The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for recruitment to 212 various posts, including Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade-II and Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer posts. The recruitment covers vacancies under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Mines, NDMC, Government of NCT of Delhi and UT Administration of Ladakh.
Applications are scheduled to start from 12 September 2026. For most posts, the last date is 2 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM, while the Ladakh post has a separate closing date of 9 October 2026.
Important: This is a post-specific recruitment by selection, not a common UPSC examination such as Civil Services. Candidates should carefully check the qualification and experience requirements for the particular post before applying.
UPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Here is the overview section of UPSC APP and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the UPSC APP and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification.
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer in Law & Other |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 212 |
| Qualification | Varies by post; includes post-graduate degrees in medical specialties, bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication/law, and relevant experience. |
| Job Location | Delhi, Nagpur, New Delhi, Ladakh |
| Application Mode | Apply Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 02/10/2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in |
The official UPSC recruitment advertisement page lists Advertisement No. 11/2026 among the current recruitment advertisements.
Vacancies Detail
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under UPSC APP and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under UPSC is given below.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | 04 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | 60 |
| Assistant Editor – Indian Bureau of Mines | 02 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | 01 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Paediatrics | 01 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 140 |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer | 04 |
| Total | 212 |
UPSC APP & Assistant Professor Eligibility & Age Criteria 2026
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Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy)
- No. of Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: Post-Graduate degree in Anatomy (MS/MD/DNB/MBBS+MSc/MSc+PhD/MSc+DSc in Anatomy) from recognized Teaching Institute; 3 years teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer
- Age Limit: 40 years (UR/EWS), 45 years (SC)
- Pay Scale: Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC)
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Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine)
- No. of Vacancies: 60
- Qualification: MBBS degree + post-graduate degree in General Medicine (MD Medicine/MD General Medicine/DNB Medicine/General Medicine) from recognized Teaching Institute; 3 years teaching experience
- Age Limit: 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST); PwBD: +10 years
- Pay Scale: Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC)
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Assistant Editor
- No. of Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication OR Bachelor’s degree with Economics/Statistics/English + Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication (min 1 year); 3 years editing/publishing experience
- Age Limit: 30 years (UR), 35 years (SC); PwBD: +10 years
- Pay Scale: Level-07 (7th CPC)
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Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Recognized medical qualification (MBBS) + PG degree/diploma in Anaesthesiology (MD/MS/DA/FFAR CS/Specialty Board USA or DA diploma); 3 year’s experience after PG degree or 5 years after PG diploma
- Age Limit: 50 years (ST); PwBD: +10 years
- Pay Scale: Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC)
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Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Recognized medical qualification (MBBS) + PG degree/diploma in Paediatrics (MD Paediatrics or Diploma Paed. DCH); 3 year’s experience after PG degree or 5 years after PG diploma
- Age Limit: 45 years (EWS); PwBD: +10 years
- Pay Scale: Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC)
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Assistant Public Prosecutor
- No. of Vacancies: 140
- Qualification: Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute; 3 year’s experience at the bar
- Age Limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST); PwBD: +10 years; Contractual employees: up to 5 years one-time relaxation
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
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Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer
- No. of Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in law (Professional or integrated) from a university established by Law in India; 2 years actual practice at bar certified by Principal District and Sessions Judge or Registrar General of High Court or Supreme Court
- Age Limit: 40 years (ST); PwBD: +10 years
- Pay Scale: Level-8 (7th CPC)
UPSC APP & Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Depending on the number of applicants and the requirements of the post, UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) for shortlisting candidates, followed by an Interview. In some cases, candidates may be shortlisted directly for interview.
Selection stages may include:
- Scrutiny of applications
- Recruitment Test, if conducted
- Interview
- Document verification/other formalities
- Final selection
The exact procedure should be checked in the official advertisement for the concerned post.
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about UPSC APP and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 25/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date – Most Posts | 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last Date – Ladakh Post | 9 October 2026 |
| Recruitment Test/Interview | To be notified |
How to Apply for UPSC APP Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC online recruitment portal.
Step-by-step process
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) section.
- Select Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- Choose the post/vacancy for which you are eligible.
- Complete the registration and application details.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the final application/confirmation for future reference.
UPSC’s official website directs candidates to its online application portal for recruitment applications.
Important Links
You can find here all-important links to apply for UPSC APP and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Assistant Professor, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer in Law & Other vacancies.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram (RozgarUpdates) for Latest Updates | Click Here |

FAQs – UPSC APP & Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 11/2026?
There are 212 vacancies across seven different posts.
Q2. How many Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies are available?
UPSC has advertised 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies under the Government of NCT of Delhi.
Q3. When does the online application start?
The online application process starts on 12 September 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
For most posts, the last date is 2 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. The Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer post under Ladakh has a separate closing date of 9 October 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹25 for candidates required to pay it. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt as specified by UPSC.
Q6. Is there one common qualification for all 212 posts?
No. Educational qualifications and experience differ substantially between medical, legal and editorial posts.
Q7. What is the selection process?
UPSC may shortlist candidates through scrutiny and/or a Recruitment Test, followed by an Interview, depending on the post and number of applicants.