The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, the state agency that recruits for group-level government posts, has announced the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 for 380 vacancies. The posts include Junior Engineer (Electrical), Technical Assistant (Electrical), Research Assistant and Electrician across departments such as Public Works, UPSRTC, UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam, corporations and universities. Selection is based on PET 2025 scores followed by a main written examination.
UPSSSC JE and Electrician Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 202625-Exam/2026
Total Vacancies
380
Last Date
27 Nov
40 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open from 06 Nov 2026
Last date 27 Nov 2026
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open06 Nov
About UPSSSC JE and Electrician Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 25-Exam/2026
- Post Name
- Technical Assistant (Electrical) - Special Selection, Junior Engineer (Electrical) and 3 more
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates who are not residents of Uttar Pradesh are treated as unreserved and cannot claim reservation benefits.
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard; Electrical Supervisory Licence for the UPSRTC Electrician post.
Vacancy Breakdown
Technical Assistant (Electrical) - Special Selection
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
14
Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection
20
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Research Assistant
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
4
Electrician
56
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
44
Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection
2
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
231
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
1
Total380
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) - Special Selection | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 14 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection | 20 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Research Assistant | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 4 |
| Electrician | 56 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 44 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection | 2 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 231 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 380 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Technical Assistant (Electrical) - Special Selection1 post
- Qualification
- Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or a government-recognized equivalent qualification
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Note
- Ground Water Department, Uttar Pradesh
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Junior Engineer (Electrical)300 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a government-recognized university or institution, along with the ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- Directorate of Electrical Safety
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection22 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a government-recognized university or institution, along with the ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- Directorate of Electrical Safety
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Junior Engineer (Electrical)300 posts
- Qualification
- High School or recognized equivalent examination and a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or government-recognized equivalent
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- Deen Dayal Upadhyay 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
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Research Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a government-recognized institution and two years of teaching experience
- Experience
- Two years teaching experience
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Note
- Research Development and Training Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Junior Engineer (Electrical)300 posts
- Qualification
- Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or government-recognized equivalent qualification
- Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years
- Note
- UP State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Electrician56 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering along with an Electrical Supervisory Licence
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)
- Age relaxation
- Existing regular employees of the Nigam get 5 years upper age relaxation
Junior Engineer (Electrical)300 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd.
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Junior Engineer (Electrical)300 posts
- Qualification
- High School or recognized equivalent and three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or government-recognized equivalent
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- Office of the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department
- Preference
- Two years service in the Territorial Army or NCC 'B' Certificate
Age Limit
18 to 40 years or 21 to 40 years, depending on the post and department; the reckoning date is fixed by the relevant departmental service rules
Age Relaxation
As per Uttar Pradesh Government and departmental service rules. SC/ST and dependants of freedom fighters get 5 years relaxation where prescribed; regular employees of UPSRTC and UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam get 5 years; state government employees get 5 years under the 27 August 2013 order; relaxation and preference for Chief Minister Fellowship researchers as per the 2026 rules.
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR)
Rs. 25
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Rs. 25
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Rs. 25
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Rs. 25
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Online payment through credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan; the fee is adjusted through the Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification option on the applicant dashboard.
Selection Process
- 1PET 2025 Score-based Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted for the main examination on the basis of their normalized PET 2025 score, taking 15 times the category-wise vacancies up to the last cut-off score, with the score considered to two decimal places.
