Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine) – UPSC

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 11
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: MBBS and MD or DNB in Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine from a recognized teaching institute.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in the specialty after obtaining the Post Graduate degree.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 45 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

Advance your career in public health as a Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor in Community Medicine with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This role is pivotal for managing community health programs and providing academic leadership in social and preventive medicine. As a permanent Group A post, it offers the stability of the Central Health Service and the opportunity to work on large-scale health initiatives. Candidates will be involved in teaching, research, and the implementation of national health guidelines to improve community well-being.

  • The position is a permanent Group A Gazetted post in the Teaching Specialist Sub-cadre.
  • Headquarters are located in Delhi and Kolkata, with a liability to serve anywhere in India.
  • The role requires a one-year probation period and follows the CHS Rules, 2014.
  • Private practice is strictly prohibited for this medical teaching position.
  • Selection is through a personal interview with specific minimum suitability marks for each category.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 27 June 2026
Application Deadline 17 July 2026
Deadline for Printing Submitted Application 18 July 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Recruitment Test (if conducted) Interview (Personality Test)

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted

Reservation

UR-04 EWS-03 OBC-02 SC-02

How to Apply

  • Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
  • Fill out the specific application form for the desired post.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
  • Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
  • Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI (if applicable).
  • Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The salary is at Pay Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA).

MBBS and MD or DNB in Social & Preventive Medicine or Community Medicine.

The age limit is 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC candidates.