The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially published the employment notification for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement Reference No. 26-Exam/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,784 vacancies across various state government departments, boards, and administrative directorates in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates aspiring for executive, supervisory, and inspectorial cadre appointments within the Uttar Pradesh state machinery must possess a valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Scorecard. The commission opens online application submissions starting 10 November 2026, concluding on 01 December 2026. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to verify their demographic details, academic credentials, and departmental preferences prior to locking their applications.
Recruitment Highlights & Administrative Overview
The Combined Lower Subordinate Services examination serves as a premier gateway for group-level non-gazetted technical and non-technical appointments within the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Administered under the statutory provisions of the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission Act, the competitive selection process guarantees direct recruitment against permanent and temporary cadre strengths.
Important Dates & Examination Schedule
Candidates must strictly adhere to the critical deadlines established by the commission. Incomplete draft applications without fee submission will be rejected after the cutoff date. An exclusive 7-day correction window is provided to rectify biographical and reservation category discrepancies.
Category-Wise Application Fee Structure & Payment Modes
In accordance with UPSSSC administrative protocols for Main Examinations, candidates initially remit an online processing fee during preliminary registration. Candidates shortlisted based on PET cutoff marks will be required to pay the definitive Main Written Examination fee prior to downloading hall tickets.
Payment Advisory: Transactions must be completed using the Integrated State Bank of India (SBI) e-Pay Gateway via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Candidates are advised to preserve transaction receipts and payment reconciliation numbers (DU Reference Numbers).
Post-Wise Educational Eligibility & Age Limits
Prospective applicants must satisfy two core conditions: possession of an active and scored UPSSSC PET scorecard alongside prescribed educational certifications recognized by the State Government or Central regulatory statutory councils.
Crucial Date for Age Computation: The candidate’s age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than July 2, 1986, and not later than July 1, 2008 (for 18-year entry) or July 1, 2005 (for 21-year entry). Candidates from other states will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category, irrespective of their caste status in their domicile state.
Category-Wise & Cadre-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The total sanctioned recruitment count of 1,784 vacancies is distributed across vertical reservations (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) alongside horizontal reservations for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
Note: Vacancies are provisional and subject to structural modification based on requisition requisites received from administrative secretariats before the conclusion of the written testing phase.
Salary Structure, Pay Scale Matrix & In-Hand Allowances
Recruited personnel will be placed under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Scales adopted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Depending on the post classification, selected personnel enter at Pay Level-4 (Grade Pay ₹2,400), Pay Level-5 (Grade Pay ₹2,800), or Pay Level-6 (Grade Pay ₹4,200).
In addition to basic pay and standard allowances, appointees receive benefits including the Contributory National Pension System (NPS), State Medical Health Card facilities, gratuity entitlements, and Leave Travel Concessions (LTC) governed by UP Civil Services Rules.
Selection Process & Stage-Wise Exam Pattern
The selection protocol is completely merit-driven based on the performance in the Main Written Examination. There will be no interview for these Group 'C' positions, as per the Uttar Pradesh Government's policy. To prepare effectively for the general awareness and analytical sections, candidates can utilize our Free Mock Test Series and read through the Daily Current Affairs Quiz (25 MCQs).
Selection Steps:
- Stage 1 – Shortlisting via PET Score: Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Written Examination in a ratio of approximately 1:15 based on their normalized PET scores.
- Stage 2 – Main Written Examination: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) administered through an OMR-based test or Computer Based Test (CBT) covering the syllabus outlined above.
- Stage 3 – Skill / Typing Test (Where Applicable): Qualifying typing test in Hindi (minimum 25 wpm) and English (minimum 30 wpm) on computers for specific ministerial roles.
- Stage 4 – Document Verification (DV): In-person scrutiny of original academic certificates, domicile records, and caste authentication before issuing appointment letters.
Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Online
Candidates must execute their registrations strictly on the UPSSSC portal. No physical submissions will be entertained.
- Portal Authentication: Navigate to the official Commission portal at https://upsssc.gov.in/ and access the "Applicant Segment".
- Candidate Login: Select "Applicant Authentication through PET Registration Number". Authenticate via:
- Option A (Through OTP): Enter PET Registration Number, Registered Mobile Number, and verify the SMS OTP.
- Option B (Through Personal Details): Enter PET Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, UP Domicile status, and Category.
- Pre-Populated Data Verification: Once authenticated, your personal details, parentage, permanent address, and photograph will load automatically from your PET master profile. Verify these details carefully.
- Enter Academic Particulars: Indicate your educational qualifications (Intermediate / Graduation) with Board/University, passing year, certificate/roll numbers, and percentage/grade.
- Upload Documents & Photos: Check that your photograph and signature retrieved from the PET record are clearly visible. If an update is required, follow the system guidelines (images must be clear, with signature below the candidate's name written in clear running script).
- Review Application Details: Thoroughly verify every entry before proceeding to the final submission. Edits to primary identity fields will not be allowed after fee submission.
- Pay the Processing Fee: Click on "Proceed to Payment" and remit the mandatory ₹25 processing fee through the SBI integrated gateway.
- Save & Print Confirmation: After the transaction is confirmed, download and print the complete application summary displaying the DU Transaction Reference ID and Application Number.
Official Links & Reference Documents
Access authorized resources directly via the official commission links provided below:
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Inquiries)
Q1: Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh apply for this recruitment?
Yes. Candidates from other Indian states are eligible to apply, provided they hold a valid UPSSSC PET scorecard. However, they will be treated under the Unreserved (UR/General) quota and will not be entitled to vertical or horizontal reservation benefits.
Q2: Is a zero or negative PET score valid for submitting an application?
No. The commission explicitly mandates that candidates must have a positive, non-zero normalized score in the UPSSSC PET examination. Candidates with zero or negative aggregate marks will be disqualified during preliminary screening.
Q3: What documents can be updated during the correction window?
Between 02 December and 08 December 2026, candidates may modify specific fields including correspondence address, academic entry errors, and qualifying details. Critical identity fields (such as Name, Father’s Name, Domicile, Category, and PET registration ID) linked to the primary database cannot be modified.
Q4: Does the recruitment include an interview stage?
No. In accordance with Uttar Pradesh Government notifications governing Group 'C' positions, personal interviews have been eliminated. Final merit lists are determined solely by written examination marks, subject to clearing the requisite document verification and qualifying skill tests.
Q5: When will the Main Examination fee be charged?
The ₹25 fee paid at registration covers online application processing. Shortlisted candidates will be notified to remit the