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UPSC Recruitment for Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor & 10 Other Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Important Note / महत्वपूर्ण सूचना:
Please read the entire job post and official notification carefully for complete details about eligibility and vacancies before applying.
आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता और रिक्तियों के बारे में संपूर्ण विवरण के लिए पूरी जॉब पोस्ट और आधिकारिक अधिसूचना को ध्यान से पढ़ें।
Indian citizen (or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, etc.) meeting post‑specific educational and experiential requirements: Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Chemistry, Chemistry, Zoology, etc.; MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in clinical specialties; LLB with litigation experience; 3 years teaching/research or relevant experience as detailed for each of the 13 posts.
Age Limit: Upper age limits vary: generally 30‑45 years for UR, 33‑45 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST; PwBD relax up to 56 years; further relaxations for SC/ST (up to 5 years), OBC (up to 3 years), ex‑servicemen (5 years) and government servants (up to 5 years) as per the notification.
Recruiting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies: 48 positions across 13 distinct posts
Ministerial Coverage: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice
Application Period: 11 July 2026 – 31 July 2026 (1800 hrs)
Application Mode: Online only via upsconline.nic.in/ora
The Union Public Service Commission has released Advertisement No. 08/2026 to fill 48 vacancies through a **recruitment‑by‑selection** process. The posts span a wide range of expertise, from agricultural science to law, offering candidates a diverse set of opportunities in India’s premier government jobs sector.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Start of Online Application | 11 July 2026 |
Closing Date for Online Application | 31 July 2026, 1800 hrs |
Date for Determining Eligibility (Age & Qualification) | 31 July 2026 (closing date of application) |
Recruitment Test (where applicable) | Not specified – to be communicated separately |
Interview Date | Not specified – intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee | Details |
|---|---|
Fee | No fee (Nil) – applicants are not required to pay any amount |
The notification lists 13 posts with a total of 48 vacancies. The table below presents the post name, department, internal reference number, total vacancies and reservation breakup as per the UPSC advertisement.
S.No. | Post Name | Department / Organisation | Vacancy No. | Total Vacancies | Reservation Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Assistant Soil Chemist | Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI), Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 26070801211 | 2 | UR‑02, PwBD‑01 (one of the two reserved for PwBD) |
2 | Prosecutor (SFIO) | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 26070802211 | 1 | OBC‑01 (not reserved for PwBD but suitable) |
3 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Haematology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070803111 | 9 | UR‑03, EWS‑01, OBC‑03, SC‑01, ST‑01 |
4 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070804111 | 10 | UR‑02, EWS‑01, OBC‑04, SC‑02, ST‑01 |
5 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neonatology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070805511 | 13 | UR‑04, EWS‑02, OBC‑04, SC‑02, ST‑01, PwBD‑02 (both backlog) |
6 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Nuclear Medicine) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070806111 | 3 | UR‑01, OBC‑01, SC‑01 |
7 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070807111 | 3 | UR‑01, EWS‑01, OBC‑01, PwBD‑01 (backlog) |
8 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070808111 | 1 | UR‑01 |
9 | Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare | 26070809111 | 1 | OBC‑01 |
10 | Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) | NCVBDC, New Delhi, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 26070810211 | 2 | UR‑02 |
11 | Entomologist (CCCO) | NCVBDC, New Delhi, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | 26070811211 | 1 | UR‑01 |
12 | Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs | 26070812211 | 1 | UR‑01, PwBD‑01 (vacancy exclusively reserved for PwBD, backlog) |
13 | Superintendent (Legal) | Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice | 26070813211 | 1 | UR‑01 |
Indian citizen, or
Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
Tibetan refugee who entered India before 1 January 1962, or
Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or specified East African countries with intention to settle permanently in India.
Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizenship must hold a **certificate of eligibility** issued by the Government of India.
Below is a concise summary of the essential qualification and experience required for each post, as laid out in the advertisement.
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Chemistry with specialisation in Soil Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised university/institute.
Essential Experience: 3 years’ experience in Soil and Water analysis in a Central/State Government, UT, autonomous/statutory organisation, PSU, University or recognised research institution.
