UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out Download PDF

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) releases an annual exam calendar outlining the tentative schedule for various recruitment examinations to be conducted throughout the year. The UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026 provides candidates with advance notice of important dates for exams like PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test), Revenue Lekhpal, Forest Guard, Junior Assistant, Accounts Clerk, and other Group B and Group C posts across various departments in Uttar Pradesh. This calendar helps lakhs of aspirants plan their preparation strategy and stay updated about upcoming examinations. The calendar is subject to modifications and candidates must regularly check the official UPSSSC website for updates. Successful candidates in these examinations are appointed to various subordinate services under the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Typical / Indicative Dates Based on UPSSSC Calendar Pattern

Typical / Indicative Vacancy Distribution (Aggregate across all UPSSSC exams in a year)

Educational Qualification

• PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test): High School (10th) pass from UP Board or recognized board
• Revenue Lekhpal: Intermediate (12th) pass with basic computer knowledge
• Junior Assistant: Intermediate (12th) pass with typing speed requirements
• Forest Guard: Intermediate (12th) pass with physical fitness standards
• VDO: Graduation from recognized university
• Other Posts: Varies from 10th to Graduation depending on specific examination

Age Limit

Typical Age Criteria:

Age Relaxation Table:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Candidate must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh (for most UPSSSC examinations)
• Candidates from other states may apply for certain all-India service posts if specified

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the 'Apply Online' link for the specific examination from the calendar
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (Name, Email, Mobile, Date of Birth)
4. Verify your email and mobile through OTP
5. Log in using registration credentials
6. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details
7. Upload scanned copies of photograph (10-50 KB), signature (10-30 KB), and required documents in specified format (JPG/JPEG)
8. Select exam centre preferences from available options
9. Preview the filled application form and verify all details
10. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI) or generate challan for offline payment
11. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
12. Note the registration number and password for tracking application status

Application Fees (Typical / Indicative)

1. Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET): Common qualifying exam for various Group C posts consisting of objective multiple-choice questions on General Hindi, General Knowledge, Mathematics, and Reasoning. Candidates must qualify PET before appearing for main examinations of specific posts.

1. Main Examination: Written examination specific to each post with questions related to the syllabus of that particular recruitment. Generally objective type MCQs covering subject-specific topics, general awareness, and aptitude.

1. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates based on main exam merit are called for verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, caste certificate, domicile, age proof, and other relevant documents.

1. Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test (for applicable posts): Posts like Forest Guard, Jail Warder, Fireman require candidates to meet physical standards and pass efficiency tests including running, long jump, high jump as per prescribed norms.

1. Skill Test/Typing Test (for applicable posts): Posts like Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Data Entry Operator require typing test in Hindi/English with minimum speed requirements on computer.

1. Final Merit List: Based on marks obtained in main examination and performance in skill/physical tests where applicable, final merit list is prepared category-wise and candidates are recommended for appointment.

Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Pattern (Typical)

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

Main Examination Pattern (Varies by Post - Example: Revenue Lekhpal)

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer. All questions are objective type MCQs with 4 options.

General Hindi

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद (Sandhi)
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय (Prefix and Suffix)
• समास (Compound words)
• 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 (Sentence correction)
• क्रिया, काल, कारक (Verbs, Tenses, Case)
• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen passage comprehension)

General Knowledge & General Awareness

• भारतीय इतिहास (Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History)
• भारतीय राजव्यवस्था और संविधान (Indian Polity and Constitution)
• भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था (Indian Economy)
• भारतीय भूगोल (Indian Geography - Physical and Economic)
• उत्तर प्रदेश का इतिहास, संस्कृति और विशेष ज्ञान (UP Specific GK)
• विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी (Science and Technology)
• करेंट अफेयर्स (National and International Current Affairs)
• खेलकूद (Sports - National and International)
• पुस्तकें और लेखक (Books and Authors)
• पुरस्कार और सम्मान (Awards and Honours)

