UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 212 Vacancies Through Direct Recruitment by Selection

UPSC Recruitment Advertisement 2026 Released: UPSC is the governing body, has released the UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification on the official website. A total of 212 vacancies have been announced in the UPSC Recruitment Advertisement 2026. Candidates should have completed the relevant degree/diploma for the posts available in the recruitment. The last date to fill the application form is October 2, 2026 (October 9, 2026, for UT of Ladakh posts). 

UPSC Recruitment Advertisement 2026 Overview

Union Public Service Commission releases official notifications to fill various posts in government departments. Candidates can apply online through the official portal to secure government jobs across India. 

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification has been published to invite applications for multiple positions. Candidates must read the instructions carefully before filling out the forms. Every post has specific eligibility conditions regarding age and education. 

UPSC Direct Recruitment Vacancy 2026

UPSC has published the notification covering the UPSC Direct Recruitment Vacancy 2026 is 212 posts in different post-wise categories. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancy distribution to apply for the UPSC recruitment provided by the authority. 

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UPSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online 

UPSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online is open from September 12 to October 2, 2026 (October 9, 2026, for UT of Ladakh posts). Candidates can visit the official website to complete the OTR process and fill the application form accordingly. Make the fee payment to finally submit the application form online. 

Application Fee

• Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online payment methods.

•  Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates do not need to pay any fee. 

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UPSC Direct Recruitment Eligibility

Candidates need to meet the requirements related to the UPSC Direct Recruitment Eligibility as mentioned in the direct recruitment notification. 

• Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of India or fall under specified eligible categories.

• Age Limit: Maximum age limits range from 30 to 50 years depending on the post. Age relaxations apply to SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates.

• Education: Candidates must possess a relevant degree, such as an MBBS, Master's degree, or Law degree, depending on the job profile.

• Experience: Teaching, legal practice, or editing experience is required as per the specific post rules.

UPSC Direct Recruitment Selection Process 2026

UPSC Direct Recruitment Selection Process 2026 comprises shortlisting, interview, and document verification rounds. 

• Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on higher qualifications, experience, or a Recruitment Test (RT) if the number of applicants is large.

• Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview carrying 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 50 for Unreserved, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD.

• Document Verification: Verification of original certificates takes place during the interview stage.

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UPSC Direct Recruitment Salary 2026

Selected candidates can get the UPSC Direct Recruitment Salary 2026 based on the posts and profile in the organisation. 

• Assistant Editor: Pay Level-07 under the 7th CPC.

• Public Law Officer: Pay Level-08 under the 7th CPC.

• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Pay Level-10 under the 7th CPC.

• Specialist Grade III Assistant Professors & Specialist Grade II Posts: Pay Level-11 plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) under the 7th CPC.

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