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UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026, 1536 Mechanical & Electrical Junior engineer Vacancy

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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has released two notifications for the UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 on 12 October 2026. A total of 1536 vacancies have been announced: 1156 posts through the Combined Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Main Examination under Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026, and 380 posts through the Combined Junior Engineer (Electrical) Main Examination under Advt. No. 25-Exam/2026.

Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and received a scorecard can apply. Diploma holders in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering can apply for the Mechanical posts from 3 to 25 November 2026, and Electrical Engineering diploma holders can apply for the Electrical posts from 6 to 27 November 2026. The application fee is only Rs. 25 for all categories. This article covers the UPSSSC JE vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary, fee, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and how to apply for both notifications, all taken from the official advertisements.

Quick summary:

➤ Recruitment: UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 (Mechanical + Electrical)

➤ Total vacancies: 1536 (Mechanical 1156 + Electrical 380)

➤ Mechanical: Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026, Combined JE (Mechanical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/24

➤ Electrical: Advt. No. 25-Exam/2026, Combined JE (Electrical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/25

➤ Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (post-wise) + PET-2025 scorecard

➤ Age limit: 18/21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026 (relaxation as per UP Govt rules)

➤ Salary: Mostly Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)

➤ Apply online: Mechanical 3–25 Nov 2026; Electrical 6–27 Nov 2026

➤ Application fee: Rs. 25 (all categories)

➤ Selection: Shortlisting on PET-2025 score + Written Exam

➤ Job location: Uttar Pradesh

Table of Contents

  1. UPSSSC JE 2026 Important Dates
  2. UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Overview
  3. UPSSSC JE Mechanical Vacancy 2026 (1156)
  4. UPSSSC JE Electrical Vacancy 2026 (380)
  5. Horizontal Reservation
  6. Eligibility: Mechanical Posts
  7. Eligibility: Electrical Posts
  8. Age Limit
  9. UPSSSC JE Salary
  10. Application Fee
  11. Selection Process
  12. UPSSSC JE Exam Pattern
  13. UPSSSC JE Syllabus
  14. How to Apply
  15. Correction in Application
  16. Important Instructions
  17. FAQs
  18. Important Links

UPSSSC JE 2026 Important Dates

EventJE Mechanical (Advt 24)JE Electrical (Advt 25)
Advertisement published12 October 202612 October 2026
Online registration / fee payment starts3 November 20266 November 2026
Last date for registration, fee and online application25 November 202627 November 2026
Last date for fee reconciliation and correction2 December 20264 December 2026
Written exam dateTo be announcedTo be announced

No application or fee will be accepted after the last date. If the fee paid through the bank is not reconciled by the last date, it must be reconciled within 7 days, by the correction deadline given above.

UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsJE MechanicalJE Electrical
OrganisationUttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
Advertisement No.24-Exam/202625-Exam/2026
Exam nameCombined JE (Mechanical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/24Combined JE (Electrical) Main Exam (PET-2025)/25
Total vacancies1156380
Junior Engineer posts722322
Eligible candidatesOnly PET-2025 candidates with a scorecard
Application modeOnline at upsssc.gov.in
SelectionShortlisting on PET-2025 normalized score + Written Exam
Job locationUttar Pradesh

UPSSSC JE Mechanical Vacancy 2026 (1156 Posts)

S. No.DepartmentPostURSCSTOBCEWSTotal
1Ground Water Department, UPTechnical Assistant (Mechanical) (Special Selection)–020001–03
2HQ Prison Administration & Reform Services, UPInstructor Machine010000000001
3UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), LucknowAssistant Storekeeper5227023512128
4UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), LucknowMechanic11952066627270
5Irrigation & Water Resources DirectorateJunior Engineer (Mechanical)12664028230304
6Irrigation & Water Resources DirectorateJunior Engineer (Mechanical) (Special Selection)–1130041–154
7Panchayati Raj DirectorateAssistant District Panchayat Raj Officer (Technical)140601080332
8Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD)Junior Engineer (Mechanical)12755045226264
Total43931915285981156

