UPSSSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 | 2285 Vacancies

The online application window for Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Recruitment 2026 has been officially opened. The long-awaited recruitment aims to fill 2,285 Group ‘C’ posts at the graduate level across 11 important administrative, accounting, and field executive departments of the Uttar Pradesh state government. The eligible aspirants who have cleared the UPSSSC PET 2025 exam can apply online on the official website at upsssc.gov.in from today (May 29, 2026). You should complete registration and the nominal processing fee by June 18, 2026. So, it is a crucial period for career-orientated graduates who want to grab stable and prestigious upsssc job.

The application fee for Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Recruitment is Rs. 25 for all categories (Gen/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PH).

Candidates must have valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. The selection to the Main written examination will be on the basis of PET scores only. Educational Qualification: The minimum educational qualification required is a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university. Technical add-ons may be required for specialised posts (e.g. B.Com or PG Diploma in Accountancy for Treasury Accountant/Auditor positions or NIELIT ‘O’ Level Certificate for confirmation of Executive Officer). Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026): 18/21 to 40 Years. (Standard age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PWD and Ex-Servicemen of UP domicile)

Except monthly cash in hand selected candidates in UPSSSC recruitment Benefits for state government employees with jobs at the lower PCS level include: - Medical Allowance: Coverage for self and dependent family members. - Leave Structure: Paid casual leave, earned leave, and medical leaves. - Pension Security: Handled via the National Pension System (NPS). - Regular Increments: A standard annual 3% hike on basic pay along with bi-annual DA revisions.

The examination for upsssc job consists of a single paper containing multiple-choice questions (MCQs), split into three major parts. Total Questions: 100 Total Marks: 100 Time Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes) Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer (1/4th penalty).

Part 1: General Studies, Science & Language - History & National Movement: Social, economic, cultural, and political aspects of Indian history. Deep focus on the Indian National Movement, the rise of nationalism, and the freedom struggle. - Indian Polity & Constitution: Constitutional development, directive principles, governance systems, Panchayati Raj, public policy, and community development. - Geography (India & World): Physical, social, and economic geography of India. Specific sub-topics include Indian agriculture, forestry, population trends, urbanization patterns, and smart village/city initiatives. - Indian Economy: Economic planning, role of NITI Aayog, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Union & State budget structures, land reforms post-independence, and the impacts of liberalization. - General Science & Environment: Fundamental concepts across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. A significant section covers Environment & Ecosystems, wildlife conservation, climate change mitigation, and the Disaster Management Act-2005. - Data Interpretation & Hindi: High-school level arithmetic and graphical data analysis. General Hindi covers letter-writing formats, Sandhi, compound words, idioms, proverbs, and core grammatical corrections. Part 2: Computer & Information Technology - Basic hardware/software concepts, operating systems, and network protocols (IP addresses). - Deep dive into processing tools like MS Word and MS Excel. - Emerging Technologies: Fundamental awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Processing, Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). - Cyber security principles, e-governance tools, and digital financial applications. Part 3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh With 20 marks weightage, preparation of state-centric dynamics is must: - History & Culture: Historical movements, folk dances, regional literature, major festivals, architectural heritage, and social customs unique to UP. - Geography & Economy: Soil types, forest cover, major river basins, mineral resources, state wildlife sanctuaries, state agricultural patterns, and employment infrastructure. - Polity & Current Affairs: Administrative layout of the UP government, recent welfare schemes, and notable state achievements across socio-economic fields.

1. UPSSSC will shortlist candidates equal to 15 times the number of posts (category-wise) on the basis of the total 2,285 vacancies, based on their PET 2025 normalised scores. 2. Your application may only be submitted online. Applications sent by post (manual or offline) will not be considered. 3. After final submission no change of Mobile Number, Email ID or main Domicile State as registered can be made under any circumstances. 4. All educational qualifications, professional degrees, age requirements and reservation certificates should be completed and officially issued on or before the last date of form submission (June 18, 2026). 5. If the result of your final degree is announced on June 19, 2026 or later, your candidature will be cancelled during Document Verification, even if you are the topper of the written exam. 6. Reservation (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) will be applicable for the candidates having valid domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh only. Out-of-state candidates will be considered in the General (Unreserved) category irrespective of their caste status. 7. The caste certificate for female candidates claiming reservation by marriage or birth should be issued on the basis of the father’s name and domicile and not on the basis of the husband’s name. The certificates issued on the basis of husband’s details will be immediately rejected from the reservation benefits. 8. The candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category should submit an income and asset certificate for the Financial Year 2026–2027 on the basis of family’s income for the previous Financial Year (2025–2026).