UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule & Exam Pattern

The UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician recruitment is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) to fill technical positions in the Minor Irrigation Department and Ground Water Department of Uttar Pradesh. This exam selects candidates for 402 posts of Assistant Boring Technician who will be responsible for groundwater exploration, boring operations, and maintenance of boring equipment across various districts of UP. The position falls under Group C cadre and requires technical knowledge of boring technology, geology, and mechanical operations. Selected candidates will work on water resource management projects and rural irrigation initiatives. The exam follows a Computer-Based Test (CBT) pattern with questions on technical subjects, general knowledge, and reasoning abilities.

Typical / Indicative timeline based on standard UPSSSC schedule patterns

Typical / Indicative distribution across 402 total posts

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Candidates must possess a High School (Class 10) certificate from UP Board or any recognized Board
• Technical Qualification: ITI in Fitter / Wireman / Electrician / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Diesel Mechanic trade OR equivalent technical diploma
• Desirable: Knowledge of boring technology, groundwater exploration, and pump operations
• Candidates must have knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Hindi language

Age Limit

Age calculation date: As on 01 July 2026

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference given to domicile candidates of Uttar Pradesh
• Valid domicile certificate of UP required for reservation benefits

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for Assistant Boring Technician Recruitment 2026
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID)
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your registered mobile/email
5. Login with credentials and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and employment details
6. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph (50 KB, JPG format), signature (20 KB, JPG format), and relevant certificates
7. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) or offline mode (e-Challan)
8. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
9. Keep the transaction ID and registration number safe until the recruitment process completes

Application Fees

Note: Fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made online or through designated bank challan.

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): A single-stage online examination testing candidates on General Knowledge, General Hindi, Technical Knowledge related to Boring Technology, and Reasoning Ability. Duration of 2 hours with 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. Qualifying candidates are shortlisted based on merit.

1. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must appear for certificate verification with original documents including educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, identity proof, ITI/technical certificates, and other relevant documents as specified in the admit card.

1. Medical Examination: Candidates who clear DV undergo a medical fitness test to ensure they meet the physical standards required for field-based boring operations and technical work in challenging terrains.

1. Final Merit List: The final selection is based on marks obtained in the CBT examination. Candidates are selected category-wise as per vacancy distribution and reservation norms of Uttar Pradesh Government.

1. Appointment: Selected candidates receive appointment letters and are assigned to various districts of UP in the Minor Irrigation Department or Ground Water Department based on merit and administrative requirements.

Computer-Based Test (CBT) Pattern

Negative Marking: Yes, 1/4 mark (0.25 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Qualifying Marks:

• General/UR/OBC/EWS: 35% (35 marks)
• SC/ST: 30% (30 marks)

Exam Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Language: Questions will be bilingual (Hindi and English) except General Hindi section which will be in Hindi only.

General Knowledge (25 Marks)

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India, Freedom Struggle, Indian National Movement
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography of India and Uttar Pradesh
• Indian Polity and Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Constitutional Amendments
• Indian Economy: Economic Planning, Five-Year Plans, Budget, Banking, Finance
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics relevant to everyday life
• Current Affairs: National and International events, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors
• Uttar Pradesh Specific: History, Culture, Geography, Economy, and Administrative structure of UP

General Hindi (25 Marks)

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद (Sandhi and its types)
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय (Prefix and Suffix)
• पर्यायवाची, विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द (One word substitution)
• अशुद्धि संशोधन (Error correction)
• समास (Compound words)
• वाक्य रचना (Sentence formation)
• अनेकार्थी शब्द (Words with multiple meanings)
• रस, छंद, अलंकार (Poetic devices)

Technical Knowledge - Boring Technology (40 Marks)

• Types of Boring Equipment: Rotary drilling, percussion drilling, cable tool drilling
• Boring Machinery Operations: DTH rigs, water well drilling rigs, maintenance procedures
• Geology Fundamentals: Rock formations, soil types, aquifer systems, groundwater zones
• Hydro-geological Concepts: Water table, permeability, porosity, well design
• Pump Technology: Submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, hand pumps, installation and maintenance
• Well Construction: Casing, screening, gravel packing, well development, disinfection
• Safety Procedures: Drilling site safety, equipment handling, accident prevention
• ITI Fitter/Electrician/Mechanic Basics: Tools, measurements, basic electrical circuits
• Engineering Drawing: Reading technical drawings, symbols, specifications
• Mechanical Operations: Lubrication, bearing types, coupling, transmission systems
• Boring Site Surveying: Leveling, location marking, depth measurement
• Water Quality Testing: Basic parameters, contamination identification

Reasoning Ability (10 Marks)

• Analogies and Similarities
• Classification and Odd One Out
• Number Series and Letter Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense and Distance
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Simple Mathematical Problems
• Ranking and Arrangement
• Syllogism basics

Typical / Indicative salary structure as per UP Government Pay Matrix Level 4

Additional Benefits:

• General Provident Fund (GPF) and New Pension Scheme (NPS) contributions
• Medical facilities for self and family members
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Annual increments as per government norms
• Festival advances and special allowances
• Field allowance for outdoor boring operations

Assistant Boring Technicians have opportunities for promotion to Senior Boring Technician, Junior Engineer (Minor Irrigation), and subsequently to Assistant Engineer positions based on departmental promotion exams and seniority. With experience of 8-10 years and successful completion of departmental examinations, candidates can reach supervisory and engineering cadres with salary levels up to Level 7-8 of Pay Matrix. Lateral movement to other technical departments like Public Works, Irrigation, and Rural Development is also possible through inter-departmental transfers.

Admit cards for the UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician CBT exam will be released approximately 7-10 days before the scheduled examination date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must download the e-Admit Card by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains essential details including exam date, time, venue, roll number, and important instructions. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License) to the examination centre for entry.

The CBT result will be declared on the official UPSSSC website within 30-45 days after the examination date. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number or registration number on the result portal. The result includes subject-wise and total marks obtained, qualifying status, and category-wise cutoff marks. Final selection list after document verification and medical examination will be published separately with candidate names, roll numbers, and allotted districts/departments.

Typical / Indicative cutoff trends for Assistant Boring Technician exam: General category candidates typically need to score 55-65 marks out of 100 to qualify, while OBC candidates require around 50-58 marks. SC category cutoffs usually range between 40-48 marks and ST category between 38-45 marks. Actual cutoffs vary based on exam difficulty level, number of applicants, and vacancy distribution. The cutoff is generally calculated as the minimum marks required to qualify for document verification stage among appeared candidates.

North: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Aligarh, Bareilly, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Noida, Mathura, Muzaffarnagar

Central UP: Allahabad (Prayagraj), Varanasi, Jhansi, Gorakhpur, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Sultanpur, Azamgarh, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur

East UP: Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Ballia, Ghazipur, Basti, Maharajganj

West UP: Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Baghpat

Bundelkhand: Jhansi, Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Lalitpur

Note: Candidates can select preferred exam city during application. Final centre allocation is done by UPSSSC based on availability.