The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 on 10 September 2026, inviting online applications for direct recruitment to 212 vacancies across seven posts. The posts include Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (medical), Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale), Assistant Editor, and Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer for the UT of Ladakh. Applications open on 12 September 2026 and close on 2 October 2026 (9 October 2026 for the Ladakh post).
This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility, application fee, selection process and the step-by-step procedure to apply online at upsconline.nic.in, based on official recruitment updates. Candidates must read the full notification on upsc.gov.in before applying, since post-wise qualification, experience and age-relaxation conditions differ.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 11/2026): Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 11/2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection (Interview / Recruitment Test + Interview) |
| Total Vacancies | 212 posts across 7 categories |
| Application Mode | Online only, through upsconline.nic.in |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Advt No. 11/2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (all posts except Ladakh) | 2 October 2026, up to 18:00 hrs |
| Last Date to Apply (Public Law Officer, UT of Ladakh) | 9 October 2026, up to 18:00 hrs |
These are the dates reported against Advt No. 11/2026 at the time of writing. This information has not been independently re-verified against a live copy of the notification PDF in this session — candidates must confirm the exact date and time from the notification published on upsc.gov.in before the closing date.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers seven posts spread across the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Mines, New Delhi Municipal Council, Government of NCT of Delhi, and the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
| Post Name | Approx. Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Prosecutor (Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD) | 140 (largest block) | Level-10 |
| Specialist Grade III / Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | Not individually specified in the notification | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade III / Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | Not individually specified in the notification | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale), Anaesthesiology | Not individually specified in the notification | Level-11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale), Paediatrics | Not individually specified in the notification | Level-11 + NPA |
| Assistant Editor | Not individually specified in the notification | Level-7 |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer (UT of Ladakh) | Not individually specified in the notification | Level-8 |
Note: Total vacancies across all seven posts add up to 212. Individual post-wise numbers other than Assistant Public Prosecutor are not confirmed here — candidates should check the exact break-up, along with category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD) reservation and any backlog vacancies, in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
- Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor / Grade-II posts: Recognised MBBS with a postgraduate degree, diploma, or DNB in the concerned speciality (Anatomy, General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, or Paediatrics as applicable), along with registration under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Teaching-post applicants also need the prescribed years of teaching/professional experience.
- Assistant Public Prosecutor: A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university, along with any experience requirement specified for the post.
- Assistant Editor: A degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, or a degree in Economics/Statistics/English with a one-year diploma, plus a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
- Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer (UT of Ladakh): A Law degree, along with a Domicile Certificate of UT of Ladakh issued by the Tehsildar (mandatory for this post).
This information has not yet been confirmed post-by-post against the full official notification. Exact essential and desirable qualifications, and any equivalent-qualification clauses, must be verified from the detailed advertisement before applying.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The upper age limit varies by post, reportedly ranging between 30 and 50 years depending on the position. As reported for the Assistant Public Prosecutor post, the maximum age is 40 years for UR/EWS candidates and 45 years for SC candidates, with standard government relaxation for other reserved categories. Age is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, where applicable.
Age is calculated as on the closing date for submission of the online application for each post. Since age limits differ post-wise, candidates must check the exact age bracket and relaxation applicable to their category and chosen post in the official notification — do not assume the same age limit applies to every post in this advertisement.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25 |
| Women (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Fee can be paid online through Visa/MasterCard/RuPay Credit or Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking, up to the closing date and time. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee (where applicable) are summarily rejected, and no representation against such rejection is entertained.
Selection Process
- Selection is primarily through Interview.
- If the Commission receives a very large number of applications for a post, a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or written Recruitment Test may be conducted first to shortlist candidates for interview.
- Reported minimum qualifying (suitability) marks in the interview are 50 out of 100 for UR, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates — candidates should confirm this from the official notification, as suitability marks can vary by post.
Syllabus and Exam Pattern
No official written-exam syllabus has been announced for this advertisement, since selection is mainly interview-based. If UPSC decides to hold a Recruitment Test for any post because of a high volume of applications, the test pattern and syllabus will be decided on a case-to-case basis and notified separately. This information has not yet been confirmed by the official authority — do not prepare from unofficial syllabus claims for this recruitment.
Documents Required
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate or equivalent)
- Educational qualification certificates (degree/postgraduate degree/diploma as applicable)
- Experience certificate in the prescribed proforma only — payslips, resumes, or appointment letters are explicitly not accepted as proof of experience
- Caste/category certificate, where claiming reservation
- UT of Ladakh Domicile Certificate issued by the Tehsildar — mandatory for the Public Law Officer/Law Officer post under UT of Ladakh
- Scanned photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the Universal Registration (URN) profile if you are a new user — this is a one-time registration valid for all future UPSC recruitment applications.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF), including live photo capture and a scanned signature (signed three times on plain white paper in black ink, as per specifications).
- Select Advertisement No. 11/2026 and open the post-specific module for the post you are eligible for.
- Upload the required certificates — date of birth, educational qualification, experience (in prescribed proforma), and category/domicile certificates — as separate PDF files.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online, if applicable to your category, or confirm your fee exemption.
- Submit the application before the closing date and time, and download/print the final confirmation page for your records.
Important Instructions
- Eligibility for all posts is determined as on the closing date of the online application for that post.
- Incorrect or false information in the application can lead to rejection or debarment by the Commission.
- Experience certificates must be in the exact prescribed proforma — certificates in any other format are rejected at the shortlisting stage.
- Applicants for the Ladakh-based post without a valid Domicile Certificate from the Tehsildar will not be considered for that post.
- Once submitted, applications generally cannot be withdrawn or modified, apart from a limited one-time URN profile edit facility.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading an experience certificate that is not in UPSC’s prescribed proforma.
- Uploading a payslip, resume, or appointment letter in place of the required experience certificate.
- Applying for the UT of Ladakh Law Officer post without a valid Domicile Certificate from the Tehsildar.
- Submitting the application at the last minute, risking payment or upload failures before the deadline.
Caution: UPSC never asks candidates to pay money for interview calls, document verification, or job confirmation, and never communicates through unofficial websites or private job portals for these purposes. Verify every update only through upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in, and be alert to fake recruitment websites or fraudulent payment requests.
Official Notification and Application Links
- UPSC Official Website
- UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal
- UPSC Recruitment Advertisements Page (for the full Advt No. 11/2026 notification PDF)
Conclusion
UPSC’s Advt No. 11/2026 offers 212 permanent Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ government positions across medical, legal, editorial and administrative fields. Applications are open from 12 September to 2 October 2026 (9 October for the Ladakh post). Before applying, read the complete official notification on upsc.gov.in carefully for your specific post’s exact vacancy number, qualification, experience and age-limit conditions, since these details vary post to post and are not repeated identically across categories.
