UPSSSC Lower Subordinate (Inter Level) Recruitment 2026
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 26-Exam/2026 for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Intermediate Level) Main Examination (PET-2025)/26, popularly called UPSSSC Lower PCS (Inter Level) 2026. It has 1,784 Group C posts across 12 post entries, including Village Development Officer (Social Welfare), Gram Panchayat Adhikari, Commercial Tax Collection Amin and Land Acquisition Amin.
This is a Mains exam. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and were issued a PET-2025 scorecard can apply. Online applications run from 10 November to 1 December 2026, and the fee is just ₹25 for every category.
Latest Update (13 November 2026): The online application window is open on upsssc.gov.in (Live Advertisement section). Apply and pay the fee by 1 December 2026; fee reconciliation and form correction close on 8 December 2026.
Source note: the official website upsssc.gov.in was not opening for us at the time of writing. Every fact below is taken from the official 39-page Hindi notification PDF (Advt No. 26-Exam/2026, signed by the Secretary, UPSSSC, dated 16.10.2026), read from a copy hosted on GSMitra, and cross-checked with reports in ABP Live and TV9 Hindi. Please confirm on upsssc.gov.in before you apply.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Exam Name | Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Intermediate Level) Main Examination (PET-2025)/26 |
| Advertisement No. | 26-Exam/2026, dated 16.10.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,784 |
| Posts | 12 post entries (Group C) |
| Who Can Apply | PET-2025 scorecard holders with Intermediate (12th) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 01.07.2026 (Farm Clerk 21 to 30) |
| Fee | ₹25 (all categories) |
| Pay | Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200) / Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) |
| Selection | Shortlisting on PET-2025 score, then written Mains exam |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application and Fee Payment Starts | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 01 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Form Correction | 08 December 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | Not stated in the notification |
The application printout is available only after the bank reconciles your fee, so finish payment by 1 December and make sure reconciliation is done by 8 December 2026.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Vacancy 2026
Post-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancy
| Post | Department | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Development Officer (Social Welfare) / ग्राम विकास अधिकारी | Social Welfare Directorate | 245 | 95 | 10 | 123 | 52 | 525 |
| Gram Panchayat Adhikari / ग्राम पंचायत अधिकारी | Panchayati Raj Directorate | 215 | 104 | 1 | 167 | 21 | 508 |
| Commercial Tax Collection Amin / वाणिज्य कर संग्रह अमीन | Office of the Commissioner, State Tax | 95 | 54 | 6 | 57 | 23 | 235 |
| Land Acquisition Amin / भूमि अर्जन अमीन | Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow | 131 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 18 | 187 |
| Social Welfare Supervisor / समाज कल्याण पर्यवेक्षक | Social Welfare Directorate | 67 | 22 | 5 | 30 | 13 | 137 |
| Store Keeper and Clerk / भण्डार पाल एवं लिपिक | Directorate of Medical and Health Services | 48 | 18 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 118 |
| Cooperative Agriculture Supervisor / सहकारी कृषि पर्यवेक्षक | Office of the Commissioner and Registrar, Cooperatives | 26 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| Tabulator / सारणीयक | Office of the Consolidation Commissioner | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| House Mother / गृहमाता | Directorate of Tribal Development | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Store Keeper and Clerk (Special Selection) | Directorate of Medical and Health Services | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Farm Clerk / फार्म लिपिक | HQ, Prison Administration and Reform Services | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Salesperson / बिक्री कर्ता | HQ, Prison Administration and Reform Services | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 840 | 326 | 26 | 448 | 144 | 1,784 |
Village Development Officer (525) and Gram Panchayat Adhikari (508) together make up more than half of all posts. Reservation benefits apply only to domiciles of Uttar Pradesh; the notification also gives horizontal reservation (women, ex-servicemen, dependants of freedom fighters, sportspersons, divyang) within these posts.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Eligibility Criteria 2026
PET-2025 Condition (Must Read)
- Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 (PET-2025) and were issued a PET-2025 scorecard by the Commission can apply.
- Candidates with a zero or negative absolute or normalised score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted for the Mains.
- Candidates whose PET-2025 result is marked "Under Investigation" or "Provisional" may apply provisionally, subject to the Commission's final decision.
- PET-2026 scores do not count for this advertisement.
Educational Qualification
All qualifications must be held by the last date, 01.12.2026.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Village Development Officer (Social Welfare) | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent + NIELIT CCC computer certificate or a government-recognised equivalent |
| Gram Panchayat Adhikari | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent + NIELIT CCC computer certificate |
| Social Welfare Supervisor | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent + NIELIT CCC computer certificate or a government-recognised equivalent |
| Commercial Tax Collection Amin | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent |
| Land Acquisition Amin | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent (preference to candidates trained for the Lekhpal post) |
| Store Keeper and Clerk (General and Special Selection) | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent |
| Cooperative Agriculture Supervisor | Intermediate or equivalent (preference for cooperative training) |
| Tabulator | Intermediate (UP Board) or equivalent |
| House Mother | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Farm Clerk | Intermediate or equivalent + at least 3 years' experience of agricultural operations + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari |
| Salesperson | Intermediate or equivalent + at least 3 years' sales experience in a firm or government department + working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari |
For most posts, two years' service in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference when other things are equal.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All posts except Farm Clerk | 18 years | 40 years |
| Farm Clerk | 21 years | 30 years |
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC and other categories notified by the UP Government | As per UP Government orders (number of years not stated in the post-wise age table) |
| Cooperative Agriculture Supervisor: candidates already in government or UP Cooperative Union service | 5 years extra |
Date of birth is accepted as recorded in the High School (10th) certificate.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
- Women, ex-servicemen, divyang, freedom fighter dependants and sportspersons pay as per their original category. EWS is not listed separately in the fee table.
