UPSSSC Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination 2026

1	Recruitment Title:	UPSSSC Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination 2026
2	Hiring Organization / Board:	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
3	Department / Ministry:	Various Departments under the Government of Uttar Pradesh (including Irrigation and Water Resources, PWD, Panchayati Raj, etc.)
4	Advertisement No.:	Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026
5	Job Sector Type:	State Government / Uttar Pradesh Technical Services
6	State / Region Coverage:	Uttar Pradesh
7	Total Vacancies:	1,156 Posts
8	Employment Type:	Regular / Permanent State Government Service
9	Application Mode:	Online Only
10	Post name	Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical), Technical Assistant, and related technical posts
11	Main Exam Date	To be notified later
12	Salary / Pay Scale:	Pay Level-4 to Level-6 (ranging from ₹5,200–₹20,200 up to ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 per month depending on the post)
13	Application Starts:	3 November 2026
14	Last Date to Apply:	25 November 2026
15	Application Fee:	₹25 for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD)
16	Payment Mode:	Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI
17	Minimum Age:	18 to 21 Years (varies post-wise)
18	Maximum Age:	40 Years
19	Age Calculation Date:	Reckoned as of 1 July 2026
20	Age Relaxation:	Upper age relaxations applicable for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, etc.) as per Uttar Pradesh state rules.
21	Job Location	Uttar Pradesh

 Selection Process

1. Shortlisting (PET-2025 Score): Initial screening of candidates based on their preliminary eligibility test scores.

2. Main Written Examination: Objective-type exam consisting of technical domain questions (Mechanical/Automobile engineering, computer knowledge, etc.) carrying a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) marks for every incorrect answer.

3. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Final stage for qualified candidates.

Vacancy & Eligibility

Department-Wise / Post-Wise Vacancy Highlights (Total: 1,156 Posts)

• Public Works Department (PWD) – Junior Engineer (Mechanical): 264 Posts

• Irrigation and Water Resources Department – Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Special Selection: 154 Posts

• Panchayati Raj Department – Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical): 32 Posts

• Includes other department openings like Ground Water Department and Jail Administration.

Educational & Essential Qualifications

• Preliminary Eligibility: Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid scorecard (candidates with zero or negative marks are not eligible).

• Technical Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or relevant technical disciplines from a recognized Polytechnic institute/university.

Important Dates

Application Fee & Payment

• All Categories (General / OBC / SC / ST / PwD): ₹25

• Payment Mode: Online Gateway (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI)

Important Documents Required

• UPSSSC PET-2025 Registration Number & Scorecard details.

• Class 10th & 12th Certificates (Proof of Date of Birth).

• Engineering Diploma Marksheets and Certificate.

• Caste / Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate issued by UP Government authorities (if claiming reservation).

• Scanned Passport-size Photograph and Signature.