Essential Qualification: Graduate in any discipline + LLB from a recognised university/institute; OR Integrated 5‑year Law degree.
Essential Experience: 1 year (for regular LLB) or 2 years (for integrated law degree) handling litigation, court matters or administration of law in a Government organisation.
Essential Qualification: Recognised MBBS degree + PG degree/diploma in Clinical Haematology (DM/DNB Clinical Haematology, or MD Medicine/Paediatrics/Pathology with 2 years’ special training in Clinical Haematology, or equivalent DNB combinations).
Essential Experience: 3 years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the concerned speciality after first PG degree.
Essential Qualification: MBBS + PG degree/diploma in Endocrinology (DM/DNB Endocrinology, or MD/DNB Medicine or Paediatrics with 2 years’ special training in Endocrinology).
Essential Experience: Same as above (3 years’ teaching experience).
Essential Qualification: MBBS + PG degree/diploma in Neonatology (DM/DNB Neonatology, or MD/DNB Paediatrics with 2 years’ special training in Neonatology).
Essential Experience: Same as above.
Essential Qualification: MBBS + PG degree/diploma in Nuclear Medicine (DM/DNB Nuclear Medicine, MD/DNB Radio‑Therapy or Radio‑Diagnosis with 2 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine, MD/DNB Medicine with Diploma in Radiation/Nuclear Medicine, or MD Bio‑Physics with Diploma in Radiation/Nuclear Medicine).
Essential Experience: Same as above.
Essential Qualification: MBBS + PG degree/diploma in Pulmonary Medicine (DM/DNB Pulmonary Medicine, or MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine or Paediatrics with 2 years’ special training in Pulmonary Medicine).
Essential Experience: Same as above.
Essential Qualification: MBBS + PG degree/diploma in Paediatric Cardiology or Cardiology (DM/DNB Paediatric Cardiology, DM/DNB Cardiology, or MD/DNB Paediatrics with 2 years’ special training in Cardiology).
Essential Experience: Same as above.
Essential Qualification: MBBS + PG degree/diploma in Surgical Gastroenterology (MCh/DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, or MS/DNB General Surgery with 2 years’ special training in Surgical Gastroenterology).
Essential Experience: Same as above.
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Zoology with Entomology, or Master’s degree in Public Health Entomology, from a recognised university/institute.
Essential Experience: 3 years’ experience in teaching and/or research and/or control in Medical Entomology, Public Health Entomology or Vector Borne Diseases under a Central/State Government body, autonomous/statutory organisation, PSU, University or recognised research institute.
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Zoology with Entomology as one of the papers, or Master’s degree in Public Health Entomology.
Essential Experience: Same as above (3 years’ experience in teaching/research/control).
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, or Associateship Diploma of the Institution of Chemists (by examination), or Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Pharmacy/Forensic Science with Chemistry as a subject in all three years of B.Sc. level.
Essential Experience: 3 years’ experience in research and analytical work in Toxicology in a Central/State organisation, recognised institute, university, or forensic science laboratory.
Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University or an institution approved by the Central Government.
Essential Experience: 2 years’ experience as an Officer of the State Judicial Service, OR in the Legal Department of a State, OR as a Central Government servant in legal affairs, OR as an Advocate at the Bar.
For every post, the qualification is **relaxable** at the discretion of UPSC for otherwise well‑qualified candidates, subject to written justification. Desirable qualifications (e.g., LLM for Prosecutor, forensic lab experience for Junior Scientific Officer) are listed separately in the full notification.
Upper age limits vary by post and category. The **maximum age on the closing date of application (31 July 2026)** shall be taken into account.
Post | Upper Age Limit (Category‑wise) |
|---|---|
Assistant Soil Chemist | 35 years (UR) |
Prosecutor (SFIO) | 33 years (OBC) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Haematology) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neonatology) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Nuclear Medicine) | 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) | 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) | 40 years (UR) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) | 43 years (OBC) |
Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) | 35 years (UR) |
Entomologist (CCCO) | 35 years (UR) |
Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | 30 years (UR) |
Superintendent (Legal) | 30 years (UR) |
Additional Age Relaxations (subject to conditions):
PwBD candidates: Up to 10 years (maximum age not exceeding 56 years) if the post is identified suitable for the relevant disability category.
