UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026: 1,536 Junior Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) and Technical Posts
Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 & 25-Exam/2026 — PET-2025 Required | Vacancy, Eligibility, Age, Fee ₹25, Exam Pattern, Salary & Apply Online Guide
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1. UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 — quick overview
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| Particular |
JE Mechanical |
JE Electrical |
| Advertisement No. |
24-Exam/2026 |
25-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Name |
Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination |
Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination |
| Total Vacancies |
1,156 |
380 |
| Qualification |
Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (post-wise) |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (post-wise) |
| Compulsory |
UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard (both advertisements) |
| Online Form Starts |
3 November 2026 |
6 November 2026 |
| Last Date |
25 November 2026 |
27 November 2026 |
| Fee |
₹25 (online processing fee) for all categories |
| Age (as on 1 July 2026) |
18 or 21 to 40 years, depending on the post |
| Selection |
Shortlisting on PET-2025 normalised score → Written Exam → Document Verification |
| Pay |
Mostly Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400); some UPSRTC posts are lower |
| Official Website |
upsssc.gov.in |
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⚠ Important: (1) PET-2025 is compulsory. Candidates with a zero or negative PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted. (2) The two advertisements are separate: if you are eligible for both, apply and pay ₹25 for each. (3) Only one application per advertisement is accepted, and only the last one counts. (4) Reservation and age relaxation are only for UP domicile candidates. (5) The forms are not open yet, so use this time to arrange documents.
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2. Important dates
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| Event |
JE Mechanical (Advt. 24) |
JE Electrical (Advt. 25) |
| Advertisement published |
12 October 2026 |
12 October 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment starts |
3 November 2026 |
6 November 2026 |
| Last date: registration, fee and online application |
25 November 2026 |
27 November 2026 |
| Last date: fee reconciliation and correction |
2 December 2026 |
4 December 2026 |
| Written exam |
To be announced |
To be announced |
From today (13 October) the Mechanical form opens in 21 days and the Electrical form in 24 days. Once each form opens, you get about 23 days to apply for Mechanical and about 22 days for Electrical.
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3. Where are the jobs? Department-wise vacancy (Mechanical — 1,156)
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| Department |
Post |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| Ground Water Department |
Technical Assistant (Mechanical) (Special Selection) |
– |
2 |
0 |
1 |
– |
3 |
| Prison Administration & Reform Services (HQ) |
Instructor Machine |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| UPSRTC, Lucknow |
Assistant Storekeeper |
52 |
27 |
2 |
35 |
12 |
128 |
| UPSRTC, Lucknow |
Mechanic |
119 |
52 |
6 |
66 |
27 |
270 |
| Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate |
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
126 |
64 |
2 |
82 |
30 |
304 |
| Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate |
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (Special Selection) |
– |
113 |
0 |
41 |
– |
154 |
| Panchayati Raj Directorate |
Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical) |
14 |
6 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
32 |
| PWD (Office of Chief Engineer) |
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
127 |
55 |
4 |
52 |
26 |
264 |
| Total |
— |
439 |
319 |
15 |
285 |
98 |
1,156 |
We checked these tables: every row and column adds up correctly to 1,156.
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4. Department-wise vacancy (Electrical — 380)
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| Department |
Post |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| Ground Water Department |
Technical Assistant (Electrical) (Special Selection) |
– |
1 |
0 |
0 |
– |
1 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate |
JE (Electrical) |
6 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
14 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate |
JE (Electrical) (Special Selection) |
– |
12 |
1 |
7 |
– |
20 |
| DDU Gorakhpur University |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Research Development & Training Institute (RDTI), Kanpur |
Research Assistant |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corp. |
JE (Electrical) |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| UPSRTC, Lucknow |
Electrician (Vidyutkar) |
23 |
12 |
1 |
15 |
5 |
56 |
| Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Maa Vindhyavasini University, Mirzapur |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. |
JE (Electrical) |
18 |
10 |
1 |
11 |
4 |
44 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. |
JE (Electrical) (Special Selection) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
– |
2 |
| PWD (Office of Chief Engineer) |
JE (Electrical) |
120 |
38 |
4 |
46 |
23 |
231 |
| Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur |
JE (Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Total |
— |
177 |
78 |
7 |
85 |
33 |
380 |
Row and column totals add up to 380. Several universities have only 1 post each, so competition for those is very high.
