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).

Category Application Fee UR / EWS / OBC (Male) Rs. 25/- Female (all categories) No fee SC / ST No fee PwBD No fee Fee can be paid online using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or internet banking of any bank, up to the closing date and time. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstance and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee (where applicable) are summarily rejected. Also Read: UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 186 Posts

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Candidature at every stage remains provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying all prescribed eligibility conditions.