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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued the notification for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Examination (Graduate Level) under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026. The notification relates to 2,285 vacancies in various departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
The supplied document contains recruitment conditions, vacancy details, eligibility provisions, examination pattern and syllabus. It does not contain a released answer key or an answer-key objection schedule.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Examination, Graduate Level |
| Total Vacancies | 2,285 |
| Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university, with post-wise additional requirements where applicable |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Status | Answer key not included in the supplied notification |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application and Fee Payment | 18/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Permitted Application Corrections | 25/06/2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation / Transaction Update Window | Up to 25/06/2026, as specified in the notification |
Application Fee
The notification specifies an online processing fee of ₹25 for all listed categories. The application fee itself is ₹0.
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Other Backward Classes | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
The fee is to be paid through the online payment process prescribed by UPSSSC. Candidates must verify their transaction status and download the final application form after successful fee reconciliation.
Age Limit
For most posts, the prescribed age limit is 21 to 40 years, calculated according to the relevant service rules and the date prescribed for the concerned post. The notification also provides relaxation in the maximum age limit for eligible reserved categories and other specified groups according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
The maximum age limit may be relaxed for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, dependants of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, outstanding sportspersons, women and eligible government employees as per the applicable rules.
Vacancy Details
The notification advertises 2,285 posts across different departments. The clearly visible post-wise details include the following:
| Department | Post | Unreserved | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts, Uttar Pradesh | Assistant Accountant | 278 | 75 | 17 | 124 | 54 | 548 |
| Directorate of Cooperative Societies and Panchayat Audit, Uttar Pradesh | Auditor | 170 | 87 | 09 | 112 | 41 | 419 |
| Directorate of Local Bodies, Uttar Pradesh | Executive Officer | 109 | 36 | 04 | 66 | 23 | 238 |
| Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Council | Clerk-cum-Typist / Record Keeper-cum-Clerk / Accounts Clerk | 101 | 48 | 06 | 52 | 22 | 229 |
| Office of the Commissioner, Consolidation, Uttar Pradesh | Assistant Consolidation Officer / Assistant Revenue Officer | 78 | 30 | 04 | 40 | 16 | 168 |
| Directorate of Industries and Enterprise Promotion, Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur | Assistant Manager, Non-Technical | 54 | 29 | 03 | 35 | 13 | 134 |
| Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Lucknow | Centre In-Charge | 37 | 20 | 01 | 25 | 09 | 92 |
| Directorate General of Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow | District Assistant Probation Officer | 35 | 18 | 01 | 23 | 08 | 85 |
| Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Council | Mandi Supervisor Grade-II | 19 | 12 | 01 | 10 | 04 | 46 |
The total vacancy position and reservation allocation are subject to applicable horizontal and vertical reservation rules, government orders and departmental requisitions.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must have appeared in the Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2025 and must possess a valid PET-2025 scorecard issued by UPSSSC. Candidates with a zero, negative or otherwise disqualifying PET score are not shortlisted for the main examination.
Post-wise requirements mentioned in the notification include:
- Assistant Accountant: Graduation from a university established by law in India. Preference may be given to candidates having at least two years of service in the Territorial Army or a valid National Cadet Corps ‘B’ certificate.
- Auditor: Graduation from a recognised university. Preference provisions include Territorial Army service or a National Cadet Corps ‘B’ certificate as prescribed under the applicable service rules.
- Amin / Neelamarkat: Graduation from a recognised university. Experience in agricultural marketing may be considered for preference where prescribed.
- Executive Officer: Graduation from a recognised university. A computer ‘O’ Level diploma or equivalent computer qualification is required for confirmation in service as prescribed by the relevant rules.
- Assistant Consolidation Officer / Assistant Revenue Officer: Law graduation from a recognised university. Certain preference qualifications include two years of Territorial Army service or a National Cadet Corps ‘B’ certificate.
- Assistant Manager, Non-Technical: Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution as prescribed by the department.
- Centre In-Charge: Graduation or an equivalent qualification and working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
- Mandi Supervisor Grade-II: Graduation with at least 50% marks and Intermediate with at least 50% marks for general candidates. For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes candidates, the prescribed minimum is 45% marks at both levels.
- District Assistant Probation Officer: Qualification and other conditions are governed by the applicable departmental service rules.
