The Union Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 08/2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications for direct recruitment by selection to 48 vacancies across 13 distinct posts in various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The recruitment includes Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts in multiple medical specialities, Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology), Entomologist (CCCO), Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) and Superintendent (Legal). The posts are primarily permanent Central Government positions in Group A and Group B services. Pay levels range from Level 7 to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with NPA applicable to the specified medical Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts. The online application process begins on 11 July 2026 and closes at 18:00 hours on 31 July 2026. Selection is by recruitment by selection and may involve shortlisting, Recruitment Test/Combined Recruitment Test where prescribed, followed by interview. The exact eligibility, age, qualification, experience, reservation and PwBD suitability conditions vary by individual vacancy.
| Application Fee | ₹25 |
|---|---|
| Fee Exemption | Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community are exempted from payment of fee. |
| Educational Qualification | Qualifications vary by post. They include Master’s Degree in relevant subjects, LLB/Law qualifications, MBBS with relevant postgraduate medical qualifications, and other specialized postgraduate qualifications as prescribed for individual vacancies. |
| Experience | Relevant professional, teaching, research, analytical, legal or other experience is prescribed according to the individual post. |
| Age Limit | The prescribed normal upper age limit varies from 30 to 45 years depending on the post and category. |
| PwBD Age Relaxation | PwBD candidates may receive up to 10 years age relaxation subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement. The maximum age on the closing date is generally subject to the prescribed ceiling. |
| Application Portal | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
| Universal Registration Number | Candidates receive a Universal Registration Number after registration. The URN is common for UPSC recruitment applications. |
| Live Photograph | Candidates are required to upload a photograph and capture a live photograph while filling the Common Application Form. |
| Signature Upload | Candidates are required to upload their signatures as prescribed in the UPSC online application instructions. |
| Application Withdrawal | Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission and no correction, alteration or modification is allowed after submission. |
| Date of Birth Proof | Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or equivalent document indicating date of birth. |
| Educational Qualification Proof | Degree or diploma certificates and relevant mark sheets must be provided in support of educational qualification claims. |
| Experience Certificate | Experience certificates should clearly indicate employment duration, pay details and nature of duties and should preferably be in the prescribed format. |
| Category Certificate | Candidates claiming reservation must provide the appropriate certificate in the prescribed format. OBC candidates must also provide the prescribed non-creamy-layer declaration. |
| PwBD Certificate | Eligible PwBD candidates must provide the disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Nature of Posts | The advertised posts are permanent Central Government posts, although appointments may initially be made on temporary basis and confirmation is subject to satisfactory completion of probation where applicable. |
| Eligibility Date | The closing date of the Online Recruitment Application is the date for determining eligibility in every respect. |
| Recruitment Test Centres | Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi and Visakhapatnam, subject to change by UPSC. |
| UPSC Recruitment Helpline | 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Soil Chemist | 2 |
| Prosecutor | 1 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Clinical Haematology | 9 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Endocrinology | 10 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Neonatology | 13 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Nuclear Medicine | 3 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Pulmonary Medicine | 3 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Paediatric Cardiology | 1 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor - Surgical Gastroenterology | 1 |
| Deputy Assistant Director - Entomology | 2 |
| Entomologist (CCCO) | 1 |
| Junior Scientific Officer - Toxicology | 1 |
| Superintendent (Legal) | 1 |
Qualification: Post-wise qualifications vary. The recruitment includes posts requiring Master’s Degree with relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Law with relevant experience, MBBS with relevant postgraduate medical qualifications and teaching experience, and other specialized postgraduate qualifications with
Age limit varies by post and category. SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible candidates are entitled to age relaxation as per the UPSC advertisement and applicable Central Government rules. PwBD candidates may receive up to 10 years relaxation subject
10 July 2026
11 July 2026
31 July 2026 at 6:00 PM
31 July 2026
Candidates submit the Online Recruitment Application through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
Where applications are large, UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria based on desirable qualifications, higher qualifications, higher relevant experience and other criteria specified in the advertisement.
UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) where required for shortlisting candidates.
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview. Candidates must produce the required original documents and certificates at the time of interview.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Pay Level 7 | Level 7 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Pay Level 8 | Level 8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Pay Level 10 | Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Pay Level 11 | Level 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA |
Pay scales vary by post from Level 7 to Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts carry Level 11 plus NPA. Other posts carry the pay level specified against th
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