SC/ST candidates: Up to 5 years.
OBC candidates: Up to 3 years.
Ex‑Servicemen and Commissioned Officers: 5 years (subject to service conditions).
Central/UT Government servants: Up to 5 years.
All relaxations are applied as per the detailed “Concessions & Relaxations” section of the UPSC Advertisement.
Eligibility is based on the Pay Level indicated for each post. The exact in‑hand amount depends on allowances; the basic pay is derived from the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix table.
Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
Assistant Soil Chemist | Level‑10 |
Prosecutor (SFIO) | Level‑8 |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Haematology) | Level‑11 + Non‑Practising Allowance (NPA) |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) | Level‑11 + NPA |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neonatology) | Level‑11 + NPA |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Nuclear Medicine) | Level‑11 + NPA |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) | Level‑11 + NPA |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) | Level‑11 + NPA |
Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) | Level‑11 + NPA |
Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) | Level‑10 |
Entomologist (CCCO) | Level‑10 |
Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) | Level‑07 |
Superintendent (Legal) | Level‑08 |
All posts are filled through **UPSC’s interview‑based recruitment‑by‑selection** process.
For certain posts (e.g., Specialist Grade III Assistant Professors), a **Recruitment Test** may be conducted prior to the interview. Exact test dates are not listed in the advertisement and will be communicated separately.
The interview panel will assess academic background, experience, and suitability for the role.
Visit the official UPSC online portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora
Register using your email ID and create a strong password. Keep the login details safe.
Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details as per the advertisement.
Upload scanned copies of photographs, signature, and necessary documents (certificates, experience proof, caste certificate if applying under reservation, etc.) ensuring they meet the specified size and format requirements.
Pay the application fee (if any). The UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026 states that there is **no fee**.
Preview the filled application, correct any mistakes, and submit it online before the **31 July 2026, 1800 hrs** deadline.
After submission, download the acknowledgement/print‑out for your records.
Address any technical issues to the UPSC helpdesk well before the closing date. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The **UPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026** presents a golden chance for qualified professionals to join esteemed ministries under the Government of India. Whether you are a scientist, legal expert, or academician, the 48 vacancies provide a platform to contribute to national development and advance your career in a highly respected public service environment.
Mark your calendars: **11 July 2026 – 31 July 2026**. Prepare your documents, meet the eligibility criteria, and submit your application promptly to increase your chances of being selected for these prestigious Sarkari Naukri positions.
The online application must be submitted on or before **31 July 2026 at 1800 hrs. Any application received after this time will not be considered.
Age limits differ by post and category (e.g., 35 years for UR in Assistant Soil Chemist, 40‑45 years for UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST in various Specialist Professor posts, etc.). Candidates must hold the post‑specific educational qualifications and required years of experience as detailed in the advertisement. Nationality must be Indian (or eligible relatives), and all candidates must fulfil the criteria laid out under the Eligibility Criteria section. Age relaxations apply for PwBD (up to 10 years), SC/ST (up to 5 years), OBC (up to 3 years), Ex‑servicemen, and Central/UT government servants as per UPSC rules.
Visit upsconline.nic.in/ora, register with a valid email, fill the form with personal, educational and experience details, upload scanned documents, ensure there is no application fee (the notification states Nil), preview and submit the application before the closing date of **31 July 2026, 1800 hrs**. Keep the acknowledgement for future reference.
Use the links below to apply online or download the official notification. Clicking these links will securely redirect you to the official recruitment website.
नीचे दिए गए लिंक का उपयोग करके ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें या आधिकारिक अधिसूचना डाउनलोड करें। इन लिंक पर क्लिक करने से आप आधिकारिक भर्ती वेबसाइट पर सुरक्षित रूप से पुनः निर्देशित होंगे।
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