UPSC Specialist Grade II Paediatrics Age Limit 2026: 45 Years, DOB Cutoff & Relaxation

The UPSC Specialist Grade II Paediatrics age limit 2026 is 45 years for the EWS vacancy under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The post is for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – Pediatrics in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). UPSC lists one EWS vacancy, and the post is identified as suitable for certain PwBD categories. The advertisement also provides 10 years of PwBD age relaxation, subject to the applicable conditions and the maximum-age rule.

For this recruitment, the crucial age date is the closing date for the online application. Advertisement No. 11/2026 closes for this post at 6:00 PM on 2 October 2026. This guide explains the age ceiling, DOB calculation, PwBD relaxation, qualification, specialty experience, duties, pay level, application dates and document requirements using the current UPSC advertisement.

UPSC Specialist Grade II Paediatrics Age Limit 2026 at a Glance

UPSC identifies this as Vacancy No. 26091105512. The advertisement gives one vacancy, reserved for EWS, and separately states that the post is not reserved for PwBD but is suitable for identified PwBD categories. The age entry is specifically 45 years for EWS, with further PwBD relaxation under the general instructions.

What Is the UPSC Paediatrics Specialist Grade II Age Limit?

The post-specific upper age limit is 45 years for EWS candidates. Unlike some other posts in Advertisement No. 11/2026, the Paediatrics entry does not print separate UR, OBC or SC/ST age ceilings because the single vacancy is an EWS vacancy.

The advertisement says the age is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. UPSC’s general instructions clarify that PwBD age relaxation can apply even where a post is not reserved for PwBD, provided the post is identified as suitable for the relevant disability category and the candidate has at least 40% disability. The general maximum age under this PwBD provision is 56 years on the closing date.

Paediatrics Age Limit and DOB Cutoff 2026

For recruitment by selection, UPSC generally treats the prescribed closing date as the crucial date for eligibility unless the advertisement specifies otherwise. For this Paediatrics post, the relevant date is 2 October 2026. The online recruitment application closes at 6:00 PM on that date.

The dates in this table are a practical way to understand the whole-year age ceilings. Candidates near a boundary should check their exact date of birth against the prescribed date rather than relying on a rounded age. UPSC requires a matriculation/10th-standard or equivalent certificate showing the date of birth as documentary support.

PwBD Age Relaxation for Specialist Grade II Paediatrics

The Paediatrics post is marked by UPSC as suitable for PwBD candidates, although the single vacancy itself is listed as EWS rather than as a PwBD-reserved vacancy. The advertisement provides the post-level statement that age is further relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Under the general instructions, the PwBD age concession is available for identified suitable posts when the candidate has a minimum of 40% disability. The advertisement lists the disability categories and suitability codes for this particular post. A candidate claiming the concession should therefore verify that the relevant disability category is identified as suitable and provide the prescribed disability certificate.

UPSC Specialist Grade II Paediatrics Qualification 2026

Age eligibility is only one part of the recruitment conditions. UPSC requires both a recognised medical qualification and a postgraduate qualification in the concerned specialty.

• A recognised medical qualification included in the first or second schedule, or Part II of the third schedule, of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement.
• A postgraduate degree in the concerned specialty, specifically M.D. (Paediatrics), or a postgraduate diploma such as Diploma in Paediatrics (D.C.H.), or an equivalent qualification accepted under the advertisement.

The Commission states that qualifications may be relaxed at its discretion, with reasons recorded in writing, for candidates who are otherwise well qualified. Such a provision is discretionary and should not be treated as an automatic alternative qualification.

Paediatrics Experience Requirement

The experience requirement depends on whether the candidate holds a postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Paediatrics.

This is a specialty-specific experience requirement. Candidates should be prepared to document the duration and nature of their claimed experience in the format required by UPSC. The general instructions say that experience certificates should clearly show the employment duration, pay details and nature of duties, and should preferably use the prescribed format.

