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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 13/2025 for the recruitment of 213 posts including Legal Advisers, Government Advocates, Medical Officers, Lecturers (Urdu), Accounts Officers and more. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC ORA portal before 02 October 2025. This recruitment covers vacancies across various ministries and departments including the Ministry of Law and Justice, Health & Medical Education, School Education, Finance and Social Justice.
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UPSC Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Application Start: 13 September 2025
- Last Date : 02 October 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date of Fee: Last Date to Print Application: 03 October 2025
- Correction Date: Interview Date: To be announced
- Exam Date:
- Exam City Available:
- Admit Card: Not applicable (Interview-based)
Age Limit
- Additional Government Advocate – Up to 50 years for UR, 55 years for ST
- Additional Legal Adviser – Up to 50 years for UR
- Assistant Legal Adviser – Up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC, 45 years for SC/ST, 50 years for PwBD
- Assistant Government Advocate – Up to 40 years for UR
- Deputy Government Advocate – Up to 50 years for UR
- Deputy Legal Adviser – Up to 50 years for UR/EWS, 53 years for OBC, 55 years for SC/ST, 56 years for PwBD
- Lecturer (Urdu) – Up to 40 years for EWS, 45 years for ST, 50 years for PwBD
- Medical Officer – Up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 45 years for SC/ST/ALC, 50 years for PwBD
- Accounts Officer – Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 40 years for ST/ALC, 45 years for PwBD
- Assistant Director (Social Justice) – Up to 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 45 years for PwBD
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card)
Qualification
- Additional Government Advocate: LLB + 13 years in legal/judicial service
- Additional Legal Adviser: LLB + 13 years in legal/judicial service
- Assistant Legal Adviser: LLB + 7 years in legal/judicial service / LLM + 5 years teaching/research
- Assistant Government Advocate: LLB + 7 years in legal/judicial service + eligible for Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record
- Deputy Government Advocate: LLB + 10 years in legal/judicial service + eligible for Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record
- Deputy Legal Adviser: LLB + 10 years in legal/judicial service / LLM + 8 years teaching/research
- Lecturer (Urdu): PG in Urdu + B.Ed + Domicile of UT Ladakh
- Medical Officer: MBBS under NMC Act 2019 + Domicile of UT Ladakh
- Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree + Domicile of UT Ladakh
- Assistant Director (Social Justice): Master’s in Social Sciences + 3 years research/survey experience
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Full Eligibility
Candidates must possess the essential educational qualifications and relevant experience as specified for each post in UPSC Advertisement No. 13/2025. This includes degrees like LLB, MBBS, Post Graduation in Urdu, Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s in Social Sciences, along with 7 to 13 years of legal/judicial experience for law-related posts. Some posts require domicile of UT Ladakh and are suitable for PwBD candidates. All qualifications must be from recognized institutions and experience must be post-qualification.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience Required | Additional Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Government Advocate | LLB | 13 years in legal/judicial service | Eligible for Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record |
| Additional Legal Adviser | LLB | 13 years in legal/judicial service | Experience in legal advice preferred |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | LLB / LLM | 7 years (LLB) / 5 years (LLM teaching/research) | Legal practitioner or judicial service |
| Assistant Government Advocate | LLB | 7 years in legal/judicial service | Eligible for Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record |
| Deputy Government Advocate | LLB / LLM | 10 years (LLB) / 8 years (LLM teaching/research) | Legal practitioner or judicial service |
| Deputy Legal Adviser | LLB / LLM | 10 years (LLB) / 8 years (LLM teaching/research) | Experience in legal advice preferred |
| Lecturer (Urdu) | PG in Urdu + B.Ed | Not required | Domicile of UT Ladakh |
| Medical Officer | MBBS (NMC Act 2019) | Not required | Domicile of UT Ladakh |
| Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s Degree | Not required | Domicile of UT Ladakh |
| Assistant Director (Social Justice) | Master’s in Social Sciences | 3 years in survey/research | Experience in data analysis/reporting |
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Salary
The salary for all posts under UPSC Advertisement No. 13/2025 is governed by the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Depending on the post, candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Level-08 to Level-13, with approximate pay between ₹47,600 to ₹2,15,900. All posts are permanent and gazetted, offering full government benefits including DA, HRA, TA and pension coverage.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Monthly Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Government Advocate | Level-13 | ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Additional Legal Adviser | Level-13 | ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | Level-11 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Assistant Government Advocate | Level-11 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Deputy Government Advocate | Level-12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Deputy Legal Adviser | Level-12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Lecturer (Urdu) | Level-09 | ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 |
| Medical Officer | Level-09 | ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 |
| Accounts Officer | Level-08 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Assistant Director (Social Justice) | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as per government rates
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on posting location
- Transport Allowance (TA) for official duties
- Pension Scheme under NPS or UPS (as applicable)
- Medical Facilities for self and dependents
- Annual Increments and promotional pay upgrades
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The UPSC selection process for all posts under Advt. No. 13/2025 is based on interview performance and eligibility shortlisting. There is no written exam. Candidates are evaluated on their experience, qualifications and suitability during the interview round, followed by document verification and final merit preparation.