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5. What the vacancy numbers tell you
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| Top Recruiters (both advertisements) |
Posts |
| PWD (264 Mechanical + 231 Electrical) |
495 |
| Irrigation & Water Resources (304 + 154 Special Selection) |
458 |
| UPSRTC (128 Assistant Storekeeper + 270 Mechanic + 56 Electrician) |
454 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam (44 + 2) |
46 |
| Panchayati Raj (Technical) |
32 |
| Big three = 92% of posts |
PWD, Irrigation and UPSRTC together have 1,407 of the 1,536 posts. Your preferences for these departments matter most. |
| “Special Selection” posts |
In these rows, the Unreserved and EWS columns show “–”, and the posts are shown only against reserved categories (for example SC and OBC). They look like special recruitment posts for reserved categories. Please read the notification to see who can apply. |
| UPSRTC posts need only a diploma |
Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper posts in UPSRTC accept a diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering. These are the biggest single openings (270 + 128). |
| One-post openings |
Several university JE posts have just 1 vacancy. Choose them only along with other preferences. |
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6. Educational qualification — Mechanical posts
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| Post |
Essential Qualification |
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Ground Water |
3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Government |
| Instructor Machine, Prison |
Intermediate from UP Board or equivalent AND 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance trade from a Government or recognised institution |
| Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTC |
Diploma in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering from a recognised polytechnic |
| Mechanic, UPSRTC |
3-year Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) from a recognised polytechnic |
| JE (Mechanical), Irrigation |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a law-established institution or university in India, OR from the Board of Technical Education, UP, OR National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from AICTE |
| ADPRO (Technical), Panchayati Raj |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution |
| JE (Mechanical), PWD |
High School from UP Board or equivalent AND 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or equivalent |
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7. Educational qualification — Electrical posts
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| Post |
Essential Qualification |
| Technical Assistant (Electrical), Ground Water |
3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Government |
| JE (Electrical), Electrical Safety Directorate |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised university or institution AND the ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script easily |
| JE (Electrical), PWD and Universities |
High School from UP Board or equivalent AND 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or equivalent |
| Research Assistant, RDTI Kanpur |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute AND 2 years of teaching experience |
| JE (Electrical), UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corp. |
3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent Government-recognised qualification |
| Electrician (Vidyutkar), UPSRTC |
Diploma in Electrical along with an Electrical Supervisory Licence |
| JE (Electrical), UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
The qualification conditions are post-wise. Before choosing posts in the form, read your post’s exact line in the official PDF, including whether a licence, experience or Hindi skill is also required.
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8. Which post fits you? Quick guide
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| If You Have… |
Look at These Posts |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (UP Board of Technical Education) |
JE (Mechanical) in Irrigation and PWD, Technical Assistant (Ground Water), ADPRO (Technical), UPSRTC Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper |
| Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
UPSRTC Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper (explicitly allowed) |
| Intermediate + Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance trade |
Instructor Machine (Prison Department, 1 post) |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
JE (Electrical) in PWD, Rajkiya Nirman Nigam, Electrical Safety, universities, UPSCIDC; Technical Assistant (Ground Water) |
| Electrical diploma + Electrical Supervisory Licence |
UPSRTC Electrician (Vidyutkar), 56 posts |
| Electrical diploma + 2 years’ teaching experience |
Research Assistant, RDTI Kanpur (1 post) |
| Diploma holder from outside UP Board |
Check each post: some posts accept only UP Board or an “equivalent” diploma, while others accept any law-established institution |
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9. Age limit (as on 1 July 2026)
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| Post |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical / Electrical), Ground Water |
21 years |
40 years |
| ADPRO (Technical), Panchayati Raj |
21 years |
40 years |
| Research Assistant, RDTI Kanpur |
21 years |
40 years |
| JE (Electrical), UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corp. |
21 years |
40 years |
| All other posts (JE, Mechanic, Electrician, Assistant Storekeeper, Instructor Machine) |
18 years |
40 years |
Age relaxation is as per UP Government rules. Reservation and age relaxation are available only to domicile residents of Uttar Pradesh. The date of birth in your High School certificate is the one accepted.