Duties of Specialist Grade II Paediatrics

UPSC lists three principal duties for the Paediatrics Specialist Grade II post: rendering patient care in the specialty, conducting and guiding research work in the specialty, and performing any other duties assigned by the competent authorities.

• Render patient care in Paediatrics.
• Conduct and guide research work in the specialty.
• Perform other duties assigned by the authorities from time to time.

Post Details: NDMC Specialist Grade II Paediatrics

Application Dates and Fee

Advertisement No. 11/2026 opened online recruitment applications on 12 September 2026. The Paediatrics post is among the regular posts covered by the 2 October 2026, 6:00 PM closing deadline.

UPSC states that EWS candidates are not exempt from the fee merely because of the EWS category. Under the general fee rule, candidates other than women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates must pay ₹25. The Commission also says that applications without the prescribed fee are liable to rejection.

Documents Needed to Support Age and Eligibility

• Matriculation/10th-standard or equivalent certificate showing date of birth.
• Medical degree and postgraduate degree or diploma certificates.
• Experience certificates documenting the required Paediatrics experience.
• EWS/category documentation where applicable.
• PwBD certificate in the prescribed format if claiming the disability concession.
• Any document supporting another claimed age relaxation or equivalent qualification.

UPSC specifically states that the date of birth entered in the Online Recruitment Application is final and that a subsequent request to change it will not be considered. Candidates should therefore enter the DOB exactly as supported by the official certificate.

How to Check Your Paediatrics Age Eligibility

1. Take the date of birth shown on your matriculation or equivalent certificate.
2. Use 2 October 2026 as the eligibility date for this recruitment.
3. Check the 45-year EWS upper-age ceiling.
4. If claiming PwBD relaxation, verify the relevant suitability category and 40% benchmark-disability requirement.
5. Apply any other concession only if you satisfy the specific UPSC conditions for that concession.
6. Separately verify the MBBS/recognised medical qualification, Paediatrics postgraduate qualification and required specialty experience.

For candidates close to the boundary, the practical check is more reliable than simply looking at a displayed age. Compare the exact DOB with the prescribed eligibility date, then verify the documentary evidence and any applicable concession.

Selection and Shortlisting

Advertisement No. 11/2026 is a recruitment-by-selection notice. UPSC may shortlist applicants when applications are numerous, using factors such as desirable qualifications, higher qualifications, additional relevant experience or a Recruitment Test where applicable. Possessing the minimum essential qualification does not by itself guarantee an interview call.

Candidates should therefore ensure that their application accurately describes their postgraduate qualification and relevant specialty experience. UPSC can require supporting documents at the shortlisting or interview stage, and discrepancies in claims can affect candidature.

Important Points About UPSC Paediatrics Age Limit 2026

• The post-specific upper age limit is 45 years for EWS.
• The age eligibility date is 2 October 2026.
• The post has one EWS vacancy.
• The post is identified as suitable for specified PwBD categories, although the vacancy is not separately reserved for PwBD.
• Eligible PwBD candidates may receive up to 10 years of age relaxation, subject to the rules and the maximum-age ceiling.
• The medical qualification route includes a recognised medical qualification plus M.D. (Paediatrics) or a recognised postgraduate diploma such as D.C.H.
• Experience required is 3 years after a postgraduate degree or 5 years after a postgraduate diploma in the concerned specialty.
• The post carries Level 11 plus NPA.
• Private practice is prohibited for the post, with NPA provided.
• The application deadline is 2 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Source and Related Age Guide

The controlling source for the post-specific age, vacancy, qualification, experience and service conditions is UPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026. Applications are submitted through the UPSC online recruitment portal.

For a broader explanation of government-job age limits, DOB cutoffs and category relaxations, see our Government Job Age Eligibility Guide. The site’s UPSC Advertisement 11/2026 overview covers the wider recruitment notice and its other posts.

Last checked: 22 September 2026. If UPSC publishes a later corrigendum or clarification affecting the Specialist Grade II Paediatrics post, applicants should follow the latest official notice.