UPSC 11/2026 Various Posts Recruitment 2026

Candidates must strictly adhere to the schedule announced in official Advt. 11/2026:

A total of 212 vacancies have been notified under Advt. No. 11/2026 across 7 distinct posts in 5 central and UT administrative entities:

Here is the exhaustive post-wise breakdown of all 7 posts as detailed in Advt. No. 11/2026:

Official category-wise reservation distribution across all 7 notified posts (Advt. 11/2026):

*Asterisk denotes horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates within the respective quotas (including backlog vacancies as notified).

UPSC has specified detailed benchmark disability suitability (40% & above) and reservations post-by-post:

• Specialist Gr. III Asst. Prof. (Anatomy): Not reserved, but suitable for HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI (without neurological dysfunction), and Multiple Disabilities.
• Specialist Gr. III Asst. Prof. (General Medicine): 3 Vacancies Reserved (Backlog) for Locomotor category (c) [BA, OL, OA, BLA, OLA, BLOA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI]. Also suitable for Blind/Low Vision (B, LV).
• Assistant Editor (IBM): 1 Vacancy Reserved (Backlog) for Category (a) Blindness/Low Vision [B, LV]. Also suitable for D, HH, OL, OA, OLA, BL, BA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, ASD (Mild/Moderate), SLD, MI, MD.
• Specialist Anaesthesiology & Pediatrics (NDMC): Not reserved, but identified suitable for BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MD.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi): 8 Vacancies Reserved: 02 in Cat (a) Blind/LV, 02 in Cat (b) Hard of Hearing (HH), 01 in Cat (c) Locomotor, and 03 in Cat (d) & (e) Multiple/SLD. Post suitable for HH with not less than 60% assistive device.
• Public Law Officer (UT Ladakh): 1 Vacancy Reserved for Cat (a) Blind/Low Vision [B, LV]. Also suitable for HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, BLA, OLA, BLOA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MD.

Online applications for Advt. No. 11/2026 commenced on 12 September 2026 on the official UPSC Online recruitment portal (upsconline.nic.in).

Candidates can apply 24/7 during the active window. The Commission strongly advises applying well before the last date to avoid server slowdowns or connectivity delays.

Candidates must carefully observe the two separate closing deadlines published in Advt. 11/2026:

⚠️ Note: Applications submitted after 18:00 Hours on the respective closing dates will not be accepted. The portal automatically locks at exactly 18:00 Hrs.

As per Clause 1(C) and Clause 13(c) of the instructions:

The date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect (Age, Educational Qualifications, Bar Practice Experience, Teaching Experience, and Category Claims) shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application:

• For Posts 1 to 6: 02 October 2026
• For Post 7 (UT Ladakh): 09 October 2026

Candidates must possess the requisite degree and minimum certified experience on or before this crucial date.

The schedule for Recruitment Test (RT), Combined Recruitment Test (CRT), and Interviews is Not Released / To Be Updated.

Where the number of applicants is manageable, UPSC conducts direct shortlisting and summons candidates for interview. If application volume is high, the Commission may conduct a computer-based or pen-paper Recruitment Test (RT) to shortlist candidates.

Admit card / e-Summon letter status is Not Released / To Be Updated.

Shortlisted candidates will receive interview summons via their registered email address and through notifications on the UPSC portal. If an RT is held, e-Admit Cards will be made available for download 2 to 3 weeks before the exam on upsc.gov.in.

Result publication status is Not Released / To Be Updated.

Final recommendations will be declared on upsc.gov.in and published in the Employment News following completion of interviews. The Commission does not enter into interim correspondence regarding non-selection.

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational: Post-Graduate degree in Anatomy mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized teaching institute: MS (Anatomy), MD (Anatomy), DNB (Anatomy), MBBS with MSc (Anatomy), MSc (Medical Anatomy) with PhD (Medical Anatomy), or MSc (Medical Anatomy) with DSc (Medical Anatomy).
• Experience: At least 3 years teaching experience as Senior Resident or Tutor or Demonstrator or Registrar or Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Anatomy in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first PG degree. (D.M./M.Ch. duration counts towards teaching exp).

