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UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1829 Auditor and Assistant Accountant Posts
Job Overview
Excellent opportunity for PET-2025 qualified candidates to apply for 1829 Auditor and Assistant Accountant posts across various UP Government departments under UPSSSC Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026. Apply online from 14-07-2026 to 03-08-2026 at upsssc.gov.in.
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
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| Post Name | Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) |
| Total Vacancies | 1829 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Job Type | Permanent / Temporary (as per department) |
| Notification Number | 14-Exam/2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in |
| Last Updated | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Department | Various Departments of Government of Uttar Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Last Date To Apply | 03-08-2026 |
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| Event | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement Publication | 03-06-2026 |
| Opening Of Online Application / Fee Submission | 14-07-2026 |
| EWS Certificate Validity (Must Be Issued Between) | 01-04-2026 to 03-08-2026 (based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27) |
| Main Examination Date | To be notified separately on upsssc.gov.in |
Application Fee
General/URRs. 00
OBCRs. 00
SCRs. 00
General FeeRs. 00
OBC FeeRs. 00
SC FeeRs. 00
The application fee is payable online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. No other mode of payment is accepted. After successful fee payment and reconciliation, the application form will be automatically submitted. | Note: Dependants of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, PwBD, and Outstanding Sportspersons from categories S.No. 1 to 4 must pay fee as per their base category. The Main Examination fee will be charged separately from shortlisted candidates before the admit card is issued for the Main Exam. | Also Read: SSC CGL 2026 Notification Out at ssc.gov.in – Apply Online for 12,256 Group B & C Vacancies
Age Limit
| Details | Age is calculated as on 01 July of the calendar year in which the vacancy was advertised/published. For most posts, the candidate must have attained 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years as on 1st July of the relevant year. Standard relaxations apply for reserved categories as per UP Government rules. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application, i.e. 03-08-2026. Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of documents at subsequent stages.
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Accountant | 609 |
| 2 | Assistant Accountant | 600 |
| 3 | Assistant Accountant | 156 |
| 4 | Auditor (General & Special Selection) | 148 |
| 5 | Auditor (Special Selection) | 14 |
| 6 | Assistant Accountant | 67 |
| 7 | Auditor | 60 |
| 8 | Assistant Accountant (General & Special Selection) | 82 |
| 9 | Assistant Accountant (Special Selection) | 04 |
| 10 | Assistant Accountant | 04 |
| 11 | Assistant Accountant | 04 |
| 12 | Assistant Accountant | 04 |
| 13 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 14 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 15 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 16 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 17 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 18 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 19 | Auditor | 01 |
| 20 | Assistant Accountant | 01 |
| 21 | Assistant Accountant (General & Special Selection) | 68 |
| 22 | Assistant Accountant (Special Selection) | 01 |
| 23 | 1829 | |
| 24 | Assistant Accountant | |
| 25 | Assistant Accountant | |
| 26 | Assistant Accountant | |
| 27 | Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) | |
| 28 | Assistant Accountant | |
| 29 | Assistant Accountant |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post Name | 1829 |
| Nature | Permanent |
| Post | Assistant Accountant |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (Pay Band: Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 for most posts; varies by department) |
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Selection Process
1Part Subject No. of Questions Total Marks
2Part 1 (i) Audit, Final Accounts 10 10
3(ii) Fundamentals of Accounting, Preparation of Preliminary Books of Accounts, Depreciation 10 10
4(iii) Double Accounting System, Bank Reconciliation Statement, General Knowledge of Financial Rules
5(iv) RTGS, e-Banking, Use of Computers in Budget Control 10 10
6(v) Advance Accountancy 10 10
7(vi) Taxation, Arithmetics 10 10
8Part 2 Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technology Deve
9Part 3 General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh 20 20
10Total 100 100
11Selection will be made through a Written/OMR Based Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Exami
12including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off score (up to two decimal places).
