Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
Last Date: 25 November 2026

UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Organization	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
Advertisement No.	24-Pariksha/2026
Post Name	Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/24: eight post lines including Avar Abhiyanta (Yantrik), Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper
Total Vacancies	1,156
Job Type	UP state government and corporation posts, permanent and temporary as listed post-wise
Application Mode	Online only
Application Start Date	3 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 November 2026 (fee reconciliation and corrections till 2 December 2026)
Minimum Qualification	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or accepted equivalent (post-wise), plus PET 2025 score card
Age Limit	18 to 40 years (21 to 40 for two posts) on 1 July 2026
Selection Process	PET 2025 shortlisting, then one written main examination
Salary / Pay Scale	Post-wise, from Rs 5,200 to Rs 1,12,400 as printed (see salary section)
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh, department-wise
Official Website	upsssc.gov.in
Topic/Subject-wise Practice Quizzes For All Types of Exams	apnaupdates.com/apna-quiz

UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 24-Pariksha/2026 dated 12 October 2026 for 1,156 mechanical posts across six departments and organisations in Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies include Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in the Irrigation Department and PWD, Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper posts in UPSRTC, along with three other technical positions. The online application process will run from 3 November to 25 November 2026. Only candidates holding a valid PET 2025 scorecard are eligible to apply.

The UPSSSC conducts recruitment for subordinate-level technical and non-technical posts across Uttar Pradesh government departments. This advertisement focuses exclusively on mechanical posts, covering eight post categories across the Groundwater Department, Prison Administration, UPSRTC, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Panchayati Raj Department, and the Chief Engineer's Office of PWD. Unlike a regular open recruitment examination, this is a Main Examination, for which the PET 2025 scorecard is the primary eligibility requirement.

The competition at the PET stage is substantial. According to figures shared by the Commission in December 2025, approximately 25.32 lakh candidates registered for PET 2025, while 19.43 lakh appeared for the examination. The PET scorecard remains valid for three years, allowing eligible candidates with a PET 2025 scorecard and the required mechanical qualification to apply for this recruitment.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment offers a total of 1,156 vacancies. The department-wise, post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided below: 

Three departments account for the majority of vacancies in this recruitment. Irrigation and Water Resources has 458 posts, representing nearly 40% of the total, followed by UPSRTC with 398 posts and PWD with 264 posts. Together, these three departments account for 1,120 of the 1,156 vacancies. The remaining three post categories have only 36 vacancies combined, making their share of the overall recruitment comparatively small.

Under horizontal reservation, women have 54 posts in UPSRTC Mechanic, 60 in Irrigation and Water Resources, and 52 in PWD. For Ex-Servicemen, 15 posts are reserved in Irrigation and Water Resources and 13 in PWD.
Vacancies for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) are distributed according to the type of disability and vary across individual posts. Candidates should check their specific disability sub-category in Table 2 (सारिणी-2), from page 9 onwards of the official notification PDF.
The Commission has also clarified that these vacancy figures may increase or decrease if the applicable reservation orders change.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹25 for all categories, comprising no examination fee and a ₹25 online processing fee. Women, Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, sportspersons and dependants of freedom fighters are also required to pay ₹25, based on their respective base category.
Payment can be made through credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI or SBI e-challan. No other payment method is accepted.

Simply making the payment doesn't complete the application. The candidate's bank must confirm the transaction to the Commission by 2 December 2026. Only after successful confirmation will the application be considered complete and the final form become available for printing.

If the application form does not appear after a successful payment, candidates should use the “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification” option under the Applicant Segment on the homepage. If the payment fails, a Payment Acknowledgment Receipt will be generated. In that case, candidates must make the payment again using the “Application Fee Deposition” option.
The Main Examination fee is collected separately at a later stage, only from shortlisted candidates and before they download their admit cards. 

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 1 July 2026 for all posts. Candidates applying for Technical Assistant (Groundwater) and Assistant District Panchayati Raj Officer must be at least 21 years old, while the minimum age for all other posts is 18 years. The maximum age limit is 40 years for all posts, subject to the applicable age relaxations.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST and other eligible categories are entitled to upper-age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Existing employees of UPSRTC receive an additional five years of age relaxation for the two posts under the corporation. Ex-Servicemen are covered under the Uttar Pradesh reservation rules of 1993 and must have been discharged from service on or before 25 November 2026.

Researchers covered under the Mukhyamantri Adhyetavritti Scheme are also eligible for age relaxation and preference benefits, as per the rules notified on 30 January 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have obtained all required educational qualifications and certificates on or before 25 November 2026. Those whose final diploma results are not declared by this date will not be considered eligible.

The post-wise educational qualification requirements are provided below:

Annexure 7, page no. 26 onwards of the official notification PDF, lists the engineering branches accepted as equivalent to Mechanical Engineering for the Groundwater and PWD posts. These include Automobile, Production, Tool and Die, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Manufacturing, and Mechatronics. The PWD annexure also specifies the school boards recognised as equivalent to the UP Board High School qualification.

