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| UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari Recruitment 2026: Application Open |
| UPPSC Quick Summary | 2026 · 501 Posts |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Post Name |
| Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission | Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari and Other Posts |
| Qualification | Vacancy |
| Bachelor’s degree with post-specific requirements | 501 Posts |
| Start Date | Last Date |
| 26-10-2026 | 26-11-2026 |
| Application Mode | Status |
| Online | Application Open |
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has opened applications for the Samiksha Adhikari/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026. The UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari Recruitment 2026 notification, Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026, lists 501 vacancies across posts in the U.P. Secretariat, UPPSC, Board of Revenue and Office of the Advocate General.
Online applications are being accepted from 26 October to 26 November 2026. Candidates need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling in the application. The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Written Examination, with final selection based on marks obtained in the Main Examination.
Last Updated: 27 October 2026, 09:20 AM IST | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Current Status: Application Open. The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 26 November 2026.
UPPSC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Examination | Samiksha Adhikari/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement Number | A-4/E-1/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 501 posts: 495 General Recruitment and 6 Special Recruitment |
| Recruitment Type | State Government Department – Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online, after completing OTR |
| Application Start Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Correction Deadline | 3 December 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21–40 years for the general age range, as on 1 July 2026; applicable relaxations are subject to the notice |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree with additional requirements for certain posts |
| Application Fee | ₹25 to ₹125, depending on category |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 to Level-8 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination and Main Written Examination |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Overview of UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 was dated 26 October 2026. The recruitment covers Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer), Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer), accounts-related posts and selected administrative positions such as Manager, Caretaker, Receptionist (Swagati) and Store Keeper.
The notice lists 501 vacancies, including 495 under General Recruitment and 6 under Special Recruitment. It also states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease if additional similar posts are requisitioned before the Preliminary Examination result. Candidates should use the official advertisement for the complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
The supplied vacancy summary describes the recruitment as covering 12 designations, while the supplied post-wise table contains 13 separate rows. The total shown in the notice is 501, and the listed post-wise figures also add up to 501; candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the definitive designation-wise breakdown.
What Candidates Should Check Before Applying
This examination includes both general review-officer posts and roles with additional requirements, so a bachelor’s degree alone may not satisfy the criteria for every post. Some Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari positions require computer qualifications and Hindi typing, while accounts posts specify a commerce degree with accountancy. Manager, Caretaker, Receptionist and Store Keeper posts have their own qualification details and preferences.
The application window is open for one month, but OTR must be completed before the online form can be submitted. Candidates should match their qualifications to the exact post and check the relevant age-relaxation and reservation provisions in the advertisement before choosing their application details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Correction Window Deadline | 3 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | To be announced |
| Main Written Examination | To be announced |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
The notification does not provide the examination or admit-card dates in the supplied details. The correction facility is stated to be available once, up to 3 December 2026.
UPPSC Vacancy Details 2026
The stated total is 501 posts: 495 under General Recruitment and 6 under Special Recruitment. The post-wise figures supplied for the recruitment are listed below.
| Post Name | Department / Office | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Samiksha Adhikari | U.P. Secretariat | 122 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | U.P. Secretariat | 261 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | Office of the Advocate General, U.P. | 45 |
| Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | U.P. Secretariat | 31 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | UPPSC | 21 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account), Special | U.P. Secretariat | 6 |
| Samiksha Adhikari | Board of Revenue, U.P. | 6 |
| Samiksha Adhikari | UPPSC | 3 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | Board of Revenue, U.P. | 2 |
| Manager | UPPSC | 1 |
| Caretaker | UPPSC | 1 |
| Receptionist (Swagati) | UPPSC | 1 |
| Store Keeper | UPPSC | 1 |
Reservation applies according to the relevant Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The advertisement includes vertical reservation and horizontal categories, including women, Ex-Servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters, persons with disabilities and outstanding sportspersons, subject to the conditions stated for each category and post.
UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is the basic qualification for the listed posts, but additional qualifications differ by designation.
