11 plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, General Medicine | Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 60 | Level 11 plus NPA |
| Assistant Editor | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 2 | Level 7 |
| Specialist Grade II, Anaesthesiology | New Delhi Municipal Council | 1 | Level 11 plus NPA |
| Specialist Grade II, Paediatrics | New Delhi Municipal Council | 1 | Level 11 plus NPA |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi | 140 | Level 10 |
| Public Law Officer, District Litigation Officer or Law Officer | Law and Justice Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh | 4 | Level 8 |
Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy Details
The Assistant Public Prosecutor post is the biggest component of UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026. There are 140 vacancies: 50 UR, 14 EWS, 37 OBC, 30 SC and 9 ST. Eight vacancies are reserved for eligible PwBD candidates as specified in the official notification.
Applicants need a degree in Law from a recognised university or institute and three years of experience at the Bar. Experience as a government advocate is listed as desirable. The pay is Level 10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The notified upper age limits are 35 years for UR and EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC and ST candidates. PwBD relaxation can apply according to the conditions in the advertisement. UPSC also specifies a one-time relaxation framework for eligible contractual employees working in the concerned department.
Assistant Professor and Medical Specialist Eligibility
For the Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts, candidates must possess the medical and postgraduate qualifications prescribed for the relevant speciality. The advertisement specifies recognised postgraduate qualifications in Anatomy or General Medicine and generally requires at least three years of teaching experience after obtaining the first postgraduate degree.
The Anatomy recruitment has four vacancies and the General Medicine recruitment has 60 vacancies. General Medicine includes 13 UR, 10 EWS, 30 OBC, 5 SC and 2 ST vacancies, including three identified PwBD reservations. The pay is Level 11 plus Non-Practising Allowance where admissible.
The two NDMC Specialist Grade II posts are one vacancy each in Anaesthesiology and Paediatrics. Candidates should use the exact qualification and experience wording in the UPSC PDF because medical-equivalence rules can be specific.
Assistant Editor Eligibility
There are two Assistant Editor vacancies in the Indian Bureau of Mines. The advertisement accepts a bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, or the specified alternative combination of a bachelor's degree with Economics, Statistics or English plus a journalism or mass communication diploma of at least one year. Three years of relevant editing and publishing experience is required. The pay is Level 7.
Ladakh Law Officer Vacancies
Four vacancies are available for Public Law Officer, District Litigation Officer or Law Officer in the Law and Justice Department under the Administration of UT of Ladakh. All four vacancies are notified for ST candidates, with one PwBD reservation as stated in the advertisement.
Candidates require a professional or integrated bachelor's degree in Law and two years of actual practice at the Bar, certified by the competent authority described by UPSC. The recruitment is restricted to eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh possessing a valid domicile certificate. The closing date for this post is 9 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, EWS and OBC male candidates | Rs 25 |
| Women candidates | No fee |
| SC and ST candidates | No fee |
| PwBD candidates | No fee |
The fee can be paid through the online methods specified by UPSC, including card, UPI and internet banking. Candidates should complete payment before the applicable closing date and time.
Selection Process
UPSC may shortlist applications based on the eligibility conditions and the number of candidates. The Commission can conduct a Recruitment Test or Combined Recruitment Test where required, followed by interview. If no test is held, selection can proceed through shortlisting and interview. Advertisement No. 11/2026 does not announce a Recruitment Test date or detailed test syllabus, so candidates should monitor the official UPSC website for any later notice.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Open the official UPSC online application portal.
- Create an account or sign in using the candidate portal.
- Complete the Universal Registration Number profile and Common Application Form.
- Select the correct vacancy under Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- Enter the post-specific qualification and experience details carefully.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Pay the Rs 25 fee if applicable.
- Review all entries before final submission because UPSC states that applications cannot be modified after final submission.
- Submit before 6:00 PM on the relevant closing date and save the final application printout.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Depending on the post, candidates may need proof of date of birth, degree and postgraduate certificates, marksheets, experience certificates, Bar practice certificates, category certificates, PwBD documents and the Ladakh domicile certificate. Applicants should use the exact document requirements in the official advertisement rather than relying only on summaries.
Important Official Links
| Link | Official URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Now | UPSC Online Application Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. 11/2026 PDF |
| UPSC Recruitment Advertisements | Official UPSC Recruitment Page |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?
There are 212 vacancies across seven post groups.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Assistant Public Prosecutor has 140 vacancies under the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi.
What is the last date to apply?
Most posts close at 6:00 PM on 2 October 2026. The Ladakh law posts close at 6:00 PM on 9 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs 25 for candidates required to pay it. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt.
Is the UPSC Recruitment 2026 application active now?
Yes. Online applications opened on 12 September 2026.
Has UPSC announced an exam date?
No Recruitment Test date has been announced in Advertisement No. 11/2026. UPSC may issue a separate test notice if a Recruitment Test is required.