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification and relevant certificates by the last date of application. Equivalent qualifications must be supported by appropriate recognition or government orders.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on the following stages:
- Valid PET-2025 score and shortlisting based on the normalised PET score.
- Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Examination.
- Document verification and scrutiny of eligibility certificates.
- Final selection and allotment according to merit, post preference, reservation and departmental requirements.
Candidates whose PET-2025 result is marked under investigation or provisional may be permitted to apply provisionally, subject to the final decision of the Commission.
Exam Pattern
The main written examination contains one objective-type, multiple-choice question paper.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 05 | 05 |
| Part 1 | Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 |
| Part 1 | Geography of India and the World | 05 | 05 |
| Part 1 | Indian Economy and Social Development | 10 | 10 |
| Part 1 | General Science | 05 | 05 |
| Part 1 | Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 |
| Part 1 | Current Events of National and International Importance | 05 | 05 |
| Part 1 | General Intelligence Test | 05 | 05 |
| Part 1 | Elementary Mathematical Knowledge | 05 | 05 |
| Part 1 | General Hindi | 05 | 05 |
| Part 2 | Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development and Innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: Two hours, or 120 minutes.
Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks prescribed for a question, equal to 25% of the question marks, is deducted for every wrong answer.
Syllabus Details
Part 1: General Studies and Subject-Related Knowledge
The syllabus includes the following areas:
- History of India and the Indian National Movement, including the freedom movement, nationalism and independence.
- Indian polity, constitutional development, the Constitution of India, governance, Panchayati Raj, local self-government, public policy and community development.
- Geography of India and the world, including physical, social and economic geography, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, population, urbanisation, smart cities and smart villages.
- Indian economy and social development, economic planning, objectives and achievements, NITI Aayog, sustainable development goals, government budget, financial system, agriculture, industry, trade, liberalisation and infrastructure.
- General Science, including Biology, Chemistry and Physics, daily-life science, nutrition, vitamins, diseases, vaccination, water sources, drinking water standards and science and technology in India's development.
- Environment, ecology, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, pollution, environmental degradation, natural calamities and disaster management.
- National and international current events.
- Logical, critical and analytical reasoning under the General Intelligence Test.
- Elementary mathematics up to high-school level, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams.
- General Hindi, including official correspondence, grammar, pronunciation, word formation, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction, idioms and proverbs.
Part 2: Computer and Information Technology
Important topics include:
- History, introduction and applications of computers, information technology, the internet and World Wide Web.
- Hardware and software.
- Input and output devices.
- Internet protocols and IP addresses.
- IT gadgets and their applications.
- Creation and operation of e-mail accounts.
- Operation of printers, tablets and mobile devices.
- Important elements of MS Word and MS Excel.
- Operating systems, social networking and e-governance.
- Digital financial tools and applications.
- Future skills and cyber security.
- Artificial intelligence, big data processing, deep learning, machine learning and Internet of Things.
- Technological development, innovation and India's achievements in computer and information technology.
Part 3: General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh
This section covers the history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism, geography, environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals of Uttar Pradesh.
It also includes the state's economy, agriculture, industries, business, employment, polity, administration, current events and achievements in different fields.
Answer Key Details
The supplied 40-page document is a recruitment notification and examination syllabus. No provisional answer key, final answer key, answer-key download notice or objection submission deadline is included in the supplied material.
Candidates should use the official UPSSSC website to check for any later release of the provisional answer key. After the answer key is published, candidates should verify their answers, note the question and answer-option details, and submit objections within the period prescribed by the Commission along with any required supporting evidence or fee.
Important Instructions
- Only candidates meeting the post-specific qualification and holding a valid PET-2025 scorecard may apply.
- Uttar Pradesh reservation benefits are generally available only to eligible Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates as per the applicable rules.
- Candidates claiming reservation, EWS, disability, ex-serviceman, freedom-fighter dependent or outstanding sportsperson benefits must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format.
- EWS candidates must possess an EWS certificate based on the relevant financial year and valid for the applicable period.
- Candidates may select their preferred posts and departments during the application process. Only selected posts will be considered for their claim.
- Only one application is permitted for the advertised posts.
- Candidates must preserve a printed copy of the submitted application form and payment acknowledgement.
- Any false information, concealment of facts, unfair means, misconduct or violation of examination rules may lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations.
Official Website
The official website mentioned in the notification is upsssc.gov.in.