Certain candidates receive preference, but these are not mandatory eligibility requirements. For most posts, preference is given to candidates with two years of Territorial Army service or an NCC ‘B’ Certificate. For the UPSRTC Mechanic post, preference is given to candidates holding a heavy vehicle driving licence.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Shortlisting through PET 2025: Candidates are shortlisted based on their normalised PET 2025 scores. Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies, category-wise, are called for the Main Examination. Candidates tied at the cutoff score, calculated to two decimal places, are also included. Candidates with a zero or negative PET score are not eligible for shortlisting.
2. Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for a single written examination consisting of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. One-fourth of a mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
3. Document Verification and Eligibility Scrutiny: Candidates' educational qualifications, eligibility documents and other certificates are verified. Post preferences are also considered at this stage.

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The Main Examination is the deciding stage for selection, with no interview, skill test or physical test. The Main Examination date has not yet been announced.

However, the first hurdle is shortlisting based on the normalised PET 2025 score. Candidates with lower PET scores may not reach the Main Examination, regardless of their mechanical knowledge. The number of candidates shortlisted depends on the vacancies in each category. For example, with only 15 ST vacancies, the shortlist for that category will be relatively small, while the Unreserved (UR) category may have a more competitive cutoff based on candidates' PET scores.

The complete examination pattern, structure and detailed syllabus for the Main Examination are provided below:

The Main Examination syllabus is divided into three parts, with the detailed topics for each part outlined below:

Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

The salary and pay scale vary by post. The post-wise pay details are provided below:

*The two UPSRTC posts are governed by the Corporation's own 1981 service regulations for non-officer employees, rather than the regular Uttar Pradesh government service rules. Both posts are also classified as temporary. Candidates who prioritise long-term job security should carefully review the applicable service conditions and pension provisions before placing these posts on the same level as departmental vacancies.

Selected candidates will be posted in their respective departments and designated locations across Uttar Pradesh, depending on the post.
Junior Engineers (Mechanical) in the Irrigation and PWD departments may work with pumps, tubewells, gates, lifting systems and other mechanical equipment, involving both fieldwork and office responsibilities. UPSRTC Mechanic posts are generally associated with workshop duties at transport depots, while the Instructor (Machine) post involves workshop-based teaching and training within prison industries.

How to Apply

1. Open the official website upsssc.gov.in and go to the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage.
2. Click Advertisement No. 24-Pariksha/2026, download it and check the qualification and age rule for each post.
3. From 3 November 2026, log in from the Applicant Segment with your PET 2025 registration number. An OTP goes to the mobile number or email registered in PET.
4. Check the pre-filled details: name, parents' names, UP resident status, category, EWS, horizontal reservation, date of birth, gender, marital status, mobile and email.
5. Select every post you want to apply for. A post you do not select will not be considered.
6. For each selected post, answer Yes or No on the mandatory qualification, then enter board or university name, year of passing, certificate or roll number, date of certificate and marks details.
7. Enter the verification code and click Submit. Your application with an 11 digit registration number will appear. Keep a print.
8. View your photo and signature, which are taken from your PET form and cannot be changed, and click Continue.
9. Answer the preference qualification question if it applies to you, and check the correspondence and permanent address shown.
10. Read the declaration, tick all boxes, enter the verification code and click Save and Submit.
11. Pay the Rs 25 fee, wait for the bank to confirm it, then download and print the final application.
12. Corrections are allowed till 2 December 2026 through Applicant's Dashboard, Modify Application, with an OTP. Only some fields can be changed: correspondence address, EWS and horizontal reservation details, mandatory or preference eligibility details and marital status.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

No documents need to be uploaded while submitting the application. However, candidates must possess all required certificates by 25 November 2026 and produce them whenever requested by the Commission. Keep the following documents ready, as applicable:
1. High School or equivalent certificate: The date of birth printed on this certificate is the only accepted proof of age.
2. Educational certificates: Diploma certificate and marksheets in the required engineering branch. Candidates applying for Instructor (Machine) must also have their Intermediate certificate. PWD Junior Engineer applicants must additionally provide their High School certificate.
3. Caste certificate: SC, ST and OBC candidates must provide a certificate issued by the Uttar Pradesh government in the prescribed format. For women from these categories who are residents of Uttar Pradesh, the certificate must be issued on the father's side.
4. EWS certificate: Must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 25 November 2026, based on the 2025-26 financial year's income below ₹8 lakh, in the prescribed format under the UP Personnel Section-2 letter dated 14 March 2019.
5. Other applicable certificates: Documents for dependants of freedom fighters as per the order dated 21 April 2015, discharge documents for Ex-Servicemen, disability certificates specifying the type and percentage of disability, and sports certificates for outstanding sportspersons.
6. No Objection Certificate (NOC): Required for candidates already employed in Central or State Government service.
7. Preference-related documents: Territorial Army service proof or an NCC ‘B’ Certificate, where applicable. Candidates claiming preference for the UPSRTC Mechanic post should keep their heavy vehicle driving licence ready.

