UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 212 Specialist, Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor and More posts vacancies. Online applications start from 12th September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 02nd October 2026 and for the Ladakh State is 09th October 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Anatomy / General Medicine), Assistant Editor, Specialist Gr-II (Anesthesia / Pediatrics), APP & Law Officer |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment by Selection (Interview-Based) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 |
| Total Posts | 212 |
| Age Limit | 30–50 years (as per post) |
| Pay Scale | 7th CPC Level-7 / Level-8 / Level-10 / Level-11 (+ NPA for medical posts) |
| Qualification | PG Medical Degree / Diploma | Journalism / Mass Communication | LL.B. + Bar experience (post-wise) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 12/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 02/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply (For Ladakh State) | 09/10/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25/- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: Exempted Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | 04 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | 60 |
| Assistant Editor | 02 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | 01 |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics | 01 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 140 |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer (UT of Ladakh) | 04 |
| Grand Total | 212 |
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 30–50 years (as per post) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Educational Qualification + Work Experience
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification + Work Experience |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | Post-Graduate degree in Anatomy (e.g., MS/MD/DNB Anatomy, or MBBS with MSc Anatomy, or MSc Medical Anatomy with PhD/DSc) from a recognised teaching institute. + At least 3 years' teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the specialty after the first PG degree. |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | Recognised MBBS degree plus Postgraduate degree in Medicine/General Medicine (MD/DNB) from a recognised teaching institute. + At least 3 years' teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the specialty after the first PG degree. (Note: experience as General Duty Medical Officer/Medical Officer is not counted.) |
| Assistant Editor | Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, OR Bachelor's degree with Economics/Statistics/English plus a 1-year diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication. + 3 years' experience editing and publishing in a publishing house, newspaper, news agency, publicity organisation, or government organisation. + Master's degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Economics/Statistics/English; experience with publishing software (PageMaker, MS Office, CorelDraw, QuarkXPress, Photoshop). |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | Recognised medical qualification (MBBS-equivalent) plus PG degree/diploma in Anaesthesiology (MD/MS Anaesthesiology, DA, FFARCS, or equivalent). + 3 years' experience after PG degree, or 5 years' after PG diploma. |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics | Recognised medical qualification plus PG degree/diploma in Paediatrics (MD Paediatrics, or Diploma Paed./DCH). + 3 years' experience after PG degree, or 5 years' after PG diploma. |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Degree in Law from a recognised University/Institute. + 3 years' experience at the bar. + Experience as a government advocate. |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer (UT of Ladakh) | Bachelor's degree in Law (Professional or Integrated) from a university established by law in India, with 2 years' actual practice at the bar, certified by the Principal District & Sessions Judge or Registrar General of the concerned High Court/Supreme Court. + Recruitment is exclusive to Domiciles of the UT of Ladakh under the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment – Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025. A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Tehsildar is mandatory. |
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC) |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Editor | Level-07 (7th CPC) |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC) |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics | Level-11 plus NPA (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer (UT of Ladakh) | Level-8 (7th CPC) |
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | 40 years for UR/EWS; 45 years for SC |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | 40 years for UR/EWS; 43 years for OBC; 45 years for SC/ST; further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD |
| Assistant Editor | 30 years for UR; 35 years for SC; further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology | 50 years for ST; further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics | 45 years for EWS; further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor | 35 years for UR/EWS; 38 years for OBC; 40 years for SC/ST; further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD. Contractual employees get a one-time relaxation up to 5 years (subject to conditions) |
| Public Law Officer/District Litigation Officer/Law Officer (UT of Ladakh) | 40 years for ST; further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD |
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Selection Process
- Recruitment Test (Computer Based)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 12/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 12/09/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 02/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 02/10/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date (For Ladakh State) | 09/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment (For Ladakh State) | 09/10/2026 |
| Interview Date | Not specified in the notification; will be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates by email |
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Important Links
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|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
212 posts across seven cadres, including 140 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts and 60 Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) posts.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 12 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 02 October 2026 and for Ladakh state is 09 October 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for Bank of UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
Age limits vary by post, ranging from 30 years (Assistant Editor, UR) to 50 years (Specialist Anaesthesiology, ST), with category-wise relaxations up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Full post-wise details are in the Eligibility section above.
Q 5. What is the application fee for UPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
Exempted for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and ₹25/- for all other candidates (including OBC and EWS).
Abbreviation
| UPSC | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| CGSE | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| JMGS | Junior Management Grade Scale |
| MMGS | Middle Management Grade Scale |
| SMGS | Senior Management Grade Scale |