The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released two notifications for the UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 on 12 October 2026. A total of 1536 vacancies have been announced: 1156 posts through the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination under Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026, and 380 posts through the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination under Advt. No. 25-Exam/2026.
Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and received a scorecard can apply. Diploma holders in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering can apply for the Mechanical posts from 3 to 25 November 2026, and Electrical Engineering diploma holders can apply for the Electrical posts from 6 to 27 November 2026. The application fee is only Rs. 25 for all categories.
UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026: Overview
The recruitment process is conducted to recruit candidates for Junior Engineer posts in various departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is very important for candidates who are looking for a government job after a Diploma in Engineering.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) |
| Advt No. | 24-Exam/2026 (Mechanical) & 25-Exam/2026 (Electrical) |
| Vacancy | 1536 (Mechanical 1156 + Electrical 380) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | Mechanical: 3 to 25 November 2026; Electrical: 6 to 27 November 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering + PET-2025 scorecard |
| Age Limit | 18/21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting on PET-2025 score + Written Exam |
| Salary | Mostly Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
UPSSSC has announced that the online registration for JE Mechanical will start on 3 November 2026 and for JE Electrical on 6 November 2026.
| Event | JE Mechanical (Advt 24) | JE Electrical (Advt 25) |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 12 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
| Online registration/fee payment starts | 3 November 2026 | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date for registration, fee and online application | 25 November 2026 | 27 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation and correction | 2 December 2026 | 4 December 2026 |
| Written exam date | To be announced | To be announced |
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UPSSSC JE Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies has been announced. A total of 1536 vacancies have been notified across various posts.
UPSSSC JE Mechanical Vacancy 2026 (1156 Posts)
| Department | Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Water Department, UP | Technical Assistant (Mechanical) (Special Selection) | – | 02 | 00 | 01 | – | 03 |
| HQ Prison Administration & Reform Services, UP | Instructor Machine | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), Lucknow | Assistant Storekeeper | 52 | 27 | 02 | 35 | 12 | 128 |
| UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), Lucknow | Mechanic | 119 | 52 | 06 | 66 | 27 | 270 |
| Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 126 | 64 | 02 | 82 | 30 | 304 |
| Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (Special Selection) | – | 113 | 00 | 41 | – | 154 |
| Panchayati Raj Directorate | Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical) | 14 | 06 | 01 | 08 | 03 | 32 |
| Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 127 | 55 | 04 | 52 | 26 | 264 |
| 439 | 319 | 15 | 285 | 98 | 1156 |
UPSSSC JE Electrical Vacancy 2026 (380 Posts)
| Department | Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Water Department, UP | Technical Assistant (Electrical) (Special Selection) | – | 01 | 00 | 00 | – | 01 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 06 | 03 | 00 | 04 | 01 | 14 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate | Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Special Selection) | – | 12 | 01 | 07 | – | 20 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Research Development & Training Institute, UP, Kanpur | Research Assistant (Shodh Sahayak) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 04 |
| UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), Lucknow | Electrician (Vidyutkar) | 23 | 12 | 01 | 15 | 05 | 56 |
| Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Maa Vindhyavasini University, Mirzapur | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 18 | 10 | 01 | 11 | 04 | 44 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. | Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Special Selection) | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | – | 02 |
| Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 120 | 38 | 04 | 46 | 23 | 231 |
| Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 177 | 78 | 07 | 85 | 33 | 380 |
UPSSSC JE Notification 2026 Out
The detailed notification for the UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 has been issued under Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 and 25-Exam/2026. The notification contains the eligibility conditions, age limit, application dates, fee, selection stages, qualifying marks, examination centres, reservation provisions and other important instructions.
UPSSSC JE Notification 2026 Official PDF – LINK 1 || LINK 2
UPSSSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions prescribed by UPSSSC. The final eligibility conditions should be checked from the detailed notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
Mechanical Posts:
| 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 an institution or university established by law 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 |
Electrical Posts:
| 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 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 |
Note: PET-2025 is compulsory for both notifications. Candidates with a zero or negative score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
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Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
| 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: As per UP Government rules. Reservation and age relaxation are only for domiciles of Uttar Pradesh.
