UPSC Recruitment 11/2026 Notification Out: Apply Online to 212 Assistant Public Prosecutor, Assistant Professor and Other Vacancies From September 12

• UPSC has announced 212 vacancies for Assistant Public Prosecutor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade II and law officer posts.
• Online applications open September 12 and close October 2, 2026, while UT of Ladakh law posts have an October 9 deadline.
• The recruitment covers permanent Group A and B posts, with qualifications ranging from LLB and journalism degrees to MBBS with postgraduate medical qualifications.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 212 vacancies across legal, medical, academic and editorial positions under Recruitment Advertisement No. 11/2026. Online registration is scheduled to begin on September 12, 2026, with Assistant Public Prosecutor accounting for 140 of the total vacancies.

Applications for most UPSC Recruitment 2026 posts must be submitted by 6 PM on October 2. A separate deadline of October 9, 2026, at 6 PM applies to four Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer vacancies under the Union Territory of Ladakh. The advertised positions fall under Pay Levels 7 to 11, depending on the post.

The recruitment includes 60 Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor vacancies in General Medicine, four in Anatomy, two Assistant Editor posts and two Specialist Grade II medical positions in addition to the legal vacancies. Qualifications, professional experience and upper-age limits vary by post, making it important for applicants to check the requirements for the specific position they intend to select.

UPSC Recruitment Advt 11/2026 Notification

UPSC released Advertisement No. 11/2026 on September 10, 2026 for direct recruitment to a range of posts under central government departments and Union Territory administrations.

UPSC Vacancy Details 2026

Assistant Public Prosecutor in Delhi represents the largest component of Advertisement No. 11/2026, with 140 positions. General Medicine is the second-largest category with 60 Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor vacancies.

Important Dates

The application period differs for the four law officer vacancies under the UT of Ladakh.

Age Limit

The prescribed upper age limit varies by position and extends from 30 to 50 years across the posts covered by Advertisement No. 11/2026.

For the general posts, the relevant age cut-off date is October 2, 2026. For the specified UT of Ladakh posts, age will be determined with reference to October 9, 2026.

Eligible candidates will receive upper-age relaxation according to the applicable government rules.

Application Fee

The fee, where applicable, can be paid using the supported online payment facilities, including debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

Special Requirement for Ladakh Law Posts

Candidates applying for the four Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer positions under the UT of Ladakh must meet an additional domicile requirement.

Applicants for these positions must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the Tehsildar in the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh. These posts also have a later application deadline of October 9, 2026.

Recruitment Test Centres

If UPSC conducts a Recruitment Test for the general posts, the listed centres include Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi and Visakhapatnam.

For the UT of Ladakh vacancies, the listed test centres are Leh, Kargil, Srinagar and Delhi.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

UPSC may use a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or written Recruitment Test to shortlist candidates where required. Candidates shortlisted under the prescribed procedure may subsequently be called for interview and verification of their eligibility documents.

For interviews carrying 100 marks, the stated minimum suitability marks are 50 for UR/EWS candidates, 45 for OBC candidates and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

The recruitment stages may therefore include:

1. CBRT/Written Recruitment Test, if invoked for shortlisting.
2. Document and eligibility verification.
3. Personal Interview.
4. Medical examination, where applicable.

Pay Scale

Posts advertised through UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 fall within Pay Levels 7 to 11 under the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. The exact pay level depends on the position for which the candidate is appointed.

Applicants should refer to the post-specific conditions in Advertisement No. 11/2026 for the applicable pay level, allowances and service conditions.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment Advt 11/2026

1. Open the UPSC online recruitment portal from September 12, 2026.
2. Complete the Universal Registration Module and obtain the Universal Registration Number (URN), if not already completed.
3. Fill in the Common Application Form with the required personal, educational and other information.
4. Complete the prescribed live photograph process and upload the required signature.
5. Open the post-specific application module for Advertisement No. 11/2026 and select the position for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
6. Upload the required educational, date-of-birth, experience, category, Bar practice and domicile certificates, as applicable to the selected post.
7. Pay the ₹25 application fee online if you are not covered by an exemption.
8. Review the application carefully and submit it before 6 PM on October 2, 2026 for general posts or October 9, 2026 for the specified UT of Ladakh vacancies.
9. Save or print the final submitted application for future reference.

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