UPSC Recruitment 2026 212 Assistant Public Prosecutor Posts | Apply Now!

Union Public Service Commission invites online recruitment applications through Union Public Service Commission website (https://www.upsc.gov.in/) (Advt. No. 11/2026) for the following posts of 212 Public Law Officer, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Assistant Editor, Specialist Grade-II (Pediatrics, Anaesthesiology), Specialist Grade III Assist Professor vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 12.09.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 09.10.2026.

Eligible candidates possessing a Bachelor Degree, LLB, MBBS, MD/MS can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Public Law Officer posts are spread All Over India.  Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link 

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link 

UPSC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]

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Current UPSC Job Openings:

1. Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (Anatomy) – 04 Posts
2. Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (General Medicine) – 60 Posts
3. Assistant Editor – 02 Posts
4. Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology – 01 Post
5. Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics – 01 Post
6. Assistant Public Prosecutor – 140 Posts
7. Public Law Officer – 04 Posts

UPSC Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for UPSC:

• Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (Anatomy) – 
  • Essential: Post-Graduate degree in the concerned speciality or super-speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Master of Surgery (Anatomy); or Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy); or Diplomate National Board (Anatomy); or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Master of Science (Anatomy); or Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) with Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Anatomy); or Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) with Doctor of Science (Medical Anatomy). 
  • Experience: At least three years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident or Tutor or Demonstrator or Registrar or Assist Professor or Lecturer in the concerned Specialty or Super 3 Specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
• Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (General Medicine) – 
  • Essential: A recognized MBBS degree qualification included in the First Schedule or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Educational qualifications included in Part II of the Third Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). 6 (ii) Post-Graduate degree in the concerned speciality or super speciality mentioned in Section A of Schedule VI from recognized Teaching Institute i.e. Doctor of Medicine (Medicine); or Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine); or Diplomate National Board (Medicine/ General Medicine). 
  • Experience: At least three years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident or Tutor or Demonstrator or Registrar or Assist Professor or Lecturer in the concerned Specialty or Super Specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
• Assistant Editor – 
  • Essential: Bachelors’ Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from any recognised University or Institute; Or Bachelors’ degree with Economics or Statistics or English as a subject and possessing a diploma in Journalism or Mass-Communication of at least one year from a recognised University or Institute. 
  • Experience: Three years’ experience of editing and publishing works in book publishing field in publishing house or Newspaper or News agency or publicity organisation or Government organisation. 
• Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Anaesthesiology – 
  • Essential: A recognized medical qualification included in the first or second schedule or Part-II of the third schedule (other than licentiate qualification) to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Holders of educational qualification included in Part II of the Third Schedule should also fulfill the conditions stipulated in sub section (3) of Section (13) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. 12 (ii) Post graduate degree/diploma in the concerned specialty mentioned in Schedule VI or equivalent (ie Post Graduate Degree Qualification M.D. (Anesthesiology), M.S. (Anesthesiology), D.A: (two years Course). F.F.A.R.C.S. (By examination), Specialty Board of Anesthesiology (USA) OR Post Graduate Diploma Qualification – D.A.)
  • Experience: Three years’ experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ experience after obtaining the post graduate diploma.
• Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics – 
  • Essential: A recognized medical qualification included in the first or second schedule or Part-II of the third schedule (other than licentiate qualification) to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Holders of educational qualification included in Part II of the Third Schedule should also fulfill the conditions stipulated in sub section (3) of Section (13) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. (ii) Post graduate degree/diploma in the concerned specialty mentioned in Schedule VI or equivalent (i.e. Post Graduate Degree Qualification – M.D. (Paediatrics) or Post Graduate Diploma Qualification Diploma Paed. D.C.H.)
  • Experience: Three years’ experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the post graduate degree or five years’ experience after obtaining the post graduate diploma.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor – 
  • Essential: Degree in law from a recognized University / Institute. 
  • Experience: Three years’ experience at the bar. 
  • Desirable: Experience as a government advocate. 
• Public Law Officer – 
  • Essential: A bachelor’s Degree in Law (Professional or integrated) from a university established by Law in India having two years actual practice at bar to be certified by the Principal District and Sessions Judge concerned or Registrar General of the Honorable High Court concerned or Supreme Court.

Age Limit for UPSC: (As on 09.10.2026)

1. Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (Anatomy) – 40 years for UR/EWS and 45 years for SC
2. Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (General Medicine) – 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST
3. Assistant Editor – 30 years for UR and 35 years for SC
4. Specialist Grade II (Jr Scale) – Anaesthesiology – 50 years for ST
5. Specialist Grade-II (Jr Scale) – Pediatrics – 45 years for EWS
6. Assistant Public Prosecutor – 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST
7. Public Law Officer – 40 years for ST

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities candidate:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale for UPSC:

1. Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (Anatomy) – Level-11
2. Specialist Grade III Assist Professor (General Medicine) – Level-11
3. Assistant Editor – Level-07
4. Specialist Grade II (Jr Scale) – Anaesthesiology – Level-11
5. Specialist Grade-II (Jr  Scale) – Pediatrics – Level-11
6. Assistant Public Prosecutor – Level-10
7. Public Law Officer – Level-08

Method of Selection for UPSC:

• Recruitment Test 
• Interview 

Application Fee for UPSC:  

• For ST/SC/Female/PWD Applicants – Nil 
• For Other Applicants – Rs.25/- 
• Payment Mode: Online

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 12.09.2026 and 09.10.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Union Public Service Commission website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 12.09.2026 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 09.10.2026 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

• Is UPSC positions a permanent job?
  • Yes, it is a permanent Job. 
• What is the last date to apply for Public Law Officer recruitment 2026? 
  • The last date to submit your online application for the UPSC positions is 09.10.2026. The online application portal opened on 12.09.2026. 
• Where will the selected candidates be posted? 
  • The official place of posting for all the 212 positions will be All Over India. 
• What is the selection process for UPSC positions? 
  • The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Recruitment Test, Interview