UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 1829 Auditor and Assistant Accountant Posts

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially announced Advertisement No. 14-Exam/2026 for Auditor and Assistant Accountant Main Examination (Pra0Ar0Pa0-2025)/15 with a total of 1829 vacancies across various departments. The notification was published on 03-06-2026 at upsssc.gov.in. Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a Score Card by the Commission are eligible to apply online from

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UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 1829 Auditor and Assistant Accountant Posts – Overview

OrganizationUttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
Selection ProcedureSelection will be made through a Written/OMR Based Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of normalized scores obtained in PET-2025. Candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the written exam, including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off score (up to two decimal places). Stage 1 – Shortlisting Based on PET-2025 Normalized Score Only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET Score Card are eligible. Shortlisting will be done on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score in the ratio of 1:15 (vacancies to candidates) category-wise. Candidates marked as Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional in PET-2025 results will be provisionally permitted to appear in the Main Examination, subject to the final outcome of the ongoing inquiry. Stage 2 – Written/OMR Based Main Examination The Main Examination will be a single-shift objective type MCQ paper consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks with a time duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). There will be negative marking of 1/4 (25%) of the marks for each wrong answer. Stage 3 – Document Verification Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit in the Written Examination will be called for verification of original documents. Candidates failing to produce valid original documents on the scheduled date will not be considered for selection.
Total Posts1829
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationUttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Notification PDF

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UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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.

PET-2025 PrerequisiteOnly candidates who appeared in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test-2025 (PET-2025) and have been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission can apply. Candidates with zero/negative/absent score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
CitizenshipIndian citizen.
Educational QualificationBachelor’s Degree in Commerce + ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma (for most posts); exact qualification varies by department as per the relevant service rules. All qualifications must be acquired/possessed by the closing date 03-08-2026.
UP DomicileCandidates not domiciled in UP are not eligible for reservation benefits and will be treated as Unreserved (UR) category.
OBC StatusOnly OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for OBC reservation benefits.
EWS CertificateEWS certificate must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, and valid for FY 2026-27. Must be on the prescribed format issued by UP Government (Office Memo No. 3/2019/4/1/2002/Ka-2/19TC.Si.-II, dated 14-03-2019).
PwBD EligibilityPwBD candidates must possess a valid disability certificate in the updated prescribed format as per UP Government orders. Disability type and sub-type must be clearly mentioned in the application form.
Women Candidates (Caste Certificate)For UP women candidates, only caste certificate issued from the paternal side (father’s family) will be accepted.
Government EmployeesCandidates serving in Central or State Government must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer before applying.

UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be made through a Written/OMR Based Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be done on the basis of normalized scores obtained in PET-2025. Candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the written exam, including all candidates who have scored up to the final cut-off score (up to two decimal places). Stage 1 – Shortlisting Based on PET-2025 Normalized Score Only those candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and possess a valid PET Score Card are eligible. Shortlisting will be done on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score in the ratio of 1:15 (vacancies to candidates) category-wise. Candidates marked as Under Investigation (UI) or Provisional in PET-2025 results will be provisionally permitted to appear in the Main Examination, subject to the final outcome of the ongoing inquiry. Stage 2 – Written/OMR Based Main Examination The Main Examination will be a single-shift objective type MCQ paper consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks with a time duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). There will be negative marking of 1/4 (25%) of the marks for each wrong answer. Stage 3 – Document Verification Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit in the Written Examination will be called for verification of original documents. Candidates failing to produce valid original documents on the scheduled date will not be considered for selection.

partsubjecttotal marksno of questions
Part 1(i) Audit, Final Accounts1010
(ii) Fundamentals of Accounting, Preparation of Preliminary Books of Accounts, Depreciation1010
(iii) Double Accounting System, Bank Reconciliation Statement, General Knowledge of Financial Rules1515
(iv) RTGS, e-Banking, Use of Computers in Budget Control1010
(v) Advance Accountancy1010
(vi) Taxation, Arithmetics1010
Part 2Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technology Development and Innovation in this field1515
Part 3General Information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh2020
Total100100

Who should NOT apply for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026?

Candidates who did not appear in UPSSSC PET-2025 or have not been issued a PET-2025 Score Card by the Commission. Candidates who scored zero, negative, or were absent in PET-2025. Candidates who do not possess the mandatory essential educational qualification (B.Com + ‘O’ Level Computer Diploma) as on 03-08-2026. Candidates not domiciled in UP who wish to claim reservation benefits. OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer. EWS candidates whose EWS certificate has not been issued between 01-04-2026 and 03-08-2026 or is not based on FY 2025-26 income. Candidates who provide false, incomplete, or unverifiable information in the online application form. Candidates who are unable to produce valid documents at the time of Document Verification. Male candidates with more than one living wife, or female candidates who have married a man who already has a living wife — they are not eligible unless exemption has been granted by the Governor.

Common mistakes / What to check before applying UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026?

Not logging in through PET-2025 Registration Number and OTP — this is mandatory; there is no separate new registration for this Main Exam application. Not selecting (checking) the specific post/department you wish to apply for in the application form — unselected posts will not be considered. Not giving the preference order of departments/posts in the application — UPSSSC will attempt to allot based on merit and preferences given. Not ensuring that your EWS certificate is valid as on the cut-off date and is on the correct prescribed format (UP Government format, not a general income certificate). Not completing fee reconciliation by 10-08-2026 even if application is submitted before 03-08-2026 — application will not be finally submitted without fee reconciliation. Not downloading and printing the application form after successful fee reconciliation — it is mandatory to keep a printout for Document Verification. Waiting until the last date to apply — UPSSSC advises candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid server overload. Not checking that the PwBD disability type and sub-category are correctly mentioned in the application form as per the latest UP Government orders.

Important Instructions for UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 2026 Candidates

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.

Important Dates

Last Date to ApplyLast Date for Online Application Submission & Fee Payment

Age Limit

NotesAge 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.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: 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).
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: 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.
Q: 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.