UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 1156 Junior Engineer, Technical Assistant & Other Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the official notification for the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025) under Advertisement No. 24-Exam/2026.

📅 Key Dates & Event Timeline

Notification Released: 12 October 2026
Online Application Start Date: 03 November 2026
Last Date for Application & Fee Payment: 25 November 2026
Last Date for Application Correction: 02 December 2026
Exam Date: To be notified later

💼 Vacancy Details, Qualification & Pay Scale

A total of 1,156 vacancies have been announced across multiple departments:

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Educational & Essential Qualification	Pay Level & Scale
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (Irrigation & Water Resources Dept)	304	3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Board of Technical Education UP or equivalent.	Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (PWD & Other Departments)	264	High School (10th) + 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.	Level-6 (Grade Pay ₹4,200)
Mechanic (UPSRTC)	270	3-Year Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical (Automobile) Engineering. (Preferential: Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License)	Level-5 (₹5,200–₹20,200)
Assistant Store Keeper (UPSRTC)	128	Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering.	Level-4 (₹5,200–₹20,200)
Technical Assistant (Mechanical) (Ground Water)	03	3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.	Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)
Instructor Machine (Prison Dept)	01	Intermediate (10+2) + 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance.	Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)
Other Technical Posts	186	Post-specific Engineering Diplomas (as detailed in PDF).	Level-4 / Level-5

🎯 Mandatory Eligibility Conditions

UPSSSC PET Scorecard: Candidate must possess a valid score in UPSSSC PET 2025. Candidates with zero or negative marks in PET 2025 are ineligible.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years or 21 Years (Post-wise dependent)
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for OBC, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and PWD candidates as per UP State Government Rules.

📌 Selection Process & Fee Structure

Selection Process:
1. Shortlisting based on UPSSSC PET 2025 Normalized Marks.
2. Mains Written Examination (100 Objective Questions, 2 Hours duration, 1/4th Negative Marking).
3. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination.
Application Processing Fee: ₹25/- for all categories (Unreserved/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PH).

📐 Exam Structure & Scheme

Exam Mode: Offline Written Test (OMR-based Objective Type Questions)
Language Medium: Bilingual (Hindi and English)
Total Questions: 100 Objective MCQs
Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 Mark per Question)
Time Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

📊 Subject-Wise Mark Distribution

The 100 questions are split across 3 distinct parts:

Section / Part	Subject / Domain	Questions	Marks
Part 1	Domain / Engineering Subject Knowledge (Mechanical / Technical discipline specific)	65	65
Part 2	Computer & Information Technology Concepts (Hardware, Software, Cyber Security, AI, Big Data, IoT)	15	15
Part 3	General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (History, Geography, Economy, Culture, Schemes of UP)	20	20
Total		100	100

⚠️ Marking Scheme & Penalty

Correct Answer: +1 Mark for every right response.
Negative Marking: 1/4th (25% or 0.25 Marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Unattempted Questions: Zero marks (no deduction or penalty).
Multiple Responses: If more than one bubble is marked on the OMR sheet for a single question, it will be treated as a incorrect response and penalized with a 0.25 deduction.

📚 Broad Subject Coverage

Part 1 (65 Marks - Technical Subject): Focuses on core Mechanical/Technical concepts including Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Design, and Maintenance Engineering.
Part 2 (15 Marks - IT & Computer): Basic hardware/software, operating systems, MS Office (Word/Excel), Internet, Cyber Security, e-Governance, and recent advances in AI, Big Data, and IoT.
Part 3 (20 Marks - UP GK): UP History, Arts, Culture, Geography, Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Social Customs, and UP Government flagship welfare schemes.

📝 How to Apply Online

Visit the official UPSSSC Portal at upsssc.gov.in.
Go to the Live Advertisements section and select Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026.
Log in using your PET 2025 Registration Number via Personal Details or Mobile/Email OTP authentication.
Verify your details, select the posts, pay the processing fee of ₹25, and submit the final form.