13Stage 1 – Shortlisting Based on PET-2025 Normalized Score
14Only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET Score Card are eligible. Shor
15subject to the final outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
16Stage 2 – Written/OMR Based Main Examination
17The Main Examination will be a single-shift objective type MCQ paper consisting of 100 questions car
18Stage 3 – Document Verification
19Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit in the Written Examination will be called for verificat
How to Apply
- 1Candidates must apply online only through the UPSSSC official website at https://upsssc.gov.in. The entire application process — including filling of the form, fee payment, and submission — can be completed in one session. Login is done using the PET-2025 Registration Number and the OTP sent to the registered mobile number/email.
- 2Documents / Information required at the time of Online Application:
- 3PET-2025 Registration Number for login.
- 4Photograph and signature (as uploaded during PET-2025; cannot be changed — click “Continue” after viewing).
- 5Details of educational qualification (Board/Institution name, year of passing, roll number, certificate date, percentage/marks).
- 6Preference order of departments/posts being applied for.
- 7Category/reservation certificate details (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/DFF/ESM) as applicable.
- 8Domicile/permanent address details (auto-populated from PET-2025 data).
- 9EWS certificate (issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026 in prescribed format), if applicable.
- 10After successful fee payment and reconciliation, the application form will be automatically submitted. Candidates must download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference and Document Verification.
- 11Apply Online at: https://upsssc.gov.in
- 12For assistance, candidates may visit upsssc.gov.in or contact the UPSSSC office on any working day.
Important Instructions
Online applications are open from 14-07-2026 to 03-08-2026. Fee reconciliation and application amendment window closes on 10-08-2026. Only one application is to be submitted; if a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, only the last submitted application will be considered. The application form can be amended only for permitted fields (correspondence address, personal details like EWS/PwBD/DFF category, gender, outstanding sportsperson, marital status, mandatory/desirable qualification) up to 10-08-2026. After fee payment and reconciliation, the application is automatically and finally submitted — candidates should download and print it immediately. Candidates must indicate category/subcategory of PwBD disability in the application and update it as per the latest UP Government orders on Divyangjan empowerment. All information in the application is final — no corrections to date of birth, educational qualification percentage/marks, or caste will be entertained after submission. For candidates appearing in examinations at an allotted centre, change of centre will not be entertained under any circumstances. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from all UPSSSC examinations. The Commission does not correspond personally with any candidate. All updates are published on upsssc.gov.in — candidates must regularly check the website. The UP Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 provisions will be strictly applicable during the examination.
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FAQs
Q1. Is PET-2025 mandatory to apply for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026?
Yes, it is absolutely mandatory. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Candidates who did not appear in PET-2025 or scored zero/negative cannot apply.
Q2. What is the total number of vacancies and which posts are being filled?
A total of 1829 vacancies are being filled for the posts of Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) across 22 departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh under UPSSSC Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026.
Q3. What is the essential educational qualification for these posts?
For most posts, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized University AND an ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma from a Government-recognized institution. For the Auditor post under Local Fund Accounts Examination, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy is also acceptable. Exact qualifications vary by department as per the relevant service rules — candidates must check the notification carefully.
Q4. What is the last date to apply and what happens after 03-08-2026?
The last date to submit the online application form and pay the fee is 03-08-2026. After this date, no new applications or fee payments will be accepted. However, candidates who have already applied can still reconcile the fee and amend permitted fields in their application up to 10-08-2026. After 10-08-2026, no amendment or correction in the application form will be possible.
Q5. How will candidates be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination?
Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of the normalized score obtained by candidates in PET-2025. Candidates equal to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted, including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off normalized score (calculated up to two decimal places).
Q6. What is the exam pattern for the Main Examination?
The Main Examination is a single-shift Objective Type MCQ paper with 100 questions carrying 100 marks in 120 minutes (2 hours). It has three parts: Part 1 (65 marks) covers Accounting subjects including Audit, Double Entry, RTGS, e-Banking, Advance Accountancy, and Taxation; Part 2 (15 marks) covers Computer & IT concepts; Part 3 (20 marks) covers General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh. There is negative marking of 1/4 (25%) for each wrong answer.
Q7. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 25/- (online processing charge only) for all categories — Unreserved, OBC, SC, and ST. There is no separate application fee. The Main Examination fee will be charged separately from shortlisted candidates before the Admit Card for the Main Exam is issued.
