UPPSC Architectural Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 37 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
• Advertisement No.: A-3/E-1/2026
• Posts: Architectural Assistant, Estate Manager, Microbiologist
• Total Vacancies: 37
• Mode of Application: Online (OTR based)
• Last Date to Apply: 3 September 2026

About This UPPSC Recruitment

This advertisement brings together three different departments under one recruitment drive by UPPSC. The Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board is hiring for Architectural Assistant and Estate Manager positions, while the Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh is hiring for the post of Microbiologist. All three examinations will be conducted separately at various centres across the districts of Uttar Pradesh, and selection will be based on marks obtained by candidates in the written examination.

The commission has made it compulsory to apply through the One Time Registration (OTR) based system. Applications submitted through any other medium will not be accepted, and candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates, as all further communication will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.

Important Dates

Application Fee

The examination fee must be paid online in the bank as part of the Third Stage of the application process, before the last date fixed for it. The category-wise fee for the preliminary examination is as follows:

Payment can be made through SBI MOPS using net banking, card payments or other available payment modes. It is mandatory to complete the fee payment before the last date, and candidates should keep a printout of the payment transaction slip.

Vacancy Details

A total of 37 vacancies have been notified across the three posts. The commission has clarified that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on circumstances and requirements.

Architectural Assistant (Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board)

Nature of Post: Group-C, Non-Gazetted. No sub-category of Persons with Disabilities has been identified for this post.

Estate Manager (Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board)

Nature of Post: Group-C, Non-Gazetted. No sub-category of Persons with Disabilities has been identified for this post.

Microbiologist (Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh)

Nature of Post: Group-B, Non-Gazetted. Only L.V., H.H., O.L. and Dw. sub-categories of Persons with Disabilities are identified for this post.

Note: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH, DFF and other abbreviations used above stand for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Persons with Disabilities and Dependents of Freedom Fighters respectively.

Educational Qualification

Architectural Assistant

Candidates must have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script, along with either an Intermediate certificate in architecture combined with a three-year full-time or four-year part-time course from Bombay or Maharashtra government, plus two years of experience in mapping related to design in architecture and planning, or a three-year full-time diploma in Architectural Assistantship from the UP Board of Technical Education or a recognised institution, plus three years of experience in mapping related to design in architecture and planning.

Estate Manager

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university and have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed an MBA or PGDM from a recognised state or national level university or institution. Degrees obtained through distance education mode will not be considered valid.

Microbiologist

Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Microbiology from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government, along with at least three years of experience in microbiological testing of food.

All candidates must possess the required qualification up to the last date for submitting the application.

Age Limit

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on 1 July 2026. This means candidates must be born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005. For persons with disabilities, the maximum age limit is 55 years, meaning they must not be born before 2 July 1971.

Age Relaxation

• Five years for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and skilled players of Uttar Pradesh, and for UP state government employees including teachers and staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad and government-aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas.
• Fifteen years for physically handicapped candidates of Uttar Pradesh.
• Three years, plus the period of Army service rendered, for Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers and Ex-Army personnel of Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation under more than one category will be entitled to only one concession, whichever is more beneficial to them. Candidates who are not original domiciles of Uttar Pradesh will not get the benefit of reservation or age relaxation.

Pay Scale

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection to all three posts will be made on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in a written examination held at various centres across the districts of Uttar Pradesh. The date, time and venue of the examination will be communicated to candidates through their e-Admission Certificates.

For the Architectural Assistant examination, the written test consists of two papers: Paper-1 on General Studies and General Hindi, carrying 200 marks over 100 objective questions of 2 marks each, to be completed in 2 hours; and Paper-2 on Architecture, a descriptive paper of 300 marks to be completed in 3 hours. The Estate Manager and Microbiologist examinations also test General Studies along with the relevant subject knowledge, as detailed in the official syllabus annexures.

In the objective type papers, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. If a candidate marks more than one answer to a question, it is treated as wrong and penalised in the same way, while unattempted questions carry no penalty. The minimum qualifying marks are 35 percent for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, and 40 percent for candidates of all other categories. Candidates scoring below these limits will not be considered for the merit or select list.

Candidates must fill the OMR answer sheet using only a black ball point pen, and should not use whitener, blade, pin or rubber on the sheet, as the Commission evaluates OMR sheets strictly on the basis of properly blackened circles.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the OTR based system on the official UPPSC website. Applications sent through any other medium will not be accepted.

1. Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in and open the All Notifications or Advertisements section to find this advertisement.
2. If you do not already have a One Time Registration (OTR) number, register on the OTR web portal at otr.pariksha.nic.in before starting the application.
3. Click on Apply against this advertisement, authenticate using your OTR number through OTP or OTR password, and let your saved personal details load automatically, then fill in your essential qualification for the post.
4. On the Applicant Dashboard, click Submit Details under Application Part-2 for the post you are applying to, and answer the preferential qualification questions along with your address details.
5. Proceed to the Fee Confirmation Window and pay the examination fee through SBI MOPS using net banking, card payment or another available payment mode.
6. Take a printout of the payment transaction slip once the fee is successfully paid, and keep it safe for future reference.
7. Review your completed application form on the preview page, click Submit, and download or print the final application form for your records.

Candidates who complete the OTR process for the first time must obtain their OTR number from the commission's OTR portal at least 72 hours before submitting the online application. Corrections or modifications to the submitted application, wherever permitted, can be made only once through the Candidate Dashboard Login, till the last date fixed for it.

Documents Required

• High School or equivalent certificate as proof of date of birth
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates and degrees supporting educational qualification claims
• Category or caste certificate, where reservation benefit is claimed, in the prescribed format
• Disability certificate in the prescribed format, for candidates claiming benefit under the Persons with Disabilities category
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, for candidates already serving under Central or State government
• Printout of the submitted online application and the fee payment transaction slip

Candidates are advised to preserve these documents safely, as hard copies are not to be sent at the preliminary stage but must be submitted for verification when asked for by the Commission.

General Rules

• The category, sub-category, domicile, gender, date of birth and other details as claimed by candidates till the last date of online application or modification will alone be considered valid, and no request for change will be entertained afterward.
• Applications will not be accepted after the last prescribed date and time under any circumstances, and incomplete applications may be summarily rejected.
• Candidates found submitting forged documents or concealing information will be debarred from this and future examinations, and may face further legal action.
• Candidates already appearing in an examination for the essential qualification required for the post are not eligible to apply.
• Selected candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination as prescribed under the service rules.
• The provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 will apply to this examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is UPPSC Advertisement No. A-3/E-1/2026 about?

This advertisement covers three separate examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission: Architectural Assistant Examination-2026 and Estate Manager Examination-2026 under the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board, and Microbiologist Examination-2026 under the Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this UPPSC recruitment?

There are 37 vacancies in total, made up of 14 posts of Architectural Assistant, 11 posts of Estate Manager and 12 posts of Microbiologist. The commission has noted that these numbers may increase or decrease depending on requirements.

Q3. What is the last date to apply online for UPPSC Architectural Assistant, Estate Manager and Microbiologist 2026?

The online application process began on 3 August 2026, and candidates must pay the examination fee and submit the online application by 3 September 2026. Correction or modification in the submitted form is allowed until 10 September 2026.

Q4. What is the educational qualification for the post of Microbiologist?

Candidates need a postgraduate degree in Microbiology from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government, along with at least three years of experience in microbiological testing of food.

Q5. What is the age limit for this UPPSC recruitment?

Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026, meaning they should be born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005. The upper age limit is relaxed by five years for reserved category and UP state government employees, and by fifteen years for physically handicapped candidates of UP, as per government rules.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the UPPSC Architectural Assistant and Microbiologist exam?

Yes, one third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective type papers. The minimum qualifying marks are 35 percent for SC and ST candidates and 40 percent for candidates of other categories.

Q7. How can candidates apply for this UPPSC recruitment?

Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the commission's portal, and then apply online through the official UPPSC website in four stages covering OTR authentication, application details, fee payment and final submission.

Q8. What is the application fee for UPPSC Architectural Assistant, Estate Manager and Microbiologist 2026?

The fee is 225 rupees for unreserved, economically weaker sections and other backward classes candidates, 105 rupees for SC, ST and ex-servicemen candidates, and 25 rupees for persons with disabilities, which includes the online processing fee in each case.

Official Links

• UPPSC Official Website
• UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) Portal

Source

This article is based on UPPSC Advertisement No. A-3/E-1/2026 dated 3 August 2026, published on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only, based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including dates, fees and eligibility conditions, on the official UPPSC website before applying.