Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Assistant Public Prosecutor & Other Various Posts Recruitment - 2026 (212 Vacancies)

Post Wise - Age Limit, Essential Qualification, Experience

1. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy)

• Department : Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

• Age Limit :

  • 40 years for UR/EWS

  • 45 years for SC

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • Post-Graduate degree in the concerned speciality or super-speciality (Master of Surgery in Anatomy; or Doctor of Medicine in Anatomy; or Diplomate National Board in Anatomy; or MBBS with Master of Science in Anatomy; or Master of Science in Medical Anatomy with Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy; or Master of Science in Medical Anatomy with D.Sc. in Medical Anatomy).

• Experience :

  • At least 3 years of teaching experience as a Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the concerned Specialty/Super Specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree. (Note: D.M./M.Ch. qualifications count towards or substitute experience as per notification notes).

• Desirable : Not specified.

2. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine)

• Department : Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

• Age Limit :

  • 40 years for UR/EWS

  • 43 years for OBC

  • 45 years for SC/ST (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • (i) A recognized MBBS degree included in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

  • (ii) Post-Graduate degree in the concerned specialty/super specialty (Doctor of Medicine in Medicine; or Doctor of Medicine in General Medicine; or Diplomate National Board in Medicine/General Medicine).

• Experience :

  • At least 3 years of teaching experience as a Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the concerned Specialty or Super Specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.

• Desirable : Not specified.

3. Assistant Editor

• Department : Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines

• Age Limit :

  • 30 years for UR

  • 35 years for SC (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized University/Institute; OR Bachelor’s degree with Economics, Statistics, or English as a subject, along with a diploma in Journalism or Mass-Communication of at least one year from a recognized University/Institute.

• Experience :

  • 3 years of experience in editing and publishing works in the book publishing field in a publishing house, newspaper, news agency, publicity organization, or Government organization.

• Desirable :

  • (i) Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics, Statistics, or English from a recognized University or Institute.

  • (ii) Experience working on publishing software (PageMaker, MS Office, Corel Draw, QuarkXPress, or Photoshop).

4. Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Anaesthesiology

• Department : New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)

• Age Limit :

  • 50 years for ST (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • (i) A recognized medical qualification included in the first/second schedule or Part-II of the third schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

  • (ii) Post-graduate degree/diploma in the concerned specialty (M.D. Anaesthesiology, M.S. Anaesthesiology, D.A. two-year course, F.F.A.R.C.S. by examination, Specialty Board of Anaesthesiology USA, or Post Graduate Diploma D.A.).

• Experience :

  • 3 years of experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the post-graduate degree, OR 5 years of experience after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.

• Desirable: Not specified.

5. Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Pediatrics

• Department : New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)

• Age Limit :

  • 45 years for EWS (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • (i) A recognized medical qualification included in the first/second schedule or Part-II of the third schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

  • (ii) Post-graduate degree/diploma in the concerned specialty (M.D. Paediatrics or Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatrics / D.C.H.).

• Experience :

  • 3 years of experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the post-graduate degree, OR 5 years of experience after obtaining the post-graduate diploma.

• Desirable : Not specified.

6. Assistant Public Prosecutor

• Department : Directorate of Prosecution, Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi

• Age Limit :

  • 35 years for UR/EWS

  • 38 years for OBC

  • 40 years for SC/ST (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD, plus specific one-time relaxations for eligible contractual employees of the department)

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • Degree in law from a recognized University/Institute.

• Experience :

  • 3 years of experience at the bar.

• Desirable :

  • Experience as a government advocate.

7. Public Law Officer / District Litigation Officer / Law Officer

• Department : Law and Justice Department, Administration of UT of Ladakh

• Age Limit :

  • 40 years for ST (Relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD)

• Essential Qualifications (Educational) :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional or Integrated) from a university established by law in India.

• Experience :

  • 2 years of actual practice at the bar (certified by the Principal District and Sessions Judge concerned, Registrar General of the High Court, or the Supreme Court).

• Desirable : Not specified.

How to Apply?

• Universal Registration : Register on the official UPSC online portal at https://upsconline.nic.in to generate your permanent Universal Registration Number (URN).
• Profile Creation and Editing : Complete your URN profile details, keeping in mind that a one-time edit facility is available for URN profile updates prior to final submissions.
• Live Photo Capture : Capture a clear live photograph directly through the portal during the application process alongside your standard photo upload.
• Signature Upload : Sign three times consecutively on a plain white paper using black ink, then scan and upload this clear signature file.
• Common Application Form : Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) module using your valid photo ID card details, preferably an Aadhaar Card.
• Post-Specific Selection : Navigate to the fourth module to select your desired post or vacancy and complete the post-specific application requirements.
• Document Uploads : Upload separate PDF files for all required supporting documents, such as your 10th-grade mark sheet for date of birth, degree certificates, experience letters, and category proofs.
• Application Fee Payment : Pay the required fee of Rs. 25/- using Visa, Master, RuPay Credit/Debit cards, UPI, or net banking, noting that female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt.
• Final Submission : Submit your completed online application before the closing date of October 2, 2026, for general posts, or October 9, 2026, for UT of Ladakh posts.
• Print and Retain : Take a printout of the finally submitted online recruitment application and keep your unique Application Number for all future communications.

Selection Process

• Online Application : Apply online through the UPSC recruitment website by completing the Universal Registration, Common Application Form, and post-specific modules before the closing date.
• Computer-Based Shortlisting : The Commission shortlists candidates for interviews by reviewing applications against essential and desirable qualifications, higher educational achievements, or extended experience levels.
• Recruitment Test (RT) : If applicable to specific posts, a combined recruitment test or written examination is conducted at designated national or regional centers.
• Document Verification & Interview Call : Shortlisted candidates receive interview calls and must bring printouts of their online applications alongside original documents and self-attested certificates.
• Face Authentication : Candidates undergo mandatory face authentication and identity verification upon arrival at the examination venue or interview hall.
• Personality Test / Interview : Candidates are evaluated out of 100 marks and must achieve the mandatory category-wise minimum level of suitability (e.g., 50 marks for UR, 45 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST/PH).