UPSSSC Lower PCS (Graduate Level) Recruitment 2026 — 2,587 Posts
UPSSSC has released 2,587 vacancies for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Lower PCS) Graduate-Level Main Exam 2026 under Advt No. 07-Pariksha/2026. Online applications ran from 29 May to 25 June 2026; the form correction window stays open until 2 July 2026. A valid PET-2025 score card is mandatory.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 30 March 2026 | Done |
| Online Apply Start | 29 May 2026 | Done |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 June 2026 | Done |
| Last Date for Correction / Amendment | 2 July 2026 | Open |
| Main Exam Date | To be announced | Tba |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate) in any stream from a University established by law, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- A valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card is mandatory — only PET-2025 qualified candidates are eligible.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years (18 years for Centre In-charge posts).
- Maximum: 40 years.
- Age relaxation applies as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 1,030 |
| OBC | 563 |
| EWS | 222 |
| SC | 421 |
| ST | 49 |
| Total (original notification) | 2,285 |
Vacancies were later revised to 2,587 posts via corrigendum dated 29 May 2026 (231 added). The split above is from the original notification; the revised category-wise distribution follows the official corrigendum.
Posts Covered
- Assistant Treasury Accountant
- Account Inspector
- Amin / Auctioneer
- Executive Officer
- Clerk-cum-Typist
- Assistant Consolidation Officer & other Group C posts
Salary Structure & In-Hand Pay
Posts fall under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Level 4 to Level 6 (Basic ₹25,500 – ₹35,400). Approximate monthly breakdown at entry level:
| Component | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹25,500 – ₹35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per current UP Govt rate |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 8% – 16% of basic (city-based) |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | ₹1,800 – ₹3,600 |
| Gross Salary | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Deductions (NPS, PF, Income Tax) | Standard |
| Net In-Hand (approx.) | ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 |
Executive Officer posts (Level 6, basic ₹35,400) draw the highest pay in this group. Figures are indicative and vary with posting city and the current DA rate.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | ₹25 |
| PwD | ₹25 |
UPSSSC charges a uniform ₹25 examination fee for all categories. Payment is made online (net banking / debit card / UPI) through the UPSSSC OTR portal at the time of form submission.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the basis of the normalised PET-2025 score — candidates equal to 15 times the category-wise vacancies are called for the Main Exam.
- Main Written Examination (objective / MCQ based).
- Document Verification.
Main Exam Pattern
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 (MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
Main Exam Subject Weightage
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 |
| UP-specific General Knowledge | 20 |
| Computer / IT Knowledge | 15 |
| General Hindi | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Smart Preparation Strategy
- Prioritise General Studies (50%) — current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography and general science carry half the paper.
- Don’t skip UP GK (20 marks) — UP history, geography, culture, schemes and state current affairs are scoring and often ignored.
- Grab easy marks in Computer & Hindi (30 marks) — basic computer fundamentals and standard Hindi grammar are high-return, low-effort.
- Respect the negative marking — at −0.25 per wrong answer, attempt only confident questions; accuracy beats volume.
- Reuse your PET-2025 strengths — shortlisting is PET-based, so keep those fundamentals sharp.
Recommended Resources
- NCERT (Class 6–12) for GS fundamentals
- A standard UP GK book (Lucent UP / Ghatna Chakra UP special)
- Daily current affairs (national + UP state)
- Previous years’ UPSSSC papers for real pattern practice
Note: Fresh applications closed on 25 June 2026. Only the form correction / amendment facility is open until 2 July 2026 for candidates who already applied.
How to Edit / Correct Your Form
- Visit the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in.
- Log in to your candidate dashboard using your registration number and password.
- Open the “Application Amendment / Correction” link for Advt No. 07-Pariksha/2026.
- Edit the permitted fields and pay any additional fee if applicable.
- Submit and download the corrected confirmation page for your records.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per portal size specifications)
- UPSSSC PET-2025 score card / registration details
- Class 10, Class 12 and graduation certificates
- Category / EWS certificate (if applicable)
Full Details
- UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 offers 2,587 Graduate-level posts (Advt 07-Pariksha/2026) across UP government departments.
- Only UPSSSC PET-2025 qualified graduates could apply; fresh applications closed 25 June 2026 (correction open till 2 July).
- Selection = PET-2025 shortlist (15× vacancies) → Main Exam (100 MCQ, 100 marks, −0.25) → Document Verification.
- Pay Level 4–6 (Basic ₹25,500–₹35,400); approx. in-hand ₹30,000–₹40,000/month.
- Vacancies jumped sharply — from ~641 (2016) and 672 (2019) to 2,587 in 2026.
Job Profile & Day-to-Day Role
UPSSSC Lower PCS spans 11+ Group C posts, so duties differ by department. The main roles:
- Executive Officer (Pay Level 6, highest in this group) — runs municipal / nagar palika administration: civic services, sanitation, local-body operations and public grievances.
- Assistant Treasury Accountant / Account Inspector — treasury and accounts work: bill verification, audit support and financial record-keeping.
- Clerk-cum-Typist — office documentation, data entry, file movement and correspondence.
- Amin / Auctioneer, Assistant Consolidation Officer — land records, measurement and revenue / consolidation field work.
Common threads: administrative & clerical work, record maintenance, report preparation, post-specific field inspection, and supporting senior officers in departmental delivery.
Career Growth & Promotion Path
- Entry: Pay Level 4–6 (₹25,500–₹35,400 basic)
- Next: Senior Assistant / Inspector (Level 6–7)
- Higher: Section Officer / District-level supervisory posts (Level 7–8)
Promotions are based on seniority, departmental examinations and work performance.
Vacancy & Cutoff Trend (Historical)
UPSSSC Combined Lower Subordinate recruitment has grown dramatically in scale:
| Year / Cycle | Total Posts | Cutoff Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 (Advt 22/2016) | ~641 | Mains, out of 350 |
| 2019 (Lower Subordinate) | ~672 | Prelims, out of 300 |
| 2026 (Advt 07/2026) | 2,587 | PET-2025 + Main Exam |
Indicative previous cutoffs (2017 cycle, out of 300, post-wise) ranged approximately:
- General: 238–272
- OBC: 238–272
- SC: 232–252
- ST: markedly lower (around ~140 for some posts)
With 2,587 vacancies in 2026 — far higher than earlier cycles — the qualifying bar is expected to be more accessible than the tight 2016–2019 cutoffs. Final cutoffs are released post-wise and category-wise on the official UPSSSC website.
Information verified from the official UPSSSC notification (Advt No. 07-Pariksha/2026) and corrigendum. Always confirm final details at upsssc.gov.in. Last reviewed: 1 July 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Fresh applications closed on 25 June 2026. Only form correction / amendment is allowed until 2 July 2026 for candidates who already applied.
Yes. Only candidates holding a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card are eligible for the Lower PCS (Graduate Level) Main Exam 2026.
Candidates equal to 15 times the category-wise vacancies are shortlisted on the basis of their normalised PET-2025 score.
Basic pay is ₹25,500 to ₹35,400 (Level 4-6); the approximate in-hand salary is ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month after DA, HRA and standard deductions.
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the 100-question, 100-mark paper (2 hours duration).
The Executive Officer post is at Pay Level 6 (basic ₹35,400), the highest among the Lower PCS posts, and handles municipal / local-body administration.