The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC JE notification on 12 October 2026. UPSSSC JE recruitment 2026 covers 1,536 posts through two advertisements: 380 posts for Electrical and 1156 posts for Mechanical. PET 2025 score card is mandatory to apply for this recruitment. Diploma holders with a PET (Preliminary eligibility test by UPSSSC) 2025 scorecard can apply online at upsssc.gov.in. This article covers important dates, vacancies, eligibility, salary, fee and selection process of UPSSSC JE recruitment 2026.
UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026: Overview
Check out the important details for UPSSSC JE recruitment 2026 given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | UPSSSC, Lucknow |
| Advertisement | 24-Exam/2026 (Mechanical), 25- Exam/2026 (Electrical) |
| Total Vacancies | 1536 (Electrical 380+ Mechanical 1156) |
| Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25 for all categories (processing fee) |
| Selection | Written exam |
| Official website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Electrical PDF Download
UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Mechanical PDF Download
What are the Important Dates in the UPSSSC JE Notification?
Check out the tables for the UPSSSC JE notification 2026 important dates given below:
| Particulars | Electrical (Advt 25) | Mechanical (Advt 24) |
| Notification date | 12 October -2026 | 12 October 2026 |
| Application Starts | 6 November 2026 | 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 27 November 2026 | 25 November 2026 |
| Fee reconciliation and correction | 4 December 2026 | 2 December 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced | To be announced |
How Many Posts are Open in the UPSSSC JE Vacancy 2026?
In total, 1536 posts have been opened in the UPSSSC JE vacancy 2026. Check out the Electrical and Mechanical JE posts given below:
Electrical Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
| Office of Chief Engineer, PWD | 231 |
| UP State Road Transport Corporation (Vidyutkar) | 56 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam | 46 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate | 34 |
| Other Universities and bodies | 13 |
| Total | 380 |
Mechanical Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
| Irrigation and water resources | 458 |
| UPSRTC (Mechanic 270, Storekeeper 128) | 398 |
| Office of Chief Engineer, PWD | 264 |
| Panchayati Raj (Asst. District Panchayati Raj Officer) | 32 |
| Groundwater department | 3 |
| Prisons (Instructor Machine) | 1 |
| Total | 1156 |
What is the UPSSSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026?
Only eligible candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold its scorecard can apply. You must also be an Indian citizen and hold the required qualification by the last date. Check out the UPSSSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 given below:
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an accepted equivalent qualification |
| Instructor Machine | Intermediate or equivalent qualification and a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance, as prescribed |
| Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTC | Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised polytechnic |
| Mechanic, UPSRTC | Three-year Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (Automobile), as prescribed |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Irrigation | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an accepted equivalent qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical), PWD | High School or equivalent and a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, as prescribed |
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) | Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an accepted equivalent qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), Electrical Safety Directorate | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution; Hindi proficiency as prescribed |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), PWD and universities | High School or equivalent and a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering, as prescribed |
| Research Assistant, Kanpur | Diploma in Electrical Engineering and two years of teaching experience |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), UP State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation | Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an accepted equivalent qualification |
| Electrician (Vidyutkar), UPSRTC | Diploma in Electrical Engineering along with the required Electrical Supervisory Licence |
Note: A Two Year in the Territorial Army or an NCC “B” certificate gives preference in many posts.
Age Limit for UPSSSC JE 2026
The age limit for UPSSSC JE 2026 is between 18 to 40 years for most of the posts. Technical Assistant, Research Assistant, UPCIDC and Assistant District Panchayati Raj Officer posts need 21 to 40 years. Age is counted on the date set by each department’s rules, mostly 1 July of the recruitment year. SC, ST and other notified categories get relaxation as per the UP government rules. State government employees get up to 5 years.
What is the UPSSSC JE Salary?
As per the official notification, the UPSSSC JE salary has different pay scales depending on the posts. Check out the UPSSSC JE JE salary 2026 given below:
| Post Type | Pay Scale |
| Most JE posts (Level 6) | INR 35,400- INR 1,12,400 |
| PWD and UPRNN JE (Level 6) | INR 9,300- INR 34,800, Grade Pay INR 4,200 |
| UPSRTC Vidyukar and Mechanic (Level 5) | INR 5,200- INR 20,200 |
| UPSRTC Assistant Storekeeper (Level 4) | INR 5,200- INR 20,200 |
What is the UPSSSC JE Selection Process?
The UPSSSC JE recruitment has no interview. The UPSSSC JE selection process has these steps given below:
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted by PET 2025 normalised score, category-wise.
- Written exam: Qualified candidates appear for objective type papers based on their engineering stream.
- Document verification: Post preference is taken at this stage.
What is the UPSSSC JE Exam Pattern?
Check out the UPSSSC JE exam pattern given below:
- Exam Type: written MCQs
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
The exam has three parts divided as follows:
| Part | Subject |
| Part 1 | Technical Subjects (branch-wise) |
| Part 2 | Computer and IT concepts, latest tech developments |
| Part 3 | General information about Uttar Pradesh |
Note: Each wrong answer has 25% negative marking (¼ mark).
UPSSSC JE Subject-Wise Mark Distribution
Check out the UPSSSC JE subject wise mark distribution given below:
| Engineering streams | Mark distribution |
| Electrical | Consists of 13 subjects and 5 questions each. These include Electrical Measurement, DC Machines and Transformers and Switchgear. |
| Mechanical | Theory of Machines and machine design(15) Engineering mechanics (10) Strength of materials (10) fluid mechanics (10) Four 5-mark subjects: Thermodynamics, IC Engine, Steam and Power Plant and refrigeration |
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps to fill the UPSSSC JE application form:
- Visit the upsssc.gov.in and open the live advertisement for your branch.
- Log in with your PET 2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email.
- Select your posts and enter your qualification details.
- Tick the declaration and submit with the verification code.
- Pay the Rs. 25 fee online or by SBI e-challan.
- Download and print the form. It is final only after successful fee reconciliation.
Only one application is allowed per advertisement. Apply separately for each if you are eligible for both. Photo and signature come from your PET record.
Conclusion
UPSSSC JE recruitment 2026 is a strong chance for diploma holders to get a UP government job. Apply before the last date and start your technical preparation now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: In total, there are 1536 vacancies in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026. 380 posts are for Electrical and 1156 for Mechanical.
When does the UPSSSC JE online application start?
Ans: The UPSSSC JE Mechanical application starts on 3 November 2026. The Electrical application date starts on 6 November 2026.
When is the last date to apply for UPSSSC JE?
Ans: The last date to apply for UPSSSC JE Mechanical ends on 25 November 2026. The electrical last date ends on 27 November 2026.
Is there negative marking for UPSSSC JE?
Ans: Yes, there is negative marking for UPSSSC JE. Each wrong answer costs ¼ negative marks.
Is there an interview for UPSSSC JE?
Ans: No, there is no interview for UPSSSC JE. Selection is by written exam and document verification.
What is the UPSSSC JE application fee?
Ans: The application fee for UPSSSC JE is Rs. 25 for all candidates. Shortlisted candidates pay a separate main exam fee before downloading the admit card.
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