The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026, dated 10 September 2026, inviting online applications for 212 permanent vacancies across seven distinct posts in various Central Government ministries and Union Territory administrations. This advertisement covers a wide mix of specialist roles — from medical Assistant Professors to legal prosecutors and a journalism-based Assistant Editor post. This article covers the complete details — post-wise vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 11/2026, dated 10.09.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 212 |
| Number of Posts Covered | 7 |
| Post Category | Permanent, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ |
| Mode of Application | Online only, via upsconline.nic.in |
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application start | 12 September 2026 |
| Online application close (general posts) | 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Online application close (Ladakh UT post) | 9 October 2026 |
3. Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 212, across seven posts:
| Post | Recruiting Body/Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | NCT of Delhi | 140 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | — | Notified within overall total |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | — | Notified within overall total |
| Assistant Editor | Indian Bureau of Mines | Notified within overall total |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | Notified within overall total |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | Notified within overall total |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer | UT of Ladakh | Notified within overall total |
Assistant Public Prosecutor alone accounts for 140 of the 212 vacancies (roughly 66% of the entire advertisement) — by far the largest single post in this notification. Within this post, OBC candidates have the largest reserved share at 37 seats, followed by SC candidates with 30 seats.
For the General Medicine Assistant Professor post, the 30 OBC vacancies form the largest single-category block. The Ladakh Public Law Officer post specifically reserves 4 seats for ST candidates and requires Ladakh domicile.
(The complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup for all seven posts is detailed in the official notification — candidates should check the exact figures for their specific post of interest.)
4. Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise)
| Post | Educational Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc. with Ph.D./D.Sc. in Anatomy, plus 3 years’ experience |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | MBBS, along with MD/DNB in Medicine/General Medicine, plus 3 years’ experience |
| Assistant Editor (Indian Bureau of Mines) | Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with Economics, Statistics, or English as a subject plus a Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication (minimum 1 year), along with 3 years’ experience |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | MBBS, along with MD/MS/DA/FFARCS, plus relevant experience |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics | MBBS, along with MD or a Diploma in Pediatrics, plus relevant experience |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Degree in Law (LLB), with 3 years’ experience at the Bar |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer (Ladakh) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), with 2 years’ Bar practice, and Ladakh domicile |
Age Limit and other eligibility conditions (such as specific age relaxations for each post) are detailed in the official notification and vary by post — candidates should refer to the notification for the exact age bracket applicable to their post of interest.
5. Selection Process
Given the specialist and experience-based nature of most posts in this advertisement, selection for UPSC Advt. 11/2026 generally follows a shortlisting and interview-based process, rather than a large-scale written examination — consistent with UPSC’s standard approach for lateral/specialist recruitment of this kind. Based on trends from similar UPSC specialist recruitment cycles in 2024-25, this advertisement is expected to draw a large number of applicants relative to the 212 vacancies, making it a genuinely competitive, merit-based selection.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact selection methodology — written test, interview, or both — applicable to their specific post.
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS male candidates | ₹25 |
| Women candidates (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST / PwBD candidates | Exempted |
- Fee is payable online through the UPSC application portal.
- The fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
7. How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC application portal: upsconline.nic.in
- Locate the notification link for Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm the exact eligibility, age limit, and vacancy details for your chosen post.
- Register and complete Part I of the online application with your personal and educational details.
- Complete Part II of the application, including document upload and payment of the applicable fee.
- Pay the ₹25 fee online, if applicable (women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted).
- Preview your application carefully before final submission.
- Submit your application before the deadline — 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM for most posts, or 9 October 2026 specifically for the Ladakh UT post.
- Download and retain your application printout/acknowledgment for future reference.
Note: Only visit the official website of the concerned recruiting organisation/UPSC and follow the instructions in the official notification — do not rely solely on secondary summaries for your final application.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
212 vacancies across seven posts, including Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade II posts, and Public Law Officer.
2 October 2026, 6:00 PM, for most posts. For the Public Law Officer post under the UT of Ladakh, the deadline is 9 October 2026.
Assistant Public Prosecutor (NCT of Delhi), with 140 vacancies — about 66% of the entire advertisement.
A Degree in Law (LLB), along with 3 years of experience at the Bar.
MBBS along with MD/DNB in Medicine or General Medicine, plus 3 years of experience.
₹25 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Yes. The Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer post under the UT of Ladakh specifically requires Ladakh domicile.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, or a Bachelor’s Degree with Economics, Statistics, or English along with a Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication (at least 1 year), plus 3 years of experience.
These are permanent Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ government positions across various central government ministries and Union Territory administrations.
Only online, through the official UPSC application portal at upsconline.nic.in.
9. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification – UPSC Advt No. 11/2026 | Download PDF |
| Online Application Portal | upsconline.nic.in |
| Official UPSC Website | upsc.gov.in |
Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm the exact eligibility, age limit, and vacancy details for your specific post of interest, since these vary significantly across the seven posts covered in this advertisement.
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