Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the official notification for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination 2026 — popularly known as UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026. A total of 2,285 vacancies have been notified through Advertisement No. 07-Pariksha/2026 across 11 UP State Government departments, with the largest being 548 Assistant Treasury Accountants followed by 419 Account Inspectors and 323 Amin/Auctioneers. Online applications open today, 29 May 2026, on upsssc.gov.in and close on 18 June 2026. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 with a valid score card are eligible to apply.
📋 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Examination Name | Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 07-Pariksha/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,285 Posts (across 11 Departments) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree + PET-2025 Score Card |
| Age Limit | 21 – 40 years (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Pay Scale | Level-4 to Level-6 (₹25,500 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Application Fee | ₹25 (Flat — All Categories) |
| Selection Mode | Main Written Exam (100 marks, 2 hrs, 1/4 negative) |
| Application Mode | Online — upsssc.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Amendment / Correction | 25 June 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To be notified separately |
🏛️ Department-wise Vacancy Details (Total: 2,285)
| # | Department | Post Name | Vac. | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Directorate of Treasury, UP | Assistant Treasury Accountant | 548 | Permanent |
| 2 | Cooperative Societies & Panchayat, Account Audit Directorate, UP | Account Inspector | 419 | Permanent |
| 3 | State Agriculture Production Mandi Parishad, UP | Amin / Auctioneer | 323 | Permanent |
| 4 | Municipal Administration Directorate, UP | Executive Officer | 238 | Permanent & Temporary |
| 5 | State Agriculture Production Mandi Parishad, UP | Clerk-cum-Typist / Cashier-cum-Clerk / Asst-cum-Account Clerk | 229 | Permanent |
| 6 | Office of Consolidation Commissioner, UP | Asst. Consolidation Officer / Asst. Revenue Officer | 168 | Permanent & Temporary |
| 7 | Industries & Enterprise Promotion Directorate, UP, Kanpur | Asst. Promoter (Non-Technical) – Gen/Special | 134 | Temporary |
| 8 | Industries & Enterprise Promotion Directorate, UP, Kanpur | Asst. Promoter (Non-Technical) – Special Selection | 03 | Temporary |
| 9 | UP State Road Transport Corporation, Lucknow | Centre In-Charge | 92 | Temporary |
| 10 | Family Welfare Mahadirectorate, UP, Lucknow | District Assistant Training Officer | 85 | Permanent & Temporary |
| 11 | State Agriculture Mandi Parishad, UP | Mandi Inspector Grade-2 | 46 | Permanent |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 2,285 | |||
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 40 years (post-specific variations may apply)
- Age Relaxation: Applicable to SC/ST/OBC/EWS, PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighter Dependants, Outstanding Sportspersons and Departmental Candidates as per UP Government rules.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Common: Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University.
- Mandatory: Must have appeared in PET-2025 with a valid UPSSSC Score Card. Candidates with zero or negative normalised scores will NOT be shortlisted.
- Mandi Inspector Grade-2: Bachelor's with min. 50% + Intermediate with min. 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC).
- District Asst. Training Officer: Intermediate from UP Board with Biology + Mathematics + Bachelor's degree.
- Centre In-Charge (UPSRTC): Bachelor's Degree + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
- Executive Officer: Bachelor's Degree + Computer Diploma ("O" Level or above) required at the time of regularisation.
- Asst. Consolidation/Revenue Officer: Preference to candidates with LLB Law Degree.
🌟 Preferential Qualification
Preference will be given to candidates who have served in the Provincial Armed Force (Pradeshik Sena) for minimum 2 years, or who hold the NCC 'B' Certificate, all other conditions being equal.
📜 EWS Certificate Note
EWS certificate must be issued between 01 April 2026 and 18 June 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27 in the prescribed UP Government format.
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Range (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Asst. Treasury Accountant | Level-5 | 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Account Inspector | Level-5 | 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Amin / Auctioneer | Level-5 | 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Executive Officer | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Clerk-cum-Typist / Cashier / Account Clerk | Level-4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Asst. Consolidation / Revenue Officer | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Asst. Promoter (Non-Technical) | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| District Asst. Training Officer | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Mandi Inspector Grade-2 | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹25/- |
| OBC | ₹25/- |
| SC / ST | ₹25/- |
| EWS / All Others | ₹25/- |
| Payment Mode | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI e-Challan |
Flat ₹25 online processing fee for ALL categories — no separate application fee.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Stage 1 — Shortlisting: Based on PET-2025 normalised score, taking 15 times the category-wise vacancies (rounded to 2 decimal places).
