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UPSSSC recruitment and examination updates

Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued several updates regarding state Group C recruitment and examination schedules. In early August 2026, the commission released its 2026 examination calendar, which includes the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) scheduled for October 2026. This calendar covers various roles such as Technical Assistant, Excise Constable, Forest Guard, and Junior Assistant. Concurrently, recruitment was opened for 208 positions at the Uttar Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory, including Scientific Assistant and Laboratory Assistant roles. By mid-August, the commission released the provisional answer key for the Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) examination held on August 9, 2026, for 2,759 posts. Candidates were given until August 17, 2026, to raise objections. Additionally, the UPSSSC announced the final results for the recruitment of Assistant Accountants and Auditors, selecting 1,643 candidates for 1,828 positions, though the process remains subject to ongoing High Court petitions. A new recruitment notification was also issued for 1,251 Livestock Extension Officer positions, with applications opening September 9, 2026. In late August, the commission announced the final selection results for 50 Junior Assistant positions within the Industrial Development Department, following a revision of the initial requirement from 62 posts to 54. On September 5, 2026, the commission announced a recruitment drive for 12 computer-related positions within the Advocate General Office, consisting of 11 Computer Operator Grade A posts and one Assistant Computer Operator post. Eligible candidates must hold a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard. The online application window is scheduled to run from September 7, 2026, to September 28, 2026. On September 26, 2026, the UPSSSC announced a revision to the PET 2026 schedule, moving the examination dates to October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026.

Entities

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission · Uttar Pradesh · Yogi Adityanath · Lucknow · Industrial Development Department

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Uttar Pradesh launches UPSSSC PET 2026 exam for 3.5 million candidates

    Over 3.5 million candidates have begun the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam in Uttar Pradesh, supported by strict biometric security and extensive special train and bus services across the state.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    UPSSSC announces new recruitment and revised PET 2026 exam dates

    The UPSSSC has announced recruitment for 12 computer operator posts in Allahabad and revised the 2026 PET exam dates to October 25, October 30, and November 1.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UPSSSC announces recruitment for 12 computer operator posts

    The UPSSSC has announced recruitment for 12 computer operator positions in Uttar Pradesh. Applications open September 7, 2026, for candidates with valid PET 2025 scores.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    UPSSSC announces selection of 50 Junior Assistants

    The UPSSSC has released the final results for Junior Assistant positions in the Industrial Development Department, selecting 50 candidates based on merit and reservation rules.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    UPSSSC announces recruitment results and new job vacancies

    The UPSSSC has released final results for Assistant Accountant and Auditor roles, issued the AGTA Group-C answer key, and announced 1,251 new vacancies for Livestock Extension Officers.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission releases 2026 exam calendar and FSL recruitment

    UPSSSC announced its 2026 exam schedule for Group C posts and opened applications for 208 Forensic Science Laboratory scientific and lab assistant positions, with registration running July 27‑August 17.

Sources

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