Brief of UPSC Assistant Professor & More Posts Recruitment 2026
The Union Public Service Commission has opened online applications under Advertisement No. 08/2026, and this is not a single-post drive. The notification includes a total of 13 entirely unrelated specialist positions across five ministries, ranging from Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor roles in seven medical specialities to a prosecutor at the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, a superintendent (Legal), and a couple of entomology and toxicology posts. The recruitment for the UPSC Assistant Professor and other posts in 2026 covers a total of 48 vacancies, which will be filled through selection, as there is no common written paper for most of these posts.
UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 08/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment by Selection (interview-based; Recruitment Test only if the Commission decides it's needed for shortlisting) |
| Total Posts (Distinct Titles) | 13 |
| Total Vacancies | 48 |
| Application Mode | Online only, via https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
| Application Start Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Closing Date | 31 July 2026, 1800 hrs |
| Application Fee | ₹25 (exempted for Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates of any community) |
| Minimum Interview Suitability | UR – 50/100; OBC – 45/100; SC/ST/PwBD – 40/100 |
| Eligibility Determination Date | The closing date for online application submission |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in |
Qualification and Experience - The Seven Medical Specialist Posts of UPSC Assistant Professor jobs
- Qualification: MBBS + MD/DNB/DM/MCh (or equivalent PG qualification) in the relevant specialty. - Experience: Minimum 3 years of teaching experience after the postgraduate degree. - Specialties & Vacancies: 1. Clinical Haematology - 9 2. Endocrinology - 10 3. Neonatology - 13 4. Nuclear Medicine - 3 5. Pulmonary Medicine - 3 6. Paediatric Cardiology - 1 7. Surgical gastroenterology - 1 Additional Details: - Pay level 11+ non-practising allowance (NPA). - 1-year probation period - All-India service liability with headquarters at Delhi - Private practice is not allowed during service. - Selected candidates may be required to serve with the defence forces as per government rules.
UPSC Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor Jobs Vacancy Details (Posts-Wise)
| Posts | Ministry/Office | Vacancy | Categories Split | Pay Level | Max Age (UR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Soil Chemist | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (SLUSI) | 2 | UR-2 (incl. 1 PwBD) | 10 | 35 |
| Prosecutor | Corporate Affairs (SFIO) | 1 | OBC-1 | 8 | 33 |
| Asst. Professor (Clinical Haematology) | Health & Family Welfare | 9 | UR-3, EWS-1, OBC-3, SC-1, ST-1 | 11+NPA | 40 |
| Asst. Professor (Endocrinology) | Health & Family Welfare | 10 | UR-2, EWS-1, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-1 | 11+NPA | 40 |
| Asst. Professor (Neonatology) | Health & Family Welfare | 13 | UR-4, EWS-2, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-1 (+2 PwBD backlog) | 11+NPA | 40 |
| Asst. Professor (Nuclear Medicine) | Health & Family Welfare | 3 | UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1 | 11+NPA | 40 |
| Asst. Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) | Health & Family Welfare | 3 | UR-1, EWS-1, OBC-1 (+1 PwBD backlog) | 11+NPA | 40 |
| Asst. Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) | Health & Family Welfare | 1 | UR-1 | 11+NPA | 40 |
| Asst. Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) | Health & Family Welfare | 1 | OBC-1 | 11+NPA | 45 |
| Deputy Asst. Director (Entomology) | Health & Family Welfare | 2 | UR-2 | 10 | 35 |
| Entomologist (CCCO) | Health & Family Welfare | 1 | UR-1 | 10 | 35 |
| Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | Home Affairs (CFSL) | 1 | PwBD-1 (exclusive) | 7 | 30 |
| Superintendent (Legal) | Law and Justice | 1 | UR-1 | 8 | 30 |
Qualification and Experience - The Other Six Posts of UPSC Assistant Professor & More Posts Recruitment 2026
Assistant Soil Chemist (2 Posts):
Master's in Agriculture/Agriculture Chemistry with relevant specialization and 3 years' experience in soil and water analysis.
Prosecutor, SFIO (1 Post):
Graduate + LLB with 1 year of litigation experience OR 5-year integrated law degree with 2 years of experience.
Deputy Assistant director (Entomology) (2 Posts):
Master's in Zoology (Entomology) or Public Health Entomology, plus 3 years' experience.
Entomology - CCCO (1 Post):
Same qualification and experience as above.
