UPSC Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor & Other Posts

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 212
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree / MBBS / Law Degree / Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics, English, or Statistics depending on the post.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 50 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Online
Deadline
Deadline:

Vacancies under this Notification

This list may not include all posts.

Union Public Service Commission has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 inviting online applications for various specialist and gazetted positions across Central Ministries, Municipal Councils, and Union Territory Administrations. This recruitment drive offers significant career progression for medical specialists, legal officers, and editorial professionals seeking stable public service roles. Candidates looking for central government opportunities should review the eligibility conditions and submit their applications through the online portal before the specified closing dates.

  • Covers multi-disciplinary posts including Specialist Grade III Assistant Professors, Assistant Public Prosecutors, and Legal Officers.
  • Online application portal opens on 12 September 2026 with post-specific closing dates in October 2026.
  • Separate upper age limits and relaxations apply for reserved categories, PwBD candidates, and contract employees.
  • Ensure all required certificates and documents are uploaded in PDF format during online registration.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay scale varies from Level-7 to Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medical posts where applicable.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 12 September 2026
Application Closing Date (General Posts) 02 October 2026
Application Closing Date (UT of Ladakh Posts) 09 October 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on essential/desirable qualifications or experience Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) (if conducted) Interview / Personality Test

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹25 SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Fee Exempted

Reservation

Reservation benefits are extended to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Specific backlog and suitability criteria apply for PwBD positions as specified per post.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official portal https://upsconline.nic.in.
  • Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
  • Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and capture a live photograph as required.
  • Select the specific post/vacancy module and complete all required details.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents in PDF format.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹25 via online channels (if applicable).
  • Submit the application and print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The closing date for online applications is 02 October 2026 for general posts, and 09 October 2026 for posts under the UT of Ladakh Administration.

Applications must be submitted online through the UPSC portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.

No, Female, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates are completely exempted from paying the application fee.