Introduction
The Union Public Service Commission has announced direct recruitment to 13 posts under Advertisement No. 12/2026. The recruitment covers professional posts in technical, legal and medical fields across different Central Government and associated government organisations. The online application window opened on 26 September 2026 and candidates can submit applications up to 16 October 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | UPSC Online Recruitment Application Portal |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Organization | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) | National Sugar Institute, Kanpur | 01 |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV, Indian Legal Service) | Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice | 08 |
| Law Officer | Land and Building Department, GNCT of Delhi | 03 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 01 |
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2026 |
Educational Qualification
- Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology): Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification in Science or Engineering with the required Sugar Technology qualification and relevant professional experience as specified in the advertisement.
- Assistant Legislative Counsel: Candidates must possess the prescribed Law degree and satisfy the professional legal experience requirements specified for the post.
- Law Officer: Candidates must possess a recognised Law degree and the required legal work experience as prescribed in the advertisement.
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology: Candidates must possess the prescribed recognised medical qualification, postgraduate qualification in Cardiology and the required specialist experience.
Because the four posts have different qualification and experience requirements, candidates should check the detailed UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 before applying.
Age Limit
The age limit is post-specific. Candidates must satisfy the maximum age prescribed for the particular vacancy in Advertisement No. 12/2026. Applicable age relaxation for eligible reserved categories and other candidates will be governed by the relevant Government of India rules and the detailed advertisement.
Pay Scale
- Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology): Pay Level 10 as prescribed for the post.
- Assistant Legislative Counsel: Pay Level 11 as prescribed for the Indian Legal Service post.
- Law Officer: Pay Level 7 as prescribed for the post.
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology: Pay Level 11 with applicable NPA provisions.
Application Fee
The prescribed application fee is Rs. 25 for applicable candidates. Female candidates, candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempt from payment of the application fee as per the recruitment provisions. Candidates should verify the applicable fee category while submitting the online application.
Selection Process
The recruitment is being conducted through the UPSC selection process. Depending on the number of applications and the requirements of the posts, the Commission may shortlist candidates and may conduct a Recruitment Test where prescribed, followed by the interview or other selection stages specified in the advertisement.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC website and open the recruitment section.
- Read Advertisement No. 12/2026 carefully.
- Open the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
- Register or log in and select the relevant post.
- Enter personal, educational and professional experience details.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Save the submitted application and payment record for future reference.
Important Instructions
- The four vacancies have separate educational and professional experience requirements.
- Candidates should apply only for posts for which they satisfy all prescribed conditions.
- Age eligibility must be checked separately for the selected post.
- All certificates and experience documents should meet the requirements specified by UPSC.
- Applications should be submitted before the prescribed closing date and time.
- Any subsequent clarification or recruitment update issued by UPSC should be followed.
Official Government Source
The Union Public Service Commission is the official recruiting authority. UPSC has listed Advertisement No. 12-2026 on its website, while the Press Information Bureau has officially confirmed the direct recruitment announcement and the 26 September to 16 October 2026 application window.
FAQs
How many vacancies are available under UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026?
A total of 13 vacancies are available across four different posts.
What are the posts included in the recruitment?
The posts are Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology.
When did the application process start?
The online application process started on 26 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The application window closes on 16 October 2026.
Where can candidates apply?
Eligible candidates should submit their applications through the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
Is the eligibility same for all 13 posts?
No. Each post has separate educational qualification, professional experience and age requirements.
Conclusion
UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 provides 13 direct recruitment opportunities across technical, legal and medical posts. Eligible candidates should carefully check the post-specific qualification, experience, age and other conditions before completing the online application by the prescribed deadline.
