UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 Vacancies Through Direct Recruitment by Selection

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 inviting online applications for 212 posts through direct recruitment by selection. The recruitment covers medical, legal, prosecution and editorial positions across different government departments.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the UPSC online recruitment portal. Applications begin on 12 September 2026.

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

The notification specifies that eligibility will be determined with reference to the prescribed closing date. Candidates are advised to enter their details carefully because incorrect information can result in rejection and possible debarment.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying. The notification contains post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, reservation details, fee information, selection procedure and instructions for submitting the online application.

Download UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

UPSC Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

The 212 vacancies are distributed across seven categories:

The largest share of vacancies is for Assistant Public Prosecutor, with 140 posts, followed by Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) with 60 posts.

Important Posts and Eligibility

Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor

The recruitment includes posts for Anatomy and General Medicine under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The General Medicine post has 60 vacancies.

The medical posts require the prescribed recognized medical qualification along with the relevant postgraduate specialty qualification and experience as specified in the advertisement.

Assistant Public Prosecutor

There are 140 vacancies for Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The post carries Level 10 pay in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Candidates must have a degree in law from a recognized university/institution and three years’ experience at the Bar. Experience as a government advocate is listed as desirable.

Assistant Editor

The notification provides 2 vacancies for Assistant Editor in the Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines.

Candidates should carefully check the notification for the prescribed educational qualification and relevant professional experience before applying.

Ladakh Legal Post

Four vacancies are available for Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer under the Administration of UT of Ladakh. The post is classified as a permanent Group-B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position.

Importantly, this recruitment 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.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

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

Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee. There is no fee exemption for OBC, EWS or Unreserved male candidates.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.

The notification states that the portal includes modules for account creation, Universal Registration and the Common Application Form, followed by a post-specific application module. A Universal Registration Number (URN) and post-specific Application Number are generated during the process.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the UPSC online recruitment portal.
2. Complete account creation and Universal Registration.
3. Fill in the post-specific application form.
4. Upload the required documents and certificates.
5. Pay the applicable application fee.
6. Review all details carefully.
7. Submit the application before the deadline.
8. Keep the application printout and Application Number/URN for future reference.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment is conducted through direct recruitment by selection. Depending on the post and number of applications, UPSC may shortlist candidates using qualifications, experience and/or a Recruitment Test (RT).

The notification states that candidates may be shortlisted based on information provided in the online application and their performance in the Recruitment Test, if held.

Candidates called for interview must produce the printout of their online application along with the required original documents/certificates and self-attested copies. Failure to produce the required documents can lead to disqualification from the interview.

Important Dates

• Application begins: 12 September 2026
• Last date for posts other than Ladakh: 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM
• Last date for Ladakh post: 9 October 2026, 6:00 PM

Candidates should not wait until the last day to submit their applications, particularly because the notification requires careful uploading of documents and submission of accurate information.

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