UPSSSC Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026: Exam Date, Answer Key, and 3,284 Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has reached a critical stage in the recruitment for Junior Assistant, Junior Clerk, and Assistant Level-III posts. Under Advertisement No. 12-Exam/2024, the commission has revised the total vacancies to 3,284 posts, making this one of the most significant recruitment drives for administrative roles in Uttar Pradesh this year.

Whether you have just appeared for the exam or are tracking the next steps, here is everything you need to know.

UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2026 Overview

Important Dates

The recruitment process for the 2026 cycle is moving rapidly. Stay updated with these key dates:

• Notification Date: December 2024

• Main Exam Date: February 1, 2026

• Unofficial Answer Key Release: February 1, 2026

• Official Answer Key Release: Expected late February 2026

• Typing Test Date: To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

To have applied for these posts, candidates were required to meet the following standards:

1. Educational Qualification: Passed Intermediate (12th Class) from a recognized board.

2. PET Score: Must have a valid UPSSSC PET Score Card.

3. Technical Skills: * CCC Certificate from DOEACC/NIELIT or an equivalent qualification.

   • Typing Speed: Minimum 25 wpm in Hindi and 30 wpm in English.

4. Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-S/PwD as per UP Govt rules).

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection is a multi-stage process designed to test both knowledge and speed:

1. Written Main Exam (100 Marks): An objective-type test consisting of 100 questions to be solved in 120 minutes.

   • Hindi Comprehension: 30 Questions

   • General Intelligence (Reasoning): 15 Questions

   • General Knowledge: 20 Questions

   • Computer & IT Knowledge: 15 Questions

   • UP General Information: 20 Questions

   Note: There is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) for every wrong answer.

2. Typing Test (Qualifying): Candidates must clear the typing speed threshold in both languages. No marks are awarded; it is purely qualifying.

3. Document Verification: Verification of academic records and category certificates.

4. Medical Examination.

How to Check Your Result & Answer Key

1. Visit the official website: [suspicious link removed].

2. On the homepage, click on the "Results" or "Notice Board" section.

3. Look for the link: "Click here to view/download Answer Key for Advt. 12-Exam/2024".

4. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth to log in.

5. Download your response sheet and compare it with the official key.