UPSC Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 64 Posts in Health Ministry
Notification released Dates as per the official notice linked on this page
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 inviting online applications for 64 vacancies of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor positions. The recruitment is for two specialties: Anatomy (4 posts) and General Medicine (60 posts) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC website.
Key Facts
- Authority
- Union Public Service Commission
- Total Posts
- 14
- Apply From
- To Be Announced
- Last Date
- To Be Announced
- Qualification
- Post Graduate
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Information last verified
- · Admin
- Source
- Official Union Public Service Commission notification · tier 1
- Status
- Verified
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Important Dates
| Application Start Date | To Be Announced |
|---|---|
| Application Closing Date | To Be Announced |
| Application Mode | Online at https://upsconline.nic.in |
Age Limit
| Post | UR/EWS | OBC | SC/ST | PwBD Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III (Anatomy) | 40 years | Not applicable | 45 years | Not applicable |
| Specialist Grade III (General Medicine) | 40 years | 43 years | 45 years | Up to 10 years additional |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) | 13 | 10 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 60 |
| Total | 14 | 11 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 64 |
Eligibility Criteria for Specialist Grade III (Anatomy)
Educational Qualification:
- Post-Graduate degree in Anatomy or super-speciality from a recognized Teaching Institute. Acceptable qualifications include: Master of Surgery (Anatomy), Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy), Diplomate National Board (Anatomy), Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Master of Science (Anatomy), Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) with Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Anatomy), or Master of Science (Medical Anatomy) with Doctor of Science (Medical Anatomy).
Experience:
- Minimum three years' teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the concerned specialty or super-specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
- Note: D.M. or M.Ch. of three years' duration counts towards teaching experience. D.M. or M.Ch. of five years' duration counts as three years for post-graduate degree completion, with the last two years counting towards teaching experience.
Eligibility Criteria for Specialist Grade III (General Medicine)
Educational Qualification:
- A recognized MBBS degree qualification included in the First Schedule, Second Schedule, or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Post-Graduate degree in General Medicine or Medicine from a recognized Teaching Institute. Acceptable qualifications include: Doctor of Medicine (Medicine), Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine), or Diplomate National Board (Medicine/General Medicine).
Experience:
- Minimum three years' teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the concerned specialty or super-specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
- Note: D.M. or M.Ch. of three years' duration counts towards teaching experience. D.M. or M.Ch. of five years' duration counts as three years for post-graduate degree completion, with the last two years counting towards teaching experience.
- Teaching experience as General Duty Medical Officer or Medical Officer shall not be considered for eligibility.
What are the key job responsibilities?
- Impart theoretical and practical instructions to under-graduate and post-graduate medical students
- Conduct and guide research work in the specialty
- Render patient care in the specialty
- Perform any other duties assigned by the authorities from time to time
What are the service conditions?
- Post is permanent under Central Health Services Teaching Specialist Sub-cadre Group-A
- Probation period: One year
- Headquarters: Delhi (officers liable to serve anywhere in India)
- Pay Scale: Level-11 plus NPA in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
- Private practice of any kind is strictly prohibited, including consultation and laboratory practice
- Selected candidates may be required to serve in Defence service or posts connected with Defence of India for a period not less than four years (including training), provided such service shall not extend beyond ten years from appointment or after attaining age 45 years
Who is eligible for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) reservation?
- For Anatomy post: Not reserved; only suitable for PwBD candidates with 40% and above disability. Eligible categories include Hard of Hearing, certain Locomotor Disabilities (both arms, one leg, one arm, one leg and one arm), Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Injury, and Multiple Disabilities.
- For General Medicine post: 3 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates with 40% and above disability. Eligible categories include Blindness, Low Vision, certain Locomotor Disabilities (both arms, one leg, one arm, both legs and both arms, one leg and one arm, both legs and one arm), Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Injury, and Multiple Disabilities.
How to apply online?
- Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsconline.nic.in
- Register yourself if you are a new user or log in with existing credentials
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details
- Upload required documents as per the notification specifications
- Review the application carefully before final submission
- Submit the application and save the confirmation receipt for future reference
What documents should I prepare before applying?
- Educational qualification certificates (MBBS, Post-Graduate degree, etc.)
- Teaching experience certificates from recognized institutions
- Date of birth proof (birth certificate or school leaving certificate)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
“Four vacancies for the post of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Anatomy) in Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.”
“Sixty vacancies for the post of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (General Medicine) in Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.”
What is Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor?
A senior teaching position in medical colleges under the Central Health Services, responsible for imparting medical education, conducting research, and providing patient care in a specialized medical field. This is a Group-A permanent position in the Indian government health system.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Anatomy post?
Candidates must hold a Post-Graduate degree in Anatomy or super-speciality from a recognized Teaching Institute. Acceptable qualifications include Master of Surgery (Anatomy), Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy), Diplomate National Board (Anatomy), or equivalent qualifications as specified in the notification.
How much teaching experience is required?
Candidates must have a minimum of three years' teaching experience as Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the concerned specialty or super-specialty in a recognized teaching institution after obtaining the first Post Graduate degree.
Can I practice privately if selected for this position?
No. Private practice of any kind whatsoever is strictly prohibited for selected candidates, including any consultation and laboratory practice. This is a mandatory service condition under the CHS Rules, 2014.
What is the probation period for this position?
The probation period is one year. Candidates will be confirmed or made permanent on satisfactory completion of this probation period.
Can I serve outside Delhi after appointment?
Yes. While the headquarters is Delhi, officers appointed to this service are liable to serve anywhere in India as per the requirements of the government.
Is there a relaxation in age limit for PwBD candidates in the General Medicine post?
Yes. For the General Medicine post, PwBD candidates are eligible for an additional age relaxation of up to 10 years beyond the standard age limit applicable to their category (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST).
Can the experience requirement be relaxed?
Yes. The experience requirement is relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for reasons to be recorded in writing. For the Anatomy post, relaxation is available for SC candidates. For the General Medicine post, relaxation is available for SC and ST candidates if sufficient candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available.
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