Duties: Impart theoretical and practical instructions to UG/PG medical students; conduct and guide research work in specialty; render patient care; other assigned duties.

Condition: Private practice of any kind whatsoever is prohibited (NPA granted).

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational: Recognized MBBS degree (IMC Act 1956) + Post-Graduate degree in concerned specialty from recognized Teaching Institute: Doctor of Medicine (Medicine), Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine), or Diplomate National Board (Medicine / General Medicine).
• Experience: At least 3 years teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in General Medicine in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining first PG degree. (Teaching experience as GDMO/Medical Officer shall NOT be counted).

Duties: Clinical care, research guidance, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

Condition: Private practice of any kind strictly prohibited. Defence service liability for not less than 4 years if required.

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from recognized University/Institute OR Bachelor’s degree with Economics, Statistics, or English as a subject + 1-year Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication.
• Experience: 3 years experience of editing and publishing works in book publishing field in a publishing house, Newspaper, News agency, publicity organisation, or Government organisation.

Desirable Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Economics/Statistics/English; Experience of working on publishing software (PageMaker, MS Office, CorelDraw, QuarkXPress, Photoshop).

Duties: Edit technical literature, coordinate with authors, draft content for newsletter, annual reports, social media, media house interaction, tendering for printing.

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational: Recognized MBBS degree (IMC Act 1956) + Post Graduate degree/diploma in Anaesthesiology: MD (Anesthesiology), MS (Anesthesiology), DA (2 years course), FFARCS (by exam), Specialty Board of Anesthesiology (USA), or PG Diploma in Anaesthesia (D.A.).
• Experience: 3 years experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the PG degree OR 5 years experience after obtaining the PG diploma.

Duties: Render patient care in anaesthesiology, conduct research, and duties assigned by authorities.

Condition: Private practice of any kind is prohibited (NPA granted).

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational: Recognized MBBS qualification + Post graduate degree/diploma in Pediatrics: MD (Paediatrics) or PG Diploma in Child Health (Diploma Paed. D.C.H.).
• Experience: 3 years experience in Pediatrics after obtaining PG degree OR 5 years experience after obtaining PG diploma.

Duties: Pediatric patient care, research work, and administrative duties assigned by NDMC.

Condition: Private practice of any kind strictly prohibited (NPA allowed).

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational: Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institute.
• Experience: Three years’ experience at the bar.

Desirable Qualification: Experience as government advocate.

Duties: Conduct criminal prosecutions in courts of Metropolitan Magistrates on behalf of Govt. of NCT of Delhi; teach law in police/prosecution institutions; tender legal advice to police in criminal investigations; maintain statistics of pending cases.

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational & Experience: A bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional or integrated) from a university established by Law in India having two years actual practice at bar to be certified by the Principal District and Sessions Judge concerned or Registrar General of the High Court concerned or Supreme Court.

Mandatory Domicile Condition: Recruitment is exclusively for Domiciles of UT Ladakh (Holding Ladakh Resident Certificate - LRC, or eligible for LRC, or children of LRC holders), certified by the Tehsildar in UT Ladakh.

Duties: Legal opinions, vetting draft notifications/rules, DPC participation, drafting replies, and performing duties of District Litigation Officer of Leh and Kargil twin districts.

UPSC applies post-specific age ceilings rather than a common age limit. Here is the comparative table:

Under Clause 5 of the general instructions, upper age relaxations are admissible as follows:

• SC / ST Candidates: Up to 5 years relaxation in respect of vacancies reserved for them.
• OBC Candidates: Up to 3 years relaxation in respect of vacancies reserved for them.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years relaxation (cumulative: up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD and 13 years for OBC PwBD), subject to maximum age of 56 years on closing date.
• Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs): 5 years relaxation provided continuous military service rendered is not less than 6 months after attestation.
• Central / UT Government Employees: Up to 5 years for General/EWS (up to 10 years for SC/ST, 8 years for OBC) with at least 3 years continuous regular service in the same or allied cadre.

