UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online 1536 Junior Engineer (Mechanical and Electrical) Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026) for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical and Electrical) under the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025). The commission aims to fill a total of 1,536 vacancies across various state departments such as Irrigation & Water Resources, Ground Water, Public Works, Prisons, Panchayati Raj, and the State Road Transport Corporation. This is a massive opportunity for engineering diploma holders in Uttar Pradesh seeking a stable and prestigious government job.

The online application process commenced on November 3, 2026, and candidates have until November 25, 2026, to submit their applications and pay the requisite fees. A short window for fee adjustment and application modification is available until December 2, 2026.

UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification

A crucial eligibility criterion for this recruitment is that candidates must have appeared for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid positive (non-zero and non-negative) normalized scorecard. Shortlisting for the main written examination will be strictly based on the PET-2025 normalized scores, with candidates equal to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies being called for the mains.

The minimum educational requirement across most departments is a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automobile Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or a recognized equivalent. The age limit generally falls between 18/21 years to 40 years as of July 1, 2026, depending on the specific departmental rules. The main examination will consist of a single objective-type paper of 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours, covering Subject Knowledge (Engineering), Computer/IT concepts, and UP General Knowledge, with a negative marking penalty of 0.25 (1/4th) marks for every incorrect answer.

UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026: Overview

UPSSSC JE Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The 1,536 vacancies are distributed across several prestigious departments in Uttar Pradesh. Below is the department-wise breakdown:

(Note: The notification states a total of 1156 vacancies in the introductory text, but the detailed table outlines 1156 regular posts and additional special selection/equivalent posts bringing the total to the advertised 1536. Candidates must refer to the detailed table in the official PDF for the exact category-wise split.)

Here are the detailed educational qualifications and salary particulars for the NLC Graduate Executive Trainee (GET) Recruitment 2026, presented in table format based on the official notification.

Educational Qualification Details

Candidates must have qualified the GATE-2025 examination in the relevant code and possess the specified engineering degree as of the crucial date (November 1, 2026).

(Note: The minimum qualifying percentage of marks in the notified educational qualification is 60% for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates and 50% for SC/ST candidates.)

Salary and Remuneration Details

Selected candidates will undergo training for one year before being absorbed into the company’s regular grades.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as of July 1, 2026 (or January 1, 2026, depending on the specific half of the year the vacancy was notified by the department).

• Minimum Age: 18 Years (for Instructor Machine, Asst. Store Keeper, Mechanic, JE Irrigation, JE PWD) or 21 Years (for Technical Assistant Ground Water, Asst. District Panchayat Raj Officer).

• Maximum Age: 40 Years for all posts.

• Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC and UP State Govt Employees, and up to 15 years for PwD candidates as per UP Government norms.

Selection Process

The selection process relies heavily on the UPSSSC two-tier examination system:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based entirely on their PET-2025 Normalized Score. Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in PET-2025 are disqualified. Approximately 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies will be called for the Main Exam.

2. Main Written Examination: A single objective-type paper of 100 marks (2 Hours) containing 100 questions.

   • Part-1: Subject Knowledge (Mechanical/Engineering) – 65 Marks

   • Part-2: Computer & IT Concepts – 15 Marks

   • Part-3: UP State General Knowledge – 20 Marks

   • Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the Main Exam will be called for document verification.

Application Fee

Only an online processing fee is charged at the initial application stage.

• All Categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM): ₹25.00/- (Online Processing Fee). (Note: Shortlisted candidates will have to pay the main examination fee separately before downloading their admit cards for the mains).

UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the Live Advertisement Segment and select Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026.
3. Authenticate yourself using your PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
4. Your personal details from PET-2025 will auto-populate. Select the specific post(s) you are applying for and enter your required educational diploma details (Board, Year, Certificate No., Marks).
5. Verify your auto-displayed photo and signature from PET-2025 and proceed.
6. Agree to the declaration, submit the form, and pay the ₹25/- processing fee via SBI e-Challan, Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
7. After successful fee reconciliation, print the final application form for future reference during document verification.

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