Q8. Can candidates choose which department/post to apply for?
Yes. Candidates must select their preferred department/post at the time of filling the online application. If a department or post is not selected/checked by the candidate, no claim for that post will be entertained. Candidates must also indicate their preference order of departments. UPSSSC will attempt to allot the post based on merit and candidate preference, but the final allotment decision rests with the Commission.
Q9. What are the EWS certificate requirements for this exam?
The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate must have been issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026, must be based on FY 2025-26 income (annual family income below Rs. 8 lakhs from all sources), and must be valid for FY 2026-27. It must be on the prescribed format issued as per UP Government Office Memo No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC.Si.-II, dated 14-03-2019. A general income certificate will not be accepted.
Q10. How will the login be done for the online application — is there a fresh registration?
No fresh registration is required. Candidates must log in using their PET-2025 Registration Number along with the OTP sent to the mobile number/email registered at the time of PET-2025. All personal details (name, date of birth, domicile, category, EWS/horizontal reservation details, photo, and signature) will be auto-populated from PET-2025 data and cannot be changed, except for the permitted fields mentioned in the notification.
Is PET-2025 mandatory to apply for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026?
Yes, it is absolutely mandatory. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Candidates who did not appear in PET-2025 or scored zero/negative cannot apply.
What is the total number of vacancies and which posts are being filled?
A total of 1829 vacancies are being filled for the posts of Auditor (Lekha Pareekshak) and Assistant Accountant (Sahayak Lekhakaar) across 22 departments of the Government of Uttar Pradesh under UPSSSC Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026.
What is the essential educational qualification for these posts?
For most posts, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized University AND an ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma from a Government-recognized institution. For the Auditor post under Local Fund Accounts Examination, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy is also acceptable. Exact qualifications vary by department as per the relevant service rules — candidates must check the notification carefully.
What is the last date to apply and what happens after 03-08-2026?
The last date to submit the online application form and pay the fee is 03-08-2026. After this date, no new applications or fee payments will be accepted. However, candidates who have already applied can still reconcile the fee and amend permitted fields in their application up to 10-08-2026. After 10-08-2026, no amendment or correction in the application form will be possible.
How will candidates be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination?
Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of the normalized score obtained by candidates in PET-2025. Candidates equal to 15 times the number of category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted, including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off normalized score (calculated up to two decimal places).
What is the exam pattern for the Main Examination?
The Main Examination is a single-shift Objective Type MCQ paper with 100 questions carrying 100 marks in 120 minutes (2 hours). It has three parts: Part 1 (65 marks) covers Accounting subjects including Audit, Double Entry, RTGS, e-Banking, Advance Accountancy, and Taxation; Part 2 (15 marks) covers Computer & IT concepts; Part 3 (20 marks) covers General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh. There is negative marking of 1/4 (25%) for each wrong answer.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 25/- (online processing charge only) for all categories — Unreserved, OBC, SC, and ST. There is no separate application fee. The Main Examination fee will be charged separately from shortlisted candidates before the Admit Card for the Main Exam is issued.
Can candidates choose which department/post to apply for?
Yes. Candidates must select their preferred department/post at the time of filling the online application. If a department or post is not selected/checked by the candidate, no claim for that post will be entertained. Candidates must also indicate their preference order of departments. UPSSSC will attempt to allot the post based on merit and candidate preference, but the final allotment decision rests with the Commission.
What are the EWS certificate requirements for this exam?
The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate must have been issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026, must be based on FY 2025-26 income (annual family income below Rs. 8 lakhs from all sources), and must be valid for FY 2026-27. It must be on the prescribed format issued as per UP Government Office Memo No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC.Si.-II, dated 14-03-2019. A general income certificate will not be accepted.
How will the login be done for the online application — is there a fresh registration?
No fresh registration is required. Candidates must log in using their PET-2025 Registration Number along with the OTP sent to the mobile number/email registered at the time of PET-2025. All personal details (name, date of birth, domicile, category, EWS/horizontal reservation details, photo, and signature) will be auto-populated from PET-2025 data and cannot be changed, except for the permitted fields mentioned in the notification.
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