UPSSSC EXCISE CONSTABLE MAIN EXAM FEE PAYMENT 2026 – EXAM ON 20 SEPTEMBER
The Uttar Pradesh Adhinastha Sewa Chayan Aayog has released a crucial notice regarding fee payment for the Excise Constable Main Examination. Shortlisted candidates must pay their fee by 30 August 2026.
Are you one of the 32,891 candidates shortlisted for the UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Examination based on your PET-2025 score [citation:5]? If yes, you must complete the Main Examination Fee Payment through the "Main Examination Fee Deposition" option on the UPSSSC website. The fee is ₹200 for Unreserved and OBC candidates, ₹80 for SC/ST, and NIL for PwBD candidates. Failure to pay the fee will result in the cancellation of your candidature for the main exam.
Pay your main exam fee and download your admit card from the official portal.
📑 Table of Contents
- 1. Quick Overview – UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Exam Fee Payment
- 2. Visual Timeline – Key Dates & Deadlines
- 3. Core Details – Exam Date, Fee Structure & Eligibility
- 4. How to Pay the Main Examination Fee – Step-by-Step Guide
- 5. Critical Warnings – Read Carefully
- 6. Important Links for UPSSSC Excise Constable
- 7. Last 3 Published Posts
- 8. Related Government & PSU Updates
- 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Accordion
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Quick Overview – UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Exam Fee Payment
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Adhinastha Sewa Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 08-Pariksha/2026 |
| Post Name | Excise Constable (Abkari Sipahi) |
| Total Vacancies | 820 Posts (682 General + 138 Special Selection) [citation:5] |
| Main Exam Date | 20 September 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) [citation:2] |
| Eligibility Result | Declared on 28 July 2026 – 32,891 candidates shortlisted [citation:5] |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 30 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in |
📅 Visual Timeline – Key Dates & Deadlines
🔹 Advertisement Released
06 April 2026
Original recruitment notification for Excise Constable posts was published [citation:10].
🔹 Online Application Window Closed
24 June 2026
The application window for this recruitment cycle closed in June 2026 [citation:10].
🟠 Eligibility Result Declared
28 July 2026
UPSSSC released the shortlist of 32,891 candidates based on PET-2025 normalized scores [citation:5].
🔴 Fee Payment Window
Until 30 August 2026
Candidates must complete the Main Examination Fee Payment through the UPSSSC portal.
🔹 Main Examination
20 September 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) [citation:2]
The main examination will be held at various centres across Uttar Pradesh.
Core Details – Exam Date, Fee Structure & Eligibility
About the Recruitment
The Uttar Pradesh Adhinastha Sewa Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC) conducted a recruitment drive for the post of Excise Constable (Abkari Sipahi) under Advertisement No. 08-Pariksha/2026. A total of 820 vacancies were advertised for this recruitment cycle across various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Initially, the notification was issued for 722 posts, but after a corrigendum issued on 23 June 2026, an additional 98 vacancies were added, bringing the total to 820 [citation:5].
Selection Process
The selection process for the Excise Constable posts involves the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the main examination based on their normalized scores in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025). The shortlist was released on 28 July 2026, with 32,891 candidates qualifying [citation:5].
- Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates must appear for a written examination on 20 September 2026 [citation:2].
- Physical Tests: Candidates who qualify in the main examination will be called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Document Verification: The final stage of the recruitment process is document verification.
Fee Structure for the Main Examination
The UPSSSC has prescribed the following examination fee for the main examination. This fee is separate from the application processing fee of ₹25 paid during registration [citation:10]. The main examination fee details are as follows [citation:source_pdf]:
| Category | Exam Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹200 | N/A | ₹200 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹80 | N/A | ₹80 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | ₹0 | N/A | ₹0 (NIL) |
Important Note on the Fee
Candidates are advised to note that the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Additionally, candidates must ensure that the fee payment is completed before the deadline. After the fee is successfully paid, candidates will be able to download their admit cards. The admit card download link will be activated on the official website after the fee payment process is completed [citation:4].
Category-wise Cut-off Marks for Shortlisting
The UPSSSC has released the category-wise cut-off marks for the shortlisting process. Candidates who secured equal to or above the cut-off marks were declared eligible for the main examination [citation:9]:
| Category | Cut-off Marks (PET-2025 Normalized Score) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 69.13 |
| OBC | 69.13 |
| EWS | 69.13 |
| SC | 66.80 |
| ST | 52.86 |
Note: The cut-off marks for horizontal reservation categories (Women, Ex-Servicemen, etc.) are also available in the official result PDF.
