UPSC Direct Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 13 Law Officer, Assistant Legislative Counsel & Technical Posts
Advt No: Advertisement No. 12/2026
Total Vacancies
13 Posts
Eligibility
LLB LLM
Salary Range
₹44,900 - ₹2,08,700
Last Date to Apply
16 October 2026
About this Recruitment
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published Advertisement No. 12/2026 inviting online applications for 13 Group A and Group B Gazetted vacancies across Central Government ministries and the Government of NCT of Delhi. The positions include 8 vacancies for Assistant Legislative Counsel (Hindi Branch) in the Ministry of Law and Justice, 3 vacancies for Law Officer in the Land and Building Department (GNCTD), 1 vacancy for Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) at the National Sugar Institute Kanpur, and 1 vacancy for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) in Cardiology under New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). Degree holders in Law (LL.B.), Medicine (MBBS with MD/DM Cardiology), and Sugar Technology/Science with requisite post-qualification experience are eligible. Applications must be completed online at upsconline.nic.in between 26 September 2026 and 16 October 2026 up to 18:00 IST.
✨ Copilot Highlights
- UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 released for 13 prestigious Group A & B Gazetted Central Government posts
- Posts Announced: Assistant Legislative Counsel (8), Law Officer (3), Junior Technical Officer (1), and Cardiology Specialist Gr-II (1)
- Educational Qualifications: LL.B. with Bar experience for Legal roles; MBBS with PG degree for Cardiology; B.Sc./Diploma in Sugar Technology for JTO
- Attractive Central Pay Scales: Pay Matrix Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) up to Level 11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)
- Age Limits: 30 to 40 years as of 16 October 2026 with standard Central Government age relaxations for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD
- Nominal Application Fee: ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS males; 100% fee waiver for all Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates
- Direct Interview-Based Selection with objective screening benchmark criteria established by UPSC
- Application Closes: 16 October 2026 at 6:00 PM (18:00 IST) through upsconline.nic.in
Important Dates
Notification Released
26 September 2026
Application Start Date
26 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
16 October 2026
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Legislative Counsel (Hindi Branch) - Ministry of Law & Justice | 8 | LLB LLM |
| Law Officer - Land and Building Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi | 3 | LLB LLM |
| Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) - National Sugar Institute, Kanpur | 1 | B SC |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) - Cardiology, NDMC | 1 | MBBS BDS BAMS |
Age Limit & Eligibility
Minimum Age
21 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
* Age calculated as on 16 October 2026
Age Relaxations:
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Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Structure
Pay Level / Grade: Pay Matrix Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) for Law Officer up to Level 11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) for Assistant Legislative Counsel & Specialist Gr-II
Official Pay Scale
₹44,900 - ₹2,08,700
Estimated In-Hand Salary
₹69,500 / month (Level 7) to ₹1,18,000 / month (Level 11)
Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus
Stage 1: Shortlisting / Screening Test (Recruitment Test - RT, if applicable)
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline OMR Test
| Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Professional Subject Domain (Law / Sugar Chemistry / Medical Science) | 90 | 225 | 90 min |
| General Awareness, Constitutional Framework, English & Analytical Aptitude | 30 | 75 | 30 min |
Key Subject-Wise Syllabus Topics
Assistant Legislative Counsel (Law Discipline)
Law Officer (GNCTD)
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide
Keep all required documents, scanned photograph, and signature ready before starting the form.
Visit the official UPSC Online Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
Click on 'Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Various Recruitment Posts'.
Locate Advertisement No. 12/2026 and click on the 'Apply Now' button against the specific post vacancy.
Complete the Registration / Login through the One Time Registration (OTR) module if not already registered.
Carefully fill in your personal, educational, Bar Council enrollment, and post-qualification experience details.
Upload scanned copies of required certificates (Class 10th age proof, Degree certificates, Experience letters, Caste/EWS certificates).
Pay the nominal application fee of ₹25 online via SBI Net Banking, debit/credit cards, UPI, or generate a cash challan (exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD).
Verify all details in the preview window, submit finally, and print the completed ORA application form for future reference.
Recent Passport Size Photograph
20 KB to 50 KB, JPG format, clear frontal view with white background
Scanned Signature
10 KB to 20 KB, JPG format, clear black ink on white paper
Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate
PDF format up to 1 MB, authenticating date of birth
Degree Certificates & Consolidated Marksheets
PDF format up to 1 MB, verifying essential educational qualification
Bar Council Enrollment & Practice Experience Certificate
PDF format, required for Legal posts indicating active advocate/legal experience
Community / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
PDF format in Government of India prescribed format
Application Fee
Payment Modes: SBI Net Banking, Debit Card (Visa / MasterCard / RuPay), Credit Card, UPI (Unified Payments Interface), Cash Payment at any State Bank of India Branch via Pay-in-Slip
Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the posts advertised under UPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026?
Under Advt. No. 12/2026, UPSC has advertised 13 posts: 8 Assistant Legislative Counsel in the Ministry of Law & Justice, 3 Law Officers in GNCTD, 1 Junior Technical Officer (Sugar Technology) at NSI Kanpur, and 1 Specialist Grade II (Cardiology) in NDMC.
What is the application deadline for UPSC Advt 12/2026?
The online recruitment application (ORA) window closes at 18:00 Hours (6:00 PM IST) on 16 October 2026 on the official portal upsconline.nic.in.
What is the salary structure for posts in UPSC Advt 12/2026?
Law Officer carries Pay Matrix Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400). Junior Technical Officer is placed in Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500). Assistant Legislative Counsel and Specialist Grade II Cardiology are placed in Level 11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) plus applicable central allowances.
What is the application fee for UPSC Advt 12/2026?
The application fee is ₹25 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates. Women candidates of all communities and SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are completely exempt from fee payment.
What is the selection procedure for UPSC direct recruitment posts?
Selection is primarily based on scrutiny and shortlisting of applications followed by a personal interview (100 Marks). In cases where the number of applicants is large, UPSC conducts a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) for screening.
What are the qualifying marks in the UPSC interview?
The category-wise minimum qualifying marks out of 100 in the interview are 50 marks for UR/EWS, 45 marks for OBC, and 40 marks for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
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