UPSC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for 212 direct recruitment vacancies across seven posts. Applications opened on 12 September 2026 through the UPSC online application portal. The official UPSC website lists Advertisement No. 11/2026, while the Government of India’s PIB release confirms the application window.
Last Updated: 18 September 2026
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 11/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 212 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Ladakh post deadline | 9 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Public Prosecutor, Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD | 140 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | 60 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | 4 |
| Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Public Law Officer, Ladakh | 4 |
| Assistant Editor, Indian Bureau of Mines | 2 |
| Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology | 1 |
| Specialist Grade II – Paediatrics | 1 |
| Total | 212 |
Eligibility
Eligibility is different for every post. The recruitment includes law, medical, editorial and specialist positions. For example, Assistant Public Prosecutor applicants require the prescribed law qualification and professional experience, while Specialist Grade III posts require the relevant medical qualification and experience. The Ladakh Law Officer post has its own eligibility and domicile conditions. Candidates must match their qualifications with the exact post in Advertisement 11/2026.
Age Limit
Age limits are post-specific and must be checked in the official advertisement. Category-based relaxations apply wherever permitted under Government rules.
Application Fee
The reported application fee is ₹25 for candidates required to pay it, with exemptions for specified categories including women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates as prescribed by UPSC. Verify the fee requirement for the selected post before payment.
Selection Process
UPSC may use recruitment tests, interviews, or both depending on the number of applications and the specific post. The detailed advertisement specifies the applicable procedure for each recruitment.
Important Dates
| Notification | 10 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications begin | 12 September 2026 |
| Last date – most posts | 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last date – UT Ladakh post | 9 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
How to Apply
- Visit UPSC’s official website and open Advertisement 11/2026.
- Read the post-specific eligibility conditions.
- Use the UPSC Online Application portal.
- Complete registration and the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Submit and save the application confirmation.
Official Links
FAQs
How many vacancies are in UPSC Advertisement 11/2026?
There are 212 vacancies across seven posts.
Is this the Civil Services Examination?
No. This is a direct recruitment-by-selection advertisement for specific Government posts.
When is the last date?
2 October 2026 for most posts; the UT Ladakh Law Officer-related post has a 9 October 2026 deadline.
Disclaimer: Always check the official UPSC advertisement for post-specific qualification, experience, age, fee and selection requirements.
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