UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 13 Law Officer, JTO and More Pos
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 13 Law Officer, JTO and More Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for recruitment by selection to 13 vacancies. The vacancies include Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology. Online applications are invited from 26 September 2026, and the last date is 16 October 2026.
UPSC Recruitment 2026
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Advertisement No. |
12/2026 |
Recruitment Type |
Recruitment by Selection |
Total Vacancies |
13 |
Posts |
Junior Technical Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer, Specialist Grade II (Cardiology) |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Start Date |
26 September 2026 |
Last Date |
16 October 2026 |
Official Application Portal |
upsconline.nic.in |
Job Location |
Various locations as specified for the posts |
Official Website |
UPSC |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Online Application Start Date |
26 September 2026 |
Online Application Last Date |
16 October 2026 |
Fee Payment Last Date |
16 October 2026 |
Admit Card |
Notified Soon |
Recruitment Test / Exam Date |
Notified Soon |
Interview Date |
Notified Soon |
Result Date |
Notified Soon |
UPSC Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
There are 13 vacancies under Advertisement No. 12/2026. Post-wise details are given below.
Post Name |
Vacancies |
Pay Level |
Maximum Age |
Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) |
1 |
Level-10 |
38 years for OBC |
Degree in Science/Engineering + Associateship or PG Diploma in Sugar Technology + 3 years relevant experience |
Assistant Legislative Counsel |
8 |
Level-11 |
40 UR/EWS, 43 OBC, 45 SC |
Law Degree/equivalent with prescribed legal experience/qualifications |
Law Officer |
3 |
Level-7 |
30 UR, 33 OBC |
Degree in Law + 2 years legal experience |
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology |
1 |
Level-11 + NPA |
48 years for OBC |
Recognized medical qualification + PG Degree in Cardiology + 3 years experience after PG |
Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology)
The post has one vacancy in the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur. Candidates need a Science or Engineering degree along with Associateship or Post-graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology and three years of teaching, research, advisory or managerial experience in a sugar factory.
Assistant Legislative Counsel
There are 8 vacancies in the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice. The post requires a Law Degree/equivalent along with the prescribed legal service, government legal, teaching/research or legal practitioner experience mentioned in the notification.
Law Officer
The Land and Building Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, has 3 vacancies. Candidates must have a Law Degree and either two years' experience in legal work as a legal practitioner or two years' experience in legal work in a government office.
Specialist Grade II (Cardiology)
There is 1 vacancy in New Delhi Municipal Council. Applicants must possess the prescribed recognized medical qualification, a postgraduate degree in Cardiology or equivalent, and three years' experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the postgraduate degree.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit differs according to the post and category.
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Junior Technical Officer: 38 years for OBC.
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Assistant Legislative Counsel: 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC.
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Law Officer: 30 years for UR and 33 years for OBC.
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Specialist Grade II (Cardiology): 48 years for OBC.
The notification provides applicable age relaxations for reserved categories and PwBD candidates. Generally, the notification specifies up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD, subject to the applicable rules and post conditions.
For PwBD candidates, a 10-year age relaxation is provided where applicable, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
UR/OBC/EWS Male Candidates |
Rs25 |
Female Candidates |
No Fee |
SC/ST Candidates |
No Fee |
PwBD Candidates |
No Fee |
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process is based on shortlisting and interview, with a Recruitment Test (RT) potentially being used where required.
If the number of applications is large, UPSC may shortlist candidates using factors such as:
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Desirable qualifications
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Higher educational qualifications
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Higher relevant experience
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Certain experience-related criteria
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Recruitment Test, where applicable
Where a Recruitment Test is conducted followed by an interview, candidates must meet the prescribed suitability level at both stages.
The notification also states that the date of interview for shortlisted candidates will be intimated separately.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
The post-wise pay scales are:
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Junior Technical Officer: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
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Assistant Legislative Counsel: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
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Law Officer: Level-7 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
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Specialist Grade II (Cardiology): Level-11 plus NPA in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
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Visit the UPSC online recruitment portal.
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Create an account/profile if required.
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Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) process.
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Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
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Select the relevant post/vacancy.
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Enter personal, educational and experience details carefully.
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Upload the required certificates and documents.
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Upload the photograph and capture the required live photograph.
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Upload the required signature.
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Pay the applicable Rs25 application fee, if applicable.
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Review all details before final submission.
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Submit the application before 16 October 2026.
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Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
UPSC advises candidates to read the portal instructions before applying and upload documents supporting their claims, including age, category, education and experience.
Candidates should also provide a correct and active email address because UPSC states that correspondence regarding the recruitment will be made through email.
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FAQs UPSC Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 contains 13 vacancies for Junior Technical Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade II (Cardiology).
2. What is the last date for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 16 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
3. What is the UPSC Recruitment 2026 application fee?
The application fee is Rs25 for applicable candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the fee.
4. What is the eligibility for UPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Degree in Law from a recognized Institute/University and two years of relevant legal work experience as specified in the notification.
5. What is the UPSC Junior Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 qualification?
Candidates require a Science or Engineering degree along with Associateship or Post-graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology and the prescribed three years of relevant experience.