UPSSSC Junior Assistant Revised Answer Key 2026

The UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission) Junior Assistant recruitment is conducted to fill clerical and administrative support positions in various government departments across Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment exam is organized by UPSSSC for candidates with ITI or equivalent qualifications to work in ministerial cadres of state government offices. The revised answer key for 2026 allows candidates to raise objections before final results are declared. Selected candidates serve in districts across Uttar Pradesh handling documentation, record-keeping, data entry, and general office administration tasks. The position offers stable government employment with standard state government benefits and a defined career progression path within the clerical cadre.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification

• ITI (Industrial Training Institute) Certificate in any trade from a recognized institution
• OR Diploma in relevant field from State Board of Technical Education
• OR 12th Pass with Computer Certificate Course (CCC/DCA/PGDCA)
• Knowledge of Hindi and proficiency in typing (30 words per minute in Hindi or 40 words per minute in English)

Age Limit

Age as on 01 July 2026:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory

Application Process

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the "Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026" notification link on the homepage
3. Read the detailed notification and eligibility criteria carefully
4. Click on "Apply Online" and register with basic details (name, email, mobile number)
5. Verify your email and mobile through OTP received
6. Login with generated credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details
7. Upload scanned documents: photograph (50 KB), signature (20 KB), ITI certificate, and other relevant documents in prescribed format
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
10. Note down the registration number and password for tracking application status

Application Fees

Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Objective Type): Single-stage computer-based test covering General Hindi, General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Numerical Ability, and Computer Knowledge. This is the primary selection criterion with questions testing aptitude and subject knowledge.

1. Document Verification: Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for certificate verification where original documents including educational certificates, ITI marksheets, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and identity proof are checked by the commission.

1. Typing Test (Skill Test): Qualifying candidates must pass a typing test in Hindi (30 wpm) or English (40 wpm) on computer. This is a qualifying test and marks are not added to final merit.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination by authorized medical board to ensure physical fitness for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection is based on marks obtained in the written examination, subject to qualifying the typing test and document verification.

Exam Pattern

Written Examination (Computer Based Test)

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

Qualifying Marks:

• UR/OBC/EWS: 35% (43.75 marks)
• SC/ST: 30% (37.50 marks)

Typing Test (Skill Test)

Note: Candidates can opt for either Hindi or English typing test. This test is qualifying in nature only.

Detailed Syllabus

General Hindi

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद (Sandhi)
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय (Prefix and Suffix)
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
• अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
• वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द
• लोकोक्तियाँ और मुहावरे (Idioms and Phrases)
• समास (Compound words)
• वाक्य शुद्धिकरण (Error correction)
• हिंदी व्याकरण (Grammar)
• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen passage comprehension)

General Knowledge

• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy and Planning
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Uttar Pradesh specific knowledge (History, Geography, Culture, Administration)
• Important Days and Events
• Books and Authors
• Sports and Games
• Awards and Honours

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Series Completion (Number, Alphabet, Figure)
• Coding and Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction and Distance
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Syllogism
• Statement and Conclusions
• Statement and Assumptions
• Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
• Data Sufficiency
• Missing Numbers
• Odd One Out

Numerical Ability (Mathematics)

• Number System and Simplification
• Percentage and Ratio-Proportion
• Profit, Loss and Discount
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Average and Age Problems
• Mensuration (Area and Volume)
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts)
• Algebra (Basic equations)
• Geometry (Triangles, Circles)

Computer Knowledge

• Basics of Computer and Hardware
• Input and Output Devices
• Memory (Primary and Secondary)
• Operating System Fundamentals (Windows, Linux)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet and Email basics
• Computer Networks and Networking
• Database Management System basics
• Computer Security and Viruses
• Shortcuts and Function Keys
• Binary Number System
• Recent developments in IT

Salary Details (Typical / Indicative as per UP Government Pay Matrix)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical reimbursement for self and dependents
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension/NPS benefits
• Gratuity after completion of service
• Annual increment of approximately 3%

Junior Assistants in UPSSSC have a structured career progression path within the state government ministerial cadre. After gaining experience and clearing departmental examinations, they can be promoted to Senior Assistant, Head Clerk, and eventually to Superintendent and Section Officer positions. Additionally, employees can apply for internal promotions through limited departmental competitive examinations, enhancing their career prospects within the UP government system.

Admit cards for the UPSSSC Junior Assistant examination are released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must download their admit card using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details like exam venue, reporting time, and candidate photograph, and must be carried to the examination centre along with a valid photo ID proof.

The UPSSSC declares results in multiple stages - first the provisional answer key is released for candidate objections, followed by the revised answer key after considering valid objections. The final result with scorecard is published on the official website within 4-6 weeks after the examination. Candidates can check their result using registration number and can download their scorecard which shows subject-wise marks and qualifying status.

The cutoff marks for UPSSSC Junior Assistant vary each year depending on difficulty level, number of vacancies, and candidate performance. Typically, UR category cutoff ranges between 65-75 marks out of 125, OBC between 60-70 marks, and SC/ST between 50-60 marks. Previous year trends show that scoring above 70 marks significantly improves chances of selection for general category candidates.

Exam Centres

Uttar Pradesh Cities: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Meerut, Ghaziabad, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Gorakhpur, Noida, Mathura, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Firozabad, Muzaffarnagar, Shahjahanpur, Rampur, Faizabad, Etawah, Mirzapur, Bulandshahr, Budaun, Hardoi, Unnao, Sitapur, Bahraich, Sultanpur, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Basti, Deoria, Gonda

Note: Exam centres are located across all districts of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can select their preferred city during application, subject to availability. Final allotment depends on administrative convenience and seat availability.