UPSC Recruitment Advt No 12/2026 – 13 Posts, Last Date 16 Oct

UPSC Recruitment 2026 covers 13 vacancies under Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Advertisement No. 12/2026. The notification invites online applications for Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology posts through upsconline.nic.in. Applications open from 26 September 2026 and close at 1800 Hrs on 16 October 2026.

The vacancies are in the National Sugar Institute, Legislative Department, Land and Building Department, and New Delhi Municipal Council. Posting locations include Kanpur and New Delhi, with the Junior Technical Officer post liable to posting anywhere in India. A full post-wise vacancy and eligibility breakdown follows below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Union Public Service Commission Advertisement No. 12/2026.
Last verified: 25 September 2026.

The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting for 13 posts under Advertisement No. 12/2026. Online applications start on 26 September 2026 and close at 1800 Hrs on 16 October 2026 through upsconline.nic.in. Selection may involve shortlisting, a Recruitment Test if held, and an interview.

Quick Summary of UPSC Recruitment Advt No 12/2026 

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About the Union Public Service Commission

The Union Public Service Commission conducts recruitment by selection for posts in Central Government organisations and departments. Advertisement No. 12/2026 covers specialist and officer-level vacancies in areas including sugar technology, legislative work, law and cardiology. The notification states that the posts are permanent, with the service group and probation period depending on the post.

Candidates looking for other central government opportunities can also browse the Government Jobs category on IndiaJobAlerts.

Local context and how this recruitment differs

This recruitment is different from large exam-based government recruitment drives. The four advertised posts require specialised qualifications and, for most posts, relevant professional experience. Candidates are considered through recruitment by selection rather than a single common examination for all 13 vacancies.

The locations also vary by post. The Junior Technical Officer position is headquartered at the National Sugar Institute in Kanpur but carries an all-India posting condition. The Assistant Legislative Counsel and Law Officer posts are based in New Delhi, while the Specialist Grade II Cardiology post is at the New Delhi Municipal Council.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm posting and service conditions from the appointment terms.

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Important dates

The Commission states that the closing date is also the date used for determining eligibility in every respect. Candidates are advised to submit the application before the closing date rather than waiting until the final hours.

Vacancy details and salary

*The notification separately identifies PwBD reservation or suitability for the relevant posts.

Eligibility

The eligibility conditions differ substantially between the four posts. Candidates should check the exact post before applying.

Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology)

Age: 38 years for OBC. The age is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD.

Educational qualification: A Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognised university or institute, with either:

• Associateship in Sugar Technology; or
• Post-graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology.

Experience: Three years of teaching, research or advisory experience in Sugar Technology, or three years’ practical experience working in a sugar factory in a managerial capacity.

Desirable qualifications include M.Sc. Chemistry or M.Tech in Sugar Technology and experience in drafting or editing scientific and technological reports and reviews.

Assistant Legislative Counsel

Age: 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC. PwBD candidates can receive further age relaxation of up to 10 years.

Candidates must have a Degree in Law and meet one of the prescribed experience routes. These include at least seven years in State Judicial Service, seven years in a superior legal department post, seven years of legal-affairs experience as a Central Government servant, or a Master’s Degree in Law with at least five years of teaching or research experience in Law. A qualified legal practitioner meeting the prescribed conditions is also eligible.

Preference is given to candidates with legislative drafting experience. The post is permanent and belongs to Grade IV of the Indian Legal Service.

Law Officer

Age: 30 years for UR and 33 years for OBC, with further PwBD relaxation of up to 10 years.

Educational qualification: Degree in Law from a recognised institute or university.

Experience: Two years’ experience in legal work as a legal practitioner or two years’ experience in legal work in a government office.

The post is permanent and is a General Central Service Group-B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post.

Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)-Cardiology

Age: 48 years for OBC, with further age relaxation of up to 10 years for PwBD.

Candidates must hold a recognised medical qualification under the applicable provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act and a postgraduate degree in the concerned speciality, with the notification specifying D.M. (Cardiology) as the postgraduate qualification. Candidates also need three years’ experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining the postgraduate degree.

