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UPSC Specialist, Assistant Public Prosecutor & Law Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 212 Posts


📅 Published: 14 Sep 2026

📌 Short Information

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 11/2026 for 212 vacancies in different Central Government, Delhi Government, NDMC and UT Ladakh departments. The recruitment includes Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Specialist Grade II, Assistant Editor and Law Officer posts. The largest vacancy in this advertisement is for Assistant Public Prosecutor, with 140 posts in the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi. Candidates from medical, law and journalism backgrounds can find separate posts in the same advertisement, but the qualification, experience and age conditions are different for each one. Online applications started on 12 September 2026. Most posts can be applied for up to 02 October 2026, while the four Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer posts under UT Ladakh have a separate closing date of 09 October 2026. Candidates should check the eligibility for their chosen vacancy before submitting the online form.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Specialist, Assistant Public Prosecutor & Law Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 212 Posts

Advt. No. 11/2026

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📅 Important Dates
  • Online Application Start Date: 12 September 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 02 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 02 October 2026
  • Last Date for Ladakh Law Officer Post: 09 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM
  • Recruitment Test Date: Notify Later, If Conducted
  • Interview Date: Notify Later
  • Result Date: Notify Later
💰 Application Fee
  • General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹25/-
  • SC / ST Candidates: ₹0/-
  • PwBD Candidates: ₹0/-
  • Women Candidates of All Categories: ₹0/-
  • Payment Mode: Online
🎓Eligibility
Post Name Eligibility
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Anatomy Recognized medical qualification along with the prescribed postgraduate qualification in Anatomy such as MD / MS / DNB or other qualification accepted under the notification. Candidates must also have the prescribed 3 years of teaching experience after obtaining the first postgraduate degree.
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - General Medicine Recognized MBBS qualification with MD / DNB in General Medicine / Medicine or equivalent prescribed postgraduate qualification, along with 3 years of teaching experience after the first postgraduate degree.
Assistant Editor Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication; OR Bachelor's Degree with Economics, Statistics or English as a subject plus a one-year Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication. Candidates also need 3 years of experience in editing and publishing work.
Specialist Grade II - Anaesthesiology Recognized medical qualification with the prescribed postgraduate degree / diploma in Anaesthesiology. Candidates need 3 years of relevant experience after a postgraduate degree or 5 years after a postgraduate diploma, as applicable.
Specialist Grade II - Pediatrics Recognized medical qualification with MD in Paediatrics / DCH or equivalent prescribed postgraduate qualification. Candidates need 3 years of relevant experience after a postgraduate degree or 5 years after a postgraduate diploma, as applicable.
Assistant Public Prosecutor Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institute with 3 years of experience at the Bar.
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer Bachelor's Degree in Law (Professional or Integrated) with 2 years of actual practice at the Bar. The required practice must be supported by the prescribed certificate. A valid domicile / resident eligibility of UT Ladakh is also required as specified in the notification.

Important Eligibility Note

This advertisement covers very different posts, so qualification alone is not enough for several vacancies. Teaching, professional or Bar experience is compulsory where prescribed. Candidates should calculate their qualifying experience up to the relevant closing date and keep supporting documents ready before submitting the application.

🎂 Age Limit as Per Notification
Post Name Maximum Age
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Anatomy 40 Years (UR/EWS), 45 Years (SC)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - General Medicine 40 Years (UR/EWS), 43 Years (OBC), 45 Years (SC/ST)
Assistant Editor 30 Years (UR), 35 Years (SC)
Specialist Grade II - Anaesthesiology 50 Years (ST)
Specialist Grade II - Pediatrics 45 Years (EWS)
Assistant Public Prosecutor 35 Years (UR/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST)
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer 40 Years (ST)

Age Relaxation

Additional age relaxation is applicable to eligible PwBD, Government Servants, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per UPSC rules and the conditions mentioned for the concerned vacancy.

📋 Vacancy Details
Post Name UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Anatomy 01 01 00 02 00 04
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - General Medicine 13 10 30 05 02 60
Assistant Editor 01 00 00 01 00 02
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Anaesthesiology 00 00 00 00 01 01
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Pediatrics 00 01 00 00 00 01
Assistant Public Prosecutor 50 14 37 30 09 140
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer 00 00 00 00 04 04
Total 65 26 67 38 16 212

Pay Scale

Post Name Pay Scale
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Anatomy ₹67,700/- to ₹2,08,700/- (Level 11)
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - General Medicine ₹67,700/- to ₹2,08,700/- (Level 11)
Assistant Editor ₹44,900/- to ₹1,42,400/- (Level 7)
Specialist Grade II - Anaesthesiology ₹67,700/- to ₹2,08,700/- (Level 11)
Specialist Grade II - Pediatrics ₹67,700/- to ₹2,08,700/- (Level 11)
Assistant Public Prosecutor ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- (Level 10)
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer ₹47,600/- to ₹1,51,100/- (Level 8)
📝 How to Fill Application Form
  • Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal and open the application for Advertisement No. 11/2026.
  • Create your account if you are using the new UPSC application portal for the first time.
  • Complete the Universal Registration and Common Application Form with your personal, educational and other required details.
  • Select the correct vacancy-specific module for the post you want to apply for.
  • Enter your qualification and experience details exactly as supported by your certificates and other documents.
  • Upload the documents required to support date of birth, educational qualification, category, experience and other claims.
  • Pay the application fee online if you are not covered by the fee exemption.
  • Check the complete application carefully before final submission, especially the selected post and experience details.
  • Submit the application by 02 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM for most posts. Candidates applying for the UT Ladakh Law Officer posts can apply up to 09 October 2026.
  • Save the submitted application form and fee payment details for future reference.

Important Instructions

Do not apply only on the basis of the post name. Several posts in this advertisement require specific professional or teaching experience in addition to the educational qualification. UPSC may reject an application during shortlisting if the candidate cannot establish the claimed qualification or experience through the required documents.

✅ Mode of Selection

Selection Process

  • Application Scrutiny / Shortlisting
  • Recruitment Test, if required by UPSC
  • Interview
  • Document / Eligibility Verification
  • Final Selection

Recruitment Test

A common examination date has not been announced with Advertisement No. 11/2026. If the number of eligible applications is large, UPSC may adopt suitable shortlisting criteria and may also conduct a Recruitment Test before calling candidates for interview.

Interview

Candidates shortlisted for interview will have to establish that they meet the qualification, experience, category and other conditions claimed in the application. The final selection process will follow the method decided by UPSC for the concerned vacancy.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?
Ans: UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 covers 212 vacancies across Assistant Public Prosecutor, Assistant Professor, Specialist Grade II, Assistant Editor and Law Officer posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advt. No. 11/2026?
Ans: The closing date for most posts is 02 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM. The four Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer posts under UT Ladakh have a separate closing date of 09 October 2026.
Q3. How many Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies are available?
Ans: There are 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor vacancies in the Directorate of Prosecution, Government of NCT of Delhi. Candidates need a recognized Law Degree and 3 years of experience at the Bar.
Q4. What is the application fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?
Ans: Candidates required to pay the fee have to pay ₹25/-. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
Q5. Will UPSC conduct a written exam for these 212 posts?
Ans: UPSC has not announced a common Recruitment Test date with the advertisement. The Commission can shortlist candidates on the basis of prescribed criteria and may conduct a Recruitment Test if required before the interview stage.