- Most Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari posts: Bachelor’s degree, an O Level computer certificate or accepted equivalent, and Hindi typewriting at a minimum speed of 25 words per minute. English typing is stated as a preference.
- Samiksha Adhikari (Account) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account): Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Accountancy, O Level in Computer Application and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
- UPPSC Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari and Samiksha Adhikari posts with computer requirements: Bachelor’s degree and a Diploma in Computer Science or O Level, together with the applicable Hindi typing requirement.
- Manager: Bachelor’s degree. The supplied details list preferences such as a Hotel Management diploma, Horticulture, Accounts or administrative experience.
- Caretaker: Bachelor’s degree. Preferences include relevant Cookery or Bakery training, Horticulture, Accounts or administrative experience.
- Receptionist (Swagati): Bachelor’s degree in History, Geography, English Literature, Anthropology or Architecture, with good knowledge of Hindi.
- Store Keeper: Bachelor’s degree, with preference for store-maintenance experience; Commerce graduates are also preferred.
The notice also lists preference for candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least two years or hold an NCC ‘B’ certificate. The required qualification must be held by the last date of online application, 26 November 2026. Refer to the official advertisement for the precise requirements and accepted certificates for each post.
Domicile and Reservation
Reservation and related age-relaxation benefits described in the supplied details apply to eligible permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh, subject to the relevant rules and prescribed certificates. Candidates who do not meet the Uttar Pradesh residence conditions may apply where otherwise eligible, but are not entitled to the stated state reservation or age-relaxation benefits.
Horizontal reservation categories and suitability for persons with disabilities depend on the specific post and the provisions in the official advertisement. Candidates claiming a reservation or preferential category must meet the prescribed documentation requirements.
Marital Status Condition
The supplied notice details include a marital-status condition for male candidates with more than one living wife and female candidates married to a person who already has a wife, subject to any exemption granted by the Governor under the applicable rules.
Age Limit for UPPSC Recruitment 2026
The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026. The general age range is 21 to 40 years. The supplied details state that general-category candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 July 1986 and not later than 1 July 2005.
| Category / Condition | Age Limit or Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General age range | 21–40 years |
| OBC, SC and ST candidates of Uttar Pradesh | Up to 5 years’ relaxation, subject to applicable rules |
| EWS candidates of Uttar Pradesh | General age range, as supplied |
| Persons with disabilities of Uttar Pradesh | Maximum age up to 55 years, subject to the notification |
| Specified skilled sportspersons and Uttar Pradesh Government employees | Up to 5 years’ relaxation, subject to eligibility |
| Specified Emergency Commissioned / Short Service Commissioned Officers and Ex-Army personnel of Uttar Pradesh | As per the service-based relaxation in the advertisement |
| Eligible Chief Minister Fellowship Programme research scholars | As per the tenure-based relaxation in the advertisement |
Age concessions depend on the candidate’s category, Uttar Pradesh eligibility conditions and the relevant rules. The official advertisement should be consulted for the exact calculation and supporting documents for each relaxation.
Salary and Pay Scale
The supplied recruitment details list pay scales from Level-5 to Level-8. The stated range is ₹29,200–64,700 for Level-5 to ₹47,600–1,51,100 for Level-8, with the applicable level depending on the post and service rules.
The exact pay level for each designation should be checked in the detailed advertisement and applicable service rules. An in-hand salary figure is not provided here.
UPPSC Application Fee 2026
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC | ₹100 | ₹25 | ₹125 |
| SC / ST of Uttar Pradesh | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Persons with disabilities of Uttar Pradesh | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Uttar Pradesh | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Dependents of freedom fighters, women and skilled sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh | According to the original category | ₹25 | According to the applicable category |
The supplied details state that payment is made through the prescribed bank payment process, including SBI MOPS or other available prescribed modes. The last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026. A payment transaction slip is generated after successful payment.