- Step 1: Online Application Submission via UPSC ORA Portal
- Step 2: Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience
- Step 3: Interview (100 Marks – Category-wise minimum marks apply)
- Step 4: Document Verification of original certificates
- Step 5: Final Merit List preparation and recommendation
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
The UPSC Recruitment 2025 under Advertisement No. 13/2025 follows a selection-by-interview model. There is no written exam for any post. Candidates are shortlisted based on their eligibility and experience and must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the interview round to be considered for final selection.
| Stage | Mode | Total Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | Offline (Face-to-Face) | 100 | UR/EWS: 50 | OBC: 45 | SC/ST/PwBD: 40 |
- No Written Test – Selection is based only on interview performance
- Shortlisting Criteria – Based on qualifications, experience and application details
- Interview Weightage – 100 marks with category-wise cutoffs
- Document Verification – Mandatory for shortlisted candidates
- Final Merit – Based solely on interview score and eligibility
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
The UPSC Notification No. 13/2025 includes a total of 213 vacancies across 10 posts. Each post has a detailed category-wise reservation including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD. Some posts are exclusive to UT Ladakh domicile holders and follow local reservation rules.
| Post Name | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Government Advocate | 5 | 4 | – | – | – | 1 | Yes |
| Additional Legal Adviser | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Assistant Legal Adviser | 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Government Advocate | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Deputy Government Advocate | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Deputy Legal Adviser | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lecturer (Urdu) | 15 | – | 1 | – | – | 14 | 1 |
| Medical Officer | 125 | 11 | 12 | – | 1 | 101 | 5 |
| Accounts Officer | 32 | 2 | 3 | – | – | 27 | 2 |
| Assistant Director (Social Justice) | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
UPSC Recruitment 2025: How To Apply
Candidates must apply through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at https://upsconline.gov.in/ora. Applications submitted via any other mode will be rejected. Ensure all documents, photographs and certificates are uploaded correctly. The last date to apply is 02 October 2025 and the last date to print the application is 03 October 2025.
- Step 1: Visit https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/VacancyNoticePub.php
- Step 2: Select the desired post and click on “Apply Now”
- Step 3: Fill in all required details including personal, educational and experience
- Step 4: Upload recent photograph (not older than 10 days) and supporting documents in PDF format
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
- Step 7: Keep your email ID active for interview updates and document verification
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| All UPSC Vacancy 2025 | Click Here |
| All India Govt Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
UPSC Recruitment 2025: FAQs
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt. No. 13/2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 02 October 2025 (11:59 PM).
Is there any written exam for these posts?
No, the selection is based on interview only. There is no written test.
Can PwBD candidates apply for all posts?
Yes, most posts are suitable for PwBD categories and some have reserved vacancies.
What is the salary for UPSC Legal Adviser posts?
Legal Adviser posts are in Pay Level-13 with salary ranging from ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month.
Are these posts permanent?
Yes, all posts are permanent and gazetted under Central Government services.