Candidates preparing for state government jobs across Uttar Pradesh have received a major employment boost. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially activated the online application portal for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Intermediate Level) Main Examination 2026—widely referred to by aspirants as the UPSSSC Lower PCS (10+2) Recruitment. Issued under Advertisement No. 26-Exam/2026, this large-scale recruitment drive aims to fill 1,784 Group-C administrative and field positions across key state government departments. Eligible 12th-pass candidates holding a valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 scorecard can submit their online forms via the official commission portal at upsssc.gov.in.

The online registration window commenced on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and will remain active until Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Spanning coveted roles such as Village Development Officer (Social Welfare), Gram Panchayat Officer, Commercial Tax Collection Amin, Land Acquisition Amin, Storekeeper-cum-Clerk, Stenographer, Social Welfare Supervisor, and Farm Clerk, the recruitment offers young candidates from Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, and rural districts across all 75 districts a stable career under the 7th Pay Commission.

Important Dates: Complete Schedule for UPSSSC Advt. No. 26-Exam/2026

Aspirants planning to participate in the UPSSSC Inter-Level Mains recruitment must keep track of the official timeline notified by the commission in Lucknow:

• Notification Release Date: October 16, 2026

• Commencement of Online Registration & Fee Payment: November 10, 2026

• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Submission: December 1, 2026

• Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Modification: December 8, 2026

• Main Written Examination Date: To be notified separately on the UPSSSC portal

Commission officials have advised applicants to complete their registration well before the December 1 deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion, noting that permitted modifications in the submitted form can be executed free of additional processing charges until December 8, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications, PET 2025 Score, and Age Limit

To qualify for shortlisting under Advertisement No. 26-Exam/2026, applicants must satisfy strict academic and preliminary examination benchmarks:

• Mandatory PET 2025 Qualification: Only candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC PET 2025 examination and possess a valid scorecard with an actual or non-zero positive normalized score are eligible to apply. Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores are strictly barred from participating.

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (Class 12 / 10+2) examination from the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education or any equivalent board/institution recognized by the government. Depending on the specific post selected, certain clerical, stenography, or storekeeper cadres require additional qualifications such as a NIELIT (formerly DOEACC) CCC computer certificate, prescribed Hindi/English typing speeds, or relevant domain experience.

• Preferential Qualifications: In the event of an identical score tie in the final merit list, preference will be granted to candidates who have served at least two years in the Territorial Army or hold a National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' Certificate.

• Age Limit: Calculated as of the reference cut-off date of July 1, 2026, candidates must be at least 18 years old (21 years for specific clerical posts) and no older than 40 years. Upper age relaxations apply for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Divyangjan, and Ex-Servicemen candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh as per state government reservation rules.

Application Fee and Three-Stage Selection Process Explained

In keeping with the Uttar Pradesh government’s candidate-friendly fee policy for PET-based main applications, the online processing fee has been kept uniform across all social categories:

• General (UR) / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / Divyangjan: ₹25 (payable online via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking). Candidates shortlisted for the main examination will later pay the prescribed main exam fee prior to downloading their admit cards.

Selection for the 1,784 posts will proceed through three transparent, merit-driven stages:

1. Stage 1 – PET 2025 Shortlisting: Based on normalized scores obtained in UPSSSC PET 2025, the commission will shortlist eligible candidates (typically 15 times the category-wise vacancy count) to appear for the main examination.

2. Stage 2 – Objective Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will take a 2-hour (120-minute) offline/computerized objective-type (MCQ) written test comprising 100 questions for 100 marks, carrying a negative marking penalty of one-fourth (0.25) mark for each incorrect answer. Final merit is determined solely by marks scored in this main exam (and qualifying skill/typing tests where mandated).

3. Stage 3 – Document Verification: Candidates clearing the main merit cutoff will undergo thorough verification of academic certificates, PET 2025 scorecards, and reservation credentials before final department allocation. Selected recruits are placed in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) or Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) depending on the cadre.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online at upsssc.gov.in

Candidates can complete their online application from home by following these eight steps before December 1, 2026:

1. Visit the Official UPSSSC Portal: Open your web browser and navigate to upsssc.gov.in.

2. Locate Live Advertisements: On the homepage, click on the "Live Advertisements" section.

3. Select Advt. No. 26-Exam/2026: Click on the active application link titled Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Intermediate Level) Main Examination (26-Exam/2026).

4. Authenticate via PET 2025 Credentials: Log in using your UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number and complete OTP verification sent to your registered mobile number or email.

5. Verify Personal Details: Review your pre-filled personal and demographic details fetched automatically from your PET database.

6. Choose Post Preferences & Qualifications: Select the specific posts you wish to apply for and enter your Class 12 board details, passing year, roll number, marks, and any required CCC or typing credentials.

7. Pay the ₹25 Processing Fee: Upload any required declarations, proceed to the SBI e-Collect/payment gateway, and pay the ₹25 online processing fee.

8. Submit and Print Confirmation: Carefully preview every entry before final submission, then download and print a copy of the completed application receipt for future reference.