The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 12/2026), inviting online applications for 13 vacancies in prestigious central government organizations. This Sarkari Naukri 2026 drive covers Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) at the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur; Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV) in the Indian Legal Service; Law Officer in the Government of NCT of Delhi; and Specialist Grade II (Cardiology) in the New Delhi Municipal Council. Applications are being accepted through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in from 26 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 16 October 2026 (6:00 PM). Candidates must verify the exact eligibility, experience and age criteria in the official advertisement before submitting the form for these Government Jobs 2026.

Quick Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Notification	Advertisement No. 12/2026
Post Names	Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV), Law Officer, Specialist Grade II (Cardiology)
Total Vacancies	13 (JTO 1, Assistant Legislative Counsel 8, Law Officer 3, Specialist Grade II 1)
Qualification	Post-wise professional / degree qualification (Law, Sugar Technology, Cardiology) - check official notification
Last Date to Apply	16 October 2026 (6:00 PM)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in (apply online at upsconline.nic.in)

Eligibility Criteria

• Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology): 1 post at the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur (Department of Food & Public Distribution) - professional qualification in Sugar Technology as prescribed in the notification.
• Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV, Indian Legal Service): 8 posts in the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, New Delhi - Law degree holders as per the official advertisement.
• Law Officer: 3 posts in the Land and Building Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
• Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Cardiology: 1 post in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) - medical qualification in Cardiology required.
• Eligibility cut-off: The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date, 16 October 2026.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens and must satisfy the age limit and experience conditions given post-wise in the official notification.

Important Dates

Online Application Start	26 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	16 October 2026 (6:00 PM)
Interview / Recruitment Test	To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates

How to Apply

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal: upsconline.nic.in.
2. Complete the one-time registration to obtain your Universal Registration Number (URN), if not already registered.
3. Log in, select Advertisement No. 12/2026 and choose the post you are eligible for.
4. Fill in the Common Application Form carefully and upload the required documents and photograph.
5. Pay the application fee as prescribed in the official notification, if applicable.
6. Submit the form before 16 October 2026 (6:00 PM) and take a printout of the final application for your records.

Important Links

Apply Online	upsconline.nic.in (UPSC ORA Portal)
Official Notification	Download the Advt No. 12/2026 PDF from the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) - the direct notification PDF link is available on the UPSC recruitment page
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in UPSC Advt 12/2026?
A total of 13 vacancies: Junior Technical Officer (1), Assistant Legislative Counsel Grade IV (8), Law Officer (3) and Specialist Grade II Cardiology (1).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advt 12/2026?
The closing date for online applications is 16 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Q3. Where do I apply for these UPSC posts?
Only online through the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in. Applications through any other mode are not accepted.

Q4. What is the selection process for these posts?
UPSC conducts recruitment by selection through a recruitment test and/or interview, which will be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates.

Q5. Is there an application fee?
The fee structure is given in the official notification - please check the Advt 12/2026 PDF on upsc.gov.in before applying.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official UPSC notification (Advt 12/2026) carefully before applying. Follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri updates and Government Jobs 2026 alerts.