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10. Reservation, domicile and certificate rules in simple words
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| Candidates from other states |
No reservation. They are treated as Unreserved. |
| Women candidates of UP |
For women, only a caste certificate issued from the father’s side is valid |
| EWS certificate |
Must be issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date of application, based on the income of financial year 2025-26 |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Those who retire by the last date of application can claim reservation |
| Government employees |
Those working in Central or State Government service need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer |
| Date of birth proof |
The date in the High School certificate |
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11. Application fee
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| Category |
Application Fee |
Online Processing Fee |
Total |
| Unreserved / OBC / SC / ST |
₹0 |
₹25 |
₹25 |
The same ₹25 fee applies to both advertisements. If you apply for both Mechanical and Electrical, you pay ₹25 separately for each. Payment modes: credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan. Pay before the last date. The form is submitted automatically after successful payment.
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12. How to apply online — step by step
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- Go to upsssc.gov.in and open Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 (Mechanical) or 25-Exam/2026 (Electrical) under the Live Advertisement section.
- Log in with your PET-2025 Registration Number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number or email registered in PET-2025.
- Your personal details, photo and signature from PET-2025 will appear automatically.
- Select the posts you want to apply for.
- For each educational qualification, choose Yes/No and enter the board/university, year of passing, certificate or roll number, date of issue and marks.
- Choose Yes/No for any preferential qualification, read the declaration, tick all boxes and click Save and Submit.
- Pay ₹25 online before the last date.
- After successful payment, the form is submitted automatically. Download and print the application form.
Corrections: Log in to the Applicant’s Dashboard and click “Modify Application”. The last date for correction and fee reconciliation is 2 December 2026 (Mechanical) and 4 December 2026 (Electrical).
Tip: Your PET-2025 registration number and the registered mobile/email are the key to login. Check today that you still have access to them. If you do not, find out how to recover them on the UPSSSC website before the form opens.
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13. Documents and details to keep ready
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| PET-2025 scorecard and registration number |
Compulsory for login |
| Diploma certificate and marksheets |
Board/university, year of passing, roll or certificate number, date of issue and marks. Also keep Intermediate or High School certificate where the post needs it. |
| High School certificate |
Date of birth proof |
| Category certificate |
SC / ST / OBC certificate, and EWS certificate (issued from 1 April 2026), as applicable |
| Domicile certificate |
For UP reservation and age relaxation |
| Other certificates |
PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, preferential qualification, Electrical Supervisory Licence (for UPSRTC Electrician), teaching experience (for Research Assistant), NOC for government employees |
| Photo and signature |
These come from PET-2025 automatically |
| Payment details |
Card, net banking or UPI for ₹25 |
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14. Selection process and how shortlisting works
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| Stage |
What Happens |
Details |
| 1. Shortlisting |
Based on PET-2025 normalised score |
Candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies, category-wise, are shortlisted. Zero or negative PET scores are not shortlisted. |
| 2. Written exam |
Main Examination (100 questions) |
The final selection is based on this written exam |
| 3. Document verification |
Original certificates checked |
Eligibility conditions are checked |
| 4. Post allotment |
By merit, your preference, availability, qualification and age limit |
Fill your department and post preferences carefully |
| Category |
JE Mechanical: Approx. Candidates Shortlisted (15 × posts) |
JE Electrical: Approx. Candidates Shortlisted |
| UR |
6,585 (439 × 15) |
2,655 (177 × 15) |
| SC |
4,785 (319 × 15) |
1,170 (78 × 15) |
| ST |
225 (15 × 15) |
105 (7 × 15) |
| OBC |
4,275 (285 × 15) |
1,275 (85 × 15) |
| EWS |
1,470 (98 × 15) |
495 (33 × 15) |
| Total |
About 17,340 |
About 5,700 |
This table is our simple calculation to help you understand the idea. The exact numbers may differ, because candidates tied at the cut-off score (up to two decimal places) are also included. It shows that your PET-2025 normalised score decides whether you get a chance to write the main exam. So check your score before you apply.
