UPSSSC: Notification for Combined Lower Subordinate Services Examination released; opportunity for 12th-pass candidates..
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released an advertisement for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Intermediate Level) Main Examination 2026. Through this recruitment, a total of 1,784 vacancies across 12 different types of posts in various state departments will be filled. The recruitment includes positions such as Village Development Officer, Village Panchayat Officer, Social Welfare Supervisor, Amin (Revenue/Collection Officer), Storekeeper, and Clerk.
When will the application process begin?
Details Date
Advertisement Released 16 October 2026
Online Applications Begin 10 November 2026
Last Date for Application and Fee Submission 1 December 2026
Last Date for Form Corrections 8 December 2026
Main Examination To be announced later
What is the number of vacancies for each post?
Name of Post Vacancies
Commercial Tax Collection Amin 235
Land Acquisition Amin 187
Storekeeper and Clerk 118
Storekeeper and Clerk (Special Recruitment) 2
Cooperative Agriculture Supervisor 50
Grih Mata (Matron) 5
Tabulator 14
Social Welfare Supervisor 137
Village Development Officer (Social Welfare) 525
Village Panchayat Officer 508
Farm Clerk 2
Salesperson 1
Total 1,784
The number of vacancies has decreased compared to the previous recruitment cycle. In the 2025 UP Lower PCS recruitment, there were over 2,500 vacancies, which have now reduced to 1,784.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates must have appeared for the PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) to be eligible for this recruitment. They must possess a valid scorecard with a normalized score greater than zero. The shortlisting of candidates for the Main Examination will be based on their PET-2025 scores. For most positions, passing the 12th-grade examination from a recognized board is mandatory. However, additional qualifications are required for certain posts.
Social Welfare Supervisor and Village Development Officer (Social Welfare): 12th-grade pass along with a CCC certificate from NIELIT/DOEACC.
Village Panchayat Officer: 12th-grade pass and a CCC certificate.
Farm Clerk: 12th-grade pass with Agriculture as a subject, or at least three years of experience in the agricultural sector. Proficiency in Hindi (Devanagari script) is also required.
Sales Personnel: 12th-grade pass, at least three years of sales experience in a commercial establishment, and proficiency in Hindi (Devanagari script).
For some positions, preference will be given to candidates with relevant training, an NCC 'B' certificate, or two years of service in the Territorial Army.
What is the age limit?
Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026.
Minimum age: 18 years (21 years for the post of Farm Clerk).
Maximum age: 40 years.
Reserved categories: SC, ST, and OBC candidates from Uttar Pradesh will receive a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
Employees of the state government or cooperative unions, as well as skilled sportspersons from Uttar Pradesh, may be granted a relaxation of up to five years, as per the rules.
Ex-servicemen will be granted relaxation in accordance with government regulations.
What is the application fee?
Candidates from all categories must pay an online processing fee of ₹25 at the time of application. Those shortlisted for the main examination will be required to pay a separate examination fee before downloading their admit cards.
What is the selection process?
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
Shortlisting based on PET-2025: Candidates numbering 15 times the category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the main examination. This will also include candidates who secure the same marks as the cutoff.
Main Written Examination: This will consist of 100 objective-type questions, carrying a total of 100 marks. Document Verification: Academic certificates, PET scorecards, identity proofs, and documents related to reservation will be verified.
How to fill out the online form?
Candidates can apply by visiting the Commission's official website, upsssc.gov.in.
Select advertisement number 26-Exam/2026 from the 'Live Advertisements' section on the website.
Log in using your PET-2025 registration number and complete the OTP verification.
Verify details such as academic qualifications, 12th-grade marks, the examination board, and the year of passing.
Provide details of your CCC certificate, if required.
Pay the fee of ₹25 using net banking, a card, UPI, or an SBI e-challan.
Submit the form and download a copy for your records.
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