UPSSSC Announces Recruitment for 115 Posts in Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), based in Lucknow, has officially released Advertisement No. 02-Examination/2026. This notification calls for online applications for the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (Combined Cadre) Main Examination, specifically targeting positions such as Principal Assistant and Administrator for the year 2025.
Application Schedule and Submission Details
According to the commission, the advertisement was published on March 11, 2026. The online application portal will open on April 2, 2026, allowing candidates to submit their forms and pay the required fees. The deadline for completing these steps is April 22, 2026. Additionally, candidates will have an opportunity to make corrections to their applications and adjust any deposited fees until April 29, 2026.
The commission has emphasized that applications must be submitted exclusively through the official website, upsssc.gov.in. Any applications sent via other methods will not be considered. It is crucial to note that fee payments will not be accepted after April 22, 2026. Candidates can only print their application forms once the bank has adjusted the deposited fee, which must be remitted by April 22, 2026, or within the subsequent seven days, up to April 29, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria and PET Score Requirements
This recruitment drive is open to Indian citizens who meet the necessary qualifications for the respective posts. A key eligibility condition is that candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and received a score issued by the commission. Shortlisting for the main examination will be based on merit, determined through the normalised scores obtained in PET-2025.
Candidates who secured zero marks or negative marks in either their absolute score or normalised score in the preliminary eligibility examination will not be considered for shortlisting. Those with PET-2025 results marked as Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional may apply provisionally, but their eligibility for shortlisting and final selection will depend on the outcome of the commission's investigation.
Vacancy Breakdown and Qualifications
The recruitment aims to fill a total of 115 vacancies across various posts under the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The breakdown includes:
- 10 posts of Scientific Assistant
- 5 Scientific Assistant posts under special selection
- 22 positions for Accountant or Auditor
- 4 posts designated for Law Assistant
- 2 Laboratory Assistant posts
- 35 Monitoring Assistant posts requiring Intermediate (10+2) with Science
- 8 Junior Engineer posts under special selection
- 29 Junior Engineer posts requiring diplomas in Public Health Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering
The selection process involves shortlisting based on PET-2025 scores, followed by a written examination, document verification, and a medical examination. The date for the written examination will be announced at a later time.
Important Dates Summary
Here is a quick overview of the key dates for this recruitment:
- Notification publication date: March 11, 2026
- Online application start date: April 2, 2026
- Last date for online application and fee submission: April 22, 2026
- Last date for fee adjustment and application correction: April 29, 2026
- Written examination date: To be notified later
Prospective applicants are advised to visit the official UPSSSC website regularly for updates and to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.
