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

The UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician examination is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) to recruit technical staff for the Ground Water Department and related government bodies in Uttar Pradesh. This position involves assisting in boring operations, water well drilling, and groundwater exploration activities across the state. The Assistant Boring Technician is a crucial technical role responsible for operating boring machinery, conducting field surveys, and maintaining equipment for water resource management. Selected candidates will be posted in various districts of Uttar Pradesh under the state government. The examination follows a competitive selection process with written examination and document verification stages. This is a state-level recruitment offering stable government employment with growth opportunities in the technical cadre.

Typical / Indicative timeline based on UPSSSC recruitment patterns:

Typical / Indicative distribution for 402 posts:

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: High School (Class 10) pass from UP Board or recognized equivalent board
• Technical Qualification: ITI Certificate in Fitter/Mechanic/Wireman or equivalent technical trade from recognized institute
• Preferred: Diploma in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Additional: Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and basic knowledge of Indian culture

Age Limit

Age as on: 01 July 2026

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh state (UP domicile certificate required)

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, Father's Name, DOB, Mobile, Email)
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your email/SMS
5. Login using Registration credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational, and category details
6. Upload scanned documents:

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPG format, 10-50 KB)
• Signature (JPG format, 10-20 KB)
• ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)

1. Pay the application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI
2. Submit the application form and save the confirmation page
3. Take multiple printouts of the submitted application for future reference

Application Fees

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

1. Written Examination (Objective Type): Single-stage computer-based test covering General Hindi, General Knowledge, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Technical Knowledge related to boring operations and machinery. Duration of 2 hours with 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. This is the primary selection stage determining merit list preparation.

1. Document Verification: Candidates qualifying the written exam based on merit and cutoff marks will be called for document verification. Original certificates of educational qualification, technical certificates, domicile, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof, and other relevant documents must be produced for verification.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates will undergo medical fitness test to ensure they meet the physical standards required for field boring work. Candidates must be physically fit to operate machinery and work in outdoor field conditions.

1. Final Merit List: Based on written exam marks, successful document verification, and medical fitness, the final merit list will be prepared category-wise and appointments will be issued accordingly.

Written Examination Pattern

Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR-based (as per UPSSSC decision)

Marking Scheme:

• Each correct answer: +1 mark
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Unattempted questions: No marks deducted

Qualifying Marks:

• General/OBC/EWS: Minimum 35% marks (35 marks out of 100)
• SC/ST/PwD: Minimum 30% marks (30 marks out of 100)

General Hindi (25 Marks)

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद (Sandhi and its types)
• समास (Samas - compound words)
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय (Prefix and Suffix)
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द (One word substitution)
• वर्तनी शुद्धि (Spelling correction)
• वाक्य शुद्धि और अशुद्धि (Sentence correction)
• क्रिया, विशेषण, सर्वनाम (Verbs, Adjectives, Pronouns)
• अनेकार्थी शब्द (Multiple meaning words)

General Knowledge (25 Marks)

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Constitutional bodies
• Indian Economy: Budget, Banking, Economic development
• Current Affairs: National and International events of past 6-12 months
• Uttar Pradesh Specific: History, Geography, Culture, Economy of UP
• Important Days and Events
• Books and Authors
• Awards and Honours
• Sports and Games
• Science and Technology developments

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Marks)

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Classification
• Number Series and Letter Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Ranking and Arrangement
• Puzzle solving
• Statement and Conclusions
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagrams
• Data Interpretation (basic)
• Mathematical operations and Symbol substitution
• Pattern recognition

Technical Knowledge - Boring & Drilling Operations (25 Marks)

• Types of Boring Machines and Equipment (DTH, rotary, percussion drilling)
• Boring techniques and methods for water well drilling
• Ground Water exploration and survey methods
• Soil types and geological formations
• Drilling tools: Drill bits, drill pipes, casing pipes, hammers
• Basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Operation and maintenance of boring machinery
• Safety precautions during boring operations
• Water quality testing basics
• Hand pump installation and maintenance
• Tube well construction procedures
• Reading of boring logs and technical drawings
• Basic civil and mechanical engineering concepts
• ITI trade knowledge: Fitter, Mechanic, Wireman trades
• Workshop practice and tools handling

Typical / Indicative salary structure as per UP Government pay scales (7th Pay Commission):

Additional Benefits:

• Grade Pay and increment annually
• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and Gratuity benefits
• GPF (General Provident Fund) and NPS contribution
• Festival advances and other government allowances

Assistant Boring Technicians have opportunities for promotion to Senior Boring Technician, Junior Engineer (Boring), and subsequently to Assistant Engineer positions based on departmental promotion policies and years of service. With additional qualifications like diploma or degree in civil/mechanical engineering, candidates can appear for departmental exams for faster promotions. Typical career progression takes 8-12 years to reach supervisory positions with pay scale enhancements at each level.

The UPSSSC admit card for Assistant Boring Technician exam will be released approximately 7-10 days before the examination date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must login using their registration number and date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains exam venue details, reporting time, important instructions, and candidate's photograph. Candidates must carry the admit card along with valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License) to the examination centre for entry.

The UPSSSC will declare the Assistant Boring Technician result within 4-6 weeks after the examination date on the official website. The result will be published as a PDF merit list containing roll numbers of qualified candidates category-wise. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into the candidate portal using their credentials. The answer key will be released before the final result for candidate reference and objection submission if required.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks based on previous UPSSSC technical recruitment patterns: The expected cutoff for General/EWS category ranges from 50-60 marks out of 100, OBC category around 45-55 marks, and SC/ST category around 35-45 marks. The actual cutoff varies based on vacancy count, number of applicants, and difficulty level of the question paper. Category-wise cutoff marks are declared along with the final result, and candidates scoring at or above the cutoff in their respective category qualify for document verification.

Exam centres will be available across major cities in Uttar Pradesh:

• Western UP: Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad, Bareilly
• Central UP: Lucknow, Kanpur, Unnao, Hardoi, Sitapur, Rae Bareli
• Eastern UP: Varanasi, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Ghazipur
• Bundelkhand: Jhansi, Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba
• Other Major Cities: Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Etawah, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Sultanpur, Bahraich

Candidates can select their preferred exam city during application submission, and the final exam centre address will be mentioned on the admit card.