Introduction to UPSSSC Recruitment 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced 1829 vacancies for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026. Candidates who appeared for PET-2025 and possess a valid scorecard can only apply to UPSSSC recruitment 2026 from July 14 to Aug 03, 2026. A total of 1829 vacancies for the posts of auditor (Lekha Parikshak) and assistant accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) will be filled across 22 departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The official notification includes eligibility criteria, exam patterns, vacancy details, the application process, and the selection process. Candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying.
Key Takeaways from UPSSSC Recruitment Notification
| Takeaways | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 14-Exam/2026 |
| Post Name | Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) |
| Department | Various Departments of Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 1829 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (Pay Band: Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 for most posts; varies by department) |
| Job Type | Permanent / Temporary (as per department) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| PET Prerequisite | Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply |
| Selection Mode | Written/OMR Based Main Examination (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 120 Minutes) – with Negative Marking (1/4) |
| Opening of Online Application | 14-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee | 03-08-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Amendment | 10-08-2026 |
| EWS Certificate Validity (must be issued between) | 01-04-2026 to 03-08-2026 (based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27) |
| Main Examination Date | To be notified separately on upsssc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details of UPSSSC Auditor & Accountant Recruitment
| Department Name | Post Name | Total Vacancies | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Internal Audit & Accounts, UP | Assistant Accountant | 609 | Permanent |
| Municipal Council Directorate, UP | Assistant Accountant | 600 | Temporary |
| UP Housing & Development Board | Assistant Accountant | 156 | Permanent |
| Directorate, Local Fund, Accounts Examination | Auditor (General & Special Selection) | 148 | Permanent & Temporary |
| Directorate, Local Fund, Accounts Examination | Auditor (Special Selection) | 14 | Permanent & Temporary |
| UP Forest Corporation | Assistant Accountant | 67 | Permanent |
| Municipal Council Directorate, UP | Auditor | 60 | Temporary |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Limited | Assistant Accountant (General & Special Selection) | 82 | Temporary |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Limited | Assistant Accountant (Special Selection) | 04 | Temporary |
| Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad | Assistant Accountant | 04 | Temporary |
| Maa Vindhyavasini University, Mirzapur | Assistant Accountant | 04 | Temporary |
| Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur | Assistant Accountant | 04 | Temporary |
| Panchayati Raj Training Institute (PRIT) | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| Jannayak Chandrashekhar University, Baliya | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| UP Institute of Textile Technology, Kanpur | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Permanent |
| Government Engineering College, Kannauj, UP | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Permanent |
| Government Engineering College, Mainpuri | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| Kamala Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur | Auditor | 01 | Permanent |
| Government Engineering College, Sonbhadra | Assistant Accountant | 01 | Temporary |
| Industrial Development Department | Assistant Accountant (General & Special Selection) | 68 | Permanent |
| Industrial Development Department | Assistant Accountant (Special Selection) | 01 | Permanent |
| Total Vacancies | -- | 1829 | -- |
Post-wise Essential Qualifications for UPSSSC Govt Vacancy
| Post | Department / Applicable Service Rules | Essential Qualification (Educational) | Desirable / Additional Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Accountant | Directorate of Internal Audit & Accounts, UP (UP Govt. Dept. Subordinate Accounts Service (Gazetted) Service Rules 2014, as amended 2016 – Part 4, Rule 10) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University established by law in India, OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy from a Government-recognized University/Institution. (ii) ‘O’ Level Diploma in Computer Operation from a Government-recognized institution. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | Municipal Council Directorate, UP (UP Municipal (Centralized) Service Rules 1966, as amended – Rule for Central Service) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy ‘O’ Level from a recognized institution. ‘O’ Level certificate is mandatory. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | UP Housing & Development Board (UP Govt. Dept. Subordinate Accounts Service Rules 2014, as amended 2016) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University established by law in India OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy. (ii) ‘O’ Level Diploma in Computer Operation. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) | Directorate, Local Fund, Accounts Examination (UP Local Fund Accounts Examination Subordinate Service Rules 2017, Part 4, Rule 08) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy (with ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma). | Having served in the Territorial Army for minimum 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | UP Forest Corporation, UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam, Various Universities, Engineering Colleges & Industrial Development Department (UP Govt. Dept. Subordinate Accounts Service Rules 2014, as amended 2016) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from any University established by law in India OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy. (ii) ‘O’ Level Diploma in Computer Operation from any Government-recognized institution. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
| Assistant Accountant | Industrial Development Department (UP Industrial Development Authority Centralized Service Rules 2018, as amended 2018 – Part 4, Rule 14) | B.Com with ‘O’ Level Computer Certificate is mandatory. | Having served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 02 years, OR Having obtained NCC ‘B’ Certificate. |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSSSC Jobs 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| PET-2025 Prerequisite | Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission can apply. Candidates with zero/negative/absent score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted. |
| Citizenship | Indian citizen. |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce + ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma (for most posts); exact qualification varies by department as per the relevant service rules. All qualifications must be acquired/possessed by the closing date 03-08-2026. |
| UP Domicile | Candidates not domiciled in UP are not eligible for reservation benefits and will be treated as Unreserved (UR) category. |
| OBC Status | Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for OBC reservation benefits. |
| EWS Certificate | EWS certificate must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, and valid for FY 2026-27. Must be on the prescribed format issued by UP Government (Office Memo No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC.Si.-II, dated 14-03-2019). |
| PwBD Eligibility | PwBD candidates must possess a valid disability certificate in the updated prescribed format as per UP Government orders. Disability type and sub-type must be clearly mentioned in the application form. |
| Women Candidates (Caste Certificate) | For UP women candidates, only caste certificate issued from the paternal side (father’s family) will be accepted. |
| Government Employees | Candidates serving in Central or State Government must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer before applying. |
Age Limit for UPSSSC Recruitment 2026
- SC / ST / OBC & Other categories notified by UP Government - 5 years of upper age limit relaxation for SC / ST and as notified for other reserved categories
- Persons in Government Services (State Government) - 5 years of relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen - As per UP Public Service Act 1993 and applicable rules
- PwBD - As per applicable UP Government orders
- Chief Minister's Research Fellows - Age relaxation and concession as per UP Government notification dated 30/01/2026, Lucknow.
