UPSC Recruitment for Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor, Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor & 10 Other Posts – Apply Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 08/2026, inviting online applications for recruitment by selection to 13 posts spread across the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Law and Justice. The posts include Assistant Soil Chemist, Prosecutor (SFIO), six specialities of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor, Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology), Entomologist (CCCO), Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) and Superintendent (Legal). Online applications open on 11 July 2026 and the closing date is 31 July 2026 at 1800 hrs. Selection to all posts is made through UPSC's interview-based recruitment-by-selection process, with a Recruitment Test in some cases. Candidates must apply through upsconline.nic.in/ora .

Nationality / Citizenship A candidate must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the latter categories must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. Educational Qualification and Experience (Post-wise) Post Essential Educational Qualification Essential Experience Assistant Soil Chemist Master's Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Chemistry with specialisation in Soil Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised University/Institute 3 years' experience in Soil and Water analysis in a Central/State Government, UT, autonomous/statutory organisation, PSU, University or recognised research institution Prosecutor (SFIO) Graduate in any discipline plus LLB from a recognised University/Institute; OR Integrated 5-year Law degree from a recognised University/Institute 1 year (for regular LLB route) or 2 years (for integrated law degree route) experience handling litigation and court matters / administration of law in a Government organisation Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Haematology) Recognised MBBS degree plus 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) 3 years' teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the concerned speciality after the first PG degree Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Endocrinology (DM/DNB Endocrinology, or MD/DNB Medicine or Paediatrics with 2 years' special training in Endocrinology) 3 years' teaching experience as above Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Neonatology) MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Neonatology (DM/DNB Neonatology, or MD/DNB Paediatrics with 2 years' special training in Neonatology) 3 years' teaching experience as above Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Nuclear Medicine) MBBS plus 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) 3 years' teaching experience as above Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) MBBS plus 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) 3 years' teaching experience as above Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) MBBS plus 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) 3 years' teaching experience as above Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) MBBS plus PG degree/diploma in Surgical Gastroenterology (MCh/DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, or MS/DNB General Surgery with 2 years' special training in Surgical Gastroenterology) 3 years' teaching experience as above Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) Master's Degree in Zoology with Entomology, or Master's Degree in Public Health Entomology, from a recognised University/Institute 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 Entomologist (CCCO) Master's Degree in Zoology with Entomology as one of the papers, or Master's Degree in Public Health Entomology, from a recognised University/Institute 3 years' experience in teaching and/or research and/or control in Medical Entomology, Public Health Entomology or Vector Borne Diseases Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) 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, from a recognised University 3 years' experience in research and analytical work in Toxicology in a Central/State organisation, recognised institute, university, or forensic science laboratory Superintendent (Legal) Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University or an institution approved by the Central Government 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 notification states that qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC, for reasons recorded in writing, in the case of candidates who are otherwise well qualified. Desirable qualifications, where prescribed, are given separately under each post in the official notification (for example, an additional year of corporate/criminal law experience and an LLM for the Prosecutor post, and forensic laboratory experience for the Junior Scientific Officer post).

Post Upper Age Limit (Category-wise) Assistant Soil Chemist 35 years for UR Prosecutor (SFIO) 33 years for OBC Asst. Professor (Clinical Haematology) 40 years UR, 40 years EWS, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC, 45 years ST Asst. Professor (Endocrinology) 40 years UR, 40 years EWS, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC, 45 years ST Asst. Professor (Neonatology) 40 years UR, 40 years EWS, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC, 45 years ST Asst. Professor (Nuclear Medicine) 40 years UR, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC Asst. Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) 40 years UR, 40 years EWS, 43 years OBC Asst. Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) 40 years UR Asst. Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) 43 years OBC Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) 35 years for UR Entomologist (CCCO) 35 years for UR Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) 30 years for UR Superintendent (Legal) 30 years for UR For every post, the age is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to the post being identified as suitable for the relevant category of disability, and subject to the maximum age of the applicant on the closing date not exceeding 56 years. Additional relaxations apply for SC/ST candidates (up to 5 years), OBC candidates (up to 3 years), Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers (5 years, subject to conditions), and Central/UT Government servants (up to 5 years), as detailed in the "Concessions & Relaxations" section of the notification. The date for determining age and all other eligibility is the closing date for submission of the online application, i.e., 31 July 2026.

Post Pay Level (7th CPC Pay Matrix) Assistant Soil Chemist Level-10 Prosecutor (SFIO) Level-8 Asst. Professor (Clinical Haematology) Level-11 plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) Asst. Professor (Endocrinology) Level-11 plus NPA Asst. Professor (Neonatology) Level-11 plus NPA Asst. Professor (Nuclear Medicine) Level-11 plus NPA Asst. Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) Level-11 plus NPA Asst. Professor (Paediatric Cardiology) Level-11 plus NPA Asst. Professor (Surgical Gastroenterology) Level-11 plus NPA Deputy Assistant Director (Entomology) Level-10 Entomologist (CCCO) Level-10 Junior Scientific Officer (Toxicology) Level-07 Superintendent (Legal) Level-08 The exact in-hand monthly salary figure for each Level is not mentioned in the notification. The notification specifies only the Pay Level under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; candidates should refer to the official 7th CPC Pay Matrix table for corresponding starting basic pay. DON'T MISS TSLPRB 7437 Constable, Warder, SI Online Form 2026 7,437 Posts • Police Constable, Warder, SI and More • TSLPRB 31 Jul 2026 7,437 posts IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Vacancies • Probationary Officers/Management Trainees and Specialist Officers 21 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Openings • RRB 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Posts • OSSSC 20 Jul 2026 5,989 posts Bihar 3687 Assistant Professor Online Form 2026 3,687 Vacancies • Assistant Professor, Senior Grade Clerk and More • BSUSC 15 Jul 2026 3,687 posts MPESB 2784 Agriculture Extension Officer Online Form 2026 2,784 Openings • Agriculture Extension Officer 17 Jul 2026 2,784 posts

1. Selection is made by the Union Public Service Commission through Recruitment by Selection, which may involve a Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an interview, or interview only, depending on the post - the notification does not specify which mode applies to each individual post beyond noting that a Recruitment Test may form part of the selection process.
2. Where a Recruitment Test forms part of selection, candidates must clear the minimum level of suitability at both the RT stage and the interview stage for their respective category.
3. The minimum level of suitability in interview, irrespective of whether selection is by interview alone or RT plus interview, is: UR – 50 marks, OBC – 45 marks, SC/ST/PH – 40 marks, out of a total of 100 interview marks.
4. Where the number of applications is large, UPSC may apply shortlisting criteria such as desirable qualifications, higher educational qualifications, higher relevant experience, or a Recruitment Test, to restrict the number of candidates called for interview.
5. Recruitment Test / Combined Recruitment Test, where held, is ordinarily conducted at: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Ranchi, and Visakhapatnam. The list of centres is subject to change and will be notified on the Commission's website.
6. Candidature at every stage remains provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying all prescribed eligibility conditions.