Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026 for the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/25. There are 380 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Electrical), Technical Assistant (Electrical), Research Assistant and Electrician posts across UP government departments, corporations and universities. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and received a scorecard can apply online from 6 November 2026 to 27 November 2026.
Important Note
1. A UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard is mandatory. Shortlisting for the main exam is based on normalised PET 2025 scores. Candidates with zero or negative PET scores will not be shortlisted.
2. Apply and pay the Rs. 25 fee between 6 November and 27 November 2026. Fee adjustment and corrections must be completed by 4 December 2026.
3. Select every post you want to be considered for. UPSSSC will not consider you for any post you do not select in the application form.
UPSSSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 25-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Name | Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/25 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (Electrical), Technical Assistant (Electrical), Research Assistant, Electrician |
| Total Vacancies | 380 |
| Nature of Posts | Permanent and temporary, depending on the recruiting department |
| Qualification | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (post-wise conditions apply) |
| Pay Level | Level 5 or Level 6 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years or 21 to 40 years (post-wise) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25 (all categories) |
| Selection Process | PET 2025 score shortlisting and Main Written Exam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment | 4 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Correction | 4 December 2026 |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | 27 November 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | Not mentioned – check official website |
Eligibility Criteria
PET 2025 Requirement
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| PET Participation | Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 |
| Scorecard | PET 2025 scorecard must have been issued |
| Shortlisting Basis | Normalised PET 2025 score |
| Zero / Negative Score | Not eligible for shortlisting |
| PET Result Provisional / Under Investigation | May apply provisionally, subject to Commission’s final decision |
Educational Qualification
| Post / Department | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) – Ground Water Department | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from BTE Uttar Pradesh or recognised equivalent |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Directorate of Electrical Safety | Diploma in Electrical Engineering + ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Universities following PWD rules | High School + 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from BTE UP or recognised equivalent |
| Research Assistant – Research Development and Training Institute | Diploma in Electrical Engineering + 2 years of teaching experience |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or recognised equivalent |
| Electrician – UPSRTC | Diploma in Electrical Engineering + Electrical Supervisory Licence |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Public Works Department | High School + 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from BTE UP or recognised equivalent |
Candidates must hold the required qualification and certificates by 27 November 2026. For various posts, preference may be given to candidates with 2 years of Territorial Army service or an NCC ‘B’ Certificate when other conditions are equal.
Age Limit
| Post / Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) – Ground Water Department | 21 to 40 years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Directorate of Electrical Safety | 18 to 40 years |
| Research Assistant – Research Development and Training Institute | 21 to 40 years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation | 21 to 40 years |
| Electrician – UPSRTC | 18 to 40 years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – PWD and departments following PWD rules | 18 to 40 years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam | 18 to 40 years |
| Age Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 July 2026 for many posts. Directorate of Electrical Safety and UPSRTC follow recruitment-year provisions. Verify the date for your post in the notification |
| Age Relaxation | As per UP Government and departmental rules. Some departments give extra relaxation to existing regular employees |
Vacancy Details
| Department / Organisation | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Water Department, UP | Technical Assistant (Electrical) – Special Selection | 1 |
| Directorate of Electrical Safety | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 14 |
| Directorate of Electrical Safety | Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Special Selection | 20 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Research Development and Training Institute, Kanpur | Research Assistant | 1 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| UP State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 4 |
| UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) | Electrician | 56 |
| Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Maa Vindhyavasini University, Mirzapur | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 44 |
| UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. | Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Special Selection | 2 |
| Office of the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 231 |
| Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Total | – | 380 |
Category-wise (vertical and horizontal) reservation details are given in the official notification. Check special selection eligibility before choosing those posts.
