UPSC: UPSC announces recruitment for 213 posts; apply by October 2..
UPSC has announced a recruitment opportunity for young aspirants preparing for government jobs. The Union Public Service Commission has invited applications for direct recruitment to 213 posts across various departments and institutions of the Government of India. These include positions such as Specialist, Assistant Professor, Assistant Editor, Assistant Public Prosecutor, and Law Officer.
The application process will begin on September 12, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online until October 2, 2026, via the Commission's official website, UPSC.gov.in. To participate in the recruitment process, candidates must meet the educational qualifications, age limits, and other conditions prescribed for the respective posts.
**Recruitment for 213 Posts**
This UPSC recruitment drive includes posts for Specialist (Category-III) Assistant Professor and Specialist (Grade-II) across various departments. For the post of Assistant Professor (Anatomy), the maximum age limit is 40 years for the General category and 45 years for the SC category. Candidates are required to hold a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject.
For the post of Assistant Professor (General Medicine), the age limit is 40 years for the General category, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC/ST. Candidates must possess an MBBS degree along with an MD or DNB in Medicine/General Medicine.
**What are the eligibility criteria for other posts?**
The maximum age limit for the post of Assistant Editor is 30 years. Candidates require a graduation degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, or a graduation degree in a related subject coupled with a one-year diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication. For the post of Specialist (Grade-II) in Anesthesiology, an MBBS degree along with an MD, MS, or Diploma in the relevant field is required. For the Pediatrics post, a medical degree along with an MD or Diploma in Pediatrics and the prescribed experience is mandatory.
**Selection Process**
For the post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, the maximum age limit is 35 years for General/EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. The recruitment drive also includes posts for Law Officers in Ladakh. Selection will primarily be based on an interview. In the event of a high volume of applications, UPSC may shortlist candidates based on a recruitment test, additional qualifications, or extensive experience. To qualify in the interview, candidates must secure a minimum of 50 marks (General category), 45 marks (OBC), and 40 marks (SC/ST/PwBD).
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹25. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment can be made online.
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