Under Item No. 6 (Assistant Public Prosecutor in Govt. of NCT of Delhi), a special age relaxation policy is provided for contractual employees:

Educational requirements across the 7 posts strictly based on Advt. 11/2026:

Post-wise certified experience requirements under Advt. No. 11/2026:

• Medical Teaching Posts (Anatomy & Gen. Medicine): At least 3 years teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the specialty in a recognized teaching institution after PG degree. GDMO service is not counted.
• NDMC Specialist Posts (Anaesthesia & Pediatrics): 3 years experience after PG Degree OR 5 years experience after PG Diploma in the specialty.
• Assistant Editor (IBM): 3 years experience of editing and publishing works in book publishing field in publishing house, newspaper, news agency, publicity organisation, or Government organisation.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi): Three years’ experience at the bar as a practicing advocate.
• Public Law Officer (UT Ladakh): Two years actual practice at bar certified by the Principal District & Sessions Judge concerned, Registrar General of High Court, or Supreme Court.

⚠️ Note: Experience rendered on part-time basis, daily wages, or visiting/guest faculty will NOT be counted for shortlisting.

Desirable qualifications specified in Advt. No. 11/2026:

• Assistant Editor (Item 3): (i) Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics, Statistics, or English; (ii) Experience of working on publishing software: PageMaker, MS Office, CorelDraw, QuarkXPress, or Photoshop.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor (Item 6): Experience as a Government Advocate.
• Other Posts: No separate desirable qualification is notified.

Crucial: UPSC may use Desirable Qualifications as a shortlisting filter to restrict the number of candidates called for interview when application numbers are high.

Key responsibilities assigned to the advertised positions:

• Asst. Professors (Anatomy & Medicine): Medical instruction to UG/PG students, clinical patient care, specialty research, examinations, hospital ward management.
• Assistant Editor: Editing technical geological/mining literature, newsletter drafting, annual reports, press interactions, web content publication, printing tenders.
• NDMC Specialists: Clinical diagnosis, specialized surgical/pediatric patient care, research, hospital administration in NDMC facilities.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Representing Govt. of NCT of Delhi in Metropolitan Magistrate courts, criminal trials, advice to police on charge sheets/investigations, case statistics.
• Public Law Officer (Ladakh): Legal opinions, vetting draft rules and statutory notifications, DPC participation, drafting replies to ministries, District Litigation Officer duties in Leh and Kargil.

All posts carry central pay matrix levels under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC):

Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) is admissible to medical posts at the prevailing Central Government rate (20% of Basic Pay, subject to basic + NPA not exceeding ₹2,37,500).

Approximate monthly gross and in-hand remuneration (location dependent, Delhi / Leh / Nagpur):

Official probation tenure and headquarters allocation by post:

Key service conditions specified under Advt. No. 11/2026:

• Permanency: All vacancies are permanent. Recruits are appointed initially on temporary basis and confirmed permanent upon successful completion of probation.
• Private Practice Prohibition: Appointees to medical specialist posts (Items 1, 2, 4, 5) are strictly barred from private practice of any kind (including consultation and laboratory practice).
• Defence Service Liability: Appointees to CHS Teaching Specialist posts (Items 1 and 2) are liable to serve in any Defence service or post connected with the Defence of India for a period of not less than 4 years (including training), subject to not being required after 10 years from appointment or after attaining 45 years of age.
• Pension Coverage: Governed by the National Pension System (NPS) w.e.f. 01.01.2004 as amended by Government of India.

Under Item No. 7 (Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer in UT of Ladakh):

Under Clause 1(A) of the instructions, a candidate must be either:

• (a) A citizen of India, or
• (b) A subject of Nepal, or
• (c) A subject of Bhutan, or
• (d) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
• (e) A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with permanent settling intent (subject to Certificate of Eligibility from Government of India).

As per Clause 4 of Advt. No. 11/2026:

No "fee exemption" is available to OBC/EWS/Unreserved male candidates. Applications submitted without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.

Online payment can be made using Visa, Master, RuPay Credit/Debit Cards, UPI Payment, or Internet Banking of any bank.

