UPSSSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2285 Combined Lower Subordinate Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has officially released the high-profile employment notification (Advt No. Lower-PCS/2026) for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026. This mega recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for graduates to secure highly prestigious Group ‘C’ executive, administrative, and supervisory posts across various state government departments in Uttar Pradesh.

The official notification announces a massive pool of 2285 vacancies for elite roles such as Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Revenue Inspector (Kanungo), Assistant Garden Inspector, and Executive Officer. The active online application window opens on June 1, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until the strict closing deadline of June 30, 2026.

UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026: Important Exam Schedule

Aspirants must map their preparation according to the following official timeline:

Recruitment Event	Official Dates
Official Notification Release	May 28, 2026
Online Application Form Starts	June 1, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Form Correction/Editing	July 7, 2026
Main Examination Date	To be announced via official portal

1. Post-Wise & Department-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The 2285 vacancies are distributed across several major state departments, offering competitive administrative career paths:

• Marketing Inspector (Food & Civil Supplies): 620 Posts
• Supply Inspector (Food & Civil Supplies): 410 Posts
• Revenue Inspector / Kanungo (Revenue Department): 540 Posts
• Executive Officer / Nagar Panchayat (Local Bodies): 380 Posts
• Assistant Garden Inspector (Horticulture Department): 215 Posts
• Other Miscellaneous Technical & Supervisory Posts: 120 Posts

2. Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria (As of July 1, 2026)

A. The Mandatory Gateway: UPSSSC PET Score Requirement

Critical Requirement: Only candidates who have appeared in the valid UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) and possess a valid scorecard with positive (non-zero/non-negative) normalized marks will be shortlisted to apply for the Lower PCS Main Examination.

B. Educational Qualifications

• Baseline Requirement: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university or institute.
• Post-Specific Preferences:
  • Marketing & Supply Inspector: Preference to candidates with a degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Economics.
  • Assistant Garden Inspector: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc Ag.) or Horticulture.
• Desirable (Preferential) Qualifications: NCC ‘B’ Certificate OR 2 years of active service in the Territorial Army.

C. Age Limit & Relaxations

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Upper Age Relaxations (UP Domicile Only):
  • SC / ST / OBC Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 45 years)
  • Skilled Sports Persons of UP: 5 Years
  • PwBD (Persons with Disabilities) Candidates: 15 Years

3. Graded Pay Scale & Remuneration

UPSSSC Lower PCS profiles carry some of the most respectable and influential state pay structures below the gazetted level:

• Pay Matrix Range: Graded within Pay Level-5 and Pay Level-6 (7th Pay Commission).
• Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 / ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400.
• Initial Gross Salary: Approximately ₹45,000 to ₹54,000+ per month depending on the specific post profile and city tier allowances (HRA, DA, Medical).

4. Structural Application Fee

The primary screening application fee is uniform across all categories for the initial registration process:

Candidate Category Division	Application Processing Fee
General / Unreserved / OBC	₹25
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)	₹25
Divyangjan (PwBD)	₹25

Note: Shortlisted candidates chosen on the basis of their PET scores will be required to pay an additional Mains Examination fee (typically ₹200 for General/OBC and ₹80 for SC/ST) before downloading their Main Exam admit cards.

5. Selection Scheme & Detailed Exam Pattern

The selection pipeline operates in a two-tier framework based strictly on written merit:

[UPSSSC PET Score Screening] ──> [Lower PCS Mains Written Exam] ──> [Document Verification]

Mains Examination Blueprint (Objective Type)

The Main written examination consists of two structured papers conducted on the same day:

• Paper-I (General Intelligence & General Knowledge): 100 Questions | 200 Marks | Time: 90 Minutes.
• Paper-II (General Science, Arithmetic & General Hindi): 100 Questions | 200 Marks | Time: 90 Minutes.
• Negative Marking Structure: A definitive penalty of 1/4th (25%) marks will be deducted for every incorrect objective answer.

6. Step-by-Step Online Application Process

1.Access the UPSSSC Web Portal:Official Interface.

Open your secure web browser and go directly to the official Commission homepage at upsssc.gov.in.

2.Log In via PET Credentials:Authentication.

Click on the “Applicant Dashboard” link. You can authenticate using your PET Registration Number via two methods: either through your registered Mobile OTP or by entering personal details (DOB, Gender, Domicile, Category).

3.Review Pre-Filled Profile & Add Details:Form Population.

The system will automatically synchronize your basic academic data from the PET master archive. Carefully fill in the newly added fields regarding your specific graduation degree details and post preferences.

4.Pay Application Processing Fee:Fee Processing.

Proceed to the payment gateway module. Pay the nominal transaction fee of ₹25 securely using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI options.

5.Submit & Download Confirmation Page:Final Gateway.

Review the final auto-generated form preview carefully. Click on the “Final Submit” button and immediately download and print out the completed application printout layout for future reference.

7. Important Official Links for aapkajobalert Readers

Resource Asset Document	Verified Target URL
Apply Online Application Portal Link	UPSSSC Applicant Login Dashboard
Download Official Vacancy Notification PDF	UPSSSC Lower PCS Advt No. Lower-PCS/2026
Official Commission Website	upsssc.gov.in Home

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can final-year college students apply for the UPSSSC Lower PCS vacancies?

Ans: No. Candidates must have successfully completed their graduation and hold their definitive passing degrees/marksheets on or before the online application closing date (June 30, 2026).

Q2: Is a CCC Certificate or specialized computer literacy qualification mandatory for all Lower PCS posts?

Ans: No, a CCC certificate is not mandatory for all positions under this Combined Subordinate Service notification. It is only considered an added preferential qualification for specific executive roles unless explicitly stated as an essential criterion for a particular post in the detailed department breakup.

Q3: Can candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh apply for this recruitment drive?

Ans: Yes. Candidates from other states are welcome to apply, provided they have cleared the required UPSSSC PET examination. However, they will be treated strictly under the General/Unreserved category, meaning they cannot claim any age or category reservation relaxations.