NEW DELHI: Aspirants who want to explore options beyond the UPSC Civil Services Examination have another recruitment opportunity to look at this time as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced direct recruitment for 212 vacancies across different posts and departments through Advertisement No. 11/2026. The posts such as Assistant Public Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor and several other specialist positions are included. Applications will open on September 12, 2026. The deadline, however, is not the same for every post. Candidates applying for posts other than those under the UT of Ladakh can submit their forms until October 2, while the deadline for Ladakh posts is October 9.
Before filling out the form, applicants should check the eligibility requirements for the post they want to apply for. The qualification and other conditions can differ from one post to another.
Overview of UPSC Recruitment 2026
➤UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in the Government of India
➤ Detailed Advertisement No. 11/2026, along with candidate instructions, will be uploaded soon on the Commission’s website https://t.co/ro7RPIxvN8… pic.twitter.com/thqJWOvVcp
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UPSC Recruitment 2026: Detailed Advertisement
The detailed UPSC advertisement No. 11/2026 is available on the Commission’s official website. The advertisement carries post-wise information on qualifications, work experience, age limits and other eligibility conditions.
Eligibility criteria varies according to the post applied for. The notification specifies all details related to the qualification, experience and other conditions applicable to each vacancy. Thus, candidates can go through the details of the post they have selected.
Where and How to apply?
UPSC application forms can be filled only in online mode. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the UPSC Online Application Portal after registration. To register or create an account, simply add details like email ID, mobile number. Once done, proceed to fill the application form. It is advisable that candidates should read all the instructions carefully before registration and application form filling.
Eligibility criteria of UPSC Recruitment 2026
There is no single eligibility rule for all 212 vacancies. Depending on the post, applicants may need a particular qualification, work experience or age requirement. The exact requirements are listed below:
- Educational qualification
- Required work or professional experience
- Age limit and relaxation, if applicable
- Category-related requirements
- Documents to be submitted
- Last date for applying
- Any additional conditions mentioned for the particular post
Ladakh posts have a separate deadline
Candidates applying for posts under the UT of Ladakh will get a little more time to submit their forms. While the deadline for most posts in the recruitment drive is October 2, 2026, those applying for Ladakh posts can submit their applications until October 9, 2026.
The eligibility rules may also differ from one post to another. So, before applying, candidates should check the requirements for the particular Ladakh post they are interested in and make sure they meet all the conditions.
