UPSC Recruitment 2026: 13 Posts, Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for direct recruitment to various posts under the Government of India. The recruitment drive has been announced through Advertisement No. 12/2026 and covers 13 vacancies across technical, legal and medical positions. The application process started on September 26, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until October 16, 2026, up to 6 PM.

The latest UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification includes posts such as Junior Technical Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade II in Cardiology. Candidates interested in UPSC direct recruitment 2026 should check the post-wise educational qualification, experience, age requirements and other conditions before submitting the application.

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Check Important Dates and Application Details

The UPSC Recruitment 2026 application form is available through the Commission's Online Recruitment Application portal. Candidates should note the closing time of 6 PM on October 16, as applications submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.

The key UPSC Recruitment 2026 dates and application details are given below for candidates planning to apply for the 13 direct recruitment vacancies.

The UPSC direct recruitment notification 2026 was issued on September 26. The Commission has advised eligible applicants to follow the detailed instructions before submitting their forms.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit the UPSC Recruitment 2026 application form online. The Commission has asked applicants to follow the detailed instructions provided with the recruitment advertisement.

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Locate Advertisement No. 12/2026 under the recruitment section.
3. Select the post for which the eligibility requirements are satisfied.
4. Enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
5. Upload the required documents and complete the prescribed application formalities.
6. Pay the applicable Rs 25 fee, wherever required.
7. Review the details carefully and submit the application.
8. Save the submitted application and confirmation details for future reference.

The UPSC Recruitment 2026 last date is October 16 at 6 PM. Candidates should complete the online application before the deadline and verify all details before final submission.

UPSC Direct Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The UPSC vacancy 2026 announcement covers 13 posts across four positions. The Assistant Legislative Counsel post has the highest number of vacancies, with eight positions, while the other three posts account for the remaining five vacancies.

The vacancies are distributed among different Central Government departments and organisations, along with departments under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council. Candidates can check the post-wise UPSC Recruitment 2026 vacancy details below.

The post-wise eligibility criteria differ considerably. The UPSC Recruitment 2026 eligibility requirements include prescribed educational qualifications and, for relevant positions, professional experience. Candidates should therefore refer to Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the complete qualification and experience requirements applicable to their preferred post.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for the UPSC direct recruitment 2026 posts should also check the applicable application fee before completing the form. The fee is Rs 25 for candidates who are required to pay, while women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempt.

The fee details for the UPSC Recruitment 2026 application form are given below.

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