UPPCB AEE and ASO Interview Admit Card 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) conducts recruitment for Assistant Engineer (AE) and Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) positions to support environmental monitoring and pollution control activities across Uttar Pradesh. UPPCB is a statutory organization under the UP Environment Department responsible for implementing environmental laws and regulations. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by document verification and personal interview. Candidates who clear the written examination are called for the interview round, for which admit cards are issued separately. Selected candidates will work on pollution monitoring, environmental impact assessment, statistical analysis, and enforcement of environmental norms across various districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Actual vacancy numbers vary by notification and post (AEE/ASO separately)

Educational Qualification

For Assistant Engineer (AE/AEE):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum 60% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates
• Minimum 55% marks for SC/ST candidates

For Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO):

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics with Statistics as a subject
• OR Master's Degree in Statistics from a recognized university
• Minimum 60% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates
• Minimum 55% marks for SC/ST candidates

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a Citizen of India
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory for certain reserved category positions

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPPCB website at uppcb.com or the dedicated recruitment portal
2. Click on "Recruitment" or "Career" section and locate the AEE/ASO notification
3. Read the detailed notification and advertisement carefully
4. Click on "Apply Online" or "New Registration" link
5. Complete the registration by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
6. Receive Registration Number and Password via email/SMS
7. Login with credentials and fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and other details
8. Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates) as per specifications
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and save/print the confirmation page for future reference
11. Note down the Application Number for tracking and admit card download

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

1. Written Examination (Computer Based Test): Objective type multiple-choice examination covering technical subjects for AEE (Engineering topics) and ASO (Statistics, Mathematics, Economics). General Knowledge and Hindi are also tested. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks proceed to next stage.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from written exam are called for verification of original documents including educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, identity proof, and other relevant documents. Candidates with incomplete or invalid documents are rejected at this stage.

1. Personal Interview: Candidates who successfully complete document verification are called for personal interview before a designated board. The interview assesses technical knowledge, general awareness, communication skills, and suitability for the post. Interview carries specific weightage in final merit calculation.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination by authorized medical board. Candidates must meet prescribed medical standards for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection is based on combined marks of written examination and interview (typically 85:15 or 80:20 ratio). Merit list is prepared category-wise and candidates are appointed based on vacancy availability.

Written Examination Pattern (Typical / Indicative)

For Assistant Engineer (AEE)

For Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO)

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark (0.25) deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Marks: General/OBC/EWS: 40%, SC/ST: 35%

Interview: 15-20 marks (varies by notification)

For Assistant Engineer (AEE)

#### General Knowledge

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian History, Culture and Freedom Movement
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Geography of India and World
• General Science and Scientific Research
• Sports and Awards
• Books and Authors

#### General Hindi

• Hindi Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Viram Chinh)
• Vocabulary and Synonyms/Antonyms
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Correction and Error Detection
• Comprehension Passages
• Letter Writing and Essay Writing

#### Engineering Subjects (Civil/Environmental)

• Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis
• Surveying and Geomatics
• Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
• Environmental Engineering (Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment)
• Air Pollution Control Technology
• Solid Waste Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Pollution Control Acts and Rules
• Water and Wastewater Quality Standards
• Building Materials and Construction Technology

For Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO)

#### General Knowledge

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian History and Culture
• Indian Constitution and Governance
• Economic and Social Development
• Geography and Environment
• General Science

#### General Hindi

• Hindi Grammar and Usage
• Vocabulary and Comprehension
• Writing Skills (Letters, Essays, Precis)

#### Statistics and Mathematics

• Probability Theory and Distributions
• Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing
• Sampling Theory and Techniques
• Regression Analysis and Correlation
• Time Series Analysis
• Index Numbers
• Demographic Methods
• Official Statistics and Statistical Systems
• Mathematical Analysis and Calculus
• Linear Algebra and Matrices
• Operations Research basics

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative - 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, LTC, Pension/NPS, Provident Fund, Annual Increments

Note: Actual salary varies based on city classification (X/Y/Z), experience increments, and current DA rates

Assistant Engineers and Assistant Statistical Officers in UPPCB have structured career progression paths. AEEs can be promoted to Environmental Engineer (Level-7), then to Senior Environmental Engineer (Level-10), Deputy Director (Level-11), and eventually to Director-level positions based on seniority, performance, and departmental exams. ASOs progress to Statistical Officer and Senior Statistical Officer positions. Regular departmental promotion examinations and Annual Confidential Reports determine advancement, with opportunities to handle larger projects, regional responsibilities, and policy-level work in environmental governance.

Interview admit cards for UPPCB AEE and ASO recruitment are typically released 7-10 days before the scheduled interview date on the official UPPCB website. Candidates who qualify the written examination can download their interview call letters by logging into the recruitment portal using their registration number and password/date of birth. The admit card contains details of interview venue, date, time, reporting instructions, and list of documents to be carried for verification. Candidates must bring the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the interview center.

Written examination results are usually declared 4-6 weeks after the exam date on the official UPPCB website. The result includes category-wise cutoff marks and roll numbers of qualified candidates called for interview and document verification. After the interview process, the final result is published within 2-3 weeks containing the merit list of selected candidates. Candidates can check their results online using their registration/roll number and download the scorecard which shows marks obtained in written exam, interview, and final merit position.

UPPCB AEE and ASO cutoff marks vary based on post, category, and overall difficulty level of the examination. Typical cutoff ranges for AEE written examination are 55-65 marks (out of 150) for General category, 50-60 for OBC, and 45-55 for SC/ST candidates. For ASO posts, cutoffs are generally 50-60 for General, 45-55 for OBC, and 40-50 for SC/ST. Final selection cutoff after interview is higher, typically 10-15% above written exam qualifying cutoff. Cutoffs fluctuate annually based on vacancy numbers, number of applicants, and question paper difficulty.

Exam Centers across Uttar Pradesh and Major Cities:

West UP: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Aligarh, Bareilly, Moradabad, Saharanpur

East UP: Varanasi, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Ghazipur

Central UP: Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh

Bundelkhand: Jhansi, Lalitpur, Banda, Mahoba

Note: Exact exam centers are mentioned in the admit card. UPPCB typically conducts exams in all divisional headquarters and major district centers across Uttar Pradesh for candidate convenience.