📝 How to Pay the Main Examination Fee – Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to complete your main examination fee payment through the official UPSSSC portal.
Visit the Official UPSSSC Website
Go to the official portal at https://upsssc.gov.in and navigate to the homepage.
Locate the "Main Examination Fee Deposition" Option
On the homepage, look for the "Applicant" or "Candidate" segment. You will find the "Main Examination Fee Deposition" option there [citation:source_pdf].
Enter Your Login Credentials
You will be required to log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (or OTR credentials, as applicable) [citation:4].
Pay the Prescribed Fee
Complete the payment using the online mode (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI). The fee will be automatically processed [citation:6].
Download the Admit Card
Once the fee is successfully paid and reconciled, you will be able to download your admit card for the main examination. You will be separately informed on the website when the admit card link becomes active [citation:source_pdf].
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING – READ CAREFULLY
- Strict Deadline: The main examination fee payment must be completed by 30 August 2026. After this date, the payment window will close, and no further requests will be entertained.
- No Fee = No Exam: Candidates who fail to pay the main examination fee will not be allowed to appear in the examination. Their candidature will be cancelled.
- Non-Refundable Fee: The main examination fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of whether you appear for the exam or not.
- Correct Payment Mode: Ensure you use the "Main Examination Fee Deposition" option, not the application fee option. Paying through the wrong channel may lead to disqualification.
- PwBD Candidates: Candidates with benchmark disabilities do not need to pay any main examination fee. However, they must carry a valid PwBD certificate.
- Monitor Official Website: All subsequent updates regarding the admit card and exam date will be published on the official UPSSSC website [citation:4].
Important Links – UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Exam 2026
| Description | Link / Resource |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in |
| Official Notice (PDF) | Click Here to View |
| UPSSSC Candidate Helpdesk | Available on the official website under "Contact Us" |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Accordion
Click the ▼ arrow to expand each question.
1. When is the UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Examination scheduled? ▼
The main examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM [citation:2][citation:source_pdf].
2. Who needs to pay the main examination fee? ▼
Only candidates who have been shortlisted based on their PET-2025 normalized scores need to pay the main examination fee. The shortlist of 32,891 candidates was released on 28 July 2026 [citation:5][citation:source_pdf].
3. What is the main examination fee? ▼
The fee is ₹200 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates, ₹80 for SC/ST candidates, and NIL for PwBD candidates [citation:source_pdf].
4. What is the deadline to pay the fee? ▼
The deadline is 30 August 2026. No fee payments will be accepted after this date [citation:source_pdf].
5. How do I pay the fee? ▼
You must pay the fee online through the "Main Examination Fee Deposition" option on the UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in) using your registration credentials [citation:source_pdf].
6. What happens if I do not pay the fee? ▼
If you do not pay the main examination fee by 30 August 2026, your candidature will be cancelled and you will not be allowed to appear in the examination [citation:source_pdf].
7. Is the main examination fee refundable? ▼
No. The main examination fee is non-refundable under any circumstances [citation:source_pdf].
8. When will I be able to download my admit card? ▼
The admit card for the main examination will be available for download after the fee is successfully paid and reconciled. Candidates will be informed on the UPSSSC website when the admit card link becomes active [citation:4][citation:source_pdf].
9. What documents should I carry to the exam? ▼
You must carry your printed admit card, PET-2025 scorecard, educational mark sheets, category/PwBD certificates (if applicable), and a valid photo ID [citation:4].
10. What is the exam pattern for the main examination? ▼
The main exam is objective-type with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) [citation:2][citation:source_pdf].
📄 Official Sources Used
All facts and dates in this post have been verified against the following official documents and authoritative sources:
- UPSSSC Official Notice: आवश्यक सूचना (Dated 25.08.2026)
- UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026
- UPSSSC Excise Constable Eligibility Result 2026
Final Words – Don't Miss the Fee Payment Deadline
The fee payment for the UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Examination is a critical step that cannot be overlooked. With the examination scheduled for 20 September 2026, the Commission is now in the final stages of the recruitment process. The strict deadline of 30 August 2026 provides a limited window for the 32,891 shortlisted candidates to complete this essential step [citation:5].
We strongly advise all shortlisted candidates to visit the official UPSSSC website immediately, complete the fee payment, and monitor the portal regularly for the admit card release. Do not wait until the last day, as server overload is common during peak times. Good luck to all candidates!