Pay and Salary
| Post / Department | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (Electrical) – Ground Water Department | Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Directorate of Electrical Safety | Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – DDU Gorakhpur University | Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (earlier pay band Rs. 9,300 – 34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200) |
| Research Assistant – Research Development and Training Institute | Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Dr. RML National Law University | Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP State Construction and Infrastructure Development Corporation | Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (earlier pay band Rs. 9,300 – 34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200) |
| Electrician – UPSRTC | Level 5 (earlier pay band Rs. 5,200 – 20,200) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam | Level 6 (pay band Rs. 9,300 – 34,800) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Public Works Department | Level 6 (pay band Rs. 9,300 – 34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| OBC | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| SC | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| ST | Rs. 0 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 |
| Payment Mode | Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan | – | – |
Shortlisted candidates must pay a separate main exam fee before downloading the main exam admit card.
Selection Process
- PET 2025 Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on normalised PET 2025 scores.
- Main Written Exam: Shortlisted candidates take an objective-type exam of 100 marks.
- Document Verification: Selected candidates must meet all qualification and document requirements.
Main Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering (13 topics, 5 questions each) | 65 | 65 |
| Computer and Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Question Type | Objective multiple choice |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
Electrical Engineering Topics
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Basic Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Magnetic Circuits and Electromagnetism | 5 |
| AC Fundamentals and AC Machines | 5 |
| Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments | 5 |
| DC Machines and Transformers | 5 |
| Alternators and Synchronous Machines | 5 |
| Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 5 |
| Estimation and Costing | 5 |
| Electrical Installation and Earthing | 5 |
| Power Systems and Economics | 5 |
| Cables, Switchgear and Protection Systems | 5 |
| Utilisation of Electrical Energy | 5 |
| Basic Electronics | 5 |
How to Apply for UPSSSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website and open the Live Advertisement section.
- Select Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026 and read the full notification.
- Click Apply Online and log in with your PET 2025 Registration Number.
- Complete OTP verification through your registered mobile number or email.
- Check the personal details fetched from your PET 2025 record.
- Select all posts for which you meet the qualification and age conditions.
- Enter your educational qualification and certificate details.
- Verify your photograph, signature and all entries, then submit.
- Pay the Rs. 25 processing fee online by 27 November 2026.
- Make sure the fee is adjusted by 4 December 2026, then download and print your application form.
Application Correction
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 4 December 2026 |
| How to Correct | Log in to the Applicant’s Dashboard with PET 2025 details and select Modify Application |
| Fields Allowed | Correspondence address, permitted personal and reservation details, EWS and horizontal reservation, educational and preferential qualifications, marital status |
Changes outside the permitted fields will not be accepted.
Important Instructions
- Only PET 2025 candidates with an issued scorecard can apply.
- Only one application is allowed per candidate.
- No new applications or fee payments will be accepted after 27 November 2026.
- Qualification and certificates must be held by 27 November 2026.
- Posts may be permanent or temporary depending on the recruiting department.
- Age cut-off dates differ by department. Check the date for your chosen post.
- A separate main exam fee is payable by shortlisted candidates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Live Advertisement (UPSSSC) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
When does the UPSSSC JE Electrical online application start?
Online applications start on 6 November 2026 and close on 27 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 380 vacancies. The Public Works Department has the most, with 231 Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts.
Is UPSSSC PET 2025 compulsory?
Yes. You must have appeared in PET 2025 and received a scorecard. Main exam shortlisting is based on normalised PET 2025 scores.
What is the qualification for UPSSSC JE Electrical?
Most posts need a Diploma in Electrical Engineering. UPSRTC Electrician also needs an Electrical Supervisory Licence, and Research Assistant needs 2 years of teaching experience.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years or 21 to 40 years, depending on the post. Relaxation applies as per UP Government rules.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 25 for all categories. Shortlisted candidates pay a separate main exam fee later.
What is the salary?
Most Junior Engineer posts are at Level 6 with pay of Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400. UPSRTC Electrician is at Level 5.
Is there negative marking in the main exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official UPSSSC Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026 for the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination, published on upsssc.gov.in on 12 October 2026. Candidates must check the category-wise reservation, department-specific age cut-off dates, main exam fee and any corrigendum in the official notification. JobShouter is not associated with Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