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15. Written exam pattern
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| Part |
Subject |
Questions / Marks |
| Part 1 |
Technical subject (Mechanical or Electrical, as per your advertisement) |
65 |
| Part 2 |
Computer and Information Technology, and contemporary technological developments |
15 |
| Part 3 |
General information related to Uttar Pradesh |
20 |
| Total |
One paper, objective questions |
100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Marking |
1 mark for each correct answer. 1/4 mark (0.25) is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Multiple shifts |
If the exam is held in more than one shift, scores are normalised |
| Time per question |
About 72 seconds (120 minutes for 100 questions) |
| Exam centres and date |
To be announced by UPSSSC |
| Law |
The exams are governed by the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 |
Technical Part 1 carries 65% of the paper, so your diploma subjects decide your rank. One website lists parts such as Theory of Machines and Machine Design inside the Mechanical technical part, but the detailed topic split is in the official notification and syllabus, so please check it there.
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16. How to score with negative marking — example
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| Candidate |
Attempted |
Correct |
Wrong |
Score |
| A (careful) |
85 |
70 |
15 |
70 − (15 × 0.25) = 66.25 |
| B (guesses a lot) |
100 |
70 |
30 |
70 − (30 × 0.25) = 62.5 |
| C (very careful) |
70 |
62 |
8 |
62 − (8 × 0.25) = 60.0 |
Simple rule: Answer questions in your technical subject confidently. Guess only when you can remove at least two options. Leave a question blank if you have no idea.
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17. What to study (our suggestions, not the official syllabus)
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| Part |
Topics to Cover |
| Mechanical technical (65) |
Engineering mechanics, strength of materials, theory of machines, machine design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and machinery, heat transfer, IC engines and automobile basics, refrigeration and air conditioning, manufacturing processes, welding, workshop technology, industrial engineering, and basics of construction equipment |
| Electrical technical (65) |
Circuit theory (network analysis), electrical machines (DC, transformer, induction and synchronous), power systems, transmission and distribution, switchgear and protection, measurements and instruments, control systems, power electronics, electrical wiring and estimation, electrical safety rules, utilisation of electrical energy |
| Computer and IT (15) |
Computer basics, MS Office, internet and email, networks, cyber security, digital India services, and recent technology developments such as AI |
| General information on UP (20) |
UP history, geography, culture, economy, important schemes, districts and cities, personalities, and UP current affairs |
Download the official syllabus from the UPSSSC website when available. Use your diploma textbooks and previous UPSSSC JE and other state JE papers to practise.
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18. Preparation plan before and after the forms open
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| Period |
What to Do |
| Now to 2 November |
Download both notification PDFs and read your post’s lines. Check your PET-2025 login details and score. Collect diploma certificates, marksheets, High School certificate, category and domicile certificates, and arrange an EWS certificate dated on or after 1 April 2026 if needed. |
| 3 or 6 November (form opens) |
Apply early, preferably within the first week. Keep the receipt and a PDF of the form. |
| Weeks 1–4 |
Core technical subjects: go chapter by chapter. Solve diploma-level questions daily. |
| Weeks 5–8 |
Complete the remaining technical subjects, plus Computer/IT and UP GK. Start sectional tests. |
| Weeks 9 onward |
Full mock tests of 100 questions in 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking. Keep an error notebook. Adjust the plan when UPSSSC announces the exam date. |
The exam date has not been announced. Keep checking upsssc.gov.in.
