UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out Download PDF

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released its tentative Exam Calendar for 2026, outlining the schedule for various recruitment examinations to be conducted throughout the year. UPSSSC is the primary recruiting body for Group B and Group C posts in various departments of the Uttar Pradesh state government. The calendar provides candidates with advance notice of exam dates, enabling them to plan their preparation effectively. This calendar covers multiple examinations including various Assistant, Junior Assistant, Clerk, Stenographer, and other technical and non-technical positions across different government departments in UP. Candidates can download the official PDF from the UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in) to view detailed dates for notifications, applications, and examinations for each recruitment.

Typical / Indicative dates based on exam calendar pattern

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution across UPSSSC exams

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: 10th/12th pass from a recognized board for Group C posts
• Graduate: Bachelor's degree from recognized university for Group B posts
• Technical Posts: Diploma/Degree in relevant engineering/technical field from recognized institution
• Specific Exams: Requirements vary based on the particular examination (Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Technical posts etc.)
• Candidates must check individual notification for exact qualification requirements

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative age criteria

Age Relaxation Table

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh mandatory for most posts
• Valid domicile certificate required at document verification stage

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for the specific examination from the homepage
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create login credentials
4. Login using registration number and password
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
6. Upload scanned photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm, 10-50 KB JPEG) and signature (3 x 1.5 cm, 5-20 KB JPEG)
7. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI) or offline mode (e-Challan)
8. Submit the application form and save the confirmation page
9. Take multiple printouts of the submitted application for future reference

Application Fees

Typical / Indicative fee structure

| Note: Fees vary slightly by specific examination. Check individual notification for exact amounts.

1. Preliminary Examination (if applicable): Computer-based objective type test covering General Hindi, General Knowledge, General Intelligence, and Numerical Ability. Qualifying nature exam for shortlisting candidates to Mains.

1. Main Examination: Computer-based or offline objective type examination testing subject knowledge, general awareness, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. Marks of Mains exam count for final merit list preparation.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on Mains marks called for certificate verification. Original documents of educational qualification, category certificate, domicile, identity proof checked.

1. Medical Examination (if applicable): For certain posts like police, forest, or physical positions, medical fitness test conducted as per prescribed standards.

1. Final Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in Main Examination, subject to satisfactory document verification and medical fitness (where applicable).

Typical / Indicative exam pattern - varies by specific examination

Preliminary Examination (where applicable)

Main Examination

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective type questions. No negative marking for unattempted questions.

General Hindi

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद (Sandhi)
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय (Prefix and Suffix)
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
• अनेकार्थी शब्द (Multiple meaning words)
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
• वर्तनी और वाक्य शुद्धि (Spelling and Sentence Correction)
• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Passage Comprehension)

General Knowledge

• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Indian National Movement and Freedom Struggle
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy and Planning
• Geography of India and World
• Indian Culture, Art, and Literature
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Sports and Games
• Science and Technology developments
• Uttar Pradesh specific knowledge (History, Geography, Culture, Administration)

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Classification and Odd One Out
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction and Distance
• Seating Arrangements
• Syllogism and Logical Venn Diagrams
• Series Completion (Number, Letter, Figure)
• Puzzles and Data Sufficiency
• Statement and Conclusions/Assumptions

Numerical Ability

• Number System and Simplification
• HCF and LCM
• Percentage and Ratio-Proportion
• Average and Mixtures
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit, Loss, and Discount
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed, and Distance
• Mensuration (Area and Volume)
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts)

Typical / Indicative salary for UPSSSC Group B and Group C posts (7th Pay Commission)

Note: Actual salary depends on posting location (X/Y/Z class city affects HRA), specific post level, and current DA rate. Other allowances include Medical Allowance, Children Education Allowance, and Special Allowances as applicable.

UPSSSC recruits offer excellent career progression within the UP state government hierarchy. Group C employees can get promoted to Group B posts through departmental exams and seniority after 5-8 years of service. Group B officers can reach senior positions like Section Officer, Assistant Commissioner, or Deputy Director level through regular ACRs and time-bound promotions. Employees also have opportunities to appear for internal promotions and UPPSC examinations for higher administrative positions.

Admit cards for UPSSSC examinations are released 7-15 days before the scheduled exam date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must login using their registration number and password/date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains exam centre details, reporting time, candidate's photograph, and important instructions. No postal dispatch of admit cards is done; candidates must download and carry a printout to the examination hall along with a valid photo ID proof.

UPSSSC declares results within 45-90 days after the examination, depending on the complexity and number of candidates. Results are published on the official website with candidate-wise marks and qualifying status. Merit lists are prepared category-wise based on total marks obtained. Candidates can check their results by entering registration number or roll number. Score cards are downloadable from the candidate login portal. Cut-off marks are also published along with the results.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks vary significantly by post and exam difficulty. For Group C posts, General category cutoff ranges from 55-70% of total marks, while reserved categories see cutoffs 5-10% lower. For Group B posts, cutoffs are generally higher at 65-80% for General category. Numerical Ability and Reasoning sections often have higher accuracy requirements. Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, number of applicants, and paper difficulty level each year.

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

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

East UP: Gorakhpur, Basti, Deoria, Gonda, Ballia, Mau

West UP: Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Etah

Bundelkhand: Jhansi, Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba

Note: Exact exam centres allocated based on application preference and availability. Admit card will specify the assigned centre.