UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: Get a government job in UP; applications open for 1,156 posts..
UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: An opportunity has arisen for youth preparing for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh to secure positions across various departments. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has initiated the application process for the recruitment of 1,156 posts, including those for Junior Engineer (Mechanical). These appointments will be made across several government departments, including the Irrigation and Water Resources Department, the Public Works Department (PWD), the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, and the Directorate of Panchayati Raj. A key requirement for this recruitment is that candidates must possess a valid PET-2025 scorecard; in other words, those who appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) are eligible to apply for these posts, provided they meet the necessary educational qualifications.
November 25 is the Last Date
The UPSSSC has issued advertisement number 24-Exam/2026 for this recruitment. Appointments to various departments will be made through the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination. The online application process commenced on November 3, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications via the Commission's official website, upsssc.gov.in, until November 25, 2026. Should there be any errors in the submitted application form, candidates will be provided an opportunity to make corrections; such adjustments can be made until December 2, 2026. The application fee for this recruitment is set at ₹25.
Where are the job openings?
The Commission has categorized the 1,156 total posts into eight groups. The majority of these are for the position of Junior Engineer (Mechanical). In the Irrigation and Water Resources Department, 304 posts for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) are available under the general category, with an additional 154 posts designated under a 'special selection' category. Furthermore, 264 posts for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) will be filled within the Public Works Department (PWD). The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will recruit for 128 positions of Assistant Storekeeper and 270 positions of Mechanic. The Directorate of Panchayati Raj has 32 vacancies for the post of Assistant District Panchayati Raj Officer (Technical). Additionally, the Groundwater Department has three vacancies for the post of Technical Assistant (Mechanical) under a special selection process. The Department of Prison Administration and Reform Services will recruit for one position of 'Instructor (Machine)'. In total, 1,156 positions are to be filled across these departments.
**PET-2025 Scorecard Mandatory**
To apply for this recruitment, candidates must have appeared for the Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and must possess a valid scorecard for the same. The Commission will shortlist candidates for the main examination based on their scores in PET-2025; therefore, meeting the educational qualifications for a specific post is not sufficient—candidates must also fulfill the requirements related to PET-2025.
**Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Required**
The educational qualifications vary across the different posts included in this recruitment. For the position of Junior Engineer (Mechanical), candidates must hold a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Other roles, such as Assistant Storekeeper, Mechanic, and Instructor (Machine), have their own specific educational and technical requirements. Candidates should carefully review the official notification to verify the qualifications required for the specific post they wish to apply for; qualifications prescribed for one post should not be assumed to apply to another.
**Candidates Aged 18 to 40 Years Eligible to Apply**
According to the available information, the general age limit for this recruitment is 18 to 40 years. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit in accordance with the rules of the Uttar Pradesh government. To confirm their eligibility regarding age, candidates should carefully check the terms and conditions specified in the official advertisement for the respective post.
Shortlisting for the Main Examination
The selection process for this recruitment will be conducted in several stages. First, candidates will be shortlisted based on their PET-2025 scores. Subsequently, eligible candidates will be required to appear for the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Written Examination. The further selection process will be based on the candidate's performance in this main examination. Following this, the candidates' academic certificates, age-related documents, and documents pertaining to reservation will be verified. Finally, a merit list will be prepared based on the examination results and the prescribed recruitment rules. The date for the main written examination has not yet been announced; the Commission will release the examination schedule at a later stage.
Application Fee of Rs 25
The application fee for this UPSSSC recruitment has been set at Rs 25. Candidates must pay this fee while submitting their online application. It is advisable to thoroughly check the information provided in the application form and the documents to be uploaded to avoid any complications later.
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