- 2Main Written Examination
Objective multiple-choice paper of 100 questions and 100 marks to be held in 120 minutes, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- 3Document Scrutiny
Candidates must satisfy the qualification, eligibility and documentary requirements during the subsequent recruitment formalities.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:15
Exam Pattern
120 MinutesWritten (Objective Multiple Choice)Negative: 0.25 marks per wrong answer (25 percent of the marks prescribed for the question)
Basic Electrical Engineering
5 questions · 5 marks
Magnetic Circuits and Electromagnetism
5 questions · 5 marks
AC Fundamentals and AC Machines
5 questions · 5 marks
Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments
5 questions · 5 marks
DC Machines and Transformers
5 questions · 5 marks
Alternators and Synchronous Machines
5 questions · 5 marks
Electrical Generation, Transmission and Distribution
5 questions · 5 marks
Estimation and Costing
5 questions · 5 marks
Electrical Installation and Earthing
5 questions · 5 marks
Power Systems and Economics
5 questions · 5 marks
Cables, Switchgear and Protection Systems
5 questions · 5 marks
Utilization of Electrical Energy
5 questions · 5 marks
Basic Electronics
5 questions · 5 marks
Computer and Information Technology
15 questions · 15 marks
General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh
20 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Electrical Engineering | 5 | 5 | — |
| Magnetic Circuits and Electromagnetism | 5 | 5 | — |
| AC Fundamentals and AC Machines | 5 | 5 | — |
| Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments | 5 | 5 | — |
| DC Machines and Transformers | 5 | 5 | — |
| Alternators and Synchronous Machines | 5 | 5 | — |
| Electrical Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 5 | 5 | — |
| Estimation and Costing | 5 | 5 | — |
| Electrical Installation and Earthing | 5 | 5 | — |
| Power Systems and Economics | 5 | 5 | — |
| Cables, Switchgear and Protection Systems | 5 | 5 | — |
| Utilization of Electrical Energy | 5 | 5 | — |
| Basic Electronics | 5 | 5 | — |
| Computer and Information Technology | 15 | 15 | — |
| General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Technical Assistant (Electrical) - Special Selection
Pay: Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Pay: Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400
Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection
Pay: Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Pay: Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400
Research Assistant
Pay: Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Pay: Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400; previous pay band Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Electrician
Pay: Level 5; previous pay band Rs. 5,200-20,200
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Pay: Level 6; pay band Rs. 9,300-34,800
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Pay: Level 6; pay band Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) - Special Selection | Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Special Selection | Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
| Research Assistant | Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level 6: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400; previous pay band Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
| Electrician | Level 5; previous pay band Rs. 5,200-20,200 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level 6; pay band Rs. 9,300-34,800 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level 6; pay band Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
How to Apply
- 1Open the UPSSSC website and go to the Live Advertisement section
- 2Select Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026 for the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination
- 3Click Apply Online and log in with the PET 2025 registration number
- 4Complete OTP verification on the registered mobile number or email
- 5Check the personal details retrieved from PET 2025 and select every post you wish to be considered for
- 6Enter the educational qualification, certificate and other requested details
- 7Verify the photograph, signature and application information, accept the declaration and submit
- 8Pay the Rs. 25 online processing fee through credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan
- 9Download and print the submitted application form
Important Details
- Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and were issued a PET 2025 scorecard can apply.
- Shortlisting for the main examination is on the normalized PET 2025 score, and candidates with zero or negative absolute or normalized PET scores will not be shortlisted.
- Candidates whose PET 2025 result is marked Provisional or Under Investigation may apply provisionally, subject to the Commission's final decision.
- Only one application is to be made for the advertised posts, and candidates must select every post they wish to be considered for; posts not selected in the form will not be claimed.
- Essential qualifications and supporting certificates must be held by 27 November 2026.
- EWS candidates must hold a certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 27 November 2026, based on financial year 2025-26 income and valid for 2026-27.
- Candidates serving in central or state government service must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
- The date of birth recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate is the only acceptable proof of age.
- The main examination fee is payable separately by shortlisted candidates before downloading the main examination admit card.
Reservation
- Vertical reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections of Uttar Pradesh as per the latest Government orders
- 10 percent reservation for EWS candidates whose family income from all sources is below Rs. 8 lakh
- 4 percent horizontal reservation for persons with disabilities across groups A, B, C and D
- Reservation for dependants of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women and outstanding sportspersons as per the applicable Acts and rules
- Candidates who are not residents of Uttar Pradesh are treated as unreserved and cannot claim reservation benefits
- In the case of women candidates of Uttar Pradesh, only a caste certificate issued from the father's side is valid
Application Correction
- Correspondence address
- EWS and horizontal reservation category such as DFF, PwBD, ex-servicemen, gender and outstanding sportsperson
- Essential and preferential qualification details entered in the application
- Marital status
Equivalent Qualifications
Equivalent qualifications are governed by the recognition orders annexed to the notification. For the Ground Water Department post, the list of diploma courses treated as equivalent to the Diploma in Electrical Engineering was issued by the Secretary, Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, letter number PraShip/Parishad/2024/1693 dated 10 June 2024. For the Public Works Department and PWD-rule posts, equivalent High School examinations and equivalent three-year diplomas in Electrical Engineering are listed in the letter of the Special Secretary, Public Works Section-4, Uttar Pradesh Government, number 1/488968/2024 dated 7 February 2024.
Special Selection Posts
Certain posts are identified for special selection, including one Technical Assistant (Electrical) post in the Ground Water Department, 20 Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts in the Directorate of Electrical Safety and 2 Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts in UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam. Candidates should verify special-selection eligibility before selecting those posts.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who did not appear in UPSSSC PET 2025 apply for this recruitment?
No. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and were issued a PET 2025 scorecard by the Commission can apply for the main examination.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Only one application is to be submitted, but the candidate must select every post they wish to be considered for. Posts not selected in the application form will not be claimed.
Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply?
Yes, they can apply, but they are treated as unreserved candidates and cannot claim any reservation benefit.
Will candidates with a zero or negative PET 2025 score be shortlisted?
No. Candidates who scored zero or less, or a negative score, in the absolute or normalized PET 2025 score will not be shortlisted for the main examination.
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