Direct Application Begins for Over 200 Specialist, Assistant Professor, and Law Officer Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially opened the application window for the direct recruitment of 213 specialized positions across various central government ministries, departments, and institutions. Aspirants seeking prestigious government jobs can submit their applications online through the official UPSC portal at upsc.gov.in. The application window opened on September 12, with the final deadline for submission set for October 2, 2026. This recruitment drive offers lucrative career prospects for qualified professionals, including medical specialists, academic experts, law officers, and editorial personnel.

Key Vacancy Details, Age Limits, and Educational Qualifications

The 213 openings encompass a wide range of specialized professional domains, each carrying specific eligibility requirements and age limits:

• Specialist Category-III Assistant Professor (Anatomy): Requires a post-graduate medical degree with a maximum age limit of 40 years for general candidates and 45 years for SC applicants.

• Specialist Category-III Assistant Professor (General Medicine): Mandates an MBBS degree alongside an MD or DNB in Medicine/General Medicine, with age caps set at 40 years for general, 43 for OBC, and 45 for SC/ST candidates.

• Assistant Editor (Indian Bureau of Mines): Open to candidates aged 30 and above (with category relaxations), holding a bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communication, or an equivalent degree backed by a one-year diploma.

• Specialist Grade-II (Anesthesiology & Pediatrics): Requires recognized MBBS degrees paired with post-graduate MD, MS, or specialized diplomas, plus mandatory professional experience for pediatric roles.

• Assistant Public Prosecutor (Delhi): Features age limits up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST applicants.

• Law Officer Roles (Ladakh): Encompasses positions like Public Law Officer and District Litigation Officer tailored for legal professionals as per institutional rules.

Step-by-Step Application Process, Fee Exemption, and Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates are required to register on the official portal, fill out personal and educational credentials, upload mandatory documents, and pay a nominal application fee of Rs 25 via credit card, debit card, UPI, or net banking. Female applicants, along with candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories, are completely exempted from the application fee. Selection will primarily be conducted through a rigorous interview process. However, if the volume of applications is exceptionally high, the UPSC reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on higher educational qualifications, extensive field experience, or by organizing a preliminary Recruitment Test (RT). Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks—50 for General, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PH categories—to successfully navigate the selection milestones.