Candidates must follow these important conditions while applying for the recruitment:

1. Submit only one application: If multiple applications are submitted, only the last submitted application will be considered.
2. Disability details: Candidates with disabilities must correctly update their disability category and sub-category in the application form as prescribed under the applicable government orders.
3. Marriage-related eligibility: A man who has more than one living wife, or a woman married to a man who already has a living wife, is ineligible unless an exemption has been granted by the Governor.
4. False information and unfair means: Providing incorrect information, concealing facts or using unfair means may result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from future Commission examinations. The provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 also apply.
5. Official communication: The Commission will not correspond with candidates individually or provide personal advice regarding eligibility. Candidates must regularly check the official UPSSSC website for recruitment notices and updates.
6. PET candidates under investigation or provisional status: Candidates whose PET status is marked Under Investigation or Provisional may submit an application. However, their candidature or result will remain subject to the Commission's final decision.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026?

The notification lists 1,156 posts across eight post lines in six departments. Irrigation and Water Resources has 458, UPSRTC 398, PWD 264, Panchayati Raj 32, Groundwater 3 and Prison Administration Headquarters 1. The Commission says these numbers can change if reservation orders change.

What is the last date to apply?

Applications close on 25 November 2026, and the fee must also be paid by that day. If your bank has not yet confirmed the payment, you get until 2 December 2026 to complete it and to correct the fields that are open for editing. Nothing is accepted after 25 November otherwise.

Who is eligible for this recruitment?

You must have appeared in PET 2025, hold its score card, and have the qualification asked for at least one advertised post by 25 November 2026. Your age must fit the post. Reservation benefits go only to Uttar Pradesh residents, and others are treated as unreserved.

What is the age limit, including relaxation?

Age is counted on 1 July 2026. Most posts need 18 to 40 years, while Technical Assistant and Assistant District Panchayati Raj Officer need 21 to 40. SC, ST and other notified categories get extra years as per government orders. UPSRTC's own employees get five years more.

What qualification is required?

A diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an accepted equivalent branch is the core requirement for most posts. Instructor (Machine) needs Intermediate plus a three year mechanical maintenance diploma. PWD Junior Engineer also needs High School. UPSRTC Mechanic needs a three year Automobile or Mechanical (Automobile) diploma.

What is the selection process?

Candidates are shortlisted on PET 2025 normalized score, then appear in one written test of 100 objective questions in two hours. Each wrong answer costs one fourth of a mark. There is no interview or skill test.

What is the salary for these posts?

Five lines, covering 494 posts, show Level 6 with Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. PWD Junior Engineer shows Level 6 with Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 and grade pay Rs 4,200. UPSRTC Mechanic and Assistant Storekeeper show Rs 5,200 to Rs 20,200 at Levels 5 and 4.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs 25 for every category, made up of a nil application fee and Rs 25 online processing fee. Payment is by credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI or SBI e-challan only. A separate main exam fee is collected later, and only from shortlisted candidates.

How do I apply online?

Log in on upsssc.gov.in under the Applicant Segment with your PET 2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email. Select the posts, enter qualification details, accept the declaration, pay the fee, and then download and print the form after the bank confirms payment.

What is the official website for UPSSSC?

The Commission's website is upsssc.gov.in. The advertisement sits under the Live Advertisement Segment on the homepage, and the online form is reached through the Applicant Segment. For application help, the notification lists online.upsssc@nic.in as the contact email. All official notices appear there, so rely on it rather than social media posts.

Can I apply without a PET 2025 score card?

No. Only candidates who appeared in PET 2025 and received its score card can apply, and shortlisting uses the normalized score. A zero or negative score means no shortlisting. Candidates marked Under Investigation or Provisional in PET may apply, but their result depends on the Commission's final decision.

Can I apply for more than one post with one form?

Yes, there is only one application for all advertised posts, and you tick each post you qualify for. A post you do not select is not considered. If you submit more than one application, only the last one submitted is accepted. Post preference is taken later, at document scrutiny.

Conclusion

We hope the information provided above about the UPSSSC Mechanical Recruitment 2026 has been helpful. Before applying, open your PET 2025 scorecard and verify your registration number, registered mobile number and email address, as these details are required to access the application process.
Next, check all your certificates carefully to ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility and date requirements. Pay particular attention to the EWS certificate, which must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 25 November 2026. Completing these checks in advance can help you avoid errors and last-minute difficulties while submitting your application.

All official updates regarding UPSSSC Mechanical Recruitment 2026, including corrigenda and changes to vacancy numbers, will be published on the Commission's official website, upsssc.gov.in. Candidates should check the website regularly for notifications about the Main Examination date and document scrutiny schedule, as neither has been announced yet. Stay updated to avoid missing any important recruitment notice.  (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)

 

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.

 
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