The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) recruits candidates for Group C and select Group B non-gazetted posts across Uttar Pradesh’s government departments – from Lekhpal and Village Development Officer (VDO) to Junior Assistant, Stenographer and Technical Assistant. Since 2021, almost every UPSSSC post has shared a single eligibility test – the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) – followed by a post-specific Mains exam. Here’s how the system fits together and where to find the detailed breakdown for each post.
UPSSSC at a Glance
| Detail | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Conducts Exams For | Group C and select Group B non-gazetted posts in UP government departments |
| Gateway Exam | PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) – qualifying stage for almost every UPSSSC post |
| Selection Stages | PET score – Post-specific Mains exam – Document Verification – Final Merit |
| Major Posts | Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, Auditor, Stenographer, Technical Assistant, Combined Lower Subordinate |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
PET – The Gateway Exam
Before PET was introduced, candidates sat a separate written exam for every UPSSSC post they applied to. PET replaced that with one common qualifying test – clear it once, and the resulting score becomes eligible for whichever post-specific Mains exams a candidate applies for during the score’s validity window. PET itself does not lead directly to a job; it only opens the door to the Mains stage of individual recruitments.
- General awareness, reasoning, numerical ability, Hindi and general Hindi comprehension across 100 questions
- Common to nearly all UPSSSC posts – one qualifying score, multiple recruitments
- Score validity, cutoff expectations and the recovery process for a lost registration number are covered in the dedicated PET articles linked below
Major Recruitments Conducted by UPSSSC
| Post | Department | Typical Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Lekhpal | Revenue Department | 12th pass |
| Village Development Officer (VDO) | Panchayati Raj Department | Graduate |
| Junior Assistant | Various departments | Graduate + typing test |
| Auditor / Assistant Accountant | Finance / Cooperative departments | Graduate (Commerce preferred) |
| Stenographer | Various departments | Graduate + Hindi shorthand |
| Technical Assistant (Group C) | Various technical departments | Diploma / Graduate (technical) |
| Combined Lower Subordinate | Multiple departments (combined exam) | Varies by post |
Selection Process
- PET: Qualify the common Preliminary Eligibility Test
- OTR Registration: One-Time Registration on the UPSSSC portal, used to apply across recruitments
- Mains Exam: Post-specific written exam (and typing test where applicable)
- Document Verification: Verification of educational, category and identity documents
- Final Merit List: Based on Mains score, subject to document verification
Salary and Pay Scale
Most UPSSSC posts fall in the Group C pay band, roughly Pay Level-2 to Pay Level-5 depending on the post, with a smaller number of Group B posts carrying a higher scale. In-hand salary varies by post, category and posting location – see each post’s dedicated salary article for exact figures.
Related Article
- UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 – Complete Subject-Wise Syllabus
- UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026 – Questions, Marks & Negative Marking
- UPSSSC PET 2026 Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee, Last Date
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is PET compulsory for every UPSSSC post?
Yes, PET is the common qualifying stage for nearly all UPSSSC recruitments introduced since 2021.
Does a single PET score work for multiple UPSSSC exams?
Yes, one valid PET score can be used to apply for the Mains exam of multiple UPSSSC recruitments within its validity window.
3. What is OTR registration, and is it different from PET?
OTR (One-Time Registration) is a separate, one-time profile registration on the UPSSSC portal used to apply for any UPSSSC exam – it is not the same as PET, which is the qualifying test itself.
4. Which UPSSSC post has the highest salary?
Among the commonly recruited posts, VDO and Auditor / Assistant Accountant generally carry a higher pay level than Lekhpal or Junior Assistant, though this varies by notification – check each post’s salary article for confirmed figures.
5. Where can I check the latest UPSSSC exam dates?
The UPSSSC Exam Calendar tool on this site tracks upcoming exam and admit card dates across all active UPSSSC recruitments.