The UPSC Online Application Portal (upsconline.nic.in) functions on a modern 4-module / 4-card system:

Important regulations regarding Universal Registration Number (URN):

• Permanent & Constant: Once registered, the URN remains unique and constant for all recruitments conducted by the Commission.
• One-Time Edit Facility: UPSC provides a one-time facility to update or modify URN profile details.
• Locking Mandate: Any changes made to the URN profile will NOT be reflected in applications already submitted. Updated details apply only to applications submitted after re-locking the URN profile.

After completing the post-specific module and submitting the fee, a unique Application Number is generated.

Under Note 2 of the application instructions:

• Applicants must upload their passport photograph and also capture a live photograph using a webcam/front camera while completing the CAF.
• Ensure clear lighting, neutral facial expression, plain background, and no spectacles/caps/masks obstructing the face.
• Both uploaded and live captured photos are matched algorithmically and cross-checked at the interview/exam hall through face authentication.

Under Note 3 of the application instructions, UPSC mandates a specific signature protocol:

Under Clause 2(iv), supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format separately against each claim:

• Matriculation / 10th Certificate as proof of Date of Birth.
• Degree / Diploma certificates along with mark sheets of all academic years.
• Equivalence order/letter from competent authority if claiming equivalent qualification.
• Experience Certificate(s) in prescribed proforma from Head of Organization.
• Caste / Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed format + Non-Creamy Layer declaration.
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate / PwBD Certificate of Disability.
• Ladakh Domicile Certificate from Tehsildar (for Post 7).

❌ Strictly Prohibited: Documents like Pay Slips, Resumes, Appointment Letters, Relieving Letters, or Unsigned Experience Certificates must NOT be uploaded in the Document Module.

Under Clause 2(iv)(d), experience certificates must be issued on official letterhead by the Head of Organization/Department, clearly indicating:

• Exact duration of employment (From Date, Month, Year to To Date, Month, Year).
• Basic pay and consolidated pay drawn.
• Exact nature of duties performed and experience obtained.
• For Bar Practice (APP & Ladakh Law Officer): Certificate issued by Principal District & Sessions Judge, Registrar General of High Court, or Supreme Court.

Under Note-II to Clause 1(C), when application numbers are large, the Commission adopts one or more of the following official shortlisting methods:

Candidates are therefore advised to disclose all qualifications and experience in their application over and above minimum qualifications.

Under Note-III to Clause 1(C), minimum qualifying suitability marks in interview (total 100 marks):

If selection is made through Recruitment Test followed by Interview, candidates must achieve minimum level of suitability in their respective category at both stages.

Under Clause 6, if a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) is held, tests are ordinarily conducted at:

Under Clause 13(e), outstation candidates summoned for interview at UPSC headquarters in New Delhi are granted travel contribution:

• Restricted to Second / Sleeper Class train fare (Mail/Express) by shortest route.
• Candidates must bring duly filled 2 copies of TA bill forms + hard copies of journey tickets.
• Reimbursement is credited directly via NEFT (bring bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque).

Under Clause 11 & 12 of the instructions:

• Mandatory Face Authentication: All candidates must undergo algorithmic face authentication at examination / interview venues.
• Mobile Phones Strictly Banned: Use or possession of mobile phones (even in switched off mode), smartwatches, pen drives, Bluetooth devices is strictly prohibited and leads to immediate debarment.

Follow these official steps to submit your application for Advt. No. 11/2026:

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in and access the Candidate Portal.
2. Complete Module 1: Account Creation with basic details, email, and mobile OTP.
3. Fill Module 2: Universal Registration and generate your unique permanent URN.
4. Complete Module 3: Common Application Form (CAF) with live webcam photo, 3-signature upload in black ink, and Aadhaar ID details.
5. Navigate to Module 4: Post/Vacancy Specific Module and select Advt. No. 11/2026.
6. Choose your target post (Items 1 to 7) and enter specific educational and bar/teaching experience details.
7. Upload supporting certificates (DOB, Degree, Experience, Caste, PwBD, Domicile) in PDF format.
8. Pay ₹25/- fee online (if applicable; exempted categories skip this step).
9. Submit the form, print out the final application, and note down your Application Number.