UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement No. 12/2026
Junior Technical Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer & Specialist Grade-II – 13 Posts
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment by Selection |
| Total Vacancies | 13 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Kanpur / New Delhi / Delhi |
| Official Website | Union Public Service Commission |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Time | 06:00 PM |
| Eligibility / Age / Qualification Cut-off | 16 October 2026 |
| Recruitment Test / Interview | To be announced by UPSC |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Organization / Department | Vacancy | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) | National Sugar Institute, Kanpur Department of Food & Public Distribution |
01 | Level-10 |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of Indian Legal Service) | Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice | 08 | Level-11 |
| Law Officer | Land & Building Department, Government of NCT of Delhi | 03 | Level-7 |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 01 | Level-11 + NPA as applicable |
| Total | 13 | — | |
Post-wise Eligibility
| Junior Technical Officer – Sugar Technology | Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized University/Institute with Associateship in Sugar Technology, OR Post-Graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology. Prescribed teaching/research/advisory or practical experience in Sugar Technology is required as specified in the advertisement. |
|---|---|
| Assistant Legislative Counsel | Law degree from a recognized University/Institute with the prescribed professional/legal experience as mentioned in the official notification. Alternative qualification routes and experience requirements are subject to the detailed advertisement. |
| Law Officer | Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute with the prescribed legal experience and other conditions given in the official notification. |
| Specialist Grade-II – Cardiology | Recognized medical qualification with the prescribed postgraduate qualification in Cardiology and required professional experience as specified for the post. |
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age / Requirement |
|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer | As prescribed in Advertisement No. 12/2026; eligibility is reckoned as on 16 October 2026. |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel | As prescribed in the official notification; eligibility is reckoned as on 16 October 2026. |
| Law Officer | As prescribed in the official notification; eligibility is reckoned as on 16 October 2026. |
| Specialist Grade-II – Cardiology | As prescribed in the official notification; eligibility is reckoned as on 16 October 2026. |
Age relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible categories will be applicable according to Government of India rules and the detailed UPSC advertisement.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt candidates | ₹25 |
| Female Candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST Candidates | Exempted |
| PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online payment through the prescribed UPSC payment facility. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Screening | Applications are scrutinized according to the prescribed eligibility conditions. |
| 2. Recruitment Test | UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test where required for the particular post. |
| 3. Interview | Shortlisted eligible candidates may be called for interview as per the selection procedure. |
| 4. Final Selection | Final selection will be made according to UPSC's prescribed recruitment-by-selection procedure. |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer | Pay Level-10 |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel | Pay Level-11 |
| Law Officer | Pay Level-7 |
| Specialist Grade-II – Cardiology | Pay Level-11 + NPA as applicable |
Application Process
| 1 | Visit the official UPSC Online Application Portal. |
| 2 | Complete the required Universal Registration / Common Application Form process, if not already completed. |
| 3 | Select the recruitment under Advertisement No. 12/2026. |
| 4 | Choose the post for which you satisfy the prescribed qualification and experience. |
| 5 | Enter all personal, educational, professional and category details carefully. |
| 6 | Upload the required documents and pay the applicable ₹25 fee. |
| 7 | Submit the application before 16 October 2026 at 06:00 PM and keep the final application record for future reference. |
Important Instructions
This is direct recruitment by selection, not the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Candidates should apply only for posts for which they meet the exact qualification, experience, age and other conditions. The detailed Advertisement No. 12/2026 should be read completely before submission.
Important Links
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| UPSC Recruitment Advertisements | Click Here |
| UPSC Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Advertisement No. 12/2026 | View Advertisement |
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Frequently Asked Questions
| How many vacancies are available? | UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 contains 13 vacancies across four posts. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 16 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM. |
| What is the application fee? | ₹25 for applicable non-exempt candidates. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted. |
| What posts are available? | Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer and Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology. |
| Is this UPSC Civil Services Examination? | No. This is direct recruitment by selection under Advertisement No. 12/2026. |
| What is the application mode? | Online through the UPSC Online Application Portal. |
| When is eligibility determined? | The closing date, 16 October 2026, is the relevant eligibility cut-off date as prescribed in the recruitment information. |
| Can all graduates apply? | No. Eligibility is post-specific. Candidates must satisfy the exact educational qualification and experience requirements for the selected post. |
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