UPSSSC JE Online Form 2026
The UPSSSC JE Online Application process will start on 3 November 2026 for Mechanical and 6 November 2026 for Electrical. The UPSSSC JE Online Form is accepted online only through the official website upsssc.gov.in.
UPSSSC JE Apply Online 2026 Link – Click Here
How to Apply
- Go to upsssc.gov.in and open Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 (Mechanical) or 25-Exam/2026 (Electrical) under the Live Advertisement Segment.
- Log in with your PET-2025 Registration Number, using the OTP sent to the mobile number/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.
- Choose Yes/No for each educational qualification and enter board/university, year of passing, certificate/roll number, date of issue, and marks.
- Choose Yes/No for preferential qualifications (if any), read the declaration, tick all boxes, and click Save and Submit.
- Pay Rs. 25 by Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan before the last date.
- After successful payment, the form is submitted automatically. Download and print the application form.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/OBC/SC/ST | 00 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
Note: The same fee applies to both notifications. Apply and pay separately for Mechanical and Electrical if you are eligible for both.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- PET-2025 scorecard
- Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering certificate
- Educational qualification documents
- High School certificate (for date of birth)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), wherever applicable
- EWS certificate (issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date of application)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (for UP reservation)
- NOC (for Government employees)
- Recent photograph and signature
- Valid ID proof
- Payment details
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UPSSSC JE Selection Process
Under the selection of candidates for JE posts, candidates have to undergo the following stages of the selection process:
Stage 1 → Shortlisting on PET-2025 Normalized Score
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Stage 2 → Written Exam
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Stage 3 → Document Verification
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Final Selection
Shortlisting is done on the PET-2025 normalized score, 15 times the number of vacancies, category-wise. The selection is based on the written exam. Posts are allotted on the basis of merit, preference, availability, qualification, and age limit.
UPSSSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
Both exams have one paper of 100 objective questions (1 mark each) in 2 hours, with 1/4 negative marking for each wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Technical subject (Mechanical or Electrical) | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology, and contemporary technological development | 15 |
| Part 3 | General information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 (2 hours) |
Note: If the written exam is held in more than one shift, scores will be normalized.
UPSSSC JE Salary
Candidates appointed for JE posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary as follows:
| Post | Pay Level/Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical), Technical Assistant, Instructor Machine, ADPRO (Technical), Research Assistant | Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Mechanic (UPSRTC) | Level 5, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Electrician (UPSRTC) | Level 5, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Assistant Storekeeper (UPSRTC) | Level 4, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 |
UPSSSC JE Important Instructions
- Candidates who are not domiciles of Uttar Pradesh 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.
- Date of birth as recorded in the High School certificate will be 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 posted on upsssc.gov.in.
- Corrections can be made till 2 December 2026 (Mechanical) and 4 December 2026 (Electrical), by logging in to the Applicant’s Dashboard and clicking Modify Application.
- Only one application per advertisement is accepted. If you submit more than one, only the last one counts.
- EWS candidates need an EWS certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date of application, based on income of FY 2025-26.
FAQs
Q1. Is UPSSSC JE Notification 2026 Out?
Yes, UPSSSC JE Notification 2026 has been released on 12 October 2026 under Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 and 25-Exam/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026?
There are 1536 vacancies: 1156 under JE Mechanical (Advt 24-Exam/2026) and 380 under JE Electrical (Advt 25-Exam/2026).
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026 for JE Mechanical and 27 November 2026 for JE Electrical.
Q4. Can I apply without PET 2025?
No. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and got a scorecard can apply.
Q5. What is the qualification for UPSSSC JE?
A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for Mechanical posts, or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Electrical posts.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Only Rs. 25 (online processing fee) for all categories.
Q7. 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.
Q8. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC JE exam?
Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q9. What is the salary for UPSSSC JE posts?
Mostly Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400). Some UPSRTC posts are in Level 4 and Level 5.
Q10. Can I apply for both Mechanical and Electrical?
Yes, if you meet the qualification for both. Each advertisement needs a separate application and fee.