UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee and Dates

UPSC Recruitment 2026 has opened applications for 212 vacancies under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The recruitment covers posts such as Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor and specialist medical positions. Applications started on September 12, 2026, with the last date set as October 2, 2026, for most posts. The Ladakh vacancy has a separate deadline of October 9, 2026.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

UPSC has announced seven types of posts under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The largest share is for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts in Delhi, while medical and specialist positions make up several other vacancies.

The post-wise vacancy details are given below for quick reference.

The UPSC notification confirms a total of 212 vacancies across these posts. The recruitment is being conducted through the Commission's direct recruitment by selection process.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Applicants should note that the deadline is not the same for every post. The four vacancies under the Administration of UT of Ladakh have a separate closing date.

The UPSC notification states that eligibility will be determined with reference to the respective closing date.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the post. Medical positions require relevant medical qualifications and experience, while the Assistant Editor and legal posts have separate educational and experience requirements.

Some important requirements are:

• Assistant Professor (Anatomy): Relevant postgraduate medical qualification with at least three years of teaching experience in the concerned specialty.
• Assistant Professor (General Medicine): MBBS, relevant postgraduate qualification and three years of teaching experience.
• Assistant Editor: Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Mass Communication or specified alternative qualification, along with three years of relevant editing and publishing experience.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Degree in Law and three years of experience at the Bar.
• Ladakh Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Law with two years of actual practice at the Bar.
• NDMC specialist posts: Relevant medical qualification, postgraduate qualification and required experience in the concerned specialty.

The age limit also varies by post and category. For example, the Assistant Public Prosecutor post has an upper age limit of 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST applicants, subject to applicable relaxations.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 is INR 25 for applicants who are not covered under the exemption.

The fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, UPI, or internet banking. UPSC has stated that the fee, once paid, will not be refunded.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026

The application process is completely online through the UPSC recruitment portal. Applicants should keep their educational and experience documents ready before starting the form.

1. Visit the UPSC online recruitment portal.
2. Create an account and complete the Universal Registration process.
3. Fill in the post-specific application form.
4. Enter educational qualifications and relevant experience carefully.
5. Upload the required certificates and documents.
6. Pay the applicable INR 25 fee, if required.
7. Review all details before final submission.
8. Submit the application and save the final application printout.

UPSC has specifically stated that applications cannot be withdrawn after submission and no correction or modification is allowed after submission.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection method can involve shortlisting, a Recruitment Test, and an interview, depending on the post. If the number of applications is high, UPSC may use higher qualifications, additional experience, desirable qualifications, or a Recruitment Test to shortlist applicants.

Shortlisted applicants will be informed separately about the interview schedule. The Commission also states that applicants must produce the original documents and certificates at the interview when required.

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