UPSSSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 – 380 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The UPSSSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) on 12 October 2026, according to the published information. Under Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026, the Commission will conduct the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/25 to fill 380 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Electrical), Technical Assistant (Electrical), Research Assistant and Electrician posts across various Uttar Pradesh government departments, corporations and universities.

Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and have been issued a PET 2025 scorecard can apply. Online applications will open on 6 November 2026 and close on 27 November 2026 on the official UPSSSC website, with a uniform application processing fee of Rs. 25 for all categories. Shortlisting for the main written examination will be based on normalised PET 2025 scores, so candidates should confirm their PET 2025 status and post-wise eligibility from the official notification before applying.

UPSSSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Applications and fresh fee payments will not be accepted after 27 November 2026. Candidates must complete the fee adjustment by 4 December 2026 to obtain the application printout and use the permitted correction facility.

Vacancy Details

The official notification advertises 380 vacancies across 16 department-wise entries. The largest share — 231 Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts — is in the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department, followed by 56 Electrician posts in UPSRTC and 46 Junior Engineer posts in the UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam (including special selection).

The notification also provides vertical and horizontal reservation details. Certain posts are identified for special selection, and the applicable reservation rules must be checked before choosing a post.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and PET 2025 requirements specified in the advertisement. The main requirement for most Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts is an Electrical Engineering diploma, while certain technical positions carry additional conditions.

PET 2025 Eligibility

• Candidates must have participated in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.
• A PET 2025 scorecard must have been issued by the Commission.
• Main examination shortlisting will be based on normalised PET 2025 scores.
• Candidates with zero or negative absolute or normalised PET scores will not be shortlisted.

Educational Qualification

• Junior Engineer (Electrical) – PWD and departments following PWD rules: High School or recognised equivalent, plus a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or a government-recognised equivalent.
• Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Directorate of Electrical Safety: Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a government-recognised university or institution, along with the ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script.
• Junior Engineer (Electrical) – UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam / UPSCIDC: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a government-recognised equivalent.
• Technical Assistant (Electrical) – Ground Water Department: Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or a government-recognised equivalent.
• Research Assistant – Research Development and Training Institute: Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a government-recognised institution plus two years of teaching experience.
• Electrician – UPSRTC: Diploma in Electrical Engineering along with an Electrical Supervisory Licence.

Qualification cut-off date: candidates must possess the required essential qualifications and relevant supporting certificates by 27 November 2026. For various posts, candidates who have served at least two years in the Territorial Army or possess an NCC ‘B’ Certificate may receive preference when other recruitment conditions are equal. Aspirants preparing for other technical recruitments may also like the OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 and the C-DAC Recruitment 2026 coverage on this site.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limit varies by recruiting department and applicable service rules — generally 18 to 40 years or 21 to 40 years:

The age reckoning date is governed by the relevant departmental service rules — many posts use 1 July 2026. Age relaxation applies to eligible reserved and notified categories under Uttar Pradesh Government and departmental rules. Certain departments also provide additional relaxation for existing regular employees, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Application Fee

The application-stage online processing fee is Rs. 25 for all categories, payable via credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan. The prescribed main examination fee will be payable separately by candidates shortlisted for the main examination, before downloading the exam admit card.

Selection Process

1. PET 2025 Score-based Shortlisting: Eligible candidates are shortlisted on normalised PET 2025 scores.
2. Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for the objective-type Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination (100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours).
3. Document Verification and Medical: Candidates must satisfy the documentary and recruitment conditions of the Commission and the appointing departments.

Exam Pattern

Salary

The advertisement presents different pay structures across departments — check the specific department’s pay entry for the exact salary applicable to your post.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Open the link for the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination (PET-2025)/25 under Advt. No. 25-Exam/2026.
3. Authenticate using your UPSSSC PET 2025 registration number and OTP-based verification.
4. Fill in the application form — one application per candidate — choose your post carefully, and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the Rs. 25 online processing fee through the available payment modes.
6. Submit the form before 27 November 2026 and take a printout of the final application for your records.

Documents to Keep Ready

• UPSSSC PET 2025 registration number and scorecard
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates
• Electrical Engineering diploma certificate and marksheets
• Electrical Supervisory Licence (for UPSRTC Electrician applicants)
• Teaching experience certificate (for Research Assistant applicants)
• Category / EWS / PwD certificate, if applicable
• Valid photo ID proof and domicile certificate, if required

UPSSSC has released a parallel notification for mechanical engineers under the same PET-2025 main examination cycle — candidates from that stream should read the UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 details (1,156 posts, Advt. 24-Exam/2026). Engineers exploring other public-sector openings can also check the NTPC Recruitment 2026 engineer posts coverage on this site.

Important Links

FAQs

When will the UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026 online form start?

Online applications for the UPSSSC Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 open on 06 November 2026 and close on 27 November 2026 on upsssc.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026?

A total of 380 vacancies have been advertised under Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026, including 231 Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts in the Public Works Department and 56 Electrician posts in UPSRTC.

Is UPSSSC PET 2025 mandatory for UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026?

Yes. Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025 and have been issued a PET 2025 scorecard can apply, and shortlisting for the main exam is based on normalised PET 2025 scores.

What is the application fee for UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026?

The application-stage online processing fee is Rs. 25 for all categories. A separate main examination fee will apply for candidates shortlisted for the main exam.

What is the age limit for UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026?

The age limit is generally 18 to 40 years or 21 to 40 years depending on the post and department, reckoned as per the applicable departmental service rules — many posts use 01 July 2026 as the reference date.

What qualification is needed for UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026?

A Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or recognised equivalent) is the core requirement. UPSRTC Electrician applicants additionally need an Electrical Supervisory Licence, and Research Assistant applicants need two years of teaching experience.

What is the selection process for UPSSSC JE Electrical 2026?

Selection involves PET 2025 score-based shortlisting, followed by the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination of 100 objective questions (100 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking), and then document verification and medical formalities.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the information published by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission in Advertisement No. 25-Exam/2026. Candidates should verify eligibility, dates and instructions from the official notification on upsssc.gov.in before applying. A2Z Sarkari Exam is an informational portal and is not affiliated with UPSSSC.