🏛️ UPSC Recruitment 2026 • Advertisement No. 11/2026 • Applications Open
UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 Posts – Advertisement No. 11/2026
Assistant Public Prosecutor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade-II and Ladakh law posts
Current Status:
Applications have opened under UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026, which lists vacancies for a total of seven different positions. Before applying, you should carefully match the vacancy number with the position of your choice. Furthermore, the most important point is that the deadline for applying for the Ladakh position in this notification is different from the other six positions, so pay special attention to the dates when filling out the form.
Verification Note:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for a total of 212 vacancies for various positions such as Assistant Public Prosecutor, Assistant Professor, and Law Officer under Advertisement No. 11/2026, which began on September 12, 2026. Male candidates in the General, OBC, and EWS categories will be required to pay a mere ₹25 as application fee, while female, SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) candidates will be completely free. The deadline to apply for these positions is October 2, 2026 (6:00 PM) for General category positions and October 9, 2026 for the UT of Ladakh-specific positions. Therefore, before submitting your application, please review the advertisement thoroughly on the official website (UPSC portal).
UPSC Advertisement 11/2026 – Quick Answers
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 212 in 7 post groups |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Opens | 12 September 2026 |
| Closing – Posts 1 to 6 | 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Closing – Ladakh Post | 9 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Application Fee | ₹25; Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt |
| Selection | Shortlisting and/or Recruitment Test, followed by interview as applicable |
Important Dates
Advertisement Date
10 September 2026
Online Form Starts
12 September 2026
Posts 1–6 Close
2 October 2026, 6:00 PM
Ladakh Law Post Closes
9 October 2026, 6:00 PM
Application Fee & Age Limit
Application Fee
Fee Payable
₹25
Fee Exemption
Women, SC, ST & PwBD
Applicable To
Other candidates
Age Limit
Assistant Professor – Anatomy
40 UR/EWS | 45 SC
Assistant Professor – General Medicine
40 UR/EWS | 43 OBC | 45 SC/ST
Assistant Editor
30 UR | 35 SC
Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology
50 ST
Specialist Grade II – Paediatrics
45 EWS
Assistant Public Prosecutor
35 UR/EWS | 38 OBC | 40 SC/ST
Ladakh Law Officer Group
40 ST
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – Anatomy | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| Assistant Professor – General Medicine | 13 | 10 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 60 |
| Assistant Editor | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Specialist Grade II – Anaesthesiology | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Specialist Grade II – Paediatrics | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 50 | 14 | 37 | 30 | 9 | 140 |
| Ladakh Law Officer Group | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 65 | 26 | 67 | 38 | 16 | 212 |
PwBD Note:
The seats reserved for PwBD (disabled candidates) are already included in the total 212 posts; no separate or additional seats have been added for them. According to this notice, 3 seats in General Medicine, 1 backlog seat in Assistant Editor, 8 seats in Assistant Public Prosecutor, and 1 seat in Ladakh Group are reserved, but you should keep in mind that all these seats fall within the total number of 212 and will not increase the total number of posts beyond 212.
Vacancy Details – 212 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancy No. | Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – Anatomy | 26091101112 | 4 | Level 11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor – General Medicine | 26091102112 | 60 | Level 11 + NPA |
| Assistant Editor – Indian Bureau of Mines | 26091103412 | 2 | Level 7 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology, NDMC | 26091104512 | 1 | Level 11 + NPA |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Paediatrics, NDMC | 26091105512 | 1 | Level 11 + NPA |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor – Directorate of Prosecution, GNCT of Delhi | 26091106212 | 140 | Level 10 |
| Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer – UT of Ladakh | 26091107212 | 4 | Level 8 |
| Total | — | 212 | — |
Important Links
Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Anatomy Assistant Professor | Medical qualification plus the notified postgraduate route in Anatomy, with at least three years of teaching experience after the first qualifying PG degree. The notice also lists accepted alternative Anatomy pathways. |
| General Medicine Assistant Professor | Recognised medical qualification with the prescribed MD/DNB route in Medicine or General Medicine, followed by three years of relevant teaching experience after the qualifying PG degree. |
| Assistant Editor | Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, or the alternate degree-plus-journalism-diploma route given in the notice, with three years of editing or publishing experience. |
| NDMC Anaesthesiology | Recognised medical qualification with the notified postgraduate degree or diploma in Anaesthesiology. Required experience is three years after a PG degree or five years after a PG diploma. |
| NDMC Paediatrics | Recognised medical qualification with the notified postgraduate degree or diploma in Paediatrics. Required experience is three years after a PG degree or five years after a PG diploma. |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | A recognised law degree is required, together with three years' experience at the Bar. |
| Ladakh Law Officer Group | Professional or integrated bachelor's degree in Law with two years of actual Bar practice certified by the competent court authority. This vacancy group is restricted to eligible Ladakh domiciles. |
Age relaxation:
Check the age against your own vacancy and category. PwBD, service-related and other concessions apply only where the advertisement and UPSC rules permit them.
Selection Process
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct direct recruitment for these posts. If applications are high, the Commission may shortlist candidates based on merit or other criteria and may also conduct a written examination (recruitment test) before the interview. No common examination date has been fixed for all seven post groups, so after filling the form, all candidates should keep checking the post-specific (vacancy-specific) information on the UPSC website.
How to Apply Online
- 1 Go to the UPSC online application portal and log in. Create an account first if you have not used the current portal before.
- 2 Finish the common profile modules, then open the vacancy-specific application linked to Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- 3 Choose the exact vacancy number for the post you intend to apply for; do not select a post only by its short title.
- 4 Enter education, experience, category and other claims from your supporting records. Ladakh applicants should also check the domicile requirement.
- 5 Upload the documents requested by the portal and pay ₹25 only if you are in a fee-paying category.
- 6 Re-check the closing date for your vacancy, submit before 6:00 PM and keep a copy of the final submitted application.
Documents to Keep Ready
To apply for your job recruitment, keep some important documents ready, such as a valid photo ID, date-of-birth proof, educational certificates, work experience record, and caste or disability (Category/PwBD) certificate, if applicable. Additionally, if you have applied for an APP post, you must have a certificate of experience practicing in a court/bar, and if you have applied for a law post in Ladakh, keep your domicile certificate and bar practice certificate ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are included in UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?
The advertisement covers 212 vacancies across seven post groups.
What is the closing date for the online application?
Six post groups close at 6:00 PM on 2 October 2026. The Ladakh law-officer group has a separate closing time of 6:00 PM on 9 October 2026.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The fee is ₹25 for candidates to whom the fee applies. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt.
Is the PwBD figure added separately to the 212 vacancies?
No. PwBD reservation shown in the post details is horizontal and is already included within the notified vacancy total.
Has UPSC announced one common Recruitment Test date for all seven post groups?
No common test date is listed for all seven groups. UPSC may use shortlisting or a Recruitment Test for the relevant vacancy, and candidates should follow later vacancy-specific updates.
Candidate Final Check
Before submitting your form, be sure to match the vacancy number with the post list and carefully check your age, qualifications, experience, reservations, and closing date. Furthermore, if you're applying for an APP position, review any subsequent clarifications issued by the UPSC. Candidates for the Ladakh Law position must verify their domicile and practice certificate requirements.
Source & Verification
The information provided has been verified against the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Advertisement No. 11/2026 and the latest clarification published in the "What's New" section of their website regarding the Delhi Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment. The information provided here is in the latest and simplest terms and conditions, but if the terms and conditions vary for different posts, you should consider the main UPSC advertisement and subsequent notices as final and correct for any final decision or eligibility criteria.