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19. Salary and pay level
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| Post |
Pay Level / Pay Scale (as listed) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical), Technical Assistant, Instructor Machine, ADPRO (Technical), Research Assistant |
Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Mechanic (UPSRTC) |
Level 5, pay band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 |
| Electrician (UPSRTC) |
Level 5, pay band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 |
| Assistant Storekeeper (UPSRTC) |
Level 4, pay band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 |
The UPSRTC posts are listed with the older pay band (₹5,200 – ₹20,200) and a pay level. Under the standard pay matrix, Level 5 is ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 and Level 4 is ₹25,500 – ₹81,100. This conversion is our note, so please confirm the exact pay in the official PDF. DA, HRA and other allowances are paid as per UP Government rules.
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20. Important instructions from the notification
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- Candidates who are not UP domicile do not get reservation and are treated as Unreserved.
- For women candidates of UP, only a caste certificate issued from the father’s side is valid.
- Ex-Servicemen who retire by the last date of application can claim reservation.
- The date of birth in the High School certificate is accepted.
- Candidates working in Central or State Government service must get an NOC from their employer.
- The exams are governed by the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
- The Commission does not send personal letters. All updates are on upsssc.gov.in.
- Corrections can be made up to 2 December 2026 (Mechanical) and 4 December 2026 (Electrical) through “Modify Application” on the Applicant’s Dashboard.
- Only one application per advertisement is accepted. If more than one is submitted, only the last counts.
- EWS certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date of application, based on the income of 2025-26.
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21. Common mistakes to avoid
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- Applying without PET-2025. No PET-2025 scorecard means no application. The upcoming PET 2026 is a different exam, and the notification asks for PET-2025.
- Applying to only one advertisement when you are eligible for both, or forgetting to pay ₹25 separately for each.
- Wrong post choice. Check the exact qualification line for each post (UP Board diploma, licence, teaching experience, Devanagari Hindi).
- Old EWS or wrong-side caste certificate. EWS must be dated on or after 1 April 2026, and women need a father’s-side caste certificate.
- Forgetting NOC if you are in government service.
- Not saving the receipt and form. Download and print the form after payment.
- Waiting for the last day. Servers get slow. Remember: form is complete only after the fee is paid.
- Ignoring negative marking in mock tests.
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22. FAQs
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,536 vacancies: 1,156 in JE Mechanical (Advt. 24-Exam/2026) and 380 in JE Electrical (Advt. 25-Exam/2026).Q2. What are the last dates to apply?
25 November 2026 for JE Mechanical and 27 November 2026 for JE Electrical. The forms open on 3 November and 6 November 2026.
Q3. Can I apply without PET-2025?
No. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a scorecard can apply.
Q4. What is the qualification?
A diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering for the Mechanical posts, and a diploma in Electrical Engineering for the Electrical posts. Some posts have extra conditions.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹25 (online processing fee) for all categories, for each advertisement.
Q6. What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years for most posts and 21 to 40 years for a few posts, as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per UP Government rules.
Q7. How will candidates be shortlisted?
On the PET-2025 normalised score, at 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies. Then the written exam is held.
Q8. What is the written exam pattern?
100 objective questions in 2 hours: Technical 65, Computer and IT 15, General information on UP 20.
Q9. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q10. What is the salary?
Mostly Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). Some UPSRTC posts are in lower levels.
Q11. Can I apply for both Mechanical and Electrical?
Yes, if you meet the qualification for both. Apply and pay separately for each.
Q12. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but they get no reservation and are treated as Unreserved.
Q13. Until when can I correct my form?
Until 2 December 2026 (Mechanical) and 4 December 2026 (Electrical), through “Modify Application” on the Applicant’s Dashboard.
Q14. When is the written exam?
The date is not announced yet. Check upsssc.gov.in regularly. |
Important Links
Apply Online (from 3 / 6 Nov 2026): upsssc.gov.in
Official Notification PDFs (Advt. 24-Exam/2026 & 25-Exam/2026): PDF 1 | PDF 2
Official Website: upsssc.gov.in
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