Advt No. 25-Exam/2026 · UPSSSC Lucknow

UPSSSC Junior Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) invites online applications for 380 vacancies of Junior Engineer (Electrical), Technical Assistant, Research Assistant, and Electrician under various UP Government departments based on PET-2025.

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380
Total Electrical JE & Allied Posts
PET-2025
Mandatory Gateway Scorecard
Level-6
Pay: ₹35,400–1,12,400 (Grade Pay 4200)
18–40 Yrs
Reckoned as on 01-07-2026

Vacancies & departmental distribution

Recruitment across 16 departments and public sector enterprises of Uttar Pradesh (Advt. No. 25-Exam/2026).

Department-wise vacancy table

Department / Organization Post Designation Pay Scale Total Posts
Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD) Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 231
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) Electrician Level-5 (₹5,200–20,200 GP 2800) 56
UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corp. (UPSCIDCO) Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 48
Directorate of Electrical Safety, UP (General & Special Selection) Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 34
State Universities (DDU Gorakhpur, RMLNLU, PRSU, GJU, MPV, MVU, MSV) Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 7
Ground Water Department, UP (Special Selection) Technical Assistant (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 1
Institute of Research, Development & Training (IRDT), Kanpur Research Assistant (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 1
UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. (Special Selection) Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 2
UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. (General Selection) Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level-6 (₹9,300–34,800) 1
Total Advertised Vacancies 380

Note: Includes both General Selection and Special Selection (Backlog) seats. Candidates indicate department preferences at document verification.

Vertical category reservation

CategoryPosts
Unreserved (UR)177
Other Backward Classes (OBC)106
Scheduled Caste (SC)59
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)33
Scheduled Tribe (ST)5
Grand Total380

Horizontal reservation overview

Sub-CategorySeats
Women of UP67
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)16
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)15
Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF)5
Outstanding Sportspersons of UP5

PwD includes sub-categories: Low Vision (LV), Hard of Hearing (HH), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Dwarfism (Dw), and Locomotor Disabilities.

Category distribution

Eligibility criteria

Mandatory PET-2025 gateway, educational diplomas, and age criteria as on 01-07-2026.

Essential qualifications

  • Mandatory Gateway: Must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess a valid scorecard with positive normalized marks (zero or negative scores are ineligible).
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical) in PWD & Universities: High School examination pass plus a 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP (BTEUP) or recognized equivalent AICTE branches.
  • Electrical Safety Directorate: Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution with ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script.
  • UPSCIDCO & UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam: 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognized qualifications.
  • Electrician (UPSRTC): Diploma in Electrical Engineering along with a valid Electrical Supervisory License.
  • Research Assistant (IRDT Kanpur): Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute plus 2 years of teaching experience.

Preferential Qualifications (Adhimani)

Other things being equal, preference is granted to candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years or hold an NCC 'B' Certificate.

Age limits & relaxations

18 to 40 Years as on 01-07-2026 (21 to 40 years for Ground Water, IRDT, and UPSCIDCO posts).

CategoryRelaxation
SC, ST & OBC of Uttar Pradesh5 Years
Dependents of Freedom Fighters (DFF)5 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of UP3 Years (after military service)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)15 Years
Skilled / Outstanding Sportspersons of UP5 Years
UP State Government Regular Employees5 Years

Reservation and relaxations apply only to permanent residents (domiciles) of Uttar Pradesh. Female candidates must produce caste certificates issued from the father's side.

Main written examination pattern

Approved scheme of examination (100 Objective MCQs, 100 Marks, Duration: 120 Minutes).

Part Subject / Domain Questions Marks Duration
Part-1 Electrical Engineering (Subject Knowledge) (13 core modules × 5 marks) 65 65 2 Hours
(120 Minutes)
Part-2 Concepts of Computer, IT & Contemporary Innovations (AI, Big Data, IoT, Cybersecurity) 15 15
Part-3 General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh (History, Culture, Geography, Polity) 20 20
Total: 100 100 Marks 120 Mins
Negative Marking: 25% (1/4th or 0.25 mark) deducted for each incorrect answer.
Shortlisting Norms: 15 times the category vacancies called for the Main Exam based on PET-2025 normalized scores.

Detailed syllabus outline

Detailed breakdown across Part-1 Technical Core, Part-2 Computer/IT, and Part-3 UP General Knowledge.

1. Basic Electrical Engineering: Current, voltage, power, energy concepts; resistance, inductance, capacitance; simple electric circuits and circuit laws.
2. Magnetic Circuits & Electromagnetism: Magnetic materials, flux, MMF, magnetic calculations, electromagnetic induction, self/mutual induction.
3. AC Fundamentals & AC Machines: Single & polyphase circuits, star/delta connections, 3-phase power, average/RMS values, 3-phase induction motors, speed regulation, FHP & single-phase motors.
4. Electrical Measurements & Instruments: Power and energy measurement, frequency & phase angle, MC and MI meters, wattmeter, multimeter, CRO, signal generators, earth fault detection.
5. DC Machines & Transformers: Construction and principle of DC generator & motor, braking methods, 1-phase & 3-phase transformers, regulation, autotransformers.
6. Alternators & Synchronous Machines: 3-phase EMF generation, armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation.
7. Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Power stations (hydro, thermal, nuclear), transmission & distribution network topology, grid interconnection.
8. Estimation & Costing: Electrical wiring estimation, internal installation, lighting schemes estimation.
9. Electrical Installation & Earthing: Industrial installations, Indian Electricity (IE) Rules, earthing practices, safety regulations.
10. Power Systems & Economics: Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, generation cost calculation, power factor improvement, tariff types.
11. Cables, Switchgear & Protection: Cable types and derating factors, switchgear, circuit breaker ratings, short-circuit faults, earth leakage, overcurrent protection.
12. Utilization of Electrical Energy: Illumination, electric heating, electric welding, electroplating, electric drives and industrial motors.
13. Basic Electronics: Semiconductor physics, diodes, transistors, rectifiers, simple electronic circuits.