Selection Process for UPSSSC Recruitment 2026
- 1Stage 1 - Shortlisting based on PET-2025 Normalized Score - Only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET Score Card are eligible.
- 2Stage 2 - Written/OMR-Based Main Examination - 100 questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours.
- 3Stage 3 - Document Verification - Candidates who are shortlisted based on merit in the written examination will be called for verification of original documents.
Written/OMR Main Examination Pattern
- Part 1 - i) Audit, Final Accounts - 10 questions for 10 marks
- Part 1 - ii) Fundamentals of Accounting, Preparation of Preliminary Books of Accounts, Depreciation - 10 questions for 10 marks
- Part 1 - iii) Double Accounting System, Bank Reconciliation Statement, General Knowledge of Financial Rules - 15 questions for 15 marks
- Part 1 - iv) RTGs, e-Banking, Use of Computers in Budget Control - 10 questions for 10 marks
- Part 1 - v) Advance Accountancy - 10 questions for 10 marks
- Part 1 - vi) Taxation, Arithmetics - 10 questions for 10 marks
- Part 2 - Knowledge of Concepts of Computer & Information Technology and Contemporary Technology Development & Innovation in this field - 15 questions for 15 marks
- Part 3 - General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh - 20 questions for 20 marks
Expected cut off marks - UPSSSC auditor and assistant accountant, 2026.
| Category. | Previous Cycle Expected Cutoff (Out Of 100) | Expected 2026 Cutoff. (Out Of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 60 – 65 | 58 – 63 |
| OBC (NCL) | 58 – 63 | 55 – 60 |
| EWS | 57 – 62 | 54 – 59 |
| SC | 55 – 60 | 52 – 57 |
| ST | 53 – 58 | 50 – 55 |
Syllabus For Lekha Parikshak and Sahayak Lekhakaar.
Part 1: Audit and Accounts.
1. Journal, leisure, trial balance. 2. Rectification of errors. 3. Depreciation methods (SLM, WDV). 4. Double entry system. 5. Bank reconciliation statement. 6. Final accounts with adjustment entries (Outstanding, prepaid) 7. Govt. Financial rules (GFR) 8. Store purchase rules. 9. Local fund audit procedures.
Part 2: Computer and IT.
1. Basics of computer and Information technology. 2. AI data, Deep learning, Machine Learning, IoT - conceptual Awareness. 3. MS Office applications. 4. Internet and cybersecurity basics.
Part 3: UP General knowledge.
1. UP history, culture, geography. 2. Current affairs ( UP - specific) 3. UP government schemes and policies.
Subject wise, mark distributions.
Part 1: Audit and final accounts, fundamental accounting - 70 marks. Part 2: computers and IT knowledge - 15 marks. 3. Uttarakhand General Knowledge - 15 marks. Total: 100 marks.
Application Process for UPSSSC Jobs 2026
- 1Visit the official website and carefully fill out the application form.
- 2Pay the applicable fee to complete the application.
- 3Submit the application form with scanned copies of the required documents.
Application Fee
- Unresearved (General) - Rs. 25 (online processing charge)
- OBC - Rs. 25 (online processing charge)
- SC - Rs. 25 (online processing charge)
- ST - Rs. 25 (online processing charge)
Required Documents / Details UPSSSC Recruitment Application
- PET-2025 registration number for login.
- Photograph and signature same as uploaded in the PET-2025.
- Details of educational qualifications
- Preference order of departments / posts being applied for
- Category certificate and details
- Domicile address details
- EWS certificate (issued between 01/04/2026 and 03/08/2026)
Why this recruitment is different from usual UPSSSC jobs?
Here are some key, unique facts that most candidates overlook. 1. This is the main examination notification. It follows the two-tier model. PET 2025 was the qualifying gate. This is the actual main exam recruitment. 2. 1829 posts vs 530 in the previous cycle: the 2023 batch had only 530 vacancies. This 2026 batch has 245% more vacancies, making it far less competitive relative to the post count. 3. Xero application fee for all categories. Unlike most UP government recruitments, the base application is ₹0. Only a processing charge of 25 is payable online. 4. Form correction allowed: UPSSSC has provided a rare correction window. Till 10th August 2026. 5. 22 Department involvement: This is one of the widest department coverage recruitments in UPSSSC history.
The job profile and work description.
After selection, the candidate may be posted as Auditor (Lekha Parikshak) or Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) across 22 UP government departments. Key responsibilities include: 1. Auditing government accounts and financial statements. 2. Examining financial control systems and spreadsheet data. 3. Preparing and verifying the bank reconciliation statement. 4. Ensuring Compliance with govt. Financial rules (GFR). 5. Managing treasury-related accounting records. 6. Auditing corporate societies and panchayat accounts (for the local fund audit post). 7. Asset protection and financial reporting. Posting locations: Across various districts and departments of Uttar Pradesh. The selected candidate can be posted anywhere in UP. For example, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Agra ,Kanpur, etc.
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