Last updated: September 2026. The Union Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 11/2026, inviting online recruitment applications for direct recruitment by selection to 212 posts across medical, legal and editorial roles. Applications open on 12 September 2026 on the Commission's online portal (upsconline.nic.in) and close at 6:00 PM on 2 October 2026, with one exception noted below. Download the official notice from the Recruitment Advertisements page on upsc.gov.in and read your post's full text before applying.
Key highlights
- 212 vacancies across 7 posts - Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi Govt) alone carries 140
- Apply online: 12 September to 2 October 2026 (6:00 PM); the Ladakh Law Officer post closes 9 October 2026
- Fee: Rs 25; nil for women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates
- Selection: interview, with shortlisting or a Recruitment Test if application numbers are large
- Pay: Level-07 to Level-11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, plus NPA for medical posts
What Advt No. 11/2026 is
This is a Recruitment by Selection advertisement, not an examination cycle like the Civil Services Examination. UPSC invites applications for specific permanent posts in central ministries and Union Territory administrations, shortlists candidates against the advertised eligibility, and selects through an interview. These are Group 'A' and Group 'B' Gazetted posts with regular pay scales, pension under NPS and defined probation periods.
Vacancy breakup: 212 posts at a glance
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay level | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 4 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC-02) | Level-11 + NPA | 40 (UR/EWS), 45 (SC) |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 60 (UR-13, EWS-10, OBC-30, SC-05, ST-02; PwBD-03) | Level-11 + NPA | 40 (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Assistant Editor | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines | 2 (UR-01, SC-01; PwBD-01) | Level-07 | 30 (UR), 35 (SC) |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale), Anaesthesiology | New Delhi Municipal Council | 1 (ST only) | Level-11 + NPA | 50 (ST) |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale), Pediatrics | New Delhi Municipal Council | 1 (EWS only) | Level-11 + NPA | 45 (EWS) |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Directorate of Prosecution, Govt. of NCT of Delhi | 140 (UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30, ST-09; PwBD-08) | Level-10 | 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer | Law & Justice Dept., UT of Ladakh | 4 (ST-04; PwBD-01) | Level-08 | 40 (ST) |
The category totals across all seven posts are UR 65, EWS 26, OBC 67, SC 38, ST 16, adding up to 212. Age is reckoned as on the closing date of the application, and the usual relaxations apply: up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
Post-wise eligibility in brief
Assistant Public Prosecutor (140 posts). The headline opening of this advertisement. You need a degree in law from a recognised university plus three years' experience at the bar. Experience as a government advocate is desirable. The post is permanent, Group 'A' Gazetted, headquartered in Delhi, with a two-year probation and mandatory induction training.
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Anatomy (4) and General Medicine (60). A recognised MBBS degree plus a post-graduate qualification in the specialty (MD/MS/DNB or equivalent) and three years' teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor or Lecturer after the first PG degree. Headquarters is Delhi, with liability to serve anywhere in India.
Assistant Editor, Indian Bureau of Mines (2). A bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, or a bachelor's degree with Economics, Statistics or English plus a one-year diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication, along with three years' experience of editing and publishing work. Headquarters is Nagpur, with service liability anywhere in India.
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale), NDMC (2 posts). One Anaesthesiology vacancy reserved for ST candidates and one Pediatrics vacancy reserved for EWS candidates. Both need a recognised medical qualification, a PG degree or diploma in the specialty, and three years' experience after the PG degree (five years after a PG diploma). Private practice is prohibited and NPA is paid.
Public Law Officer, UT of Ladakh (4). A bachelor's degree in law plus two years of actual practice at the bar, certified by the Principal District and Sessions Judge or the Registrar General of the High Court concerned. The post is open only to domiciles of the UT of Ladakh holding (or eligible for) a Ladakh Resident Certificate, and all four vacancies are reserved for ST candidates.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only online at upsconline.nic.in from 12 September 2026. The ORA portal has four modules:
- Account creation - one-time sign-up on the portal.
- Universal Registration - generates your Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Common Application Form (CAF) - shared across all UPSC recruitment applications.
- Post/vacancy-specific module - opens only during the application window; complete this for Advt No. 11/2026.
Fill every particular carefully. Wrong information can lead to rejection through computer-based shortlisting and even debarment by the Commission. Pay the Rs 25 fee online (card, UPI or net banking) unless you are exempt; applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected, and the fee is not refunded.
Selection process
Selection is by interview. If the number of applications is large, UPSC may shortlist candidates, including by holding a Recruitment Test. Shortlisted candidates will be told the interview date separately and must bring a printout of their online application with original documents. Keep your URN, CAF copy and certificates (date of birth, category, qualification, experience) ready from the day you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt No. 11/2026?
2 October 2026, 6:00 PM for six of the seven posts. The Public Law Officer post under the UT of Ladakh administration closes on 9 October 2026.
How much is the application fee?
Rs 25, payable online by card, UPI or net banking. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community pay no fee. There is no exemption for UR, OBC or EWS male candidates.
How many Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies are there?
140, in the Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. The split is UR-50, EWS-14, OBC-37, SC-30 and ST-09, with eight vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates.
Can candidates from any state apply for the Ladakh Law Officer post?
No. The post is exclusively for domiciles of the UT of Ladakh under the Ladakh domicile rules notified in 2025, and all four vacancies are reserved for ST candidates.
Is there a written exam for these posts?
Not by default. Selection is through an interview, but UPSC can shortlist candidates if applications are numerous, and shortlisting may include a Recruitment Test. Check the official notice for your post.
Where do I apply for UPSC Advt No. 11/2026?
Online only, at the Commission's portal upsconline.nic.in. The notification PDF is on upsc.gov.in under Recruitment Advertisements.
Key Takeaways
- Advt No. 11/2026 notifies 212 permanent posts; applications run 12 September to 2 October 2026 (9 October for the Ladakh post).
- 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor seats make this the biggest direct-recruitment opening for law graduates this cycle.
- Three posts are single-category: Anaesthesiology (ST), Pediatrics (EWS) and Ladakh Law Officer (ST plus Ladakh domicile).
- The fee is Rs 25, waived for women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
- Selection is by interview, with shortlisting or a Recruitment Test if needed.
- Verify every detail in the official notice on upsc.gov.in before applying.