History, introduction, and applications of Computer, IT, Internet, and WWW; Hardware and Software components; Input/Output devices; IP addressing and network protocols; IT gadgets and applications; Email creation and management; Operating Systems, Social Networking, e-Governance initiatives; Digital financial tools and mobile applications; Cyber security principles and future skills; Emerging technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and India's national achievements in IT.

History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional dialects, heritage, social customs, and tourism in UP; Geographical landscape, environment, natural resources, climate, soils, forests, wildlife sanctuaries, mines and mineral resources; Uttar Pradesh economy, agriculture, industries, commerce, business, and employment landscape; State polity, administrative governance structure, current affairs, and major achievements of Uttar Pradesh across multiple sectors.

Application fee

Online processing fee payable at initial registration stage via SBI e-Challan, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Category processing fees

Candidate CategoryOnline Processing FeeRemarks
Unreserved (General) ₹25 Online Processing Fee (Main exam fee payable upon shortlisting)
Other Backward Classes (OBC) ₹25 Online Processing Fee (Main exam fee payable upon shortlisting)
Scheduled Caste (SC) ₹25 Online Processing Fee (Main exam fee payable upon shortlisting)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) ₹25 Online Processing Fee (Main exam fee payable upon shortlisting)
EWS / Women / PwD / ESM / DFF ₹25 As per primary parent community category
Main Exam Fee: Candidates shortlisted for the Main Written Examination will be required to pay the Main Exam fee separately prior to downloading their Admit Cards.

Quick fee estimator

Initial registration fee is strictly non-refundable.

Online application process

Four-stage online procedure via upsssc.gov.in using PET-2025 registration credentials.

1. Authentication via PET-2025

Log in on upsssc.gov.in using your PET-2025 registration number and OTP sent to your registered mobile/email. Personal particulars and photo/signature will be pre-populated automatically.

2. Select Electrical JE Posts & Enter Qualifications

Select the advertised posts you wish to apply for. Enter technical education details (Diploma board, year of passing, certificate number, date of issue, marks).

3. Processing Fee Payment & Reconciliation

Pay ₹25 online processing fee. If payment does not reflect immediately, use "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" mode before the closing date.

4. Print Final Application & Modification

Download and print the completed 11-digit application form. Corrections in permitted fields (address, personal sub-categories, qualifications) are allowed until 04-12-2026.

Certificate Validity Deadlines

  • EWS Certificate: Must be issued between 01.04.2026 and 27.11.2026 based on income for FY 2025-26 and valid for FY 2026-27.
  • OBC-NCL Certificate: Valid non-creamy layer certificate issued by competent UP authority on or before 27.11.2026.
  • Women Candidates: Caste certificates must be issued strictly from the paternal side (father's name).
  • Diploma Equivalent Certificates: Must be acquired on or before the closing date 27.11.2026.

Official Schedule

12 October 2026

Date of advertisement publication

06 Nov 2026

Opening of online application & fee submission

27 Nov 2026

Last date for submission and fee payment

04 Dec 2026

Last date for fee adjustment & application editing

Examination Details

Main Exam Date: Will be notified separately by the Commission on upsssc.gov.in.

Normalization: If the examination is conducted across multiple shifts or days, scores will be normalized in accordance with Commission notice dated 22 May 2019.

Single Application Rule: Only one application form is permitted per candidate. In case of duplicate submissions, only the latest successfully submitted application will be considered.

Key rules & instructions

Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination in a 15-fold ratio per category based on their normalized PET-2025 scores, including all candidates tied at the cutoff mark. Candidates under investigation (UI) or marked provisional in PET-2025 may apply provisionally.

Candidates will submit department preferences during document verification. Allocation of departments (PWD, UPSRTC, UPSCIDCO, Universities, etc.) will be determined strictly according to written merit, candidate preferences, eligibility, and category availability.

Provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 apply strictly. Any attempt at cheating, impersonation, or possession of unauthorized devices will result in immediate criminal prosecution and permanent debarment from all UPSSSC examinations.
Commission Contact & Assistance
UPSSSC Office: PICUP Bhawan, 3rd Floor, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226010.
Email: online.upsssc@nic.in | Official Website: https://upsssc.gov.in.

Summary prepared by Licchavi Lyceum from UPSSSC Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026. Candidates must refer to upsssc.gov.in before submitting their applications.