Mathematics

• संख्या पद्धति (Number System)
• सरलीकरण (Simplification)
• दशमलव और भिन्न (Decimals and Fractions)
• लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य और महत्तम समापवर्तक (LCM and HCF)
• अनुपात और समानुपात (Ratio and Proportion)
• प्रतिशत (Percentage)
• लाभ और हानि (Profit and Loss)
• साधारण और चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज (Simple and Compound Interest)
• समय और कार्य (Time and Work)
• समय और दूरी (Time and Distance)
• क्षेत्रमिति (Mensuration - Area, Volume)
• सांख्यिकी और आँकड़ों की व्याख्या (Statistics and Data Interpretation)

Reasoning & Mental Ability

• सादृश्यता (Analogies)
• समानताएं और भेद (Similarities and Differences)
• खाली स्थान भरना (Space Visualization)
• समस्या समाधान (Problem Solving)
• विश्लेषण और निर्णय (Analysis and Judgment)
• निर्णय लेना (Decision Making)
• दृश्य स्मृति (Visual Memory)
• भेदभाव और अवलोकन (Discrimination and Observation)
• संबंध अवधारणा (Relationship Concepts)
• अंकगणितीय तर्क (Arithmetical Reasoning)
• शब्द और आकृति वर्गीकरण (Verbal and Figure Classification)
• कोडिंग-डिकोडिंग (Coding-Decoding)
• श्रृंखला (Series Completion)

Subject-Specific Topics (Varies by Post)

• Revenue/Land Records (for Lekhpal): Land measurement, revenue records, mutation, registry processes
• Panchayati Raj (for VDO): 73rd Constitutional Amendment, Gram Panchayat structure and functions
• Forestry (for Forest Guard): Forest ecology, wildlife protection, forest laws
• Office Procedures (for Junior Assistant): Filing, noting-drafting, office correspondence

Typical / Indicative Salary Structure for UPSSSC Group C Posts

Major Allowances:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Currently 50% of Basic Pay (revised twice yearly)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8% to 27% of Basic Pay depending on city classification (X, Y, Z)
• Transport Allowance: ₹1,600 - ₹3,200 per month
• Medical Allowance: As per UP Government rules with reimbursement facility
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund (GPF), Gratuity, Leave Travel Concession, Pension (as per NPS scheme)

UPSSSC recruits offer good career progression within the Uttar Pradesh state services. Group C employees can get promoted to senior positions through departmental promotion examinations and time-bound promotions based on service years and performance. For example, a Lekhpal can be promoted to Senior Lekhpal and then to Revenue Inspector, while a Junior Assistant can progress to Senior Assistant and then to Personal Assistant or Section Officer level. Employees can also apply for Group B examinations conducted by UPSSSC for higher posts, and after gaining sufficient experience, can appear for UPPSC examinations for Group A and B officer-level positions.

Admit cards for UPSSSC examinations are released approximately 7-10 days before the scheduled exam date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must download their admit card by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, exam date and timing, and important instructions. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport) to the examination centre for entry.

UPSSSC declares examination results on its official website usually within 60-90 days after the exam date, though this timeline may vary. Results are published in PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates can also check their individual scorecard by logging into their account with registration credentials. After the main exam result, cut-off marks for each category are also published along with the final merit list and selection list for document verification.

UPSSSC cutoff marks vary significantly based on the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies, and number of candidates appearing. Typically for PET, General category cutoff ranges between 60-75 marks out of 100, OBC cutoff is 3-5 marks lower, SC cutoff is 8-12 marks lower, and ST cutoff is 10-15 marks lower than General category. For main examinations of specific posts, cutoffs tend to be higher, often crossing 75-80 marks for General category in competitive exams like Revenue Lekhpal and Junior Assistant. Category-wise cutoffs are declared separately for each examination.

North India: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Greater Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Noida, Saharanpur, Varanasi

Other UP Districts: Azamgarh, Bahraich, Banda, Basti, Bulandshahr, Etawah, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Fatehpur, Firozabad, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mau, Mirzapur, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Sultanpur

Note: UPSSSC primarily conducts examinations within Uttar Pradesh state only. Candidates must choose exam centre from available options in UP cities/districts. Major exam centres are located in divisional headquarters and district headquarters across all regions of Uttar Pradesh including Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Central UP, Western UP, and Eastern UP regions.