The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 inviting online recruitment applications for various posts through selection. The recruitment includes medical teaching positions, an Assistant Editor post, Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies under the Government of NCT of Delhi, and a law-related post under the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

According to the notification, there are 212 vacancies in total across seven advertised posts. The application process is scheduled to begin on 12 September 2026 through the UPSC online recruitment portal.

This recruitment is particularly relevant for candidates with qualifications and experience in medical education, medicine, journalism/mass communication, law and legal practice. However, the eligibility conditions are different for each post, so candidates should check the specific qualification and experience requirements before applying.

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Overview

The following table gives a quick summary of the recruitment.

The notification specifically states that online applications for the advertised posts will be accepted from 12 September 2026, with the closing date of 2 October 2026 at 1800 hours for posts other than those under Ladakh Administration and 9 October 2026 at 1800 hours for the Ladakh post.

Vacancy Details

UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 covers the following seven posts:

The vacancy figures above are taken from the individual vacancy sections of the notification. The advertised posts include 4 Anatomy vacancies, 60 General Medicine vacancies, 2 Assistant Editor vacancies, 1 Anaesthesiology vacancy, 1 Pediatrics vacancy, 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies and 4 Ladakh law-related vacancies.

Post-wise Eligibility Details

1. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy

There are 4 vacancies for Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

The post carries Level-11 plus NPA in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC. The age limit is 40 years for UR/EWS candidates and 45 years for SC candidates, as specified in the notification.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification in Anatomy, such as the qualifications specifically listed in the notification, including recognised postgraduate medical qualifications in Anatomy and specified equivalent academic combinations.

Experience

At least three years of teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the concerned specialty/super-specialty in a recognised teaching institution after obtaining the first postgraduate degree is required.

2. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine

UPSC has announced 60 vacancies for Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine).

The post carries Level-11 plus NPA under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The normal upper age limits mentioned are 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST, with further relaxation for eligible PwBD candidates.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a recognised MBBS degree along with the prescribed postgraduate qualification in Medicine/General Medicine or the specified DNB qualification.

Experience

At least three years of teaching experience in the concerned specialty or super-specialty after obtaining the first postgraduate degree is required. The notification also clarifies that experience as a General Duty Medical Officer or Medical Officer is not counted for this teaching-post eligibility requirement.

3. Assistant Editor – Indian Bureau of Mines

There are 2 vacancies for Assistant Editor in the Indian Bureau of Mines under the Ministry of Mines.

The post carries Level-7 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC. The normal age limit is 30 years for UR candidates and 35 years for SC candidates, with applicable PwBD relaxation.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have either:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised University/Institute; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree with Economics, Statistics or English as a subject, along with a diploma of at least one year in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised University/Institute.

Experience

The notification requires three years of experience in editing and publishing work in a book publishing house, newspaper, news agency, publicity organisation or government organisation.

A Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics, Statistics or English is listed as a desirable qualification. Experience with publishing software such as PageMaker, MS Office, CorelDRAW, QuarkXPress or Photoshop is also desirable.

4. Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology

One vacancy is available for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology in the New Delhi Municipal Council.

The post carries Level-11 plus NPA under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The age limit specified for the ST category is 50 years, with further PwBD relaxation as applicable.

Candidates need the prescribed recognised medical qualification along with the required postgraduate qualification/diploma in Anaesthesiology.

The experience requirement is three years after obtaining the postgraduate degree or five years after obtaining the postgraduate diploma in the concerned specialty.

5. Specialist Grade II – Pediatrics

UPSC has advertised 1 vacancy for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics in the New Delhi Municipal Council.

The post carries Level-11 plus NPA under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The age limit specified in the notification is 45 years for EWS candidates, with applicable PwBD relaxation.

Candidates need the prescribed recognised medical qualification and postgraduate qualification/diploma in Pediatrics.

The experience requirement is three years after a postgraduate degree or five years after a postgraduate diploma in the concerned specialty.

6. Assistant Public Prosecutor – Delhi

This is the largest vacancy block in the advertisement, with 140 vacancies in the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department under the Government of NCT of Delhi.

The reservation breakup is UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30 and ST-09, with 8 vacancies identified for PwBD reservation. The post carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognised University/Institute.

Experience

The essential experience requirement is three years’ experience at the Bar.

Experience as a Government Advocate is listed as desirable.

Duties

The Assistant Public Prosecutor may be required to conduct cases before courts of Metropolitan Magistrates on behalf of the Government of NCT of Delhi, teach law where assigned, advise police in criminal matters, and maintain records/statistical information relating to criminal cases pending before Metropolitan Magistrates.

7. Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer – Ladakh

There are 4 vacancies for the post of Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer under the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The vacancies are reserved for ST candidates, with one vacancy identified for PwBD reservation. The post carries Level-8 in the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC.

Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, professional or integrated, from a university established by law in India.

In addition, the notification requires two years of actual practice at the Bar, certified by the concerned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Registrar General of the concerned High Court or the Supreme Court, as applicable.

Important Domicile Requirement

This is an important point that candidates should not overlook.

The Ladakh vacancy is exclusively for domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh. A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Tehsildar in the Administration of UT of Ladakh is required.

The notification identifies eligible categories including persons holding or eligible for a Ladakh Resident Certificate and certain children of LRC holders.

Salary / Pay Scale

The salary varies according to the post. The notification uses different levels of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

The relevant pay levels are stated in the respective vacancy sections of the notification.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹25 for candidates who are not covered by the exemption.

Female candidates, SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates are exempted from paying the fee. OBC, EWS and Unreserved male candidates are not exempted and must pay the prescribed fee.

Important Dates

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC online recruitment portal.

The notification explains that the online system has multiple modules, including Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF) and the post/vacancy-specific application module.

