UPSC Specialist Grade III & Assistant Director Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 118 Posts
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UPSC Specialist Grade III & Assistant Director Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 118 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Quick facts
About the role
Union Public Service Commission has opened online registrations under Advertisement No. 20/2026 for 118 gazetted vacancies across central ministries. Available positions include Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor in various medical branches, Assistant Director in the Ministry of Mines, and Medical Officer under Central Government Health Scheme dispensaries. Doctors holding post-graduate degrees like MD or MS, postgraduates in physical sciences, and engineers with specialized branch backgrounds should apply before the window shuts in November. Selected candidates enter central civil service cadres on permanent probation with standard central pay commission scales, non-practicing allowance for medical posts, and house rent allowance. Initial postings depend on cadre allocations across New Delhi, regional head offices, and central government hospitals across states. Candidates must verify their qualifying degree awards and post-qualification experience proofs before submitting the application via the online portal.
Highlights
- 118 permanent gazetted openings across multiple central ministries
- Pay Level 10 and Level 11 scales with central allowances and NPA where applicable
- Direct recruitment through document screening and interview, or recruitment test if applications are high
- Nominal application charge of Rs 25 for general males; fully exempt for women, SC, ST, and PwBD
- Application process managed strictly through the UPSC online recruitment application module
Selection process
- 1Screening of submitted credentials against educational and experience criteria
- 2Shortlisting Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) if candidate volume exceeds manageable ratios
- 3Personal interview carrying 100 marks at Dholpur House, New Delhi
- 4Document verification and biometric matching on the interview date
- 5Medical fitness clearance followed by cadre allocation by the respective ministry
How to apply
- 1Visit the official portal upsconline.nic.in and click on Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Various Posts.
- 2Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered, or sign in using your registered mobile number or email ID.
- 3Select the respective post code, fill academic records, and upload scanned copies of marksheets, degree certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
- 4Pay the Rs 25 fee through SBI Net Banking, debit card, or UPI; exempt categories will skip this step automatically.
- 5Review your preview form carefully, submit the final copy, and print out the completed application for interview day reference.
Important dates
- Notification Release Date17 Oct 2026
- Online Registration Starts17 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application12 Nov 2026
- Last Date to Print Submitted Form13 Nov 2026
- Recruitment Test / Interview DatesJan - Feb 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Registration opens17 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply12 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can final-year students apply for these UPSC posts?
No, applicants must possess complete educational qualification certificates and mandatory post-qualification work experience on or before the closing date of 12 Nov 2026. Awaiting final semester marksheets or internship completion certificates makes candidates ineligible.
What is the application fee for female applicants?
Female applicants belonging to any community, whether General, EWS, OBC, SC, or ST, are fully exempt from paying the application fee for UPSC direct recruitment posts. They can submit the form directly after document upload.
Is an offline application acceptable for this recruitment?
UPSC does not accept hard-copy applications by post or hand delivery. You must submit your application strictly through the online recruitment portal at upsconline.nic.in before the deadline expires.
Will there definitely be a written recruitment test?
Not necessarily. When applicant numbers remain within manageable interview limits, UPSC shortlists based on academic qualifications and experience. If applications exceed normal proportions, the commission conducts a pen-and-paper or computer-based screening test.
What documents do I need to bring for the interview?
Candidates summoned to Dholpur House must carry printed copies of the submitted application form, original matriculation certificate for date of birth verification, degree certificates, experience letters on official letterheads, category certificates, and government-issued photo identity.