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UPSC Recruitment 2026: Law Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel, JTO and Specialist Posts

Union Public Service Commission

Published 30 September 2026

In short

UPSC has advertised 13 posts including 8 Assistant Legislative Counsel and 3 Law Officers. Apply online at upsconline.nic.in from 26 September until 6 PM on 16 October 2026. The fee is Rs 25, and women, SC, ST and PwBD are exempt.

Key facts

Recruiting body
Union Public Service Commission
Vacancies
13, that is 8 Assistant Legislative Counsel, 3 Law Officer, 1 Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) and 1 Specialist Grade II (Cardiology)
Qualification
Varies by post: law degree for legal posts, M.Tech or M.Sc for the technical post, and a postgraduate medical degree for the cardiology post
Age limit
Varies by post: 38 years for JTO, 40 to 45 years for Assistant Legislative Counsel, 30 to 33 years for Law Officer and 48 years for Specialist, as on the closing date
Pay scale
7th CPC Level 7 to Level 11 depending on the post
Application fee
Rs 25 for General, OBC and EWS men; women, SC, ST and PwBD are exempt
Location
All India
Applications open
26 September 2026
Last date
16 October 2026
Exam date
Interview or recruitment test followed by interview

What this recruitment is

The Union Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 13 posts by direct recruitment in central government organisations. These are one Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology), eight Assistant Legislative Counsel (Grade IV of the Indian Legal Service), three Law Officers and one Specialist Grade II (Cardiology).

Who can apply

Each post has its own qualification, from law degrees for the legal posts to M.Tech or M.Sc for the technical post and a postgraduate medical degree for the cardiology specialist. Maximum age is 38 years for the JTO, 40 to 45 years for Assistant Legislative Counsel depending on category, 30 to 33 years for Law Officer, and 48 years for the Specialist, counted on the closing date.

Selection and dates

Selection is by interview, or a recruitment test followed by an interview. Pay ranges from Level 7 to Level 11 of the 7th CPC. Applications open on 26 September 2026 and close on 16 October 2026 at 6 PM on upsconline.nic.in. Read the full advertisement before applying.

Important dates

Applications open26 September 2026
Last date to apply16 October 2026
ExamInterview or recruitment test followed by interview

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for UPSC recruitment 2026 for Law Officer?

16 October 2026, 6 PM, on upsconline.nic.in.

How many posts are there?

13 posts in total across four categories.

What is the fee?

Rs 25 for General, OBC and EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST and PwBD are exempt.

How are candidates selected?

By interview, or a recruitment test followed by an interview, depending on the post.

What is the pay level?

Level 7 to Level 11 of the 7th CPC depending on the post.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.