The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has published Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026 for the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/25. It has 380 posts across 14 departments, corporations and universities of Uttar Pradesh. Most of them are Junior Engineer (Electrical), and there are also Electrician, Technical Assistant and Research Assistant posts. Online applications run from 6 November to 27 November 2026 on upsssc.gov.in.
Only candidates who took PET-2025 and got a score card can apply. Candidates are shortlisted for the written Main Exam on their PET-2025 normalised score, and final selection is on the written exam alone. There is no interview.
UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow |
| Advertisement | 25-Exam/2026, dated 12 October 2026 |
| Exam | Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/25 |
| Total posts | 380 |
| Qualification | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (post-wise details below) |
| Age | 18–40 years for most posts (21–40 for some) |
| Pay | Level 6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Electrician: Level 5) |
| Fee | ₹25 online processing fee for all categories |
| Selection | PET-2025 score (shortlisting) → written Main Exam |
| Apply online | 6 Nov – 27 Nov 2026 at upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 12 October 2026 |
| Online registration, application and fee payment start | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to register, pay fee and submit the form | 27 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation and form correction | 4 December 2026 |
| Main Exam date | To be announced |
No application or fee is accepted after 27 November. If your bank payment has not been reconciled, get it done by 4 December 2026, or your form cannot be printed.
Vacancy Details (380 Posts)
| Department | Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 120 | 38 | 4 | 46 | 23 | 231 |
| UP State Road Transport Corporation, Lucknow | Electrician (Vidyutkar) | 23 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 56 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 18 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 44 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd | Junior Engineer (Electrical), special selection | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate | Junior Engineer (Electrical), special selection | — | 12 | 1 | 7 | — | 20 |
| Electrical Safety Directorate | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corporation (UPSIDCO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ground Water Department, UP | Technical Assistant (Electrical), special selection | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Research, Development & Training Institute, Kanpur | Research Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 state universities* | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 177 | 78 | 7 | 85 | 33 | 380 |
*One unreserved post each at DDU Gorakhpur University, Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (Lucknow), Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University (Prayagraj), Guru Jambheshwar University (Moradabad), Maa Pateshwari University (Balrampur), Maa Vindhyavasini University (Mirzapur) and Maa Shakumbhari University (Saharanpur).
All posts are Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400; some show the old band ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200) except the Electrician post in UPSRTC, which is Level 5 (₹5,200–20,200 band). UPSSSC notes that the number of posts may still go up or down.
Horizontal Reservation
| Category | Posts | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 71 | PWD 46, UPSRTC 11, Rajkiya Nirman Nigam 8, Electrical Safety 2 + 4 |
| Ex-servicemen | 16 | PWD 11, UPSRTC 2, Rajkiya Nirman Nigam 2, Electrical Safety 1 |
| Persons with disabilities | 12 | PWD 9 (Acid Attack Victims), UPSRTC 2, Rajkiya Nirman Nigam 1 (Low Vision) |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | 5 | PWD 4, UPSRTC 1 |
| Outstanding sportspersons | 5 | PWD 4, UPSRTC 1 |
Reservation benefits are only for natives of Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| JE (Electrical): PWD and the 7 universities | High School (UP Board or equivalent) and a 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or an equivalent qualification |
| JE (Electrical): Electrical Safety Directorate | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university or institution, and the ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari |
| JE (Electrical): Rajkiya Nirman Nigam | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| JE (Electrical): UPSIDCO | 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent |
| Technical Assistant (Electrical): Ground Water Dept | 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering from BTE UP, or an equivalent diploma |
| Electrician: UPSRTC | Diploma in Electrical with an Electrical Supervisory Licence |
| Research Assistant: RDTI Kanpur | Diploma in Electrical Engineering and two years of teaching experience |
For most posts, candidates who have served at least two years in the Territorial Army or hold an NCC "B" certificate get preference when other things are equal. You must hold the qualification by 27 November 2026.
Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years for JE (Electrical) in PWD, Rajkiya Nirman Nigam and the universities, and for Electrician in UPSRTC, counted on 1 July 2026.
- 21 to 40 years for Technical Assistant (Ground Water), Research Assistant (RDTI Kanpur) and JE in UPSIDCO.
- Electrical Safety Directorate: 18 to 40 years. Because the post is advertised between July and December, its rules count age on 1 January 2027, and SC, ST and dependants of freedom fighters get 5 more years.
- SC, ST, OBC and other notified categories of UP get the relaxation fixed by the government. Employees already working in UPSRTC or Rajkiya Nirman Nigam get 5 more years for those corporations' posts.
- EWS candidates need a certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 27 November 2026, based on 2025-26 income.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions / marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Electrical engineering: 13 topics of 5 questions each (basic electrical engineering; magnetic circuits and electromagnetism; AC fundamentals and machines; measurement and instruments; DC machines and transformers; alternators and synchronous machines; generation, transmission and distribution; estimation and costing; installation and earthing; power systems and economics; cables, switchgear and protection; utilisation of electrical energy; basic electronics) | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and information technology, and recent technology developments | 15 |
| Part 3 | General information about Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
- One objective paper of 100 questions, 1 mark each, in 2 hours.
- Negative marking: ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- The exam scheme was approved by the UP government on 30 June 2026. The exam date will be announced later.
Shortlisting From PET-2025
- Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and received a score card can apply.
- Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Exam category-wise on their PET-2025 normalised score.
- Anyone with a zero or negative actual or normalised PET-2025 score will not be shortlisted.
- Candidates marked "Under Investigation" or "Provisional" in the PET-2025 result can apply provisionally, subject to the commission's final decision.
Application Fee
| Category | Application fee | Online processing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Women, ex-servicemen, PwD, dependants of freedom fighters and sportspersons pay the fee of their original category. Pay by card, net banking, UPI or SBI e-challan. A separate Main Exam fee is paid only by shortlisted candidates, before the admit card is downloaded.
How to Apply Online
- Open upsssc.gov.in, go to Live Advertisement and open Advertisement 25-Exam/2026.
- Log in with your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile/email. Your PET details fill in automatically.
- Select the posts you want. You will only be considered for posts you select, so choose all posts you are eligible for.
- Enter your diploma details: board/institute, year, roll number and certificate date. Fill in preferential qualifications (Territorial Army/NCC) if you have them.
- Give your order of preference for the selected posts. It is used when posts are allotted.
- Pay the ₹25 fee and print your submitted application.
After submitting, you can correct only your address, EWS/horizontal reservation details, qualification details and marital status, until 4 December 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC official website | Apply online (6–27 Nov 2026), Advertisement 25-Exam/2026, exam date and admit card |