- Pay online by credit/debit card, net banking or UPI through SBI.
- Candidates shortlisted for the Mains pay a separate exam fee later, at the admit card stage (amount not stated in the notification).
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Selection Process 2026
- Shortlisting on PET-2025: Category-wise, 15 times the number of posts are shortlisted on PET-2025 normalised score (to two decimal places), including everyone tied at the cut-off.
- Written Mains Exam: One objective paper of 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, with negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer.
- Document verification and post preference. There is no interview for these posts.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Mains Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Part 1 | Indian Polity and Constitution | 5 |
| Part 1 | Geography of India and World | 5 |
| Part 1 | Indian Economy and Social Development | 5 |
| Part 1 | Rural Society and Development | 5 |
| Part 1 | Current Events of National and International Importance | 5 |
| Part 1 | Science and Technology | 5 |
| Part 1 | Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 |
| Part 1 | Data Interpretation | 10 |
| Part 1 | General Hindi | 10 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level (Pay Scale) | Nature of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Village Development Officer (Social Welfare) | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Temporary |
| Gram Panchayat Adhikari | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Permanent |
| Commercial Tax Collection Amin | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Temporary |
| Land Acquisition Amin | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Permanent |
| Social Welfare Supervisor | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Permanent |
| Cooperative Agriculture Supervisor | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Permanent |
| House Mother | Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100) | Temporary |
| Store Keeper and Clerk (both entries) | Level 2 (notice shows pay band ₹5,200-20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,900) | Temporary |
| Tabulator | Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200) | Permanent |
| Farm Clerk | Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200) | Permanent |
| Salesperson | Level 2 (₹19,900-63,200) | Permanent |
Allowances are as per UP Government rules (amounts not stated in the notification).
How to Apply for UPSSSC Lower Subordinate 2026
- Go to upsssc.gov.in and open Advertisement No. 26-Exam/2026 in the Live Advertisement section.
- Log in with your PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to your PET-registered mobile/email.
- Check the personal details carried over from PET-2025.
- Select the post(s) you want and fill in your Intermediate and other qualification details.
- Your PET-2025 photo and signature are used automatically; they cannot be changed.
- Accept the declaration, submit and pay the ₹25 fee by 1 December 2026.
- Print the form after the fee is reconciled. Only one application is allowed per candidate; corrections are possible until 8 December 2026.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Lower Subordinate 2026?
1 December 2026 is the last date to apply and pay the fee. Fee reconciliation and form correction are allowed until 8 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Lower PCS Inter Level 2026?
1,784 posts across 12 post entries. Village Development Officer (Social Welfare) has the most (525), followed by Gram Panchayat Adhikari (508).
Who can apply for UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Mains 2026?
Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a PET-2025 scorecard, with Intermediate (12th) or equivalent and any extra qualification the post needs (for example NIELIT CCC for VDO, Gram Panchayat Adhikari and Social Welfare Supervisor).
UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 ki age limit kya hai? (आयु सीमा)
01.07.2026 को आयु 18 से 40 वर्ष होनी चाहिए। फार्म लिपिक के लिए आयु 21 से 30 वर्ष है। आरक्षित वर्गों को उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार के नियमानुसार छूट मिलेगी।
UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 me selection kaise hoga? (चयन प्रक्रिया)
PET-2025 के नार्मलाइज्ड स्कोर पर श्रेणीवार 15 गुना अभ्यर्थी शॉर्टलिस्ट होंगे, फिर 100 अंकों की लिखित मुख्य परीक्षा (2 घंटे, ¼ नेगेटिव मार्किंग) होगी। कोई इंटरव्यू नहीं है।
What is the application fee?
₹25 for every category. It is only the online processing fee; the application fee is ₹0. A separate Mains exam fee is charged later from shortlisted candidates.
Is this the same as the UPSSSC Lower PCS Graduate Level exam?
No. This advertisement (26-Exam/2026) is the Intermediate (12th) level Mains and uses PET-2025 scores. The Graduate Level Lower Subordinate Mains is a separate UPSSSC advertisement.
UPSSSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 26-Exam/2026) | Download Notification (copy hosted by GSMitra) |
| Apply Online | upsssc.gov.in - Live Advertisement |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
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Final Words
The UPSSSC Lower Subordinate (Inter Level) Recruitment 2026 offers 1,784 Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh for 12th-pass candidates who took PET-2025. Keep your PET-2025 registration number ready and apply on upsssc.gov.in before 1 December 2026.
Important: This article summarises UPSSSC Advertisement No. 26-Exam/2026 dated 16.10.2026. The notification says vacancy numbers can change. Always check upsssc.gov.in for the latest notices.