UPSC Recruitment 2026 — 48 Group A & B Posts, Apply Online by 31 July (All India)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Recruitment Advertisement No. 08/2026 dated 10 July 2026, inviting online applications for 48 vacancies across 13 Group 'A' and Group 'B' Gazetted posts in five Central Government Ministries — Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Law & Justice. As of July 2026, the UPSC Advt 08/2026 online application is active from 11 July 2026. The majority of posts are for medical specialists (Neonatology and Endocrinology having 13 and 10 vacancies respectively), making this a significant opportunity for super-specialty doctors and postgraduate professionals seeking permanent central government positions. Selected candidates for Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor posts will serve under the Central Health Service (CHS), providing specialist medical care in Central Government hospitals across India. The selection process under UPSC Advt 08/2026 consists of shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicant numbers are large, followed by an Interview/Personality Test. Posting locations vary by post and include New Delhi, Kolkata, Noida, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ranchi, Pune, and Chandigarh. The UPSC online application for Advt 08/2026 is available at upsconline.nic.in. The last date to apply is 31 July 2026 at 18:00 hours. Application fee is ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; nil for SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates. Read the complete official UPSC notification PDF at upsc.gov.in before applying. Candidates must note that no changes can be made after submission, and there is a separate module required for each post applied for.

- Specialist Grade III AP (Neonatology): DM (Neonatology) or DNB equivalent from MCI/NMC-recognised institution - Specialist Grade III AP (Endocrinology): DM (Endocrinology) or DNB equivalent - Specialist Grade III AP (Paediatric Cardiology): DM/MCh (Paediatric Cardiology) - Specialist Grade III AP (Surgical Gastroenterology): MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) - Assistant Soil Chemist: Master's degree in Chemistry or Agriculture Chemistry + relevant experience - Prosecutor: LLB degree + relevant experience in criminal law - Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology): MSc (Forensic Science/Toxicology/Chemistry) + relevant experience - Superintendent (Legal): LLB with experience in legal matters - Entomologist (CCCO): Master's degree in Zoology/Entomology + experience - Age limit: Post-wise (40–50 years for medical specialist posts as per official notification) - Age relaxation as per Govt of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen - Indian citizenship mandatory - See upsc.gov.in for complete post-wise eligibility and experience requirements

General / OBC / EWS: ₹25 | SC / ST / Female / PwBD: Nil | Payment Mode: Online (SBI Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) or cash at SBI branch

Post-wise pay as per 7th CPC. Specialist Grade III AP posts: Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) + NPA (Non-Practising Allowance). Assistant Soil Chemist: Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400). Other posts: Level 7–11 as per official notification at upsc.gov.in.

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in 2. Register as a new user with a valid email ID and mobile number if applying for the first time 3. Download and read the complete official UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026 PDF from upsc.gov.in carefully 4. Select the specific post you wish to apply for under Advt 08/2026 — each post requires a separate module 5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details accurately 6. Upload supporting documents as PDF files — educational certificates, experience certificate in prescribed format, category certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable) 7. Pay the application fee of ₹25 via SBI net banking / debit card / credit card / UPI or cash at SBI branch (nil for SC/ST/Female/PwBD) 8. Review all filled details carefully — no changes are permitted after final submission 9. Submit the application before 31 July 2026 at 18:00 hours and download the confirmation page 10. Take a printout of the submitted application for future interview and document verification reference