The minimum educational qualification required for this position is a Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university in any discipline (technical posts may require a specific stream — see the official notification). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the exam syllabus for UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026: Complete Exam Pattern & Topics. This page lists the full syllabus and exam pattern. Use it to plan your preparation around the topics that carry the most marks.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Syllabus Released for this application is 09 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The selection process is conducted in 3 stages: UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) – Qualifying / Shortlisting, Main Written Examination (OMR-based, 100 Marks) and Document Verification. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
The official syllabus PDF is available on the UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in. Navigate to the Downloads or Syllabus section and look for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination 2026 syllabus document.
The main examination consists of 100 MCQ questions carrying 100 marks in total, to be completed within 120 minutes (2 hours).
Yes. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks (one-fourth of a mark) are deducted. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
The paper has three parts: Part 1 – Subject Related Knowledge (General Studies, 70 marks), Part 2 – Computer & IT (15 marks), and Part 3 – UP General Information (20 marks). Total: 100 marks in 120 minutes.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university and must have qualified the UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) to be eligible for the main examination.
Selection involves three stages: PET-based shortlisting, the main written examination (OMR-based), and document verification before final appointment.
Approximately 2,285 posts have been notified (revised figure) covering positions such as Assistant Treasury Accountant, Auditor, Amin/Auctioneer, Executive Officer, Clerk cum Typist, and others.
The question paper is available in both Hindi and English, giving candidates the flexibility to attempt questions in their preferred language.
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