Private practice of any kind is prohibited for this post, for which non-practising allowance is allowed.

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Selection process

The Commission will shortlist candidates for interview based on the information submitted in the online application and performance in a Recruitment Test (RT), if held. Depending on the number of applications, UPSC may use desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher relevant experience or a Recruitment Test as shortlisting methods.

1. Online application and scrutiny
2. Shortlisting, where required
3. Recruitment Test, if conducted
4. Interview
5. Final selection and appointment

For interviews, the notification states minimum category-wise suitability levels of 50 marks for UR, 45 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST/PH out of 100. Where an RT is held, candidates must meet the required suitability level at both stages.

Candidates shortlisted for interview must produce the online application printout and original supporting documents along with self-attested copies.

Application fee

Candidates other than exempt categories are required to pay ₹25.

• ₹25: Applicable candidates
• No fee: Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates
• OBC/EWS/UR male candidates are not exempt and must pay the prescribed fee.

Payment can be made through Visa, MasterCard, RuPay, UPI or internet banking. The fee is non-refundable.

How to apply

1. Open the UPSC online recruitment portal at upsconline.nic.in.
2. Read the general, profile/module-wise and document-upload instructions.
3. Complete the required registration and Universal Registration Number (URN) details.
4. Complete the Common Application Form.
5. Select the relevant post/vacancy-specific application.
6. Enter the required personal, educational, experience and category information.
7. Upload the required supporting documents.
8. Upload the photograph and capture the required live photograph.
9. Upload the required signature.
10. Pay the applicable fee.
11. Review the application carefully and submit it before 16 October 2026 at 1800 Hrs.
12. Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future use.

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Documents to keep ready

Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:

• Matriculation/10th certificate or equivalent proof of date of birth
• Degree or diploma certificates and relevant mark sheets
• Equivalence order or letter, where applicable
• Prescribed experience certificates
• SC/ST/OBC caste certificate, where applicable
• OBC non-creamy-layer declaration, where applicable
• PwBD disability certificate, where applicable
• Age-relaxation documents, where applicable
• Documents supporting professional registration, language, publications, NET, GATE, conference or internship claims, where applicable
• Any other documentary support for claims made in the application

The Commission states that experience certificates should clearly show employment duration, pay details and the nature of duties.

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Should you apply?

This recruitment suits candidates who already have the specific professional qualification and experience required for one of the four advertised posts. It is not a general graduate recruitment where a common degree is enough. The Junior Technical Officer post is aimed at candidates with specialised Sugar Technology qualifications and experience, while the legal posts require a Law degree plus substantial legal experience. The Cardiology post requires a postgraduate qualification in the speciality and post-qualification experience.

The main advantage is that the advertised posts are permanent government positions, with several posts classified as Gazetted positions. The main trade-off is the narrow eligibility. Candidates who do not have the required specialist qualification or experience cannot use a general degree to qualify. The selection process can also include shortlisting and a Recruitment Test before the interview, so meeting the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee an interview.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm eligibility and selection conditions from the UPSC notice before applying.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online recruitment application is 16 October 2026 at 1800 Hrs. The Commission uses this closing date for determining eligibility in every respect.

What is the salary in UPSC Recruitment 2026?

The advertised posts carry different 7th CPC pay levels. The Junior Technical Officer is Level 10, Assistant Legislative Counsel is Level 11, Law Officer is Level 7, and Specialist Grade II (Cardiology) is Level 11 plus NPA.

Can candidates from outside Delhi apply for the New Delhi posts?

Yes. The notification does not restrict these posts to Delhi residents. Candidates must, however, satisfy the prescribed qualification, experience, age and category conditions. For interview travel, UPSC states that eligible outstation candidates may receive a contribution towards travel expenses subject to the conditions in the notification.

Is UPSC Recruitment 2026 based only on an interview?

No. UPSC may shortlist candidates using qualifications and experience and may conduct a Recruitment Test before the interview. The exact use of a Recruitment Test depends on the Commission’s shortlisting decision for the advertised posts.

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