UPSSSC JE Electrical Vacancy 2026 (380 Posts)

S. No.DepartmentPostURSCSTOBCEWSTotal
1Ground Water Department, UPTechnical Assistant (Electrical) (Special Selection)–010000–01
2Electrical Safety DirectorateJunior Engineer (Electrical)060300040114
3Electrical Safety DirectorateJunior Engineer (Electrical) (Special Selection)–120107–20
4Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur UniversityJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
5Research Development & Training Institute, UP, KanpurResearch Assistant (Shodh Sahayak)010000000001
6Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, LucknowJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
7Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, PrayagrajJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
8UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.Junior Engineer (Electrical)020100010004
9UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), LucknowElectrician (Vidyutkar)231201150556
10Guru Jambheshwar University, MoradabadJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
11Maa Pateshwari University, BalrampurJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
12Maa Vindhyavasini University, MirzapurJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
13UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd.Junior Engineer (Electrical)181001110444
14UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd.Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Special Selection)00010001–02
15Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD)Junior Engineer (Electrical)12038044623231
16Maa Shakumbhari University, SaharanpurJunior Engineer (Electrical)010000000001
Total17778078533380

Junior Engineer (Electrical) has 322 posts in total, the largest share being PWD (231). The number of vacancies in both notifications may change as per the latest reservation rules.

UPSSSC JE Horizontal Reservation

Mechanical posts (only posts with horizontal reservation shown):

PostFreedom Fighter DependentDivyangEx-ServicemenWomenSportsperson
Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTC0205 (Dw., A.A.V.)062502
Mechanic, UPSRTC0510 (Dw., A.A.V.)135405
JE (Mechanical), Irrigation0612 (L.V.-4, H.H.-4, O.A./O.L.-4)156006
JE (Mechanical) Special Selection, Irrigation0308 (L.V.-3, H.H.-3, O.A./O.L.-2)073003
ADPRO (Technical), Panchayati Raj0001 (L.V.)010600
JE (Mechanical), PWD0510 (A.A.V.)135205

Electrical posts (only posts with horizontal reservation shown):

PostFreedom Fighter DependentDivyangEx-ServicemenWomenSportsperson
JE (Electrical), Electrical Safety Directorate0000000200
JE (Electrical) Special Selection, Electrical Safety0000010400
Electrician, UPSRTC0102 (Dw., A.A.V.)021101
JE (Electrical), UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam0001 (L.V.)020800
JE (Electrical), PWD0409 (A.A.V.)114604

L.V. = Low Vision, H.H. = Hard of Hearing, O.A. = One Arm Affected, O.L. = One Leg Affected, Dw. = Dwarfism, A.A.V. = Acid Attack Victims. Horizontal reservation is adjusted within the category of the selected candidate.

UPSSSC JE Mechanical Eligibility

PostEssential Qualification
Technical Assistant (Mechanical), Ground Water3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Government
Instructor Machine, PrisonIntermediate from UP Board or equivalent, AND 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance trade from a Government or recognised institution
Assistant Storekeeper, UPSRTCDiploma in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering from a recognised polytechnic
Mechanic, UPSRTC3-year Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) from a recognised polytechnic
JE (Mechanical), IrrigationDiploma in Mechanical Engineering from an institution or university established by law in India, OR from the Board of Technical Education, UP, OR National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from AICTE
ADPRO (Technical), Panchayati RajDiploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution
JE (Mechanical), PWDHigh School from UP Board or equivalent, AND 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or equivalent

Preference: For Mechanic (UPSRTC), candidates with a Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence get preference. For the other posts except Assistant Storekeeper, 2 years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference.

