UPSSSC Vacancy 2026: ASO-ARO Notification Released After 6 Years—Eligibility, Age Limit, and Important Dates for 929 Vacancies..
UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: There is good news for young aspirants preparing for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the recruitment notification for the posts of Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO—Research), which candidates have been awaiting for a long time. Comprehensive details—including eligibility criteria, age limits, and the start and end dates for applications—are provided here.
UPSSSC ASO-ARO Notification Released After 6 Years
In fact, young aspirants had been eagerly awaiting the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission's (UPSSSC) ASO-ARO recruitment drive for a considerable period. This is because the Commission had previously issued a recruitment notification in 2019, which included a total of 904 vacancies. Despite applications being submitted in September 2019, the written examination was conducted in May 2022, and the results were declared on June 11, 2024. Now, on March 20—marking a gap of 6 years and 6 months—the Commission has released a new notification for a fresh recruitment drive. This time, applications have been invited for a total of 929 vacancies.
UPSSSC ARO-ASO Recruitment 2026 Applications
According to the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) Recruitment 2026 notification, the online application process is scheduled to commence on April 21, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online by visiting the Commission's official website: upsssc.gov.in.
Important Dates for UPSSSC Recruitment 2026
Date of Notification Release: March 20, 2026
Start Date for Online Applications: April 21, 2026
Last Date for Application Submission and Fee Payment: May 11, 2026
Last Date for Form Correction: May 18, 2026
UPSSSC Vacancy Details 2026: View Vacancy Details Here
A total of 929 vacancies will be filled through the UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 drive. Category-wise vacancy details can be viewed here:
Category | Posts
Unreserved | 311
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 211
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 300
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 62
Total Posts | 929
Who Can Apply?
Educational Qualification: Applicants must have appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 conducted by the UPSSSC. Only candidates possessing a valid PET score will be shortlisted. Additionally, candidates must hold a Postgraduate (PG) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized university. Possession of an 'O' Level Diploma in Computer Applications (or an equivalent computer certificate), along with a strong command of Hindi typing in the Devanagari script, is mandatory.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit as per applicable rules. Candidates are advised to carefully read all essential details—including educational qualifications and age limits—outlined in the recruitment notification before submitting their applications.
Overview of UPSSSC ARO-ASO Recruitment 2026
Recruiting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Name of Post | Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO)
Total Vacancies | 929
Application Start Date | April 21, 2026
Application Deadline | May 11, 2026
Eligibility Criteria | PET Qualified, PG Degree, 'O' Level Computer Certificate, and Knowledge of Devanagari Script
Age Limit | 21 to 40 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules)
Application Fee
For this government job opportunity, the application fee amount is uniform for candidates across all categories. All applicants are required to pay an application fee of ₹25 via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
UPSSSC Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates will be conducted based on the scores obtained in the PET 2025 examination. Eligible candidates will appear for a written examination worth 100 marks, comprising 100 objective-type questions. All questions will be multiple-choice based (MCQs). Each question will carry one mark, resulting in a total paper weightage of 100 marks. The examination will consist of three parts: the first worth 75 marks, the second (Computer Knowledge) worth 15 marks, and the third (General Studies related to the state of Uttar Pradesh) worth 20 marks.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in. This process involves registering using PET details, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and submitting the application fee. The Commission has explicitly stated that the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased at a later stage.
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