UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 213 High-Pay Vacancies Across India!
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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📊 Total Vacancies:
213 Posts
📄 Advertisement No.:
13/2025
📝 Short Description: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for direct selection to multiple prestigious posts across various ministries and departments of the Government of India. This includes high-impact roles such as Additional Government Advocate, Legal Adviser, Medical Officer, Lecturer (Urdu), Accounts Officer, and Assistant Director.
These positions span across ministries like Law & Justice, Health & Medical Education, School Education, Finance, and Social Justice & Empowerment, with postings in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and the Union Territory of Ladakh. All posts are Group A or B Gazetted, offering excellent career growth, job security, and attractive pay scales under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
📅 Important Dates and Application Fee: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
| Event | Date |
| Application Begins | 13 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 October 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Print Application | 03 October 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Examination/Interview Date | To be notified separately |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC (Male) | ₹25/- |
| SC/ST/PH/Woman | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or SBI Challan |
📌 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| Additional Government Advocate | Level-13 | 5 | Degree in Law + 13 years’ experience in legal affairs |
| Additional Legal Adviser | Level-13 | 2 | Degree in Law + 13 years’ experience in legal affairs |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | Level-11 | 16 | Degree in Law + 7 years’ experience or LLM + 5 years teaching/research |
| Assistant Government Advocate | Level-11 | 1 | Degree in Law + 7 years’ experience or LLM + 5 years teaching/research |
| Deputy Government Advocate | Level-12 | 2 | Degree in Law + 10 years’ experience or LLM + 8 years teaching/research |
| Deputy Legal Adviser | Level-12 | 12 | Degree in Law + 10 years’ experience or LLM + 8 years teaching/research |
| Lecturer (Urdu) | Level-09 | 15 | Postgraduate in Urdu + B.Ed |
| Medical Officer | Level-09 | 125 | MBBS degree under NMC Act 2019 |
| Accounts Officer | Level-08 | 32 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Assistant Director (Social Justice) | Level-10 | 3 | Master’s in Social Work/Sociology/Economics/Anthropology/Statistics + 3 years’ experience |
📌 Note:
- Age Limit:
- Varies by post: 35 to 56 years
- Example: 50 years for UR in Legal posts, 40 years for Medical Officers
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Central Govt. Employees: +5 years (conditions apply)
- Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: 02 October 2025
🧾 How to Apply: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online only via the UPSC ORA portal: 🔗 https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/
- Upload a recent photograph (not older than 10 days) with name and date
- Ensure all details are accurate; incorrect info may lead to rejection
- Separate applications must be submitted for each post
📑 Documents Required: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
- Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)
- Degree/Diploma certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates in the prescribed format
- Caste/Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Declaration for OBC non-creamy layer
- Domicile certificate (for Ladakh posts)
- No Objection Certificate (for Govt. employees)
🧪 Selection Process: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
- Shortlisting Criteria:
- Higher qualifications
- Relevant experience
- Recruitment Test (if applicable)
- Interview Suitability Marks:
- UR/EWS: 50
- OBC: 45
- SC/ST/PwBD: 40
- Final Merit: Based on RT + Interview (75:25 ratio if RT held)
⚠️ Important Instructions: UPSC Legal Specialist Recruitment 2025
- All communication will be via registered email ID
- Candidates must bring a printout of the application and original documents to the interview
- Mobile phones are banned on the UPSC campus
- Canvassing will lead to disqualification
- Posts are permanent, and probation applies as per the rules
- UPSC reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process
❓ FAQ
Can I apply for multiple posts?
Yes, but you must submit separate applications and fees for each post.
Is there any relaxation for PwBD candidates?
Yes, up to 10 years of age, relaxation and reservation benefits, if applicable.
What is the mode of selection?
Shortlisting based on qualifications/experience, followed by an interview or a Recruitment Test.