UPSSSC JE Electrical Eligibility

PostEssential Qualification
Technical Assistant (Electrical), Ground Water3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Government
JE (Electrical), Electrical Safety DirectorateDiploma in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised university or institution, AND ability to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script easily
JE (Electrical), PWD and Universities (Gorakhpur, RMLNLU Lucknow, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Balrampur, Mirzapur, Saharanpur)High School from UP Board or equivalent, AND 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, UP, or equivalent
Research Assistant, RDTI KanpurDiploma in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute, AND 2 years of teaching experience
JE (Electrical), UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corp.3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent Government-recognised qualification
Electrician (Vidyutkar), UPSRTCDiploma in Electrical, along with an Electrical Supervisory Licence
JE (Electrical), UP Rajkiya Nirman NigamDiploma in Electrical Engineering

Preference: 2 years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate gives preference for most Electrical posts.

  • PET-2025 is compulsory for both notifications. Candidates with a zero or negative score in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
  • The essential qualification must be held by the last date of application (25 November 2026 for Mechanical, 27 November 2026 for Electrical).
  • Both notices include AICTE's list of equivalent diploma branches. Check the annexures in the official PDFs for your branch.

UPSSSC JE Age Limit

PostMinimum AgeMaximum Age
Technical Assistant (Mechanical / Electrical), Ground Water21 years40 years
ADPRO (Technical), Panchayati Raj21 years40 years
Research Assistant, RDTI Kanpur21 years40 years
JE (Electrical), UP State Construction & Infrastructure Development Corp.21 years40 years
All other posts (JE, Mechanic, Electrician, Assistant Storekeeper, Instructor Machine)18 years40 years
  • Age is counted as on 1 July 2026.
  • SC, ST and other notified categories get upper age relaxation as specified by the UP Government.
  • For JE (Electrical) in the Electrical Safety Directorate, SC, ST and Dependents of Freedom Fighters get 5 years extra.
  • Employees already working in UPSRTC (Mechanic, Assistant Storekeeper, Electrician) or regular employees of UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam get 5 years extra.
  • Employees working in UP State Government services get up to 5 years relaxation in the maximum age.
  • Reservation and age relaxation are only for domiciles of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved.

UPSSSC JE Salary

PostPay Level / Pay Scale (as per notice)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical), Technical Assistant, Instructor Machine, ADPRO (Technical), Research AssistantLevel 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (some departments write it as Rs. 9,300 – 34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200)
Mechanic (UPSRTC)Level 5, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
Electrician (UPSRTC)Level 5, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
Assistant Storekeeper (UPSRTC)Level 4, Rs. 5,200 – 20,200

Note: Pay scales are written as given in the notices. Some departments and UPSRTC use the older pay band format.

UPSSSC JE Application Fee

CategoryApplication FeeOnline Processing FeeTotal
Unreserved / OBC / SC / ST00Rs. 25Rs. 25
  • The same fee applies to both notifications. Apply and pay separately for Mechanical and Electrical if you are eligible for both.
  • Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Divyang and Outstanding Sportspersons pay as per their original category.
  • Pay through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan.
  • Candidates shortlisted for the main exam must pay a separate exam fee before downloading the admit card.

UPSSSC JE Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting: candidates are shortlisted on their PET-2025 normalized score, 15 times the number of vacancies, category-wise. All candidates with a score equal to the cut-off (up to 2 decimal places) are included.
  2. Written Exam: the selection is based on the written exam.
  3. Document Verification: candidates give their post preference at this stage. Posts are allotted on the basis of merit, preference, availability, qualification and age limit.

If the written exam is held in more than one shift, scores will be normalized.

UPSSSC JE Exam Pattern 2026

Both exams have one paper of 100 objective questions (1 mark each) in 2 hours, with 1/4 negative marking for each wrong answer. Part 2 (Computer & IT, 15 marks) and Part 3 (UP GK, 20 marks) are the same for both. Only Part 1 (65 marks) is different.