UPPSC Selection Process 2026
Selection is based on a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Written Examination. The supplied notice details state that candidates approximately 15 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for the Main Examination, and final selection is based on the total marks obtained in the Main Examination.
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type examination conducted at centres in districts of Uttar Pradesh.
- Main Written Examination: Candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary Examination proceed to the Main Examination.
- Final selection: Based on the total marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to the applicable rules and verification requirements.
The supplied details state that one-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination. Blank questions carry no penalty, while multiple answers are treated as incorrect. The stated minimum efficiency standards are 35% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for other candidates, as described in the notice.
Document verification and medical examination may apply under the relevant service rules for selected candidates. Candidates should read the examination instructions and annexures in the official advertisement for the complete rules.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The supplied details describe the Preliminary Examination as objective type and refer to Appendix-2 for its pattern. Topics include General Studies, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy and Current Affairs, along with General Hindi and the other papers specified in the annexure.
The Main Examination is a written examination. The supplied summary refers to General Studies I and II, Ethics and Integrity, Current Affairs, General Hindi and Hindi Essay, along with Science and Technology and other topics specified in Appendix-3. The complete paper structure, marks and unit-wise syllabus should be taken from the official advertisement.
How to Apply for UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari Recruitment 2026
- Open the official UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
- Complete OTR if you have not already registered, and obtain your OTR number before starting the application.
- Visit the UPPSC official website and open the online application for Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026.
- Authenticate using the OTR details and complete the application form with the required personal and educational information.
- Enter the applicable category and preferential-qualification details accurately.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the format required by the online application instructions.
- Pay the applicable fee and retain the transaction slip generated after successful payment.
- Submit the completed application and keep a copy of the final form for your records.
The application window closes on 26 November 2026. The supplied details state that submitted applications can be corrected only once, up to 3 December 2026. Review the official instructions for the exact correction process and the treatment of fee-payment reconciliation.
Documents and Important Instructions
- Complete OTR and keep the OTR number available before starting the online application.
- Enter date of birth, educational qualifications, category and sub-category details carefully.
- Ensure that the photograph and signature meet the online form requirements.
- Keep the payment transaction slip and a copy of the submitted application.
- The supplied details state that hard copies of certificates are not required at the Preliminary Examination application stage. Supporting documents must be submitted with the Main Examination application when required.
- Claims relating to qualifications, reservation, disability, experience or preferential categories must be supported by the prescribed certificates at the relevant stage.
- Government employees claiming the applicable benefit should follow the certificate or No Objection Certificate requirements in the official advertisement.
- The supplied instructions specify a black ballpoint pen for OMR sheets and prohibit whitener, blades and rubber. Follow the examination instructions issued by the Commission.
For any post-specific eligibility or certificate requirement, the detailed advertisement and its appendices take precedence over this summary.
Important Links – UPPSC Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Portal | UPPSC Online Application Portal |
| Official Notification | Detailed Advertisement A-4/E-1/2026 |
| OTR Registration | One Time Registration Portal |
| Official Website | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available in UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
The notification lists 501 vacancies: 495 under General Recruitment and 6 under Special Recruitment.
2. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 26 November 2026.
3. Is OTR compulsory for this recruitment?
Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration and obtain an OTR number before starting the online application.
4. What is the educational qualification?
A bachelor’s degree is the basic requirement for the listed posts. Some designations also require an O Level computer certificate, Hindi typing, a Commerce degree with Accountancy or other post-specific qualifications.
5. What is the age limit for UPPSC RO/ARO Recruitment 2026?
The general age range is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Applicable age relaxation depends on the category and conditions in the official advertisement.
6. What is the application fee?
The total fee in the supplied details ranges from ₹25 to ₹125, depending on category and applicable processing charges.
7. What is the selection process?
The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination and a Main Written Examination. Final selection is based on marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to the applicable rules.
8. Has the UPPSC Preliminary Examination date been announced?
The supplied details do not provide a Preliminary Examination date. Candidates should use the official UPPSC portal for subsequent examination announcements.
Source: Official Notification
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