What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1536 Junior Engineer Posts?

The online application closing date for UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1536 Junior Engineer Posts is 2026-11-25. Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last minute server load.

How many vacancies are announced in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1536 Junior Engineer Posts?

A total of 1536 posts have been released for this recruitment cycle.

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UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1536 Junior Engineer Posts

Recruitment Board: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow

Total Vacancies: 1536

Application Start Date: 2026-11-03

Last Date to Apply: 2026-11-25

UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Short Information

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released two advertisements for UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026: Advt No. 24-Exam/2026 – Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/24 for 1156 posts, and Advt No. 25-Exam/2026 – Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/25 for 380 posts. In total 1536 vacancies of Junior Engineer and equivalent technical posts are open in UP government departments, PWD, Irrigation, UPSRTC, Rajkiya Nirman Nigam and state universities.

This UP Bharti 2026 is open only to candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold its score card. Online applications for Mechanical start on 3 November 2026 and close on 25 November 2026; Electrical applications run from 6 November 2026 to 27 November 2026. Diploma holders in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering looking for Sarkari Naukri in Uttar Pradesh can check the full vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary and exam pattern below.

Important Dates
Advertisement Released	12 October 2026 (both advertisements)
JE Mechanical (24-Exam/2026) – Apply Start	3 November 2026
JE Mechanical – Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee	25 November 2026
JE Mechanical – Fee Reconciliation & Correction Last Date	2 December 2026
JE Electrical (25-Exam/2026) – Apply Start	6 November 2026
JE Electrical – Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee	27 November 2026
JE Electrical – Fee Reconciliation & Correction Last Date	4 December 2026
Main Exam Date	To be notified
Admit Card	To be notified
Answer Key / Result	To be notified

Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹25 (online processing fee only)
SC / ST	₹25 (online processing fee only)
PwD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / DFF / Outstanding Sportsperson	Fee as per the candidate's original category (₹25)
Main Exam Fee	Paid separately only by shortlisted candidates, before downloading the main exam admit card
Payment Mode	Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan

UPSSSC JE Age Limit 2026

Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. Upper age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC and other notified categories of Uttar Pradesh as per UP Government rules. UPSRTC posts give a further 5 years to candidates already working in the Corporation. Check your exact age with the Sharkari Job Age Calculator.

Post-wise Age Limit
Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Junior Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical) – PWD, Irrigation, Nirman Nigam, Universities	18 years	40 years
Technical Assistant (Mechanical / Electrical) – Groundwater Department	21 years	40 years
Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical)	21 years	40 years
Instructor Machine – Prison Administration	18 years	40 years
Assistant Storekeeper / Mechanic / Electrician – UPSRTC	18 years	40 years

UPSSSC JE Vacancy 2026 – Total 1536 Posts

JE Mechanical Vacancy (Advt 24-Exam/2026) – 1156 Posts
Department	Post	Pay	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Technical Groundwater Department, UP	Technical Assistant (Mechanical) (Special Selection)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	0	02	01	0	0	03
Prison Administration & Reform Services HQ	Instructor Machine	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	01	0	0	0	0	01
UP State Road Transport Corporation, Lucknow	Assistant Storekeeper	Level 4 (₹5,200–20,200)	52	27	02	35	12	128
UP State Road Transport Corporation, Lucknow	Mechanic	Level 5 (₹5,200–20,200)	119	Table-1 of advt	Table-1 of advt	Table-1 of advt	Table-1 of advt	270
Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate	Junior Engineer (Mechanical)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	126	64	02	82	30	304
Irrigation & Water Resources Directorate	Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (Special Selection)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	0	113	0	41	0	154
Panchayati Raj Directorate	Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	14	Table-1 of advt	01	Table-1 of advt	03	32
Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department	Junior Engineer (Mechanical)	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200	127	55	04	52	26	264
Total								1156

JE Electrical Vacancy (Advt 25-Exam/2026) – 380 Posts
Department	Post	Pay	Total
Technical Groundwater Department, UP	Technical Assistant (Electrical) (Special Selection)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	01
Electrical Safety Directorate	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	14
Electrical Safety Directorate	Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Special Selection) – SC 12, ST 01, OBC 07	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	20
DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200 (Level 6)	01
Research, Development & Training Institute, UP, Kanpur	Research Assistant	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	01
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	01
Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200	01
UP State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200	04
UP State Road Transport Corporation, Lucknow	Electrician – UR 23, SC 12, ST 01, OBC 15, EWS 05	Level 5 (₹5,200–20,200)	56
Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200	01
Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	01
Maa Vindhyavasini University, Mirzapur	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	₹9,300–34,800	01
UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	Level 6, ₹9,300–34,800	44
UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd	Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Special Selection)	Level 6, ₹9,300–34,800	02
Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department	Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UR 120, SC 38, ST 04, OBC 46, EWS 23	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200	231
Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	₹9,300–34,800, GP ₹4,200	01
Total			380

Category-wise split for rows marked "Table-1 of advt" and for the Electrical rows without a split is printed in Table-1 (vertical reservation) of the official advertisement PDFs linked below. Horizontal reservation (PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Female, DFF, Outstanding Sportsperson) is given in Table-2 of each advertisement.

UPSSSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Compulsory for all posts: Candidate must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card. Candidates with zero or negative raw/normalised PET score are not shortlisted.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) – Irrigation & PWD: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government (PWD also requires High School pass).
Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – Groundwater: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or equivalent.
Instructor Machine – Prison Department: Intermediate (UP Board or equivalent) plus a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Machine Maintenance trade.
Assistant Storekeeper – UPSRTC: Diploma in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering from a recognised polytechnic.
Mechanic – UPSRTC: Three-year Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) from a recognised polytechnic. Preference to heavy vehicle driving licence holders.
Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical): Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
Electrical posts (JE, Technical Assistant, Electrician, Research Assistant): Diploma in Electrical Engineering or the qualification prescribed for each post in the Electrical advertisement.
Preferential qualification (most posts): Two years' service in the Territorial Army, or NCC 'B' certificate.
Related listings: Diploma Jobs · UP Govt Jobs

UPSSSC JE Selection Process

Shortlisting on the basis of UPSSSC PET 2025 normalised score (merit-wise).
Main written examination (objective, 100 marks) – selection is based on the written exam; there is no interview.
Document verification and post preference (posts allotted by merit, preference and availability).

UPSSSC JE Exam Pattern 2026 (Mechanical Main Exam)
Part 1 – Technical subject knowledge	65 questions / 65 marks (Theory of Machines & Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Steam & Power Plant Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Compression, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines)
Part 2 – Computer & IT	15 questions / 15 marks
Part 3 – General knowledge of Uttar Pradesh	20 questions / 20 marks
Total	100 questions / 100 marks
Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Negative Marking	1/4 (25%) mark deducted for every wrong answer
Question Type	Objective, multiple choice

UPSSSC JE Salary 2026
Junior Engineer / Technical Assistant / ADPRO / Research Assistant	Pay Level 6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (pre-revised ₹9,300–34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,200)
Mechanic / Electrician (UPSRTC)	Level 5 – pay band ₹5,200–20,200
Assistant Storekeeper (UPSRTC)	Level 4 – pay band ₹5,200–20,200

Documents Required

UPSSSC PET 2025 registration number and score card
High School certificate (date of birth proof)
Diploma mark sheets and certificate (Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile as applicable)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) of Uttar Pradesh in the prescribed format
EWS certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date, based on income of FY 2025-26
Domicile, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, DFF or sportsperson certificate if claiming reservation
Territorial Army / NCC 'B' certificate for preferential qualification

How to Apply for UPSSSC JE Online Form 2026

Open the official website upsssc.gov.in and go to Live Advertisement Segment.
Select Advt No. 24-Exam/2026 (Mechanical) or 25-Exam/2026 (Electrical) and click Apply.
Log in with your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
Personal details from PET-2025 appear automatically. Select the posts you want and fill your qualification details.
Photo and signature from PET-2025 are used as they are – they cannot be changed.
Fill other details and preferential qualification, accept the declaration and submit.
Pay the ₹25 fee online or by SBI e-Challan. The form is submitted only after the fee is reconciled.
Download and print the application form. Corrections are allowed till 2 December (Mechanical) / 4 December 2026 (Electrical).

Some Useful Important Links
Apply Online Link (Live Advertisement Segment)	Click Here
Check Official Notification – JE Mechanical (Advt 24-Exam/2026)	Click Here
Check Official Notification – JE Electrical (Advt 25-Exam/2026)	Click Here
Download Admit Card – Available Soon	Click Here
Download Result – Available Soon	Click Here
UPSSSC Official Website	Click Here
Related: UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026	Click Here
Related: UPSSSC Inter Level Recruitment 2026	Click Here
Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs	Click Here
Diploma Jobs	Click Here
Exam Calendar	Click Here
Age Calculator	Click Here

UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 – FAQ

Question: How many posts are there in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Answer: There are 1536 posts in total: 1156 under JE Mechanical (Advt 24-Exam/2026) and 380 under JE Electrical (Advt 25-Exam/2026).
Question: What is the last date for UPSSSC JE online form 2026?
Answer: 25 November 2026 for JE Mechanical and 27 November 2026 for JE Electrical.
Question: Can I apply for UPSSSC JE without PET 2025?
Answer: No. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and received its score card can apply. Shortlisting for the main exam is based on the PET 2025 normalised score.
Question: What is the UPSSSC JE application fee?
Answer: Only an online processing fee of ₹25 is charged for all categories. The main exam fee is paid later by shortlisted candidates.
Question: What is the salary of UPSSSC Junior Engineer?
Answer: Junior Engineer posts are in Pay Level 6 with pay of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 plus allowances.
Question: What is the age limit for UPSSSC JE 2026?
Answer: 18 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026 for most posts (21 to 40 years for Technical Assistant and ADPRO), with relaxation for reserved categories of UP.

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