Junior Scientific (Toxicology) (1 Post):
Master's in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Pharmacy/Forensic Science + 3 years of toxicology experience. Reserved for PwBD (Hard of hearing) candidates.
Superintendent (Legal) (1 Post):
LLB + 2 years' experience in legal/judicial services or as an advocate.
Selection Process for UPSC Assistant Professor Jobs
- 1Online Registration: Established a Universal Registration Number (URN) profile on the ORA portal; this is universal across all UPSC recruitment and has to be created only once.
- 2Common Application Form (CAF): Fill out the CAF, which is also common across the UPSC recruitment cycle, furnishing personal, educational, and category details.
- 3Post-Specific Module: Fill the fourth, post/vacancy-specific module for the exact post you are applying to within the window this notification allows.
- 4Eligibility screening: UPSC checks age, qualifications, and experience as of the closing date for applications.
- 5Shortlisting (if required): In case the number of applications is very large, UPSC shortlists on the basis of desirable qualifications, better education, more relevant experience, or by conducting a Recruitment Test.
- 6Recruitment Test (where applicable): held at designated centers (Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur/Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam); candidates must qualify separately, at this stage, for the minimum suitability level for their category before proceeding to interview.
- 7Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; the category-wise minimum qualifying marks (UR-50, OBC-45, and SC/ST/PwBD-40 out of 100) apply here.
- 8Document Verification: To be done at the time of the interview, candidates are required to bring the printout of their online application along with original documents and self-attested copies.
- 9Recommendation and Appointment: The recommendation of the UPSC is forwarded to the concerned Ministry for appointment, which is made by the concerned Ministry by issuing the appointment order. Merely being called for an interview does not mean that the candidate is selected.
Application Fee for UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026
The application fee is Rs. 25, payable online via Visa/mastercard/RuPay Credit or Debit card, UPI, or internet banking. Female candidates and SC/ST/PwBD candidates of any community are exempt from the fee. OBC, EWS, and Unreserved male candidates receive no fee exemption and must pay the full amount. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected, and no fee once paid is refunded or held in reserve for any other UPSC exam or selection.
UPSC How To Apply for Assistant Professor & More Posts Recruitment 2026
- 1Before starting, please visit http://upsconline.nin.in/ora/and read the General instructions, module-wise instructions, and document-upload instructions on the home page.
- 2Register on the UPSC website and fill out the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile, which is a one-time process for all UPSC recruitment applications.
- 3Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) with a live photo capture matching your uploaded photograph and upload your signature (signed three times on plain white paper in black ink).
- 4Complete the fourth module specific to the post/vacancy for the exact post and vacancy number you are applying for.
- 5Supporting documents are to be uploaded separately against each claim, date of birth, category, educational qualification, experience, desirable qualification, and age relaxation as a separate PDF. Payslips, resumes, appointment letters, relieving letters, or unsigned experience certificates are not to be uploaded in the document module.
- 6Review each field thoroughly. Applications cannot be withdrawn, edited, or corrected in any field after submission.
- 7Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for your own record; this is not to be sent to UPSC unless you are called for an interview.
Documents Required for UPSC Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor Jobs
- Matriculation/10th standard certificate or marksheet, indicating date of birth
- Degree/Diploma certificate as proof of educational qualification (or provisional certificate with all-year marksheets, where the final certificate isn't yet issued)
- Order/letter establishing equivalence, if claiming a qualification as equivalent to the one specified in the advertisement
- Experience certificate(s) in the prescribed proforma from the Head of the Organization/Department, stating duration, pay, and nature of duties for each claim
- Caste certificate in the prescribed proforma, for SC/ST/OBC candidates
- OBC Non-creamy layer declaration, in addition to the community certificate, for OBC candidates
- Disability certificate in the prescribed proforma from a Medical Board, for PwBD candidates
- Age-relaxation certificate, where applicable (Ex-servicemen, Central/UT Government employee, or other special provision)
- Valid Photo ID; Aadhar is strongly recommended for verification
- Documents for any name change, professional registration, publications, NET/GATE, or other claims made in the application
About the Union Public Service Commission
The Union Public Service Commission is India's central recruiting agency for Group A and Group B civil posts under the Government of India, established under the Constitution of India. Beyond its well-known Civil Services Examination, UPSC also conducts recruitment by selection for specialist and technical posts across ministries and departments, typically filled through screening of applications and a personal interview, with a Recruitment Test used only where the volume of applications makes shortlisting by qualification and experience alone impractical.
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