UPSC Advt 08/2026: Recruitment for 48 Vacancies Across Multiple Ministries
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 08/2026, inviting online applications for recruitment by selection to 13 distinct posts spread across five central ministries. This notification offers a total of 48 vacancies for specialized roles including Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor (SFIO), six specialities of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology), Entomologist (CCCO), Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology), and Superintendent (Legal). The application window opens on 11 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026 at 1800 hrs.
Short Information
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting recruitment for 48 vacancies across 13 posts under Advt 08/2026. These positions are distributed among the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Law and Justice. The last date to submit the online application is 31 July 2026 (1800 hrs), with the application process commencing on 11 July 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 25/- | Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| Female (All Categories) | Nil | Not Applicable |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil | Not Applicable |
Fee can be paid online using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or internet banking of any bank up to the closing date and time. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstance and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee (where applicable) are summarily rejected.
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
The following table summarizes the 13 posts, their respective departments, total vacancies, reservation position, upper age limits (for the primary category mentioned in the notification), and essential educational qualifications. Candidates must refer to the official notification for complete category-wise age relaxation details and desirable qualifications.
| S.No. | Post Name | Department / Organisation | Total Vacancies | Reservation Position | Upper Age Limit (Primary Category) | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Soil Chemist | Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI), Dept. of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 2 | UR-02, PwBD-01 (one of the two vacancies reserved for PwBD) | 35 years (UR) | Master's Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Chemistry with specialisation in Soil Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Soil Science |
| 2 | Prosecutor | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 1 | OBC-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 33 years (OBC) | Graduate in any discipline plus LLB; OR Integrated 5-year Law degree |
| 3 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Haematology) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 9 | UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-01, ST-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Clinical Haematology (DM/DNB Clinical Haematology, or MD Medicine/Paediatrics/Pathology with 2 years' special training) |
| 4 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 10 | UR-02, EWS-01, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Endocrinology (DM/DNB Endocrinology, or MD/DNB Medicine or Paediatrics with 2 years' special training) |
| 5 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neonatology) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 13 | UR-04, EWS-02, OBC-04, SC-02, ST-01, PwBD-02 (two vacancies reserved for PwBD, both backlog) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Neonatology (DM/DNB Neonatology, or MD/DNB Paediatrics with 2 years' special training) |
| 6 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Nuclear Medicine) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 3 | UR-01, OBC-01, SC-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Nuclear Medicine (DM/DNB Nuclear Medicine, MD/DNB Radio-Therapy or Radio-Diagnosis with 2 years' experience, etc.) |
| 7 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 3 | UR-01, EWS-01, OBC-01, PwBD-01 (one vacancy reserved for PwBD, backlog) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Pulmonary Medicine (DM/DNB Pulmonary Medicine, or MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine or Paediatrics with 2 years' special training) |
| 8 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 1 | UR-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 40 years (UR) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Paediatric Cardiology or Cardiology (DM/DNB Paediatric Cardiology, DM/DNB Cardiology, or MD/DNB Paediatrics with 2 years' special training) |
| 9 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) | Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 1 | OBC-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 43 years (OBC) | MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Surgical Gastroenterology (MCh/DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, or MS/DNB General Surgery with 2 years' special training) |
| 10 | Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) | National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), New Delhi, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 2 | UR-02 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 35 years (UR) | Master's Degree in Zoology with Entomology, or Master's Degree in Public Health Entomology |
| 11 | Entomologist (CCCO) | NCVBDC, New Delhi, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 1 | UR-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 35 years (UR) | Master's Degree in Zoology with Entomology as one of the papers, or Master's Degree in Public Health Entomology |
| 12 | Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs | 1 | UR-01, PwBD-01 (vacancy exclusively reserved for PwBD, backlog) | 30 years (UR) | Master's Degree in Chemistry, or Associateship Diploma of the Institution of Chemists, or Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Pharmacy/Forensic Science with Chemistry at B.Sc. level |
| 13 | Superintendent (Legal) | Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice | 1 | UR-01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) | 30 years (UR) | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University or institution approved by the Central Government |
Essential Experience Requirements (Post-wise):
- Assistant Soil Chemist: 3 years' experience in Soil and Water analysis in a Central/State Government, UT, autonomous/statutory organisation, PSU, University or recognised research institution.
- Prosecutor (SFIO): 1 year (for regular LLB route) or 2 years (for integrated law degree route) experience handling litigation and court matters / administration of law in a Government organisation.
- All Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts: 3 years' teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the concerned speciality after the first PG degree.
- Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) & Entomologist (CCCO): 3 years' experience in teaching and/or research and/or control in Medical Entomology, Public Health Entomology or Vector Borne Diseases under a Central/State Government body, autonomous/statutory organisation, PSU, University or recognised research institute.
- Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology): 3 years' experience in research and analytical work in Toxicology in a Central/State organisation, recognised institute, university, or forensic science laboratory.
- Superintendent (Legal): 2 years' experience as an Officer of the State Judicial Service, OR in the Legal Department of a State, OR as a Central Government servant in legal affairs, OR as an Advocate at the Bar.
Age Relaxation: For every post, age is relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates (subject to post suitability and maximum age of 56 years on closing date). Additional relaxations: SC/ST (up to 5 years), OBC (up to 3 years), Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (5 years, subject to conditions), Central/UT Government servants (up to 5 years). The date for determining age and all eligibility is the closing date: 31 July 2026.
Pay Scale (7th CPC Pay Matrix):
- Level-11 + NPA: All Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts
- Level-10: Assistant Soil Chemist, Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology), Entomologist (CCCO)
- Level-8: Prosecutor (SFIO), Superintendent (Legal)
- Level-7: Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology)
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection is made by the Union Public Service Commission through Recruitment by Selection, which may involve a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an interview, or interview only, depending on the post. The notification does not specify which mode applies to each individual post beyond noting that a Recruitment Test may form part of the selection process.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) | Conducted where applicable. Candidates must clear the minimum level of suitability at both the RT stage and the interview stage for their respective category. Centres ordinarily include: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam (subject to change). |
| Interview | Minimum level of suitability in interview (out of 100 marks): UR – 50 marks, OBC – 45 marks, SC/ST/PH – 40 marks. Applies irrespective of whether selection is by interview alone or RT plus interview. |
| Shortlisting | Where applications are large, UPSC may apply shortlisting criteria such as desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher relevant experience, or a Recruitment Test to restrict candidates called for interview. |
| Provisional Candidature | Candidature at every stage remains provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying all prescribed eligibility conditions. |
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application for UPSC Advt 08/2026:
- Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.
- Complete Account Creation on the portal if not already registered.
- Complete the Universal Registration module to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN), which is common across all UPSC recruitments and remains constant for the candidate.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF), including uploading a photograph and capturing a live photograph as instructed on the portal.
- Upload signature: Sign three times on plain white paper in black ink and upload the image as per the portal's instructions.
- Fill the fourth, post/vacancy-specific module for the desired post, available only during the notified application window (11 July 2026 to 31 July 2026).
- Upload all supporting documents against each claim (date of birth, category, educational qualification, experience, disability, etc.) as separate PDF files.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online, if applicable to your category (Rs. 25 for UR/EWS/OBC male candidates; exempted for female, SC, ST, PwBD).
- Review all entries carefully — applications cannot be withdrawn, and no correction or alteration is permitted after submission.
- Submit the application and download/print the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for your own records.
Important: Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the closing date rather than waiting until the last day, and to keep their Aadhaar Card ready as the preferred ID document for verification.
Required Documents Checklist
- Matriculation/10th Standard certificate or equivalent mark sheet indicating date of birth
- Degree/Diploma certificate (or provisional certificate with all mark sheets) as proof of educational qualification claimed
- Order/letter for any equivalent educational qualification claimed, naming the authority and its number/date
- Experience certificate(s) in the prescribed proforma from the Head of the concerned Organisation/Department, mentioning duration, basic pay/consolidated pay and nature of duties
- Caste certificate in the prescribed proforma for SC/ST/OBC candidates seeking reservation
- Non-creamy-layer declaration for OBC candidates, in addition to the OBC certificate
- Certificate of Disability in the prescribed proforma, issued by a Medical Board constituted by the Central or State Government, for PwBD candidates
- Documents relating to change of name, if applicable (marriage/divorce/other)
- Age relaxation certificates for Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, Central/UT Government employees, or other special provisions, as applicable
- Certificates for any claim of Professional Registration, Language, Publications, NET, GATE, Conference or Internship
- Declaration by candidates already in regular Government service that they have informed their Head of Office/Department of having applied
Note: Documents such as pay slips, resumes, appointment letters, relieving letters, or unsigned experience certificates must not be uploaded. If any document is in a language other than Hindi or English, an attested/notarised transcript must be submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026?
It is an online recruitment notification issued by the Union Public Service Commission for filling 13 different posts by selection, spanning ministries such as Agriculture, Corporate Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Home Affairs, and Law and Justice, with a total of 48 vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt 08/2026?
The online application closes at