Editorial guide
UPSC Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 11/2026 advertises 140 vacancies across Specialist, Assistant Public Prosecutor and Law Officer posts. Applications are scheduled from 12/09/2026 to 02/10/2026, with the exam date listed as per schedule.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment under Advertisement No. 11/2026 advertises 140 vacancies for Specialist, Assistant Public Prosecutor and Law Officer posts. The listed roles include Assistant Public Prosecutor, medical and teaching positions, Assistant Editor, and law officer posts. Check the notice for the complete post-wise details and the specific role you intend to apply for.
Applications are scheduled to open on 12/09/2026 and close on 02/10/2026 at 6 PM. The fee payment deadline is also 02/10/2026. The examination date is listed as per schedule; check the official notice and UPSC updates for the applicable schedule.
Eligibility differs by post and may require a relevant degree, professional practice or teaching and work experience. The age limits also vary. Before applying, match your qualifications and experience to the exact post and check the official notice for complete conditions, selection details and any further instructions.
Use the official UPSC website, application portal and notification links below. Read the notice before acting, prepare the required documents, review every application entry and keep a copy of the final submitted form. If you are revising for a related competitive examination, practice questions or a mock test can help you assess your preparation; it is optional and is not stated as an application requirement.
Important dates
Application start date: 12/09/2026
Last date to apply online: 02/10/2026 up to 6 PM
Last date to pay the application fee: 02/10/2026
Exam date: As per Schedule
Admit card: Before Exam
Vacancies
The advertised total is 140 vacancies. Listed post-wise figures include Assistant Public Prosecutor: 140; Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine): 60; Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy): 04; Assistant Editor: 02; Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology: 01; Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics: 01; and Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer: 04. Consult the official notice for the complete post-wise vacancy details.
Eligibility criteria
Assistant Public Prosecutor: Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and 3 years of experience at the Bar.
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine): MBBS with a postgraduate degree in Medicine/General Medicine and 3 years of teaching experience.
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy): Master of Surgery in Anatomy / Medical Anatomy and 3 years of teaching experience.
Assistant Editor: Bachelor Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication; alternatively, a Bachelor Degree with Economics, Statistics or English as a subject and a diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication. Requires 3 years of experience in editing and publishing works.
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology: Medical Master Degree in Anaesthesiology or Diploma DA, with 3 years of experience after a postgraduate degree or 5 years after a postgraduate diploma.
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics: Medical degree MD Paediatrics or postgraduate diploma PAED/DCH, with 3 years of experience after a postgraduate degree or 5 years after a postgraduate diploma.
Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer: Bachelor Degree in Law and 2 years of practice at the Bar.
Check subject-wise eligibility and any additional conditions in the official notice.
Age limit
Minimum age: 18 years. The stated maximum age range is 30–50 years, post-wise, with age relaxation as per the UPSC Specialist, Assistant Public Prosecutor & Law Officer Examination Rules, Advertisement No. 11/2026.
Post-specific age clauses listed are: 35 years for Assistant Public Prosecutor; 40 years for Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine); 40 years for Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy); maximum 30 years for Assistant Editor; 50 years for ST candidates for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology; 45 years for EWS candidates for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics; and 40 years for ST candidates for Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer. Verify the applicable age calculation date and relaxation conditions in the notice.
Application fee
General: 25/-
OBC: 25/-
EWS: 25/-
SC: 0/-
ST: 0/-
PH: 0/-
All Category Female: 0/-
The stated payment modes are online / offline. The fee payment deadline is 02/10/2026.
How to apply
Read the official notification and confirm the eligibility requirements for the post you want.
Collect your handwriting sample, eligibility documents, ID proof, address details and other basic information.
Prepare scanned documents required for the form, such as photograph, signature, ID and thumb impression.
Apply through the UPSC online application portal within the stated application period.
Preview the form and check every field before submitting it.
Pay the applicable fee, if required, by the stated deadline and payment method.
Save or print the final submitted application form.
Official documents and links
Official website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
Apply online: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
Official notification: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AdvtNo-11-2026-Engl-100926.pdf
Check the official notice before applying, particularly for post-specific eligibility, age conditions, selection procedure and examination information.
Selection process
The selection process is not specified here. Check the official notification for the applicable selection procedure and examination scheme.