Step-by-step application process

1. Visit the official UPSC online recruitment portal ups.gov.in
2. Complete the required account creation/registration process.
3. Complete or update the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile.
4. Fill in the Common Application Form.
5. Select the relevant post/vacancy.
6. Enter educational, experience, category and other required details carefully.
7. Upload the required documents in the prescribed manner.
8. Upload the required photograph and live photograph.
9. Upload the signature as instructed by UPSC.
10. Pay the applicable ₹25 fee, if required.
11. Review all information before final submission.
12. Submit the application and save/print the final application for future reference.

The notification specifically states that candidates must upload documents supporting their claims, including age, educational qualification, experience, category, disability and applicable age relaxation.

Important Things Candidates Should Check Before Applying

This is one section I recommend keeping in the article, because it gives the post practical value instead of simply repeating the notification.

1. Check the qualification for the exact post

The recruitment includes medical, editorial and legal positions. The eligibility requirements are not common for all posts. A candidate should check the qualification and experience against the exact vacancy before applying.

2. Experience matters

Several vacancies require specific professional or teaching experience. For example, the medical teaching posts require prescribed teaching experience, while the Assistant Public Prosecutor post requires three years of experience at the Bar.

3. Do not confuse minimum qualification with guaranteed shortlisting

Meeting the minimum essential qualification does not automatically mean that every applicant will be called for interview. UPSC may use shortlisting criteria when the number of applications is large, including higher qualifications, additional experience, desirable qualifications or a Recruitment Test where applicable.

4. Ladakh vacancy has a separate domicile condition

Candidates applying for the Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer vacancy must pay special attention to the Ladakh domicile requirement. This vacancy is exclusively for eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

5. Keep documents ready before applying

Candidates should prepare their educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificates and other supporting documents before starting the application.

6. Be careful while entering information

UPSC warns that incorrect information can lead to rejection and, in certain circumstances, debarment. Candidates should therefore verify their details before final submission.

7. Do not wait until the final hours

Technical issues, document-upload problems or payment-related issues can become difficult to resolve close to the deadline. UPSC itself advises candidates to submit the application well in advance rather than waiting for the closing date.

Documents Required

Depending on the post and claims made in the application, candidates may need documents such as:

• Matriculation/10th certificate showing date of birth
• Degree/Diploma certificates
• Academic mark sheets
• Experience certificates
• SC/ST/OBC certificates, wherever applicable
• PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
• Age-relaxation certificate, where applicable
• Documents supporting equivalent qualifications
• Professional registration or other supporting documents, where applicable

UPSC states that documents supporting claims made in the application should be uploaded in the required manner.

Selection Process

The selection process may vary depending on the post.

UPSC states that where applications are large in number, candidates may be shortlisted using criteria such as desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, additional relevant experience or a Recruitment Test. Where a Recruitment Test is conducted, candidates may subsequently be called for interview.

For candidates called for interview, the original documents/certificates and the printout of the online application must be produced as required by the Commission.

Important Instructions for Applicants

Candidates should use an active email address because UPSC states that important correspondence, including interview-related information and requirements for document submission, will be communicated through email and published on the Commission’s website.

After submitting the application, candidates cannot withdraw the application, and the notification states that correction/alteration/modification is not allowed after submission.

Candidates should also keep the Photo ID details used during registration available for future recruitment-test or personality-test requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 announces a total of 212 vacancies across seven different posts, including medical, editorial and legal positions.

Q2. When will the UPSC Recruitment 2026 application process start?

Ans: The online application process is scheduled to start on 12 September 2026.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Ans: For posts other than the vacancy under the Administration of UT of Ladakh, the last date is 02 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM. For the Ladakh post, the closing date is 09 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

Q4. What is the application fee?

Ans: The prescribed application fee is ₹25 for applicable candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Q5. Is the application process online?

Ans: Yes. Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC online recruitment portal.

Q6. What is the highest number of vacancies under this recruitment?

Ans: The Assistant Public Prosecutor post has the highest number of vacancies, with 140 posts.

Q7. What qualification is required for the Assistant Public Prosecutor post?

Ans: Candidates must have a Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institute and three years of experience at the Bar.

Q8. Is experience required for the medical posts?

Ans: Yes. The experience requirement depends on the specific medical post. For example, the Specialist Grade III General Medicine post requires at least three years of relevant teaching experience after the first postgraduate degree.

Q9. Who can apply for the Ladakh law officer vacancy?

Ans: The Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer vacancy is exclusively for eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Ladakh, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Q10. Can candidates change their application after final submission?

Ans: No. The notification states that candidates cannot withdraw their application after submission and that correction, alteration or modification is not allowed after submission.

Q11. Does fulfilling the minimum qualification guarantee an interview call?

Ans: No. UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria when applications are received in large numbers. Shortlisting may consider desirable qualifications, higher qualifications, additional relevant experience or a Recruitment Test where applicable.

Q12. Where can candidates check official updates?

Ans: Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website and online recruitment portal for application-related information, updates, corrigenda and further recruitment instructions.

Final Words

The UPSC Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 11/2026 is a multi-post recruitment drive covering opportunities in medical teaching, medical specialist services, publishing/editing and legal services. With 212 vacancies, it may be relevant to candidates from several professional backgrounds, but eligibility is highly post-specific.

Before applying, candidates should not rely only on the total vacancy figure. The more important step is to match their educational qualification, professional experience, age, category and other eligibility conditions with the exact post they intend to apply for.

Candidates should also prepare the required documents in advance and carefully review every detail before submitting the online application. Since UPSC does not permit changes after submission, entering incorrect information can create unnecessary problems later.

For the latest information, candidates should always treat the official UPSC notification, corrigenda and website as the final authority.

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