JE Mechanical, Part 1 (65 questions):

SubjectQuestions / Marks
Theory of Machines and Machine Design15
Engineering Mechanics10
Strength of Materials10
Thermodynamics05
Internal Combustion (I.C.) Engine05
Steam Engineering and Power Plant Engineering05
Refrigeration and Air Compression05
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines10

JE Electrical, Part 1 (65 questions, 5 from each subject):

SubjectQuestions / Marks
Basic Electrical Engineering05
Magnetic Circuits and Electromagnetism05
AC Fundamentals and AC Machines05
Electrical Measurement and Measuring Instruments05
DC Machines and Transformers05
Alternators and Synchronous Machines05
Electrical Generation, Transmission and Distribution05
Estimation and Costing05
Electrical Installation and Earthing05
Power Systems and Economics05
Cables, Switchgear and Protection Systems05
Utilisation of Electrical Energy05
Basic Electronics05

Common parts for both exams:

PartSubjectQuestions / Marks
Part 1Technical subject (Mechanical or Electrical)65
Part 2Computer and Information Technology, and contemporary technological development15
Part 3General information related to Uttar Pradesh20
Total100 (2 hours)

UPSSSC JE Syllabus 2026

JE Mechanical syllabus:

SubjectTopics
Theory of Machines and Machine DesignSimple machines, four-bar linkages and link motion, flywheels, power transmission by belts (V-belts and flat belts), clutches (plate and conical), gears, gear profiles, gear ratio calculations, governors, cams, bearings
Engineering MechanicsEquilibrium of forces, laws of motion, friction
Strength of MaterialsStress and strain, elastic constants, riveted joints, bending moment and shear force diagrams, stress in composite bars, torsion of circular shafts, thin-walled pressure vessels
ThermodynamicsProperties of pure substances, steam tables, steam formation, dryness fraction, degree of superheat, First Law, steady flow process, SFEE, Second Law, heat engine, heat pump and refrigerator
I.C. EngineAir-standard cycle, Diesel cycle, performance of I.C. engines
Steam Engineering and Power PlantRankine cycle efficiency, boilers, classification, mountings, accessories, nozzles and steam turbines
Refrigeration and Air CompressionAir compressors and their cycles, principles of refrigeration plants
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic MachinesFluid statics, measurement of fluid pressure, hydraulic turbines, centrifugal pumps: classification, principles, performance

JE Electrical syllabus:

SubjectTopics
Basic Electrical EngineeringConcepts of current, voltage, power and energy, resistance, inductance, capacitance, simple circuits, circuit laws
Magnetic Circuits and ElectromagnetismTypes of magnetic materials, flux and MMF, magnetic circuit calculations, electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction
AC Fundamentals and AC MachinesBasic concepts of alternating current, polyphase system, star and delta connection, three-phase power, average value of AC waveform, 3-phase induction motors, effect of voltage and frequency on speed, fractional kilowatt motors, single-phase induction motors, characteristics and applications
Electrical Measurement and Measuring InstrumentsMeasurement of power and energy, frequency and phase angle, ammeter and voltmeter (moving coil and moving iron), wattmeter, multimeter, CRO, signal generator, earth fault detection
DC Machines and TransformersConstruction of DC machine, principle of DC motor and generator, motor braking methods, construction and working of transformers, voltage regulation, auto transformer
Alternators and Synchronous Machines3-phase EMF generation, armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators
Generation, Transmission and DistributionElectricity generation, transmission and distribution systems, types of power stations, interconnection of power stations
Estimation and CostingElectrical estimation and costing, estimation of lighting schemes
Electrical Installation and EarthingElectrical installation of machines, IE Rules, earthing practices, safety rules
Power Systems and EconomicsLoad factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, power factor improvement, types of tariff
Cables, Switchgear and ProtectionTypes of cables, cable rating and derating factor, switchgear, circuit breaker rating, types of faults, short circuit, earth leakage protection, overcurrent protection
Utilisation of Electrical EnergyIllumination (lighting), electric heating, electric welding, electroplating, electric drives and motors
Basic ElectronicsWorking principles of various electronic devices, simple electronic circuits

