UPSSSC Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 – 1,156 Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 24-Exam/2026 for the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/24. A total of 1,156 vacancies are open across eight post categories in the Ground Water Department, Employment and Training Department, UPSRTC, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Panchayati Raj Department, and Public Works Department. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and hold a valid scorecard are eligible to apply online from 3 November 2026 to 25 November 2026.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

UPSSSC has advertised 1,156 vacancies across eight post categories and six departments. Pay levels range from Level 4 to Level 6 depending on the post.

Category-Wise Reservation Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

PET 2025 Mandatory Requirement

• Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.
• A valid PET 2025 scorecard must have been issued by the Commission.
• Candidates with zero or negative normalized PET scores will not be shortlisted for the main examination.

Post-Wise Educational Qualifications

• Technical Assistant (Mechanical): Relevant mechanical or technical qualification as prescribed by the Ground Water Department recruitment rules.
• Instructor Machinist: Relevant technical and vocational qualifications under Employment and Training Department rules.
• Assistant Storekeeper: Qualifications prescribed under UPSRTC service rules.
• Mechanic: Relevant mechanical or technical qualification as prescribed under UPSRTC service rules.
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical) & Special Selection: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or recognized equivalent qualification, as specified in the notification and departmental equivalence orders.
• Assistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical): Relevant technical qualification prescribed by the Panchayati Raj Department.
• Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): Relevant qualification prescribed by the Public Works Department recruitment rules.

Recognized Equivalent Mechanical Engineering Diploma Disciplines

The notification includes an annexure listing recognized diploma disciplines including Mechanical Engineering (Production / Maintenance / Automobile / Tool Engineering / CAD/CAM / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tool and Die Engineering, Mechatronics, and Robotics and Mechatronics. Inclusion of a discipline in the equivalence list does not guarantee acceptance for every post — candidates must verify the applicable department and qualification order in the official notification.

Selection Process & Written Examination Pattern

Selection Stages

1. PET 2025 Score-Based Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the main examination based on normalized UPSSSC PET 2025 scores.
2. Main Written Examination: An objective-type written test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
3. Document Verification: Candidates must satisfy documentary and recruitment conditions prescribed by the Commission and the appointing departments.

Main Examination Pattern

Duration: 120 minutes  |  Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice  |  Negative Marking: 25% (0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer)

How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at https://upsssc.gov.in/.
2. Open the recruitment advertisement for the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/24.
3. Click the online application option and enter your PET 2025 registration number.
4. Complete OTP-based authentication to retrieve prefilled PET details.
5. Select the appropriate post and fill in qualification and eligibility details.
6. Verify photograph, signature, and prefilled information.
7. Complete the declaration and submit the application.
8. Pay the prescribed online processing fee of Rs. 25.
9. Verify payment transaction status and complete the fee adjustment process.
10. Download and retain the submitted application form for future reference.

Note: Application correction and fee adjustment window is open until 2 December 2026. No applications or fee payments will be accepted after 25 November 2026.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• UPSSSC PET 2025 Registration Number and Scorecard
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree / Diploma and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Mechanical Engineering or equivalent)
• Intermediate (12th) Mark Sheet and Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable for special selection posts)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Valid Domicile / Residence Certificate of Uttar Pradesh (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Printout of the submitted online application form with fee payment receipt

Important Links

• Apply Online through UPSSSC Official Portal
• Download UPSSSC Junior Engineer Mechanical Official Notification PDF
• Access UPSSSC Applicant Correction Portal
• Visit UPSSSC Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the processing fee is 25 November 2026. The application correction and fee adjustment window closes on 2 December 2026.

What is the application fee for UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment?

The online application processing fee is Rs. 25 for all categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). A separate main examination fee will be payable by shortlisted candidates before downloading the admit card.

Is UPSSSC JE Mechanical a permanent government job?

Yes. The advertised posts are sanctioned cadre positions in various Uttar Pradesh government departments (Irrigation, PWD, UPSRTC, Ground Water, Panchayati Raj, and Employment & Training). These are permanent posts governed by respective departmental service rules.

What is the salary range for UPSSSC JE Mechanical posts?

Salary varies by post and pay level: Level 4 posts (Assistant Storekeeper) range from Rs. 5,200-20,200; Level 5 posts (Mechanic) range from Rs. 5,200-20,200; and Level 6 posts (JE, AE, Technical Assistant) range from Rs. 35,400-1,12,400. The Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) post follows Pay Band Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200.

How are candidates shortlisted for the UPSSSC JE Mechanical main examination?

Shortlisting is based on normalized UPSSSC PET 2025 scores. Candidates with zero or negative normalized scores are not eligible for shortlisting. There is no separate screening test at this stage — the PET score determines eligibility for the main written examination.

What is the exam pattern for the UPSSSC JE Mechanical main examination?

The main examination consists of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks over a duration of 120 minutes. Negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks per wrong answer) applies. The syllabus covers Mechanical Engineering core subjects (55 marks), Computer and IT (15 marks), and UP General Knowledge (20 marks).