UPSC has notified 13 posts under Advertisement No. 12/2026. Eleven of them are for law graduates: 8 Assistant Legislative Counsel posts in the Ministry of Law and Justice and 3 Law Officer posts in the Delhi government. The other two are a Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) post at the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, and a Specialist Grade II (Cardiology) post at the New Delhi Municipal Council. Online applications are open from September 26 to 6:00 PM on October 16, 2026, and the fee is just ₹25, with women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates exempt.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026 |
| Post Names | Junior Technical Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel, Law Officer, Specialist Grade II – Cardiology |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Qualification | Post-wise – Science/Engineering + Sugar Technology, Law Degree/LL.M., MBBS + DM Cardiology |
| Age Limit | Maximum age 30 to 48 years depending on post and category (see the Age Limit table below) |
| Pay Scale | Levels 7, 10 and 11 under 7th CPC |
| Application Fee | ₹25; Female/SC/ST/PwBD exempt |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting/Recruitment Test, if applicable, and Interview |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Locations | Kanpur / New Delhi |
| Application Start | September 26, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Advt. 12/2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Department / Organisation | Pay Level | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer – Sugar Technology | National Sugar Institute, Department of Food & Public Distribution | Level 10 | 1 | OBC-1 |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel – Grade IV, Indian Legal Service | Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice | Level 11 | 8 | UR-4, EWS-1, OBC-2, SC-1 |
| Law Officer | Land and Building Department, GNCT of Delhi | Level 7 | 3 | UR-2, OBC-1 |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Cardiology | New Delhi Municipal Council | Level 11 + NPA | 1 | OBC-1 |
| Total | — | — | 13 | — |
One PwBD vacancy is horizontally reserved within the notified Assistant Legislative Counsel vacancies and one within the Law Officer vacancies.
Who should apply
- Practising advocates with 2+ years of experience and under 30 (UR) → Law Officer
- Judicial officers, government legal officers, or LL.M. holders with teaching experience → Assistant Legislative Counsel
- Sugar technologists with an ANSI/PG Diploma → JTO (OBC only)
- DM Cardiology holders with 3 years of post-DM experience → Specialist (OBC only)
Junior Technical Officer – Sugar Technology
The National Sugar Institute, Kanpur has one OBC vacancy for Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) at Pay Level 10.
Candidates require a Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized university or institute along with an Associateship in Sugar Technology or a Postgraduate Diploma in Sugar Technology from a recognized university/institute.
Applicants must also have three years of teaching, research or advisory experience in Sugar Technology, OR three years of practical experience working in a sugar factory in a managerial capacity.
The post is based at Kanpur but carries all-India service liability.
The upper age limit for the notified OBC vacancy is 38 years.
Assistant Legislative Counsel – 8 Posts
The Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law and Justice has eight Assistant Legislative Counsel vacancies in Grade IV of the Indian Legal Service. These are Level 11 posts under the 7th CPC.
Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university or equivalent and satisfy one of the prescribed professional or experience routes, including:
- Membership of a State Judicial Service for at least seven years.
- Holding a superior legal department post in a State for at least seven years.
- At least seven years of Central Government experience in legal affairs.
- Master’s Degree in Law with at least five years of teaching or research experience in Law.
- Desirable: experience in legislative drafting. The job involves drafting central laws and bills.
The maximum age is 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC candidates.
The posts are Group A Gazetted and permanent, with two years of probation. Headquarters for the positions is New Delhi.
Law Officer – 3 Posts
The Land and Building Department, Government of NCT of Delhi has three Law Officer vacancies at Pay Level 7.
Applicants must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university or institute along with two years of experience in legal work as a Legal Practitioner or two years of legal work experience in a Government office.
The upper age limit is 30 years for UR candidates and 33 years for OBC candidates.
Specialist Grade II – Cardiology
One OBC vacancy for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) in Cardiology is available with the New Delhi Municipal Council at Pay Level 11 plus applicable NPA.
Candidates require a recognized medical qualification included in the applicable schedules of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, along with a postgraduate qualification in the concerned specialty — D.M. (Cardiology) or the specified equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have three years of experience in Cardiology after obtaining the required postgraduate degree.
The maximum age for the notified OBC vacancy is 48 years.
Age Limit
Age requirements vary by post and category and will be determined as on October 16, 2026.
| Post | Applicable Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Junior Technical Officer – Sugar Technology | 38 years – OBC |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel | 40 years – UR/EWS; 43 years – OBC; 45 years – SC |
| Law Officer | 30 years – UR; 33 years – OBC |
| Specialist Grade II – Cardiology | 48 years – OBC |
PwBD candidates may receive relaxation of up to 10 years subject to the applicable UPSC recruitment rules and reservation conditions.
UPSC Advt. 12/2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Starting basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Law Officer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Junior Technical Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 |
| Assistant Legislative Counsel | Level 11 | ₹67,700 |
| Specialist Grade II – Cardiology | Level 11 + NPA | ₹67,700 + NPA |
DA, HRA and other allowances are paid on top of basic pay.
Applicable allowances and other service benefits will be governed by the rules for the respective post and organization.
Selection Process
UPSC will recruit candidates through selection. Applications may first be scrutinized and shortlisted according to the Commission’s prescribed criteria.
Depending on the number of applications and requirements of an individual post, UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test before the interview. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be called for interview.
The Commission will communicate the Recruitment Test or interview schedule separately.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Female candidates | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Other candidates, including UR/OBC/EWS male | ₹25 |
The ₹25 fee can be paid online using Visa, MasterCard or RuPay credit/debit cards, UPI or Internet Banking. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded or carried forward to another recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | September 26, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Eligibility Reckoning Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Recruitment Test / Interview | To be notified separately |
How to Apply for UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026
- Access the UPSC online recruitment portal and read the general, profile, module-wise and document-upload instructions.
- Generate or use the Universal Registration Number (URN) and complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Complete the required live photograph capture and signature upload according to UPSC instructions.
- Open the post/vacancy-specific module and select the required vacancy under Advertisement No. 12/2026.
- Enter the post-specific qualification and experience details.
- Upload documentary proof supporting date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, category and other claims made in the application.
- Pay the ₹25 application fee online where applicable. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt.
- Review the information and submit the online application no later than 6:00 PM on October 16, 2026.
- Retain a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Common mistakes in the UPSC ORA form
- Uploading one combined PDF instead of a separate PDF for each claim (date of birth, category, degree, experience)
- Experience certificates without clear dates, designation and nature of duties
- Applying against the JTO or Cardiology post without being OBC (these vacancies are reserved for OBC only)
- Not claiming a category at the application stage (it can’t be added later)
- Waiting until the last day (the portal often slows down near the deadline)
- Sending printouts to UPSC (not required; everything is online)
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | UPSC Online Recruitment Portal |
| Notification | UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
Candidates should use the UPSC official website for Advertisement No. 12/2026 and the Commission’s online recruitment portal for submitting applications. Recruitment Test, interview and subsequent selection updates will be communicated separately by UPSC.