Common syllabus for both:

  • Computer and IT (Part 2): history and application of computer, IT, internet and WWW; hardware and software; input and output; internet protocol/IP address; IT gadgets; e-mail; printer, tablet and mobile; MS-Word and MS-Excel; operating system, social networking, e-governance; digital financial tools; future skills and cyber security; AI, big data, deep learning, machine learning, IoT and India's achievements.
  • Uttar Pradesh GK (Part 3): history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs and tourism, geography and environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forest, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, polity, administration and current events of Uttar Pradesh.

How to Apply for UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026

  1. Go to upsssc.gov.in and open Advt. No. 24-Exam/2026 (Mechanical) or 25-Exam/2026 (Electrical) under the Live Advertisement Segment.
  2. Log in with your PET-2025 Registration Number, using the OTP sent to the mobile number / email registered in PET-2025.
  3. Your personal details, photo and signature from PET-2025 will appear automatically. They cannot be changed here.
  4. Select the posts you want to apply for. You will not be considered for posts you do not select.
  5. Choose Yes/No for each educational qualification and enter board/university, year of passing, certificate/roll number, date of issue and marks.
  6. Choose Yes/No for preferential qualifications (if any), read the declaration, tick all boxes and click Save and Submit.
  7. Pay Rs. 25 by Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan before the last date.
  8. After successful payment, the form is submitted automatically. Download and print the application form.
  • Only one application per advertisement is accepted. If you submit more than one, only the last one counts.
  • If the fee is paid but the form does not appear, use "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification" under the Applicant Segment.
  • EWS candidates need an EWS certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date of application, based on income of FY 2025-26.

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UPSSSC JE Correction in Application

  • Corrections can be made till 2 December 2026 (Mechanical) and 4 December 2026 (Electrical), by logging in to the Applicant's Dashboard and clicking Modify Application, with an OTP.
  • Only these details can be changed: correspondence address; EWS and horizontal reservation category (DFF, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen, Gender, Outstanding Sportsperson); essential/preferential qualification details; marital status.
  • No correction is possible after the correction deadline.

Important Instructions

  • Candidates who are not domiciles of Uttar Pradesh do not get reservation and are treated as Unreserved.
  • For women candidates of UP, only a caste certificate issued from the father's side is valid.
  • Ex-Servicemen who retire by the last date of application can claim reservation.
  • Date of birth as recorded in the High School certificate will be accepted.
  • Candidates working in Central or State Government service must get an NOC from their employer.
  • The exams are governed by the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
  • The Commission does not send personal letters. All updates are posted on upsssc.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026?

There are 1536 vacancies: 1156 under JE Mechanical (Advt 24-Exam/2026) and 380 under JE Electrical (Advt 25-Exam/2026).

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

25 November 2026 for JE Mechanical and 27 November 2026 for JE Electrical.

Q3. Can I apply without PET 2025?

No. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and got a scorecard can apply.

Q4. What is the qualification for UPSSSC JE?

A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for Mechanical posts, or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Electrical posts. PWD JE also requires High School, and the UPSRTC Electrician post needs an Electrical Supervisory Licence.

Q5. Can I apply for both Mechanical and Electrical?

Yes, if you meet the qualification for both. Each advertisement needs a separate application and fee.

Q6. What is the application fee?

Only Rs. 25 (online processing fee) for all categories.

Q7. What is the age limit?

18 to 40 years for most posts, and 21 to 40 years for a few posts, as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per UP Government rules.

Q8. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC JE exam?

Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Important Links

UPSSSC JE Notification PDF (Link 1)Download PDF
UPSSSC JE Notification PDF (Link 2)Download PDF
UPSSSC JE Apply Online 2026Apply Online (Mechanical from 3 Nov, Electrical from 6 Nov)
UPSSSC Official Websiteupsssc.gov.in
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