Stage 2 — Main Examination (Written Test):
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Questions: 100 (Objective MCQ)
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/4 (25%) for each wrong answer
📊 Exam Pattern (Subject-wise)
| Part | Subject | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | History of India & Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Polity & Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | |
| Geography of India & World | 5 | 5 | |
| Indian Economy & Social Development | 10 | 10 | |
| General Science | 5 | 5 | |
| Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | |
| Current Events (National & International) | 5 | 5 | |
| General Intelligence Test | 5 | 5 | |
| Elementary Mathematical Knowledge | 5 | 5 | |
| General Hindi | 5 | 5 | |
| Part-2 | Computer & IT Concepts, Tech Development & Innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information related to State of UP | 20 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | |
🖥️ How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Visit Portal: Go to upsssc.gov.in.
- Login via PET-2025: Login using your PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP sent to your registered mobile/email. Only PET-2025 candidates can apply.
- Select Posts: Your PET-2025 personal details will auto-populate. Select the post(s) you want to apply for and verify eligibility.
- Fill Other Details: Enter educational qualification, community/category, and other required information.
- Set Post Preference: Indicate your priority order for posts & departments in the "Other Details" section.
- Photo & Signature: Photo and signature from PET-2025 will be auto-displayed (no changes allowed). Click Continue.
- Pay Fee: Pay flat ₹25 via Credit/Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan.
- Submit & Print: Application auto-submits on successful payment. Download printout immediately.
- Amendment Window: Limited corrections allowed until 25 June 2026 via Applicant's Dashboard.
⚠️ Critical Instructions & Warnings
- PET-2025 is mandatory — no PET-2025 = NOT ELIGIBLE. No exceptions.
- Candidates with zero or negative normalised scores in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
- Photo/Signature CANNOT be changed — auto-fetched from PET-2025 profile.
- EWS certificate must be issued between 01 April 2026 – 18 June 2026 in prescribed format.
- Negative marking of 1/4 (25%) applies in Main Exam — answer carefully.
- Apply via upsssc.gov.in only — beware of fraudulent agents and fake websites.
- Withdrawal not permitted after final submission; only listed amendments allowed till 25 June 2026.
🔗 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | upsssc.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Advt 07-Pariksha/2026 |
| UPSSSC Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
| PET-2025 Score Card Login | Candidate Dashboard |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Services 2026?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 18 June 2026. Amendment window stays open until 25 June 2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are notified?
2,285 vacancies across 11 UP departments under Advt 07-Pariksha/2026.
Q3. Is PET-2025 mandatory?
Yes — absolutely mandatory. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 with a valid Score Card are eligible. Zero/negative scores are disqualified.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Flat ₹25 for all categories — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS. Pay via Card/Net Banking/UPI/SBI e-Challan.
Q5. What is the age limit?
21 – 40 years as on 01 July 2026, with category-wise relaxation per UP Govt rules.
Q6. What is the educational qualification?
Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University + valid PET-2025 score card. Some posts have additional requirements (e.g., 50% marks for Mandi Inspector, LLB preferred for Asst. Consolidation Officer).
Q7. What is the selection process?
Main Written Exam (100 marks / 100 MCQ / 2 hrs / 1/4 negative marking). Shortlist based on PET-2025 normalised score @ 15× category-wise vacancies.
Q8. What is the salary?
Pay Levels 4-6 (₹25,500 – ₹1,12,400) depending on post.
Q9. Which is the largest vacancy?
Asst. Treasury Accountant — 548 posts in Directorate of Treasury, UP.
Q10. Can I edit my application after submission?
Limited fields (correspondence address, EWS/horizontal reservation, education, marital status) can be edited until 25 June 2026 via Applicant's Dashboard.
🏁 Conclusion
The UPSSSC Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination 2026 is one of the largest UP State Government recruitment drives of the year — offering 2,285 permanent and temporary Group-C posts across the Treasury, Cooperative, Agriculture Mandi, Municipal Administration, Consolidation, Industries, Road Transport, and Family Welfare departments. With a flat ₹25 application fee across all categories and a single written Main Exam of 100 marks, this is one of the most accessible doorways into the UP state services for PET-2025 qualified graduates. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to apply well before 18 June 2026 on upsssc.gov.in and verify their PET-2025 details carefully. Bookmark Sarkari Nokrii for exam date, admit card, and result updates.