UPSC Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Hematology) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. There are a total of 9 vacancies available. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website upsconline.nic.in. The online application process starts on 11 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 July 2026. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and experience requirements.
Important Dates
The online application process begins on 11 July 2026. Candidates must ensure they submit their applications before the closing date on 31 July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a fee of ₹ 25/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from payment of fee. The fee can be remitted in any branch of the SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of the SBI or by using visa/master credit/debit card.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for UR/EWS candidates is 40 years, for OBC candidates is 43 years, and for SC/ST candidates is 45 years. Age relaxation of up to 10 years is applicable for PwBD candidates as per government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS degree qualification along with a Post-graduate degree in the concerned Speciality (Doctorate of Medicine in Clinical Haematology or equivalent) from a recognized teaching institute. Additionally, candidates must have at least three years of teaching experience as a Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in the concerned Speciality after obtaining the first Post-graduate degree.
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 9 vacancies for the post of Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Clinical Hematology). The vacancies are distributed among various categories: UR-03, EWS-01, OBC-03, SC-01, and ST-01.
