UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 Vacancies, Eligibility, Dates and Apply Online

UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 Vacancies, Eligibility, Dates and Apply Online

UPSC Recruitment 11/2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for direct recruitment by selection to 212 vacancies across various government departments and Union Territory administrations. The recruitment covers medical, legal and editorial positions, offering opportunities for qualified professionals seeking government jobs.

According to the official Press Information Bureau announcement, online applications opened on September 12, 2026. For posts other than those under the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the last date to apply is October 2, 2026. Applications for the Ladakh post will remain open until October 9, 2026.

UPSC Vacancy Details

The largest share of vacancies is for Assistant Public Prosecutor, with 140 posts under the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi.

The recruitment also includes 60 Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) posts and four Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) posts under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Other vacancies include two Assistant Editor posts, one Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) post in Anaesthesiology and one Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) post in Paediatrics under NDMC. In addition, four Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer posts are available under the Administration of the UT of Ladakh.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualifications vary according to the post. Medical positions require the prescribed recognised medical qualification along with the relevant postgraduate qualification and experience. Candidates applying for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts must possess a degree in Law from a recognised university or institution.

The Assistant Editor position has its own post-specific educational and professional requirements, while the Ladakh law posts require a law degree and prescribed legal practice experience. Candidates should carefully read the detailed UPSC advertisement before applying because eligibility, age limits and experience requirements differ by position.

Salary and Selection Process

The advertised posts carry different pay levels under the 7th Central Pay Commission, depending on the position. The reported pay levels range from Level 7 to Level 11, with applicable allowances and Non-Practising Allowance for eligible medical posts.

Selection will be based on the process prescribed by UPSC for each post. Depending on the number of applications, the Commission may conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) for shortlisting candidates, followed by an interview.

Application Fee and How to Apply

The application fee is ₹25. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempt from paying the fee, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

Candidates should apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal. The Commission advises applicants to carefully enter all personal, educational and professional details before final submission.

With 212 vacancies available across several specialised government roles, UPSC Recruitment 11/2026 offers opportunities for medical professionals, legal candidates and eligible candidates from other specialised fields. Applicants should verify the complete official notification and submit their applications before the applicable deadline.